The story
This is Ikos Resorts landing on Crete for the first time, joining sister properties from Ikos Oceania to Ikos Aphrodite. The site runs to more than 53 acres of gardens along Kissamos Bay, with 414 rooms whose design, according to the hotel, draws on Crete's heritage. Some rooms face the sea; others open onto gardens or terraces and balconies, and a few sit at ground level with work desks.
Dining is the headline promise here. The hotel's site describes six à la carte restaurants alongside a buffet-style Market, with menus curated by Michelin-starred chefs and pastries from Antonio Bachour. Beyond the table there is a spa and wellness centre, a sauna, a fitness centre, a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' club, so the operation is pitched squarely at families as much as couples.
Chania International Airport lies 48 km (30 mi) away, with an airport shuttle on offer, and Kissamos/Kasteli Port is 6 km (3.7 mi) off. The nearest beach is 1 km (3,300 ft) from the hotel; Drapanias Beach is a 14-minute walk. A complimentary electric car makes reaching Ancient Falassarna, 18 km (11 mi) away, straightforward. A confident opening for anyone who wants full-board polish on Crete's quieter western edge.
