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I’ve come to realise Ikos Resorts need very little introduction in the family travel world… if you ask someone about the best all-inclusive luxury family resort, chances are they will say Ikos. A few years ago, I decided to put this claim to the test and we stayed in a Ikos Deluxe Collection suite at Ikos Porto Petro in Mallorca. Noah was a newborn, Oscar was four and it was our first holiday as a family of four.
We don’t like to do things by halves, and all of Mr S’s extended family came along – because it’s quite the perfect place for a multigenerational stay. We had the best time and everything was just so easy with a newborn… we were already hooked, and two years later we were back again in a Ikos Deluxe Collection suite at Ikos Aria in Kos. For me, upgrading to the Deluxe Collection is absolutely worth it. Read on to find out why.
This post focuses on whether the Ikos Deluxe Collection is worth it for families. You can also read my full reviews of Ikos Porto Petro and Ikos Aria, covering the rooms, facilities, food and what there is for children.
What is Ikos?
If you’re a luxury family travel enthusiast and you don’t know Ikos, then you may be living under a rock… but let me explain. Ikos Resorts are actually a hotel group with six hotels in Greece and two hotels in Spain (plus three more on the horizon), and they are pioneer of luxury all-inclusive.
Ikos calls its concept ‘Beyond all-inclusive’, and it includes far more than you might expect from an all-inclusive stay. Your accommodation, food and drinks are covered, including the à la carte restaurants with menus designed by Michelin-star chefs, with no random supplements for premium ingredients or drinks. There’s also the kids’ club for children aged four to twelve plus activities and entertainment. They even provide a MINI Countryman for a day so you can explore the local area.
What does the Ikos Deluxe Collection include?
Now over at SilverSpoon here, if there’s extra luxury to be added on top, we always take it. And that’s why we upgraded to the Deluxe Collection for both of our stays.
You get a suite in one of the resort’s best locations and access to the dedicated Deluxe areas. At both hotels, we had a separate Deluxe area and dedicated Deluxe concierge, a large Deluxe pool with cabanas and a dedicated section of the beach. There’s also Seasons, our favourite restaurant, which is now exclusively for Deluxe guests at Aria, Porto Petro and Andalusia. The two 25-minute neck and back massages per suite or villa were also great for tired parents! There’s also champagne throughout your stay.
The ability to book unlimited restaurant reservations in advance is really handy (the standard offering allows three in advance) and, as a type-A travel mum, I love having everything organised before my stay. There are upgraded menus for beach and pool service and in-room dining, and the minibar has an upgraded selection of drinks, including branded spirits, alongside snacks, all replenished daily. It’s actually some of these smaller details that make a difference to some people.
One of the highlights for us during both trips was the dinner by the sea (this is only for Deluxe guests and you can have it once per stay). Watching the sun go down as the kids played on the beach and we drank Champagne and ate lobster was absolutely priceless.
New additions to the Deluxe Collection
There are some additions since we stayed, including complimentary, unlimited Heroes Supper Club sessions. I love the idea of this, as kids aged 4–12 can enjoy supervised dinner activities while parents get to relax and enjoy a meal without the kids asking them 500 million questions about why the sky is blue.
Another addition is the exclusive Deluxe wine list with 30 additional premium labels to choose from (yes please!). You also get an electric MINI Countryman for two days to explore the island or surrounding area. There’s also complimentary airport transfers regardless of how you book, subject to the applicable terms.
The core Deluxe Collection benefits are consistent across all Ikos resorts, although there may be a few small differences depending on the property.
What are the Deluxe Collection rooms and suites like for families?
If you’re anything like me, one of the most important factors for choosing a hotel is the room. I absolutely have to have two separate sleeping spaces as I just won’t have a good holiday if I can’t sleep. We usually shift the boys’ bedtime and stay up late, but I know for others the separate living area is essential for parents who want to enjoy the evening rather than whispering in the dark and hoping nobody wakes up.
Our Deluxe one-bedroom suite at Ikos Aria
With that in mind I thought I’d show you what a Deluxe Collection room really looks like – we had a Deluxe one-bedroom suite at Ikos Aria. My main tip would be to ask about the location of your suite when booking. At Aria, being in the Deluxe Collection doesn’t necessarily mean you’re right beside the Deluxe pool and facilities. We preferred being close to everything, but you might rather have your own garden and not be so close to the Deluxe area.
Our room was really spacious with lots of storage, which is honestly the main thing I look for nowadays! We had a cot in the room for Noah as well as children’s toiletries, but the hotel can happily provide a range of essentials for babies and toddlers.
There were two rooms: a main bedroom and a living area that you could close off, with the option for the hotel to add a sofa bed. In terms of design, the room was minimalist, light and bright with organic materials and nature-inspired motifs.
The bathroom was generous in size with a double sink and Anne Semonin products. Staying in the Deluxe Collection afforded us extras such as welcome gifts, a premium beach bag and a pillow menu – who doesn’t love a pillow menu!
Our gorgeous balcony had a sea view and was right above the Deluxe pool. We had these comfortable sofas and we were also provided with sun loungers on request.
The Deluxe Collection pool, beach and restaurant
The Deluxe pool felt really spacious, and we always found sun loungers available during our stay. For me, this was where the extra privacy really made a difference: we had space to relax while the boys enjoyed the pool.
We also used a cabana a few times, which made keeping Noah in the shade much easier. There’s a baby pool in the Deluxe area too, so it worked well for us with both boys.
Deluxe Collection includes an upgraded poolside menu with extra options.
There’s also a section of the beach reserved for Deluxe Collection guests, with more space and cabanas overlooking the sea. For me, having a little extra room around us is one of the nicest parts of staying Deluxe, especially with all the bits and pieces that come with taking children to the beach.
Food is a big part of the appeal at Ikos. Forget the all-inclusive holiday I remember from visiting Kos aged 19: a queue for the buffet, one wine of each colour and a very sugary cocktail. There is a buffet, but there are also à la carte restaurants with different cuisines and menus created by chefs with Michelin experience. You don’t need to book Deluxe to enjoy those, but a Deluxe guest can make all their bookings in advance, and planning ahead really does help.
Seasons Restaurant
Seasons was one of our favourite restaurants at both Aria and Porto Petro. When we stayed, Seasons reserved breakfast and lunch for Deluxe guests, while everyone could book for dinner. It is now exclusively for Deluxe Collection guests at Aria, Porto Petro and Andalusia.
We loved how relaxed it felt there, and it was close to our room during both stays, which made it even easier. The food was Mediterranean with an Asian twist, with different menus at lunch and dinner. We particularly enjoyed the seabass ceviche and tuna tartare, along with the sesame-crusted salmon with miso yuzu broth and ginger rice when we were at Porto Petro.
There were children’s menus and a baby and toddler menu too. For me, this is exactly what I want from a family restaurant: something I’m excited to eat, with the children properly catered for as well.
Is the Ikos Deluxe Collection worth the extra cost?
Now let’s talk money… the extra cost of Deluxe depends on the resort, dates and room category you’re comparing. As an example, when I checked seven nights at Ikos Aria for two adults and two children in July 2027, a Junior Suite with a private garden and garden view was €10,174.50, compared with €12,224.40 for the Deluxe equivalent. That’s around €2,050 extra for the week, with the offers available at the time included. Note that both rooms include a free transfer, so you shouldn’t also count this as an extra saving from upgrading.
Deluxe options range from a junior suite all the way up to a four-bedroom villa with a private pool, so I’d compare the total price for the rooms that actually suit your family.
Standard Ikos already includes so much that I don’t think every family needs to upgrade. Most facilities are shared, including the kids’ clubs and theatre, and you can enjoy the main restaurants whichever room you book. If you have older children, they might actually prefer the livelier main pools to the quieter Deluxe areas.
It also depends on which extras you’ll use. The additional wine labels and upgraded drinks won’t mean much if you don’t drink, while the beach bag and little gifts are lovely but wouldn’t persuade everyone to upgrade. The massages are 25 minutes each, so some might see those as a treat rather than a deciding factor.
Why Deluxe Collection was worth it for our family
For me, it is worth it. The biggest reasons to choose Deluxe are the extra privacy and more personal service. It’s not simply a better room; it’s so much more. Every guest at Ikos has access to a concierge, but the Deluxe concierge looks after fewer guests, so we found the service quicker and more personal. A quick WhatsApp message was usually all it took, and even a room move was sorted without any problem.
So, was it worth it for us? Yes. It wasn’t really about the premium drinks or the extra options on the menu, though Champagne throughout the stay is hardly a hardship. It was about feeling looked after and being able to actually relax, which counts for quite a lot when you’re travelling with children.
How to pay less for the Ikos Deluxe Collection in 2027
If you’ve read this far and are thinking “I’d love Deluxe, but can I justify it?”, I get it. It’s one thing to love the idea of a spacious suite and a quieter pool, and another to look at the total for a family holiday.
This is where the early booking offer is worth considering. From 16 September before 2 November 2026, you can save up to 15% off the best available rate on eligible Deluxe Collection stays for 2027. If Ikos is already on your wish list, that could make the upgrade feel a little more manageable.
I’d also look at the price for everyone travelling, especially if grandparents are coming like they usually do with us. In Deluxe Collection villas, two guests pay and the rest of the family stays free, within the villa’s maximum occupancy. As someone who loves travelling with extended family, I can see the appeal of having everyone together, with space to enjoy each other’s company but also your own space when you need it.
Across all family room types, the first child under 12 stays free. In One-Bedroom Suites and above, there are also reduced rates for a second child and additional guests aged 12 and over, depending on the season and room category. These reductions also apply to eligible standard accommodation.
I’d get a comparison of the room options that suit your family before deciding. Once you know the actual difference in price, it’s easier to weigh it against the things you’d enjoy: more space, more personal service and access to the Deluxe-only Seasons restaurant at Aria, Porto Petro and Andalusia.
I love booking early and having next summer’s holiday in the diary, ready to look forward to through a grey British winter.
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