Ikos Odisia

Across 60 acres of pines, citrus groves and olive trees beside a secluded bay near Dassia, Ikos Odisia brings together 10 pools, an exceptional choice of dining and a long Ionian beach within one of Corfu’s most beautifully landscaped all inclusive resorts.

Odisia feels remarkably green. The buildings sit among mature trees rather than dominating them, with gardens, lawns and winding paths creating a succession of smaller settings as the resort makes its way towards the sea. Pools appear between the accommodation and planting, terraces catch glimpses of the Ionian and the scent of pine follows you through much of the grounds.

That landscape makes a significant difference to a resort of this scale. There is always another pool, garden or stretch of beach to wander towards, and the experience becomes less about staying in one central area and more about finding different corners as the day unfolds. At the bottom of it all is the bay, with honey coloured sand and clear, sheltered water providing a beautiful natural focus.

Rooms & Suites

The rooms and bungalow suites have a fresh contemporary character, but the most appealing categories make particularly good use of Odisia’s gardens and outdoor spaces. Superior Doubles can open directly onto a private garden, while pool view rooms place you closer to the water and activity at the heart of the resort.

Bungalow accommodation feels especially at home here. The Junior Bungalow Suite combines its own garden with a pool outlook, while the One Bedroom Bungalow Suite adds a separate living area and balcony, giving families more room to spread out without losing the easy connection to the grounds.

For the sea, the Deluxe One Bedroom Suite with Grand Balcony is the category that draws us in. The larger outdoor space and Ionian view give you somewhere genuinely worthwhile to return to between the beach and dinner, particularly towards evening when the light begins to soften across the coast.

Dining

Dining is one of the reasons Ikos works so well for a longer holiday. Ouzo celebrates Greek flavours, Fresco brings an Italian accent and Anaya looks towards Asia, while Oliva takes its inspiration from Spain. Elia explores Greek cooking from another perspective and Sea Grill is naturally suited to relaxed meals beside the coast.

There are eight restaurants across the resort in total, backed by the wider Ikos approach to all inclusive dining with extensive wine choices, premium drinks and plenty of flexibility over how and where you eat. It means lunch can be casual and close to the water while dinner becomes something to look forward to rather than simply another part of the package.

The Dine Out experience takes that philosophy beyond Odisia itself, incorporating selected local restaurants into the stay. We particularly like the idea on Corfu, where an evening away from the resort brings another flavour of the island before you return to the ease of having everything waiting back at the hotel.

Experience

Ten heated pools spread through the grounds give Odisia an extraordinary amount of choice. Some naturally become family favourites, others sit more peacefully among the gardens, and separate splash areas give younger guests somewhere of their own. The result is that you rarely feel tied to one particular part of the resort.

The beach offers another kind of day entirely. Calm Ionian water lends itself to long swims, while canoeing, windsurfing and diving add more energetic possibilities. Tennis, fitness classes and yoga continue back on land, with evening entertainment providing a change of pace once the sun has gone down.

Families are extremely well catered for, with a kids’ club, outdoor play areas and babysitting alongside the pools and activities. Yet the real luxury of the 60 acre setting is choice, allowing a busy family morning, a quiet afternoon under the trees and an evening by the sea to fit comfortably into the same day.

Wellness

The spa offers a more restorative side to Odisia, with an indoor pool, steam room, hot tub and relaxation spaces alongside a substantial treatment menu. Massages, facials and body therapies are complemented by beauty treatments, while yoga, fitness classes and personal training provide a more active approach to wellbeing.

Corfu itself does much of the work here. Time beneath the pines, a swim in the Ionian and an afternoon stretched out beside one of the quieter pools can be every bit as restorative, and Odisia gives you plenty of space to combine the two.

Where

Ikos Odisia occupies a secluded bay near Dassia on Corfu’s east coast, with the island’s green interior behind it and Corfu Town close enough for an evening among its Venetian streets, squares and waterfront.

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