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Ikos Andalusia
N-340, Km 164, 29680 Estepona, Málaga, Spain
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Review
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2023
Character and identity
Spread across 15 acres of Marbella's golden mile, Ikos Andalusia is a 425-room reinvention of the all-inclusive, set between Estepona and Marbella on a sun-soaked stretch of coast. The architecture leans blocky and compound-like at first glance, softened by giant palms, a Gatsby-esque water feature, cream stone and a salty breeze cutting through seven restaurants. Rooms run calm and creamy with floor-to-ceiling sea views. Olivia and Ouzo (the latter guided by Michelin-tipped chef Lefteris Lazarou) anchor the dining, the spa channels Anne Semonin rituals across a generous indoor pool, and service is attentive without hovering.
Who's it for
Best for:
Families above all. Parents get a kids' club that rivals London nurseries, Stokke cots, on-demand babysitting and a viewing deck overlooking the children's pool, while teens have kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis. Also strong for golfers (an inclusive green fee at Naranjos), couples wanting fuss-free dining without booking admin, and remote workers eyeing the spacious desks.
Should look elsewhere:
Design literates after boutique character or an Aman-grade spa will find the scale and compound feel impersonal. Anyone wanting walkable culture should skip it; the surrounding stretch is billboarded sprawl. Purists who bristle at all-inclusive crowds, however well managed, won't be converted.
Bottom line
What sets this apart is how thoroughly the all-inclusive model has been rebuilt around ease: no booking scrums for dinner, Teslas thrown in for day trips, included green fees, and a kids' programme that genuinely lets parents switch off. Book a Deluxe Suite for sea views and beach cabana access, and target shoulder season when the sun holds but the resort breathes more easily.
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N-340, Km 164, 29680 Estepona, Málaga, Spain
Malaga, Spain · 36.4528° N, 5.0606° W
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Buffet dinner
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Breakfast buffet
All inclusive available
Smoke-free property
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