Ikos vs Sani vs Jet2 — Which All Inclusive Suits Your Family?

These three names come up in almost every family holiday conversation we have, and they are not really competing on the same thing. Ikos sells a premium all inclusive where the extras are already paid for. Sani sells a resort estate you can spend a fortnight exploring. Jet2holidays sells a straightforward, ATOL-protected package from your local airport at a keen price. Here is how they compare.

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How they compare

Premium all inclusive

Ikos Resorts

Greece (Halkidiki, Corfu, Kos, Crete) and Spain (Andalusia, Majorca)

Concept: All inclusive that behaves like a luxury hotel — à la carte restaurants, premium drinks and room service included in the rate.
Dining: Multiple à la carte restaurants included, several with menus overseen by Michelin-starred chefs, plus a Dine Out scheme at selected local restaurants at most resorts.
Families: Age-banded kids' clubs, family rooms and suites, baby amenities. Some resorts also run adults only areas.
Extras: Local wines and spirits included; car hire is offered as part of the Dine Out arrangement at many resorts.
Best for: Families who want everything settled in advance and are happy to pay a premium for it.

Luxury resort destination

Sani Resort

Halkidiki, northern Greece

Concept: Five distinct hotels on one 1,000-acre estate with a private marina, sharing beaches, restaurants and sports facilities.
Dining: A large collection of restaurants across the estate, mostly on a half board or pay-as-you-go basis, with all inclusive available at some hotels.
Families: Extensive children's programme across age groups, plus a dedicated family hotel and a quieter, more grown-up hotel on the same estate.
Extras: Marina, watersports, tennis and a long summer events programme.
Best for: Families who want space, variety and a resort they can explore rather than a single hotel.

Mainstream package

Jet2holidays

Across the Mediterranean, Canaries and beyond, from regional UK airports

Concept: ATOL-protected package: flights, 22kg baggage, transfers and accommodation in one price, with a low deposit.
Dining: Depends entirely on the hotel — from basic all inclusive buffets to genuinely good five-star all inclusive.
Families: Huge choice of family hotels, including Jet2's own curated ranges, and flights from most UK regional airports.
Extras: Flexible payment, wide date choice and frequent promotions.
Best for: Families who want the best value package and flights from their local airport.

Quick answer

Which one should you pick?

You want no surprise bills at all

Ikos. Dining and drinks that are usually extras are already in the rate.

You want a resort with space to roam

Sani. Five hotels, a marina and several beaches on one estate.

Budget is the deciding factor

Jet2holidays. The same fortnight can cost substantially less, especially outside peak weeks.

You fly from a regional airport

Jet2holidays has the widest UK regional flying programme of the three.

You want adults only within a family resort

Ikos and Sani both have grown-up areas or hotels on site.

Going deeper on one group? Read our Ikos resorts compared and Sani Resort compared guides.

Common questions

Your questions answered

What is the difference between Ikos and Sani?

Both are Greek-owned luxury resort groups. Ikos Resorts is built around an all inclusive concept that includes à la carte dining, premium drinks and, at most resorts, a Dine Out scheme at local restaurants. Sani Resort in Halkidiki is a single destination of separate hotels sharing a marina, beaches and facilities, sold mainly on half board or bed and breakfast with all inclusive options at some hotels.

Is Ikos worth the money?

It usually is if you would otherwise pay separately for à la carte dinners, good wine and childcare, because those are built into the rate. If you plan to eat out most nights or you mainly want beach time, a well-chosen Jet2holidays all inclusive can deliver a similar holiday for noticeably less.

Is Jet2holidays a good choice for families?

Jet2holidays is an ATOL-protected package operator with flights, transfers and baggage included, a low deposit and a very wide hotel range from three-star to five-star. It suits families who want a straightforward package from a regional UK airport and who care more about price and convenience than resort prestige.

Which is best for young children?

All three have family provision, but the practical differences matter: check the minimum age for the kids' club, whether babysitting is available and chargeable, whether family rooms are interconnecting, and how far the beach is from the room. We check those details for each specific hotel before booking.

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