🏨 Our Top Resort Picks for Your Family
We researched dozens of Corfu resorts specifically for your needs: exceptional food, an epic kids club that accepts a 1-year-old, and luxury-level service. Here are our top 3 picks — and a clear winner.
Ikos Dassia
This is the one. Ikos has redefined what all-inclusive means — think Michelin-starred chef menus across 7+ à la carte restaurants, over 300 premium wines, and a complimentary Mini Cooper to explore the island. The kids club situation is perfect for your family: Heroes Crèche accepts babies from 6 months old (ideal for your 1-year-old), and the Heroes Kids Club covers ages 4–12 (your 4 and 6-year-old). All run by OFSTED-qualified staff. The beach is sandy and shallow — perfect for toddlers. 30 minutes from the airport, 30 minutes from Corfu Town.
Why It Wins
- Michelin-starred chef dining — 7+ restaurants ALL included
- Baby crèche from 6 months (OFSTED-qualified)
- Free Kids Club ages 4–12
- Heroes Supper Club — drop kids for dinner, adults dine alone
- Free Mini Cooper rental to explore Corfu
- Sandy beach, shallow water, multiple pools
- 24hr room service included
Good to Know
- Crèche (under 4) costs €32–42 per session
- Very popular — book well in advance for June
- Large resort — can feel busy at peak times
MarBella Corfu
A beautiful 5-star property on a private beach in Agios Ioannis Peristeron. MarBella has excellent kids programming — football, tennis, robotics, pottery, water sports — and a warm, slightly more intimate feel than Ikos. The dining is excellent (not quite Ikos level but very good) with multiple restaurants. Great spa. The beach is gorgeous and calm.
Strengths
- Excellent kids activities (robotics, pottery, sports)
- Private beach, beautiful grounds
- Slightly more intimate feel
- Strong spa program
Considerations
- Kids club starts at age 4 — no baby/toddler care for your 1-year-old
- Dining is great but not Michelin-level
- More remote location (further from Corfu Town)
Grecotel Corfu Imperial
An iconic luxury hotel on the Kommeno peninsula with stunning views and a prestigious feel. The Grecoland kids club offers arts, crafts, drama, and games. Beautiful pools, excellent restaurants, and a prime location close to Corfu Town and Dassia.
Strengths
- Prestigious, elegant property
- Great location near Corfu Town
- Beautiful peninsula setting
- Babysitting available on request
Considerations
- Kids club (Grecoland) from age 4+ only
- Not all-inclusive — dining adds up
- More formal/traditional feel, less family-casual
⚡ Before You Go — Family Essentials
Book Ikos Early
June is prime season. Book your room ASAP — family suites and Deluxe Collection rooms go first. Book directly through ikosresorts.com for the best flexibility and to request a crib.
Free Mini Cooper
Ikos Dassia includes a complimentary Mini Cooper (or Tesla at Deluxe Collection) for one day to explore the island. Perfect for your Corfu Town and Paleokastritsa days. Request it at check-in.
June Weather
Expect 28–32°C (82–90°F), warm sea (23°C), and very little rain. Long sunny days until 8:30pm sunset. Not as brutally hot as August — perfect for kids.
Baby Gear
Request a crib, high chair, bottle warmer, and baby bath from the resort when booking. Ikos provides all of this free. Bring your own stroller — the resort grounds are stroller-friendly.
Arrive & Settle Into Paradise
Land in Corfu, transfer to the resort, and let the vacation wash over you. The kids will be in the pool within an hour. Tonight, your first taste of Ikos dining magic.
Corfu Airport → Ikos Dassia
Corfu's airport (CFU) is tiny and charming — you'll be through arrivals in 15 minutes. The transfer to Ikos Dassia is just 25–30 minutes (pre-arrange through the resort or grab a taxi for ~€30). You'll be greeted with champagne for the adults and fresh juice for the kids. Check in, get oriented, request your crib setup, and let the kids loose.
Pool Time & Beach Exploration
Don't plan anything — just explore. Ikos Dassia has multiple pool areas (including dedicated kids' pools with shallow sections perfect for your 1-year-old), a long sandy beach with calm water, and poolside service bringing drinks and snacks to your sunbed. The 6 and 4-year-old will lose their minds. Let the baby splash in the shallow kids' pool while you sip a cocktail. This is what you came for.
Dinner at Ouzo (Greek Fine Dining)
Start your Ikos dining journey with Ouzo, the resort's Greek à la carte restaurant. Think elevated takes on classic Greek cuisine — grilled octopus with fava purée, lamb kleftiko slow-cooked to perfection, fresh fish from the Ionian Sea. The kids' menu is genuinely good (not just chicken nuggets). The terrace seating with garden views is magical at sunset. Book this at check-in — dinner reservations go fast.
Full Resort Day — Pool, Beach & Fine Dining
Your first full day. No alarm clock, no agenda. Drop the older kids at the kids club, settle the baby into the crèche, and finally breathe. Then eat your way through three restaurants.
Heroes Crèche & Heroes Kids Club
After a leisurely buffet breakfast (the breakfast spread at Ikos is legendary — fresh pastries, made-to-order eggs, Greek yogurt with local honey, fresh juices), drop the kids at their respective clubs. Your 1-year-old goes to Heroes Crèche (6 months to 4 years, €42/session, OFSTED-qualified caregivers, max 3 babies per adult). Your 4 and 6-year-old head to the Heroes Kids Club (free, ages 4–12) for a morning of games, arts & crafts, sports, and water activities. The staff are exceptional — trained to UK nursery standards.
Beach, Pool & Relaxation
With all three kids happily occupied, you have 2.5 hours of actual adult time. Hit the beach (sandy, calm, loungers with umbrella service), swim in the adults-preferred pool area, or just read a book with a cocktail. The poolside bar serves excellent cocktails and the beach grill has light bites. This is the luxury you're paying for — not just a nice room, but actual time to be a couple again.
Beach & Pool with the Kids
Pick up the kids at 1pm, grab lunch together at the main buffet or one of the beach restaurants (the poolside pizzeria is a family favorite — proper wood-fired pizza). Spend the afternoon as a family at the beach. The water at Dassia is calm and shallow for a long way out — perfect for the 4 and 6-year-old to splash around safely while you sit in the shallows with the baby. Build sandcastles. Get gelato from the gelateria (included, obviously). This is the good stuff.
Heroes Supper Club + Dinner at Fresco
Here's the magic trick: the Heroes Supper Club lets you drop the 4 and 6-year-old off for a supervised buffet dinner with other kids, followed by games and activities. Baby goes back to the crèche for an evening session (15:00–18:00, €42). That means YOU get a proper adults-only dinner. Head to Fresco, Ikos's Italian fine dining restaurant — handmade pasta, risotto with Ionian lobster, tiramisu that'll make you weep. Premium wines paired by the sommelier. All. Included.
Corfu Old Town Adventure
Time to explore! Use your free Mini Cooper (or take a taxi) to Corfu's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Venetian architecture, winding alleys, the best ice cream in Greece, and a fortress the kids will love.
Resort Breakfast → Corfu Town
Fuel up at the resort breakfast buffet, load up the stroller, pack the baby bag, and head to Corfu Town (~25 minutes by car). The drive along the coast is gorgeous. Park at the New Fortress car park (easy, well-signed) and walk into the Old Town from there. The streets are pedestrianized and stroller-navigable (mostly — some cobblestones, but manageable).
Wander the Venetian Streets & Old Fortress
Corfu's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it's enchanting — Venetian-era buildings in warm yellows and terracottas, narrow kantounia (alleys) draped with laundry, tiny churches around every corner. Head to the Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio) — the 6-year-old will love exploring the ramparts and tunnels, and the views over the Ionian Sea are spectacular. It's a manageable walk for kids, though you'll want to carry the baby for some steep bits. The Spianada (main square) is one of the largest in Europe — great for the kids to run around while you grab a coffee.
Lunch at The Venetian Well & Liston Gelato
For a special lunch, try The Venetian Well in a gorgeous hidden courtyard — Mediterranean-Greek fusion that's outstanding. Kid-friendly portions available. After lunch, stroll down the Liston (Corfu's elegant arcade, modeled after the Rue de Rivoli in Paris) and get gelato. Every Corfu kid grows up on Liston gelato — your crew should too.
Afternoon Nap & Pool Time
Head back to the resort by 2–3pm — the baby and 4-year-old will need naps, and honestly, the pool is calling. Spend the rest of the afternoon at the beach. Order snacks and drinks to your sunbed. This is the rhythm: explore in the morning, resort life in the afternoon.
Dinner at Anaya (Asian Fusion)
Tonight, try Ikos's Anaya — their Asian-fusion restaurant with dishes designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Think Thai curries, dim sum, tempura, and sushi — all at a level that would rival top London or New York restaurants. The kids will love the tempura and noodles. Ask for terrace seating for sunset views.
Paleokastritsa & Boat Trip
The most beautiful coastline on Corfu — dramatic cliffs, hidden coves with electric-blue water, and sea caves you can boat into. This is the day trip the kids will talk about for years.
Scenic Drive to the West Coast
After breakfast, load up the car for the 45-minute drive to Paleokastritsa on Corfu's west coast. The road winds through olive groves and mountain villages — stunning scenery. Paleo (as locals call it) is a series of dramatic bays with turquoise water framed by steep green cliffs. It's often called one of the most beautiful spots in all of Greece, and it lives up to the hype.
Glass-Bottom Boat to Sea Caves
From the main Paleokastritsa beach, hop on a glass-bottom boat (~€10/adult, kids often free or half-price, ~30 minutes). The boats cruise along the coastline, ducking into sea caves and grottoes with water so clear you can see 15 meters down. The 6-year-old will be glued to the glass bottom watching fish, the 4-year-old will love the caves, and the baby will enjoy the boat ride. Safe, calm, and magical. Boats depart frequently — just walk up to the dock.
Beach Time & Theotokos Monastery
Spend time on the beach (the main Paleo beach is sandy and sheltered — great for kids). For a quick cultural stop, drive 5 minutes up the hill to the Monastery of Theotokos, a 13th-century monastery on a headland with jaw-dropping views. It's small, peaceful, and the gardens are beautiful. Free entry (modest dress — cover shoulders and knees). The kids can explore the gardens while you admire the view.
Drive Back & Pool Time
Head back to the resort by 3pm for naps and pool time. The kids will be happily exhausted from the boat and beach. Grab afternoon snacks at the poolside gelateria and ease into the evening.
Dinner at Kerkyra (Ionian Seafood)
Tonight, try Kerkyra — Ikos's Ionian-inspired seafood restaurant. Named after Corfu's Greek name, it celebrates the island's relationship with the sea. Grilled lobster, fresh prawns, Corfiot pastitsada (a local specialty), and the catch of the day. Pair with local wines from the Ionian islands. Eat on the terrace and watch the stars come out over the Ionian Sea.
Resort Bliss & Spa Day
After two excursion days, you've earned a full resort day. Drop the kids at their clubs, hit the spa, and remember what it feels like to have no plans at all.
Kids Club + Spa for the Adults
Same beautiful morning routine: breakfast, drop the 1-year-old at Heroes Crèche (book the 10:00–13:00 session) and the older two at Heroes Kids Club. Then head to the Ikos Spa. The spa menu includes massages, facials, hammam, and hydrotherapy — book a couples' treatment for the ultimate luxury. Even 90 minutes of spa time will reset you for the second half of the trip. The spa uses premium ANNE SEMONIN products and the facilities are beautiful.
Building Sandcastles & Gelato Runs
Reunite with the kids for a lazy family afternoon. The beach at Ikos Dassia is long, sandy, and perfect — the water stays shallow and warm for a long stretch, so the 4 and 6-year-old can wade freely while you sit in the shallows with the baby. Build an epic sandcastle. Race each other to the gelato stand (it's included — go three times if you want). Play in the kids' splash pool. Order cocktails to your sunbed. This is the day you'll look back on and think: "that's exactly what we needed."
Ikos "Dine-Out" at a Local Taverna
Here's one of Ikos's cleverest features: the Dine-Out program. They partner with selected local restaurants, and you can eat out at an off-site restaurant — covered by your all-inclusive. Tonight, take the family to a traditional Greek taverna in nearby Dassia village. Eat like locals: grilled souvlaki, fresh horiatiki salad, tzatziki with warm pita, local wine under the stars. The resort arranges everything — transport, booking, and the bill. It's a wonderful way to experience authentic Corfu without the logistics.
Achilleion Palace & South Corfu
Your last full day — one more adventure. Explore the fairytale Achilleion Palace, dip into a southern beach, and end with a sunset dinner to remember.
Empress Sissi's Greek Palace
Drive 40 minutes south to the Achilleion Palace, built in 1890 by Empress Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi") as her personal Greek retreat. The palace is a neoclassical dream — filled with statues of Greek gods and heroes, lush gardens, and panoramic views over the Ionian Sea. Your 6-year-old will love the giant statue of Achilles and the stories of Greek mythology. The gardens are stroller-friendly and there's plenty of space for the kids to explore. It's like walking into a fairy tale.
Beach Stop at Benitses
On the way back, stop at Benitses — a charming fishing village with a small, calm beach perfect for a quick dip. The waterfront tavernas are family-friendly and less touristy than the northeast coast. Grab lunch at a seaside taverna — grilled octopus, fresh calamari, and the best Greek salad you'll have all trip. The village has a relaxed, authentic feel that the resort areas don't.
Pool, Beach & Soaking It All In
Head back to the resort for your last afternoon of pool and beach time. Let the kids make the most of every minute — the slides, the splash pool, the beach, the gelato. Take photos. Soak it in. You'll miss this place.
Farewell Dinner at Provence (French Fine Dining)
Save the best for last. Provence is Ikos's French fine dining restaurant — the crown jewel. Think duck confit with cherry reduction, bouillabaisse, soufflé for dessert. Menus designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Use the Heroes Supper Club for the older kids and crèche for the baby — make this your big farewell date night. Order the wine pairing. Linger over dessert. Toast to a perfect week.
Last Morning & Departure
One final breakfast, one last splash, and the beautiful drive to Corfu Airport with sandy luggage and full hearts.
Farewell Buffet Breakfast
Take your time with the breakfast buffet. Get the pastries you've been eyeing all week. Let the kids have pancakes AND waffles. Have one more Greek coffee. Enjoy the view. Check-out is usually 12:00pm at Ikos, so depending on your flight time, you may have the whole morning.
Final Pool or Beach Session
If your flight is in the afternoon, squeeze in one last pool session. The kids won't want to leave (fair warning — there may be tears). Pack up, take a family photo by the beach, and head to the airport. The transfer is only 25 minutes. Corfu's airport is tiny and efficient — you won't need more than an hour before a domestic flight, or 90 minutes for international.
💰 Budget Estimate (Family of 5, 6 Nights)
| Category | Estimated Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🏨 Ikos Dassia (Family Suite, 6 nights) | €2,400–3,600 | All-inclusive: all meals, drinks, restaurants, kids club, Mini Cooper |
| ✈️ Flights (5 pax) | €1,500–3,000 | Varies hugely by origin. Budget carriers fly direct to CFU in summer. |
| 👶 Heroes Crèche (4–5 sessions) | €170–210 | €42/session for the 1-year-old. Budget 4–5 sessions across the week. |
| 💆 Spa Treatments | €160–300 | Optional. 1–2 couples treatments. |
| 🚕 Taxis/Transport | €60–100 | Airport transfers + any non-Mini-Cooper days |
| 🏛️ Day Trip Costs | €50–80 | Achilleion entry, boat trip, taverna lunches (2 days) |
| TOTAL ESTIMATE | €4,340–7,290 | All-in for 6 nights, family of 5 |
* The beauty of Ikos all-inclusive is that the resort cost covers 90% of your trip — no surprise bills for meals, drinks, or activities. The main variables are flights and room category. Deluxe Collection rooms (~€500–800/night) add private pool, dedicated concierge, and a Tesla instead of Mini Cooper.
📋 Practical Info for Families with Young Kids
👶 Baby & Toddler Essentials
- • Crib, high chair, bottle warmer, baby bath: all provided free by Ikos — request when booking.
- • Nappies/diapers & formula: bring your own or buy at a supermarket in Dassia village (5 min drive). Don't rely on resort shops.
- • Baby sunscreen: SPF50+ mineral sunscreen, reapply every 2 hours. Greek sun is intense even in June.
- • Swim nappies: required for the pool. Bring plenty.
- • Stroller: bring a lightweight travel stroller. Resort grounds are flat and stroller-friendly. Corfu Town is mostly manageable.
🌡️ June Weather in Corfu
- • Avg high: 28–32°C (82–90°F). Warm but not oppressive like July/August.
- • Sea temperature: ~23°C (73°F) — warm enough for swimming, refreshing for kids.
- • Rain: very unlikely. Maybe 2–3 days of brief showers all month.
- • Sunset: ~8:30pm — long, beautiful evenings for family dinners outdoors.
- • UV is strong — keep the baby in shade or covered 11am–3pm. Rashguards for the older kids.
✈️ Getting There
- • Corfu Airport (CFU) has direct flights from most European cities in summer. From the US, connect through Athens (ATH → CFU, 1hr flight) or major European hubs.
- • The airport is tiny and efficient — you'll be in a taxi within 20 minutes of landing.
- • Car seats: bring your own or rent through the resort/car rental. Greek taxis don't provide them.
📱 Useful Info
- • Currency: Euro (€). Cards accepted almost everywhere.
- • Language: Greek, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas and at the resort.
- • WiFi: Excellent at Ikos. Good in Corfu Town. Patchy in rural areas.
- • Medical: Corfu has a general hospital. Ikos has an on-site doctor. Bring any kids' medications you might need (baby paracetamol, antihistamines, etc.)
- • Emergency: 112 (EU-wide) or 166 (ambulance)
🎒 Packing List Highlights
- • Reef-safe SPF50+ sunscreen (for everyone), baby sun hat, UV rashguards
- • Swim nappies for the baby (lots!), floaties/arm bands for the 4-year-old
- • Lightweight travel stroller, baby carrier for Achilleion/Old Town steep bits
- • Modest cover-ups for monastery visit (shoulders + knees)
- • Smart-casual evening wear for Ikos restaurants (no strict dress code, but people dress up a bit for dinner)