Stayed for a week on half board
Stayed for a week on half board. Due to a late arrival at our hotel ( flight delayed and long transfer ) around midnight local time, we were given a filled roll and some fruit, not a plated cold meal as would be expected at a five star hotel. Our fridge had not been filled with the expected drinks, only water, which we had paid extra for! Not a wonderful start. However, things improved in the morning with daylight, warm sun and a lovely view of the sea.
Our suite was well furnished, large comfortable bed apart from the pillows which appeared to be filled with loose foam, very poor! The bathroom was well appointed but with nowhere to put anything apart from one hook by the shower. Good supply of towels and nice large pool towels. We did have to ask for our room fridge to be topped up with beer most days as it didn’t seem to be automatic, often having to wait some time or request again at reception!
Our room maid Ena was lovely and nothing was too much trouble for her if we needed anything.
Breakfast and dinner choices were excellent and of a high standard. There was often a queue at dinner for a table, mostly at popular times as the hotel was busy. The staff tried their best to clear and serve but often there was a wait for tea and coffee at breakfast.
The hotel area was always spotless and availability of beds good, although there was the usual booking of beds which was supposed to be discouraged.
The pools were large but cold so not overused.
The evening entertainment was mostly enjoyable but there was definitely a shortage of seating in the bar area which consequently filled up early in the evening, I would say this needs addressing as there was room for more seating with tables.
The hotel is set on its own with a lot of steps down to the so called beach. There are sun beds but the beach is stony and black with a board walk as not suitable to walk on.
There is a bus service into Kos from the hotel with a timetable which is popular so get to the bus stop early both at the hotel and in town as it is often very busy.
Over all our holiday was most enjoyable with friendly staff, especially at reception and a nice ambiance. We would recommend this hotel to friends and family.
May 17, 2025
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