Hotel berhampiran Saint John the Baptist Holy Orthodox Chapel of Thyme, Kos

We stayed for 4 nights at the Grand Blue. It was the first stop on the coach transfer only being approx a 10/15 min journey. Hotel staff were lovely, super helpful and welcoming. The entertainment was great, highly recommend ‘The Legends’. Rooms were huge with great facilities, I didn’t pay for a sea view room but we got one and the view was gorgeous. Only downfall was the food - like massively. The selection was always really random and mostly just chips, pasta and random bits of meat. I heard other guests complaining about the food too. If you are vegetarian / pescatarian you will literally be living off chips and salad, maybe some fish. We were all inclusive but i wouldn’t recommend it. The drink selection was rubbish and the cocktails all tasted the same - watered down sugar. The bar snacks weren’t great either - just thick doughy pastries with bits of meat or spinach inside but, again, if you are veggie they aren’t labelled and the staff didn’t seem to know what was inside them themselves. I would highly recommend the hotel itself for the location, but rooms and staff. But save yourself the money and go room only / b&b if they have the option because there are plenty of restaurants and bars a 10 min walk down the beach in Kardamena. Worth noting the beds were rock solid too and our room didnt get cleaned one day out of the 4.

Perfektes Zimmer und Service mit Abholung vom Flughafen. Alle Mitarbeiter und der Chef Michael sehr sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ausblick vom Balkon zum Meer.

We stayed at Kris Mari for the second time this year. We enjoyed 18 nights 6-25th August and have booked for next year too. The hotel rooms are basic but very comfortable and clean. Every day, the beds were made up or changed, always immaculate. Breakfast is continental which suits us as we like to swim a lot at the lovely beach so prefer not to eat a heavy meal so early, anyway, plenty of fruit and toast, spreads etc, definitely enough. The pool area is nice, we honestly didn’t spend a lot of time there but when we did, there was a lovely relaxed vibe, nice music and all the staff are friendly and helpful, the pool snack/drinks bar was adequate and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The proximity to the beach, shops, tavernas etc is only a 5-10 min walk depending on whereabouts you want to go. Mostly, I would like to give the reception staff a shout out, they were extremely helpful with all our enquiries throughout our stay and we were made very welcome, this allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our summer holiday. Thank you to all the staff at Hotel Kris Mari and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Wow! The facilities are endless! Great options for kids and adults in facilities and food. My only comment is that I was not told in the check in process that I need to order the shuttle for the check out date in advance, that caused us a lot of uncertainty and stress on our last day in the hotel. Nonetheless I recommend thia resort and will definitely return!!!!

Location: ”The hotel has an excellent location, very close to the main tourist attractions and means of transport. The area is quiet and accessible.” **Chamber:** ”The room was spacious and well appointed. The bed was comfortable and the amenities were modern and functional.” **Cleaning:** ”The cleanliness was impeccable. The room and bathroom were very well maintained throughout our stay.” **Personal (Personal):** ”The staff were extremely friendly and willing to help. They provided us with useful information and made sure we had a pleasant experience

I will start at the beginning, we arrived very late to the hotel about half midnight, we were welcomed by the night staff who took our passports and details quickly and showed us to our rooms. He explained that breakfast was from half seven till ten. When we got in our room there was a sandwich and a refreshing drink for us, a hand written welcome note from the manager of the hotel. In the morning we went down for breakfast there is plenty to choose from, from a cooked breakfast, plenty of fruit and cakes, they will make smoothies and coffee and there is the continental breakfast with fresh meats and cheese and salad and tea is constantly being offered, and if you require something else you can ask the staff they will try to accommodate you, very morning I asked for porridge specially made for me because I need lactose free milk, I only ordered once and very morning it was made for me, a nice touch. The staff are working so hard to keep everyone happy and enjoying their holiday, so please be polite and respectful, some are working more than one job, and long hours. In your room there is everything you need coffee machine which is lovely, tea and instant coffee, bottles of water are put in your room twice a day, there is a fridge and safe deposit box for you to use. In the shower there is shampoo and conditioner, body soap and moisturising lotion so no need to bring your own, I used theirs for the whole holiday very nice to use, and a hairdryer. Towels for the bathroom are changed very day and you have beach towels too, if you need clean ones take your beach towels to the reception and they will give you clean ones. The pool is very clean and very cold, but remember that there is a second pool in the spa you can use for free which is heated, the sauna and steam room are charge able, but the pool is very pleasant I would recommend you use it, the spa treatments are good I had a back massage and scalp treatment, the service was excellent. There are plenty of sun beds are they don’t like you putting your towels out and leaving them, but you don’t need to we don’t have any problems getting a sun bed. If you like the beach it’s right in front of the hotel with waiter service at a press of a button on you sun umbrella, again water is given to you down there too. By the pool you have a bar, cocktails are nice about €14 each so is the wine €9 a glass. The service is god someone is there all day. Each day there is a free shot or ice cream from the staff. The restaurant in the evening is a bit more expensive then if you go into Kos, which is about a 40 minute walk make sure you have comfortable shoes on, my blisters are sore, we have been here for ten days and have walked every night, definitely walk up and appetite and you will get your steps in for the day. The town of Kos is nice if you want a sea view dinner go to the harbour turn left and follow the road round all the restaurants offer sea side tables, in the old town plenty of restaurants to choose f

Lovely hotel about a 1520 minute walk into Kos Town. Ideal location with lovely views of the sea and Turkish coast. Reception very bright and modern and greeted by very helpful staff. Our room was a suite - very big , clean and modern - large TV in lounge and smaller one in bedroom (not watched by us but some people might like them!) Huge bed but rooms lacking in drawer storage space a bit (only 1 drawer) . Hairdryer provided and it was a decent one! Cleaners came every day to make bed, change towels and empty bins. Huge choice of breakfast and all good quality and fresh. Pool area lovely with plenty of sunbeds although perhaps could get busy in height of summer. Signs advised towels will be removed if sunbeds not used for 45 mins but this was not enforced the whole week we were there and some people would reserve the beds first thing and then not use them until after lunch. Don't see why the hotel bothers to put the sign up if they are not going to enforce it but it's very rude and inconsiderate of guests to reserve the beds for so long and they are the ones at fault. All the girls round the pool were great but the young lady taking drinks orders at happy hour was brilliant - so friendly and had great banter with everyone. Lovely girl, excellent English and a credit to the hotel. Could not fault any member of staff at all. Amazing view from the rooftop bar and lovely sunset. Bit pricier than some places though. Beaches near the hotel are not great although the sunbeds opposite the hotel are free and there are some chargeable ones further up the road where the beach is slightly nicer but they were cheap and we weren't charged if we arrived after lunch. Beach is stony and not easy to get into the water - recommend beach shoes ! Lots of lovely bars and restaurants in Kos Town about a 20 min walk from hotel - definitely recommend going into the back streets and up to the old town and not staying on the front.