Initial impression was favourable although we were not aware of the two tier catering system. The sign in the dining room advised "Drinks for all - all inclusive" but when I poured myself a drink I was advised it was not for all and only for those who had paid an extra 13 euros per day for the extra lunch, drinks and snacks. We checked it out and it was not worth it if you were going out each day - which we were.
Room was clean and tidy and usual single beds pushed together. This hotel was busy. Heaps of Germans, English and Dutch visitors with lots of children evident. A huge stampede for breakfasts and meals but the meal times were restricted to finite hours and thus the hotel ran out of water at critical shower times (everyone trying to shower at the same time.)
The decor was overstated Greek with statues of Diana and others all over the place and the general impression after two days was of a holiday camp in the old Hi De Hi tradition. Meals were, at best ,OK but in line with bulk buffets at some of the cheaper family restaurants. We did find there was Greek food available at the buffets.
Hotel was clean and tidy, air conditioned but packed with people. Contrary to other reviews we found the pool bar staff very friendly and helpful and pleasant to talk to but I suspect we were one of the few couples actually paying for drinks!
This Hotel catered for a specific clientel with children and pool side activities.
Buses were frequent and getting to popular beaches was not difficult but the service was pretty eratic for some of the beaches 40 ks away. We found it was not a huge walk into town if you wanted to catch a bus when the timetables conflicted. There was a lot of worthwhile history to walk around in Kos and the port was a pleasant place to visit.
- Apollon Hotel kós
