Location of hotel and our block is excellent for the beach, which is miles and miles long, perfect for long walks on soft sand! The beach is also peaceful and no noise pollution from water sports
After a week at Smy Kos Beach & Splash, we are back home and I’d like to share my impressions. Cleanliness & Room
The room cleanliness was good overall, although the towels were dirty and didn’t smell fresh
Big Thank you to our Cleaning Personnel for Room G4203 in the first October week 25. We never experienced such a warm welcome and accommodating. The room was always very clean and we hope our tip reached the right lady
7am every morning the cleaning staff were very loud and shouting by the back of the pool bar which was irritating when trying to catch up on rest
Cleanliness levels were not up to a good standard, the bathroom in particular needed a very good clean and our kettle had not been checked (people before us had left coffee grounds in the kettle and it wasn't rinsed)
Cups were only replaced once during our stay. Although they did a good job of cleaning floors and replenishing towels and loo roll, often we didnt have enough towels for 2 people
Wonderful place, great hotel with friendly staff and good service. Very tasty cuisine for every taste. The beach has comfortable sun loungers, sand and a smooth entry.
Really lovely week and would recommend to others. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The resort and rooms are very clean
We were given the choice and were showed both rooms before we had to decide. We decided on the suite with shared pool and it was amazing. We had our own little patio with loungers and we spent most of our days there
This hotel is fantastic! Myself and my partner had a spectacular stay here. We had a swim up pool room which was excellent. We visited the spa and I had a Cretan massage - my therapist was Zoe
Our room was clean and modern. We were lucky and were offered a room upgrade from a premium suite with sea view to a premium suite with a shared pool
It was the BEST massage I have ever had. The time, care and effort that went into it was unbelievable. They made us both feel Incredibly welcome and comfortable and I walked out feeling like I was walking on air
All the staff was super friendly anywhere you go, reception, pool bar, blue moon bar, room service and animation team for kids! My son loved it every minute of it! Thank you for such an amazing holiday! We are thinking of coming back again next year!
However the hotel location is in a lovely cove, 9 levels from hotel entrance down through shops and restaurants to the pools and then the beach. There were always sunbeds available (arrived 25
I have visited this hotel together with my dad and my son at the end of October 2025 and I have to say for anyone who consider of going in what an amazing place that is!!! Beautiful hotel, rooms are spacious, very clean with beautiful view
Lovely sandy beach with private sunbeds (plenty), food was delicious, plenty to choose from, especially if you like fish or seafood, I have tried grilled octopus that’s very rare to find in buffet restaurant in hotels
We enjoyed our vacation very much, room was big and had a nice view to the sea. Food was generally great, good variety and very service minded and friendly staff.
We are almost at the end of our 2 week stay here and have loved every minute. The hotel is beautiful with great pools and it's own beach. Food is amazing with so much choice and something for everyone
The staff are the real highlight though, always asking how they can improve the experience and never leaving you with an empty glass, without being too formal or pompous
I had a massage with Maria and my wife had a massage and facial with Dina, who were excellent too
Everything was as expected from a top 5* resort. Stuff attentive, well managed, facilities well organized and tidy.
Looking forward to enjoying the rest of the week and experiencing the other restaurants
Our second visit to an Ikos resort, Ikos Aria exceeded our lofty expectations
The hotel is swanky, clean, with fantastic facilities including spacious rooms, multiple pools (some adults only), delicious food across multiple restaurants and cuisines, a sandy beach and well-equipped gym
The rooms were big and classy, real had a greek vibe, they were all with big terraces. The beach area is not big but there is plenty of green space in front of the sea, really beautiful
We‘ve been on other islands but this we enjoyed the most, the area of Palokastritsa monastery and the beach there were the most amazing places
Finding a resort that caters to 11-year-old boys—too old for playgrounds, too young to be left alone—is tough. Grecotel LUXME Daphnila Bay nailed it. Our twins were at the perfect age to enjoy everything here
What worked for our family:
The Right Kind of Kids Club:
Independence & Safety: The resort layout allowed us to give the boys a little freedom—like walking to the ice cream stand together or choosing a pool lounger—while we were still comfortably nearby
There is a huge patio which has a couple of tables and chairs on it, no idea why they don’t put in beds here during the day. Beach area is narrow but clean. Calm sea so the kids are safe to play
Bedrooms are slightly dated now, but kept clean and tidy. Very friendly staff around the resort and hotel. Food and drinks are great quality. Branded spirits and hand made cocktails
We rested in the hotel twice. I want to come back for more)))
First this Hotel makes it clear that it is on the side of a hill and not suitable for people with walking difficulties. That being said I must make it clear that it is an extremely step and very of steps everywhere
Service all round fantastic, great rooms, great food choices especially the Taverna and A La Carte both of which, despite being included in the all inclusive package, I would happily have paid extra for
I will simply list my observations and allow you to see the pros and cons regarding this Hotel. It is a very beautiful Hotel 2. There are lots of space and some facilities 5
Lunch is served at the Active pool, which is halfway down the site, meaning you have to walk halfway down the hill for lunch and then back up again afterwards, so if you are at the upper pool, you have to go down the hill for lunch and then back up the hill back to the upper pool
There is only toilets in the basement area under receiption, so a bit of a distance from the dining room, At the Lower pool bar and at the beach bar
The staff were excellent edwardo could not do enough for not just us but every guest never stopped working great guy. Beach bar great pool bars excellent
I would also like to thank the staff in the background clearing restaurant cleaning beach waitresses could not do enough for us if could give more than 5 stars I would thankyou all so much for giving us what we needed
The location was beautiful just by the sea, we had a sunset view every night the atmosphere was up beat and exciting, they had entertainment on the weekends live music and dancing, where they got the guests involved
It was a great holiday, a nice beach with sun loungers, very nice service and very good food. We would love to come back here again.
Our room was clean and spacious with a view of the garden and some of the sea
The staff seem mainly to be managed by Eduardo, a human whirlwind! Wherever you are, you see him, checking on customers, but also his staff, lending a hand often-a great manager who mucks in will always have a loyal following
The cocktail menu was limited and the standard of cocktails being poor often being given drinks half filled or not made well, which made them undrinkable
Most of the al a carte restaurant we ate in where great, however we found booking these difficult
We couldn't get into any the first two days due to availability, but when attending the restaurants we had booked these where almost empty at times
We had booked an executive suite our shower leaked and would flood the room if a few towels weren't put down under the shower door
The ceiling in the walk in wardrobe started to leak and water from the air-conditioning unit leaked onto my clothes
Upton arriving to the hotel, it met our expectations, modern, clean and welcoming. However after a few days issues with the hotel started to unfold. The 'hot' food served in the buffet was always cold
It took maintenance 4 hours to respond while water kept coming down
The hotel offered to launder my clothes which i didn’t receive back until 10pm & inspection most of the clothes were damp
This became a concern so we avoided it as much as possible. Bar service was slow, often queuing for over 15min+ for a drink
We had a party of 9 across three rooms and had to book reservations with concierge on our first day to secure dining
Food and drinks were plenty and a good choice for everyone. A choice of 3 pools and a 2 minute walk onto the beach. If we were to come back to Kos I wouldn’t not hesitate to stay over again
We managed to do 3 excursions (Nicyros Volcanic island, Kos Town and we even went to Bodrum in Turkey). I highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting beautiful views of the beach front and mountains
There was plenty of choice at meal times and the staff were genuinely some of the nicest people we have ever met! Kardamena is a very short walk away, just 10 mins along the beachfront
Our room was a Junior Suite (2 adults and 2 children) with a spacious room and a view overlooking the beach
We visited the water park, Nisyros and also hired a car for a day and did a road trip round the island. We did not want to leave and cannot wait to go back! Hopefully for a 10 day stay next time rather than 7! ☺️
Ideally located around a 10 minute walk into the town centre. We stayed in this hotel for 7 nights as a family of 4, room 320!
The hotel, staff and facilities were great and would say that they are a 5* hotel
The pools are well maintained and lovely, especially the main pool with a beautiful sea view. The beach is literally just across the road with free sunbeds
Just got bk frm staying at the blue sea beach hotel with our friends. Fantastic holiday frm start to finish. The staff were Amazing couldn't do enough for you. They were all so friendly and made our stay so enjoyable
Just come back from 10 days staying here, lovely hotel brilliantly placed facing sea, the food was amazing and catered to all countries, while we was there it was mainly Germans and Latvians but we didn’t have any issues about it, everyone was friendly enough
I stayed at Blue Sea Beach with my (new!) fiancé. He proposed to me on the beach with the help of hotel manager Yiannis, who was extremely helpful and kind throughout our stay
Some rooms have pools that you pay extra for but please be aware if you pay for 1 the hotel should be opposite way round because the sun hits the door going into the room and doesn’t really hit the pools to warm them enough to use
Such a wonderful hotel!! Loved the amazing food choices, grounds, drinks and very friendly staff. Just across a small road from a fab private beach area
Lovely hotel in well kept gardens. Spotlessly clean by Linda and her staff. All members of staff were very happy and very friendly, always a smile. 2 lovely swimming pools to keep cool and a swim
Felt like home thanks to the amazing staff! We loved our stay at Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel! The hotel is beautiful, but it’s the people who made it unforgettable
The food is delicious, as are the drinks served all day at the Main Bar, Pool Bar, and Beach Bar. There are two excellent à la carte restaurants: the Italian and the Meat Restaurant
The buffet restaurant was very good with a great choice of dishes and the AL a carte restaurant meals were delicious. The pool and beach areas were comfortable although the pool was a little cold
Miltiadis at the main pool took such great care of us – always with a warm smile and perfect attention to detail. Room service was fast, friendly, and made relaxing in our room even better
Our sea view room was spacious and comfortable, we were looked after by housekeeping with regular towel changes and nice touches like a fruit platter and bottle of sparkling wine
The rooms are well laid-out and comfortable and are thoroughly cleaned and re-stocked every day. The pools are excellent and never felt over- crowded and the pool-side drinks service was a wonderful touch
The hotel is gorgeous. Quiet and very well maintained. The food was excellent in variety and cooked with passion. Had a pool room which was out of this world.
The other hotel pools are also not heated. You do get use of the Spa pool downstairs where The Spa is located
Around the resort itself there were plenty of spaces to relax whether by the pool or just enjoying the views, and everything felt well looked after
We booked a double room with private pool
We have a five month old baby and we couldn’t use the pool it’s was far to cold we wouldn’t book this room type again because of this reason huge huge shame! The food in the main restaurant was fantastic, plenty of choice for breakfast lunch & evening meal’s, we were all inclusive drinks were fantastic, brilliant choice of cocktails ( you download the app and get a code on arrival so you can order...
Music from pianist just at right level to hold a conversation. Animation round the pools was exceedingly loud, as was the roof bar music. The middle pool was heated and warm and well used
I went for a SPA experience to this hotel and I would highly recommend it. It’s very clean, they provide slippers, gowns, soft drinks for refreshments. I have had 2 treatments booked with Dimitra
The beach was good with free sun beds on the hotels private beach. The drawback was having to try and cross the very busy main road
We had a great stay at the Olympic Palace and couldn't have been looked after better. The staff are absolutely fantastic and so helpful with every request
The bog standard "British" foods didn't looks so appetising - but then again, why come to Greece if that's what you want to eat?! We especially enjoyed lunch and late breakfast in the poolside restaurant; being able to sit outside was much nicer than being in the main dining room (which was fine, but being outside is better!)
I was very pleased with our room, which was comfortable and very clean with a large balcony. We were upgraded from a mountain view room to a pool/sea view room, which was a nice touch
Overlooked the nightly lit pool and great view of the sea. Loungers were also available on the beach for guests. The EMERALD restaurant serves huge amazing breakfast buffets each morning
This hotel has brilliant disabled access in all areas, and noticeably on the beach, where Elton & his team go out of their way to ensure anyone with mobility issues are fully supported, even using a new motorised beach chair to help those in wheelchairs, access the shale beach to the beautiful, clear blue sea
Resort amenities and staff were anazing. Gorgeous direct beach views and access. Huge pool with plenty of loungers with umbrellas. We ordered drinks and food by the pool by using the QR Code on each umbrella post
Manolis is the service manager and without a doubt a key to keeping people happy and staff organized. Our premium sea view room #2117 was newly remodeled. Gorgeous view of the pool, manicured grounds and sea
This is our second visit to The Elysium, and we weren't disappointed again! Besides the excellent food, facilities & proximity to the lovely beach, this hotel has to be recommended for it's customer support & service
Special mention again to Elton, the beach Supervisor, who is magnificent
We were moved from the village resort to the beach resort due to being under subscribed at the end of the season
The hotel itself is centrally located in Platanias, and close to bus stops, they have several pools and direct access to the beach. The food at the hotel is quite good and varied, there was always something to eat
The sea-view rooms are spacious and have a kitchenette. Their terraces open onto the hotel's beach or a small fishing port. There are also rooms overlooking the pools or the main road or in quieter corners of the hotel
Unfortunately, hotel guests "reserve" the sunbeds in the morning, so it often happened that although there was no one in the pools and around them, we still couldn't find a free sunbed
There was often a queue at the AI bar, as there was only one person to serve the guests. You could also get food for breakfast and lunch at the pool bar. Very helpful staff in both the restaurant, bar and reception
Hotel guests also have access to a moderately equipped fitness room and a spa area available for a fee. We spent a very pleasant week in the off-season at the hotel
Amazing family friendly hotel in a beautiful area. Great beach, pools, amazing food, nice coctails, and very friendly staff members. We stayed in a family suite with private pool and it was worth it
Beach 5/5 Yes, there are stones, still nice and clean! And the sunbeds are super comfy! In general it’s a family hotel. If you are a young couple without kid, not much to do
The room with the private pool was perfect, but the water in the pool was really cold. Food was good, but entertainment in the evening was bad and a lot of entertainment was in germany..
Spectacular beach Grande Blue is just 2 minutes away by car. There are many options even for me as a vegetarian. The rooms are a bit older but they are always clean. The hotel beach is very nice and pretty
We love sitting outside but so do a lot of others and sometimes we had to queue. More seafood options would be good, but we love seafood
We visited this hotel 2nd time and our stay was amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful especially at the reception. The location is great, the best beaches on Rhodes are nearby
There’s also a lovely private beach section. On the downside, there’s a slight lack of parking (I guess it’s worst in the high season), so I would consider taking the transfer offer from the hotel
This was a really lovely hotel, there was a lot of variety in the food with restaurants in the hotel open until late at night. The food was really really nice. There were really nice pools and a lot of activities to do
The kids loved the pools, the slide, and the entertainment, while we enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and fantastic food choices. There is something delicious for everyone, and the variety is truly impressive
What really made our holiday special was the staff. Every single member of the team was friendly, caring, and always ready to help. They treated our children with so much kindness, which meant a lot to us
Thank you Gianis,Theodora,Eirini,Daria,Nana,Efi,Nestor,Tsampika. Mitsis Alila created the ideal family vacation—fun, relaxing, and full of great memories. We highly recommend it and would love to come back again!
The resort offers a variety of restaurants and the food is exceptional. It is by far the tastiest food we have ever had at a resort. To add, the staff is always kind and helpful
Would highly recommend! Beautiful marina with upscale shopping just a short golf cart trip away! Fine dining right on site. Enjoy seafood, melt in your mouth steaks, and delicious fresh sushi! Stay at this Four Seasons
Excellent, really great! The only downside was the weather wasn't warm enough for a swim in the sea.
Absolutely perfect hotel! The rooms are beautiful and the facilities are brand new. There are three private beaches, a heated indoor pool, and an outdoor pool
To the left is the pool, and to the right is the Aegean Sea – simply stunning! The breakfast is amazing, and they even offer free electric bicycles
However, in the off-season, the prices are much more affordable and the experience is even better, though you won't be able to enjoy water activities
The outdoor pool was closed, and the spa and indoor pool were in a separate building, making it uncomfortable to access in January coldness. The indoor pool also had a sewage liked smell at 11am
Service throughout the hotel was amazing and cannot fault at all. The hotel is clean and well maintained. Beach is a pebble/rocky beach, this didnt bother us as we were happy by the pool
There's an astro pitch, tennis courts and arcades and pool table for other entertainment. Unfortunately, didn't get an opportunity to try the sushi bar but it looked really nice
Our second stay this year! Amazing hotel. I'd accidently booked the wrong room type, and we were upgraded for free. Giannis provided excellent service around the pool
The hotel itself is amazing with three pools and plenty of bars with four a la crate restaurants and a sushi bar alongside the main restaurant
The food at the restaurant was delicious, with plenty of options to choose from, and the breakfast buffet was one of the best I’ve ever had. The location was also perfect — close to everything, yet quiet and relaxing
The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had a stunning view. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the amenities were top-notch — from the high-speed Wi-Fi to the luxurious bathroom products
The hotel was fabulous clean tidy well looked after, all the staff very helpful room was cleaned everyday towels including beach towel where changed every day , the food was average but you won’t starve, loads to eat and drink, more sun beds than you could wave a stick at , entertainment was ok 2 decent acts out of 7 the only down side was everything stopped at 11pm bars stayed open till 1am but nothing...
There are 4 bars in this all inclusive hotel. The busiest one was at the pool area. Overall pool was very well set up! There were plenty of sun loungers and beds so you didn’t have to run and get a bed early
Had the best 10 days at Electra Palace. Food choices great, the desserts are AMAZING! Rooms are clean, have all that you need, only thing that we struggled with was connecting our phone to TV so we could streem
Pool had sunbeds that are plentiful, drinks at poolside can be ordered via QR code. The Spritzville cafe has good range of snacks, iced coffee and alcoholic spritz
The themed a la carte restaurant were a mixed bag with Greek and the bakery being amazing! Very good quality, freshly prepared. Italian restaurant was very basic and rushed and nothing about it felt Italian
We hired a car so we could explore the island but there is the option of shuttle bus that runs to old town. The local town Ialyssos has plenty of shops and restaurants which is a 15 minute walk from hotel