3 Star Kos Holidays

stan manjira

My Family and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful Greek hotel! From the moment we arrived, Nikos and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome and cared for. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and especially family-friendly, which made traveling with children so much easier and more enjoyable. The food was absolutely excellent — fresh, delicious, and with plenty of variety every day. We especially loved the local Greek dishes and the quality of the lunch and dinner buffet as well as dessert. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained, with a lovely pool area and a peaceful holiday atmosphere. What truly made the experience special was the kindness and professionalism of the staff, honorable mention for Dimitra - who was always smiling, attentive, and ready to help. We would happily return and highly recommend this hotel to families looking for a relaxing and memorable holiday in Greece!

Karolina Kowalczyk

I really appreciate the wonderful hotel staff, they’re always friendly, smiling, and ready to help. The whole area is clean and nicest maintained, the food is delicious. Breakfast on the balcony comes with a stunning view. There’s also a shop on-site with all the essentials. With two swimming pools, you’ll never have to worry about finding a free sunbed. The rooms may not have the newest standard of furnishings, but they are clean and reasonably priced.

Wies Chaturi

Good clean hotel. Nice all in formula with good variety drinks and the food is well. The receptionist Dimitra deserves a raise so does very good. We will book again if we go to Kos.

CRAFT R6

When we checked in at the hotel, we had no expectations at all after reading negative reviews online. But we were so positively surprised! The negative reviews were very exaggerated! The hotel was very calm with families, elderly people, couples, but also young people. The staff were incredibly friendly, from helping us with recommendations, booking a taxi, to making the perfect drink at the bar! The hotel had a very basic all-inclusive, where you got exactly what you needed! We are so happy with the hotel! One thing that can be good to know, which we didn’t know, is that you need to bring your own towels for the pool/beach. We didn’t know this but could easily buy a cheap towel at the shop next to the hotel. Another useful thing to know is that it’s good to bring large water bottles to fill up. You could refill water at the pool bar and at the restaurant! Many reviews complained about the food and said it wasn’t good, but we felt that there was a variety of main dishes at every meal. There were always nice salads, pasta and sauces, and then other main dishes that varied. The only downside was that if you don’t eat pork, many options disappeared, but you still wouldn’t go hungry. The desserts at the meals were also really good, which in our experience with other all-inclusive hotels is not very common. There was also a beach close to the hotel, and the hotel offered a bus transfer there, which was really convenient since the walk can be a bit long. Good to know is that the sunbeds at the beach are not free – we paid about 10 euros for two sunbeds for a day! The only thing you really needed cash for was the hotel tax, which we paid 70 euros for (one week for one room) when we checked in. We also paid 50 euros for late check-out, which was totally worth it! The hotel’s photos also didn’t give the impression of how nice it actually was! We paid around 600 euros per person for this trip (including flights), and this hotel was such great value for money. We also celebrated a birthday during our stay at the hotel, and we received a gift from the hotel which we didn’t expect at all – so kind of them! Thank you so much! The hotel gets 5/5 stars from us!

ΕΛΒΙΡΑ ΠΑΠΑΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΥ

This place seems like a paradise on earth! We stayed at this hotel in July 2025 with my husband and we enjoyed a lot! The meals were delicious, very attentive and the service professional. The staff were very helpful and happy to work in this place. The facilities were wonderful, two pools with lifeguards (make us feel safe), cozy pool bars, nice restaurants and the rooms... just fantastic! Luxurious with the essence of feeling like home, I cannot even explain it! We recommend it 100% for couples and families (as there is a very comfortable place for children, too). Also, very close to the beach in one of the best places of Kos, Tigaki!!

Anamaria M.

We arrived in the hotel and they ask for our debit card or 100€ cash as a policy for possible vandalism acts. Even though we had made and payed the reservation before we risked to not be able to check in because my friends had prepaid cards and no cash. We were 4 ladies,it was embarrassing and ridiculous also for the girl at the front desk because even though it has no logic this is the hotel politics and they must obey the law. ..I usually pay for a service not for an illusion of a possible damage.They should have insurance for this kind of things .

Katriana Betts

Loved this hotel. Good sized room, cleaned daily .towels and bedding changed. Lovely staff. A few minutes from the beach where there are lots of bars and restaurants. Loved the pool and there was no shortage of sun beds. Already looking to rebook for next year

Paul Swales

Hotel is great staff excellent rooms clean and a good size ,maids in every day.Only downside the Wi-Fi is rubbish and the beds are quite hard also the showers are very slippery

Walter Broadfoot

It maybe not listed as 5 star, but the staff and people make it. From Georgina ( and her son) , Tina, Andreas and Anna made our holiday a joy. We wouldn't hesitate to return. The hotel is clean and well kept. The rooms are dated but adequate for a stay. Comfortable beds and regular changes of towels and bedding. Good breakfast.

Leaha McCarthy

Went here with my family and fiance in May. Had a great time. Stayed in the hotels apartments next to the hotel, the rooms were spacious and clean and the cleaners came twice a day. Got to know the staff very well and they were all lovely. The bar staff were lovely, especially Denise who made an excellent Mojito! The food in the hotel was lovely. Their restaurant down by the beach (Alma) was very nice and the staff were friendly there too. Complimentary continental breakfast. Would highly recommend the Cleopatra Classic Hotel.

Sarah Weller

I had a stroke whilst on my first holiday here. Only i didnt understand what had happened to me.One member of staff treated me horrifically by shouting at me several times for trying to use my mobility scooter to get to my bedroom as i was unable to walk after my stroke. Do not stay here if you have walking difficulties.

Evangelia

Me and my partner, Alex, have just returned from another fabulous holiday staying at the Kris Mari Hotel in Kardamaina. We have stayed here a few times (& actually been twice this year) & have thoroughly enjoyed all our visits. Even though it's an old hotel it is kept clean and all the staff are very helpful & friendly. It's in a great location, really close to the beach and only 5 minutes stroll from the village The pool snack bar does tasty food and the pool itself is cleaned everyday. We would like to say a special thank you to Rena and Minas on reception and to Liza on the evening bar for their superb service.

ozren gora

Location and rooms are OK. Food is terrible. Breakfast only cold few things (cold boild eggs, one type of salami and cheese every day. People brought their own food for breakfast. In my life I did not have so bad breakfast in any hotels I was before.

Brandon Riley

Staff were amazing! Very happy joyful people that put a smile on my face every time. Self check-in that can be done on their website in advance of your holiday to save time with the check in process was great. Extra charges for air con and safe but I didn't use them. My room was really dated though, furniture was wobbly, bed was hard, my bathroom door was so creeky, the noise levels in general were really bad that everything echoed in the hallways, you could hear other guests sleeping and coughing, the balcony door had zero soundproofing, honestly didn't get a good sleep all week there. Shower was a nightmare to use as the shower curtain only covered one side of the shower and soaked the toilet and toilet paper. But it is in an excellent location next to some gem spots. 5 mins stroll to the beach next to banana beach bar, extremely underrated and so peaceful!

Jane Birnie

Lovely location. Room very noisy, you can hear every conversation, footstep, people playing pool and staffs walkie talkies early each morning. This maybe because of the room location. (Ground floor). Bathroom had a bad smell but was fixed after speaking to reception. We had to request towel change on day 4. Breakfast basic but ok. We would stay again but on an upper level.

Carol Flux

This is a brilliant hotel to stay in if your are there out of season as there are still restaurants etc in close vicinity. I stayed in April and much of the main part of town was closed, but the area around the harbour was fine. I was a single traveller and they really took care of me. So much so, that i booked a second stay. Also, as they include breakfast, which was substantial, they are great value for money.

Thomas Odlin

The bar food was nice. The staff was pleasent . The hotel rooms a little outdated. I didn't find much of an option interms of breakfast. The location was great plenty to do.

Johan Hofvendahl

It’s the location that makes this a good hotel. The hotel itself is very basic and rather worn. Breakfast is very simple – not even proper bread. The reception staff come across as stiff and artificial, almost as if they were bothered by questions or requests about the rooms. We happened to be there on 15 August, when Greece celebrates its second largest feast, Panagia, often referred to as the Easter of the summer. People gather at churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary. We wanted to attend the ceremony, but when we asked one of the reception staff, he seemed not to know what we were talking about. We received much better help at a pharmacy, where the staff guided us to several nearby options. Everything turned out fine in the end, but surely being able to provide relevant tips about local events is one of the main duties of a hotel reception. Poor.

Janet Woodward

Lovely staff and communal areas. Fabulous pool with water jets. The bedrooms and corridors need serious upgrades though. Very basic and poor, old decoration. Spotlessly clean.

Gian (Gianetti)

Had a great stay with my wife. Really friendly staff and the location was phenomenal! Would go here again if I'd ever visit Kos city again! 10/10 would Astron again! 😎👍

Dimitrios Zarakis

had a wonderful experience staying at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome with their warm and attentive service. Check-in was smooth and efficient, and any questions I had were handled quickly and professionally. The room itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. I especially appreciated the attention to detail—from the cozy bedding to the well-maintained amenities. It truly felt like a home away from home. The hotel’s location was also a major plus, making it easy to explore the surrounding area and access nearby attractions. On top of that, the overall atmosphere was warm and inviting, which made it easy to unwind after a long day. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable stay. I look forward to coming back again in the future

Adam Knight

Very disappointed with this hotel. Reading over reviews on the love holiday site about this place are exactly right. Absolutely awful place not a 4 star hotel. False advertisement. Food very poor choice couldn't eat there as we found mould on a few of the items. 1 being tinned fruit in a plastic bowl. Furry mould all over the top of it. And we all know how long that stuff lasts when its in the tin in our cupboards. Then thought I have scrambled egg on toast. When approaching the bread to toast mould all the way through it. No choice of different foods. We felt we cohldnt eat there and had to eat out every day after paying for all inclusive option Same every day. Room was terrible wires hanging of the wall taps away from the wall. No guard rail on a low balcony. Very dangerous. Drinks was useless warm and again not much to choose from. No WiFi in the rooms. The grounds are not like the photos old banger in the pathway bath tubs broken down fridges. Pallet of old stoves broken down billiard table pallets every where. No entertainment we was told not the season for it we went 16th June. All in all absolute rubbish run down place. Do NOT waste your money like we did PLEASE. At 1 point there was 5 of us in the hotel and that included me and my Mrs. 89 year old lady digging up the garden outside of our room no help from anyone this was the owners mum digging. Why he just sat there smoking and drinking coffee all day. No massages facilities like stated when sold to us. When ask to look at the gym was fobbed of they couldn't find the key. No snacks through out the day like stated again. Owner told the staff not to put them out because not enough people. No entertainment like stated yet again. Hairdryer that was stated with the room wasnt there had to go down and hire one. Owners are just money grabbing and not fulfilling what they are stating hotel provides. The onside shop if thats what you want to call it never open.when speaking to the owners it felt like they have given up on the hotel saying they are getting to old for it all. Do us a favour and sell it let someone else sort it out. Other hotels on the island very busy and so much better.

Jonathan Briggs

Great Value for money hotel. Rooms are cleaned and changed every day. Large choice of food. Great pool. Very friendly staff and the owners could not doo enough. Live entertainment a few times per week. The hotel is ideally placed on the Island.

Suzanne Lavelle

We have just spent 10 days here. I read through some of the reviews, please ignore the bad ones, I am not sure what the motivation is behind these, but I would say it is questionable, as they include some blatant lies! This is not a 5 star hotel, if that is what you want, pay double or treble to get it. It is a family run business, and the personal touch is very evident, and the owner goes above and beyond to help ensure you enjoy your stay, and he is always available. Lawrie at the bar is lovely, as are all the staff. The rooms are cleaned every day, fresh towels daily and bedding changed frequently, we had three rooms and they were all a good standard. the pool area is very nice, lovely comfortable sun beds, and is also cleaned as is the actual pool every night. The food is varied, and fresh, and we were always able to find something we liked (think I seen chicken nuggets once, so I don’t know why someone said this was every night) there was always enough choice. If you want a hairdryer, kettle etc you ask at reception and return at the end of your stay. The hotel has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the owner sings some traditional Greek music, accompanied by mandolin and dancing a couple of times per week. The nearby town has loads of lovely restaurants shops and bars, and everyone we met was so warm and welcoming, I would definitely return. Thank you Evripides for making our first time in Kos such a fantastic experience

Cathy Vardakis

Best hotel in Kos, the pool is great, the food was delicious, nice and comfy the air con works well. I cant wait to go back next year!!! We had such a good time with the owner Nicko.

hillela lewinsky

Lovely hotel, relaxing atmosphere, comfortable rooms and beautiful grounds. Great pool. A few minutes walk to the beach, which is also very nice. Close to the busy tourist centre of Tigaki but calm and quiet. Most important - the helpful and friendly staff made our short stay a real vacation!

Tim Thulmann

It feels like 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ hotel, it wouldnt need a complete rework, the doors, drains and corners are really nasty sometimes... but nothing that actually disturbs you. Very big Pool with very few guests in it, for the prices DEFINITELY a RECOMMENDATION

Ben Strobel

The hotel is in a very nice location, on a quiet edge of the city tigaki, but only 5 min of walking to the strip. It’s right next to the salt lake and also close to the beach. The service was really excellent and the pool was great. The rooms were good, but the smell wasn’t too nice after cleaning especially. The breakfast was nice with some local goods and the poolbar was also good. The atmosphere was fitting for family’s and also couples and it over all the hotel had a really nice traditional Greek charm. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants a typical greek experience with a good location and a reasonable price!

Ian Berry

Excellent 2 week stay in September 23. Reception staff very pleasant and helpful. Pool and pool bar great. Food was very good. Lady behind bar was very nice. Had an issue with the air con, they tried to fix it but couldn't so swapped our room. Breakfast was decent, not sure what some people expect. We were in main block and had a lovely pool/mountain view as well as salt lake. Shower was over the bath and quite tight, but it was manageable. Great location, nice and quiet but near everything. No complaints at all

Anna Yashchyshyna

Wi-Fi in the rooms is not available. If you need to connect or make a call you have to go outside of your room closer to reception. But this was not the worst part. The worst part was how the personnel treated me when I told them about the problem. One of the managers told me: - that Wi-Fi was absent on the island, not only in my room (not true, because at reception it worked perfectly at any time) - that they do not have to provide Wi-Fi to the guests and that the guests should be happy that the hotel does it free of charge, because they could have charged the guests for Wi-Fi additionally - I asked to check my cancellation conditions but she told me to feel free to go to another hotel and that they will not refund anything although it was just my arrival day and she could have checked the options for early cancellation. This woman was just bullying me and obviously enjoying the process. The other two staff members on reception were hiding their eyes from embarrassment while listening to her. This situation ruined my impression from the hotel and unfortunately from the country in general (this was my first time in Greece, my first impression). It was such a contrast to the way I was treated in Turkiye in the hotels/restaurants just a couple of days before. I can't believe that such a rude treatment and unprofessionalism is allowed in the service sector.

Alan Travis

A fantastic family run hotel. A good, relaxing atmosphere where you can get snacks and drinks till late. New apartments have recently been added, but the family make the holiday special

Gemma Latham

Perfect little base for our getaway. We got this break on a deal, well a right steal to be fair. And cannot complain for the price, we went self catering and the kitchen was adequate for us two, the pool area was clean, rooms were clean and tidy with a nice sized balcony. We spent most of our time exploring Kos and the old town. The beaches and all the restaurants. We were not looking for nightlife so stayed away from the front and ventured the back streets where it's peaceful. We did the 3 island excursion and highly recommend.

Fernanda Costa

I was very excited for this stay, however I was quite disappointed with the total lack of wifi in the room (there was one bar of service if standing out on the balcony). Staff said they couldn't help at all and wifi is available in public areas which isn't ideal when you just want to lay back and chill for a couple of hours in private, not being chewed up by moskitos. The general cleanliness isn't the best (esp. bathroom). Bathroom hasn’t got a shower curtain so spray goes everywhere. The room does smell nice though.

Nat

Food The food in the hotel bar was fab. Portions are big and the prices are fair. The breakfast that’s included is basic and continental - toast/rolls, ham, cheese, butter, jam, cereal, milk, yogurt. There was fruit at the start but for the last few days there was none. We got bored of the included breakfast as it was the same thing every day so we ate in the bar instead. Location The hotel is located beside a supermarket that has everything you need. Only a few steps to the nearest pebbly beach and a few minutes from bars and restaurants. There is a bus to kos town that runs twice in the hour but we used the electric scooters instead. Staff The reception staff, the breakfast ladies, bar staff and the cleaners work very hard. They’re all friendly and very welcoming. Our room was not swept at all throughout our 2 week stay which was a bit of a bummer. But overall the beds were made daily and if we needed new towels you leave them on the floor. We had an issue with our tap and we notified the reception and it was fixed while we were out. The family is very friendly and genuinely work hard to make you feel welcomed and well fed. Grounds The pool area is a big big let down. The pool is ridiculously deep - the shallow part is 1.20m and the deepest is 3.20m which I would note if you are planning to travel with children who may not be able to swim. There is no lifeguard. There is no kids pool. There is also sunbed warriors that put towels on sunbeds even at 7am even though it is stated by the pool that no towels on sunbeds before 8am.

Sam Porter

Rooms are clean and needs are comfortable. The staff are very friendly. There is a lovely pool and bar. There is a continent breakfast served in the hotel and there is an english fry served at the pool bar. There is a supermarket that is 2 minutes away from the hotel.

Neicey Farr

If you love banging music coming through the wall at 4am, this hotel is for you. We were given the duplex suite to the left of the bar (and music system). We recorded 87 decibels through the wall at all hours after midnight. This hotel is open to all residents on the island and stays open later than anywhere else, therefore attracts lots and lots of party goers. Can’t say anything negative about the hotel other than we had 10 nights of hell. Manager refused to move us but said we could swap rooms with our grown up children as they probably wouldn’t mind the noise! TUI were an absolute joke and refused to intervene but offered us £75 for any inconvenience. Absolute nightmare holiday.

Victoria Wood

Origin absolutely made our holiday. It's a small hotel. All the staff are amazing - they made an effort to learn our names, made a fuss of our (severely affected by learning difficulties) daughter to make her feel welcome. Our rooms were basic but clean. The small pool was always clean, and contrary to another review, you do not need to pay for sunbeds or air conditioning. The bar is always open and can be noisy in the evenings and into the early hours but it didn't keep me awake. Kardamena is a lovely little resort, this hotel is positioned to have easy access to it all. Would highly recommend to anyone that doesn't mind the noise from the bar.

Rodman's Rights

if you are looking for a quiet hotel AVOID! The rooms were ok at best, the shower was not great. Upon arrival we were greeted by an almost naked girl who offered us a shot of god knows what. you could hear the thumping loud music 24 hrs a day. 50 euros for the air conditioning, 50 euros for a safe you can open with a potato ( watch it on youtube in not joking) 25 euros to use a sun lounger next to the pool a day! The owner was rude and nasty. absolutely no need to be that way in front of people who pay good money. Thankfully we found much nicer places to go on the island and only had to stay there to sleep. Kos itself is a beautiful place, Origins hotel sadly isn't. Far from it. If the owner was a nice person it would have been a higher rating. When we were there someone obviously thumped him as he had a corker of a black eye half way through our holiday. Pity, it had such potential. The lad who ran the nights was fantastic a true gentleman. The owner should take a leaf out of his book. We will be visiting kos again but we wont be staying at origins.

Jessie Deakin

BEST HOLIDAY POSSIBLE Origin is a great hotel and would definitely go there again. There may be a bar underneath but it is quiet during the day and they close the doors to the hotel at night so it can be quite quiet. The staff are lovely and are polite and it doesn't feel like you're a guest you're a friend. In a great area as it's only 5 mins to the beach and the town. Would absolutely recommend.

Dominic Wood

Staff are all freindly and can accommodate to disabilities or special needs (which was brilliant for my sister), the food and bar are brilliant, the pool is very clean and almost allways has the sun on it, the music from the bar can get loud especially with karyoke however after the first night it doesnt bother you at all. Definitely will go back in a few years.