Grand Blue Beach Hotel

Grand Blue Beach Hotel is a 5 star resort grazing the Aegean Sea in Kardamena, on the Greek island of Kos. Guests have a choice of three freshwater pools to either swim in or get some rays alongside. Sun loungers and parasols are also available for guests who prefer to chill on the beach. The little ones are kept entertained with fun activities like painting. They also have their own disco and can make new friends on the playground.

If you are seeking a rejuvenating experience, visit the spa offering a range of massages and wellness rituals. Afterwards, enjoy a hot beverage made from local herbs. Prefer to exercise rather than relax? There’s a gym on site, open from 8am to 8pm daily. You can also join one of the exercise classes, or if you’re competitive, sign up to play in the tennis and archery tournaments.

The hotel offers a traditional hearty breakfast, inviting you to sample regional cuisine. This includes fruits from nearby orchards, locally farmed eggs, homemade pies, feta cheese, ‘villager’s sausages’, freshly baked breads and maybe a slice of ravani cake or baklava to follow. For lunch and dinner, the main Mediterra restaurant offers a window to Greek and Koan gastronomy with classic recipes, which you can enjoy while looking out towards the sea. Azure A La Carte may interest you too, with their late breakfasts, light lunches and candlelit dinners, ideal for a special romantic meal. A further option is Panorama, which, as you might expect, offers spectacular views with your evening meal. After dinner, maybe visit the theatre for a show or join a game or quiz run by the hotel’s animation team.

When you fancy a beverage or light bite, there’s a choice of four bars, three overlooking the pools, plus the elevated Alasarna offering a spectacular image of the sapphire blue sea and mountains. This is the ideal venue to sip a cocktail while the sun is setting. If you book all-inclusive drinks are included up to 1am, although note that special whiskies, cognacs and premium label alcohol may incur an additional charge.

The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a fully furnished veranda or balcony looking out towards the sea, satellite TV, WiFi, fridge, complimentary bottled water, tea & coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, plus bathrobes and slippers. If you upgrade to a suite, you will benefit from having a sound system and an espresso machine.

All-inclusive guests also receive complimentary entry to Lido Water Park in Mastichari. Here, the kids can have hours of fun on the slides and in the wavepool. Grand Blue Beach Hotel is just 25 minutes’ drive from Alikes Salt Lake, a bird refuge that is home to a number of flamingos. A little further away is Kos Town, home to seven archaeological sites from the Ancient Greek and Roman eras. From the port, it is possible to take a ferry to other islands in Greece and even the historic Turkish city of Bodrum, where you’ll find plenty of medieval architecture and a popular bazaar.