Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel

Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel is a luxury All Inclusive beachfront hotel near Kardamena, on the south coast of Kos. It's a short drive from the centre of the resort, where you'll find an assortment of nightclubs, beach parties and karaoke bars, along with places to eat and shop. The hotel has several outdoor swimming pools, plus a smaller pool for children, and is home to a water park with a selection of slides. There's a poolside waiter service, so you can order snacks and drinks from your sun lounger. You'll find four places to eat within the hotel grounds; three ‡ la carte restaurants and one buffet restaurant. The hotel itself sits in sloping gardens, dotted with palm trees. The buildings have light exteriors, with arched doorways and a sun terrace offering views across the Aegean Sea. Bedrooms are decorated in cool tones, with bright white walls, marble flooring and pale blue upholstery. They come with a balcony or sun terrace. You'll be able to use the facilities at a sister hotel, which includes a spa offering beauty and wellness treatments. At Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel, you can walk to the sandy beach, where you can join in with the hotel-run water-based activities, including canoeing, diving and water polo, along with beach volleyball. If you like to keep fit, you could play basketball, football and tennis. You'll also be able to attend the hotel's fitness classes, which include aerobics and aqua aerobics. After dark, you can watch the family-friendly evening entertainment with a drink from one of the hotel's six bars.

Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel is 5km from the former fishing village of Kardamena, where you can stretch out on the white sandy beach before dancing until late in the resort's bars and clubs. You'll be able to explore the waterfront, which is lined with places to eat and shop. If you fancy dining out, you could order some freshly prepared mezze, with a glass of the local drink, ouzo. Further afield, it's 32km to Kos Town, which is clustered around a yacht-lined harbour. You can explore the local market, where you'll find traditional Greek souvenirs, such as locally produced honey, hand-painted ceramics and homemade baklava. You can catch a boat from Kos Town to the Turkish resort of Bodrum, which is home to a modern marina, overlooked by a 15th-century castle. You'll be able to explore the resort's bazaar, where you can haggle for fragrant spices, leather goods and sweet Turkish delight.

At Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel, there are four restaurants, including a buffet restaurant, which holds regular themed nights. You'll find seven bars at the hotel, including one by the pool and another at the beach. They serve a selection of local drinks with cocktails, coffees and juices on offer.

Children can attend the kids' club, dance at the disco and use the playroom, playground and games room. There's also a teens' club, with regular organised activities.

The neutrally decorated rooms at Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel have high-speed Wi-Fi and satellite TV. They also come with a minibar and air conditioning.