Grand Blue Beach Hotel

Name: Grand Blue Beach Hotel
Address: Kardámaina, Kos, 853 02, Kos, GR

Location: Kardámaina, Kos, 853 02, Kos, GR

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Spa and Recreation
Indulge in relaxation at the full-service spa and make a splash in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor international cuisine at Mediterra with a pool view, grab a drink at the bar/lounge, or enjoy room service with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, take advantage of concierge services, and enjoy the convenience of free self-parking at this all-inclusive beachfront hotel.

Take time to pamper yourself at Grand Blue Beach Hotel. Book now to experience the ultimate beachfront getaway!

Important Information

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Policies

Check-in: 09:00 AM - 05:30 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Elevator
Television in common areas
Library
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Full-service spa
Pool umbrellas
Billiards or pool table
Tours/ticket assistance
Snack bar/deli
Playground on site
Scuba diving on site
Free self parking
Computer station
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
Free buffet breakfast
Housekeeping on request
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

Superior Double or Twin Room

2 Twin Beds
215-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
Suite, Sea View

2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
344-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with sea views

Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Sea View

1 King Bed
237-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with sea views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

2 Twin Beds
237-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with sea views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens
Junior Suite

4 Twin Beds
333-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views

Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Bathtub, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Window screens

Guest Reviews

Kevin Andrew (8/5): - Bar area ok for all inclusive, but if you was paying customer, not a great selection of drinks and not a quality of drinks and all the entertainment was down in there pool bar, which is not the most comfortable place to watch entertainment
Jerico Joshua (10/5): - My only issue was the Hotel's WiFi, which was really slow. The staff was nice and friendly. But overall, the hotel is great. The location of the hotel is only a 5 min walk to Kardamaina which has lots of food options.
Donna (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay, was very short unfortunately. Very nice room. If you go to Kos I would recommend to stay. 🙌👌
Philip (10/5): - The quiet pool was excellent with Gazebo pods to feel you had privacy. The customer service was superb any issue was resolved very quickly. On criticism would be the WiFi, started off ok but deteriorated over 10 days, unsuitable for any sort of streaming.
Sally Anne (8/5): - Nice hotel with lovely rooms and great sea views and pools. Convenient for the local town with beaches and plenty of restaurants and shops. Only downfall is the small beach and the steep hill the hotel is built on which is not ideal for the less fit or disabled. We had bed and breakfast only. A lovely stay.
Danny (10/5): - Very nice swimming pools and room.
steven Patrick (8/5): - Lovely hotel, big and spacious, 3 nice big pools, nice staff all round
Michael (8/5): - Perfect for a 7day stay. Very accommodating staff! Had superior room for two. Spacy, clean and a brilliant view to the sea. What I really enjoyed was the spacy Pools areas superb, from quiet to vivid. Would book it again and will recommend to fam and friends. Shopping and Bars are about 15 min walk. Beach, rught at the resort. Pebbles not sand. Honestly, from my perspective not very pleasant. OK to swim or snorkel in the sea. I personally highly enjoyed the pool areas. Lowlight, the resort is built an a slope. So you always go up or downhill. But… Highlight is the resort pick-up service. A short call, driver comes mostly within 5min and brings you to any place within the resort ;-) !
Tim (4/5): - Rude unhelpful staff
Kaitlyn (6/5): - Beautiful location and rooms. The food was not good.
ROBERTO (6/5): - Bella struttura, e ben manutenuta, completa di tutti i servizi, personale disponibile e gentile, bella vista sul mare e molto vicina al centro di kardamena raggiungibile a piedi in pochi minuti. Secondo me gli aspetti negativi sono: 1) Il resort si sviluppa su una collina e le 3 piscine, i ristoranti, la reception e i vari fabbricati con le camere risultano tra loro collegati da stradine interne molto gradevoli ma purtroppo in salita e discesa per cui gli spostamenti interni sono faticosi e il servizio messo a disposizione dall'hotel con le macchine elettriche a chiamata non risolve il problema; 2) La colazione viene servita soltanto nel ristorante principale nella zona alta del resort per cui ogni mattina bisogna farsi una bella sudata se si ha la camera nella parte bassa. I prodotti per la colazione pur essendo varia e abbondante non è stata di mio gradimento; 3) Le piscine sono 3 ma una di esse ha delle cabanas coperte con un pergolato fisso che non fa quasi mai ombra sui lettini sottostanti per cui per la maggior parte della giornata non si può avere ombra. Nelle altre due piscine invece vige impunita l'odiosa regola del mettere l'asciugamano sui lettini alla mattina molto presto per occuparli prima ancora di averne bisogno mentre gli altri ospiti vanno a fare colazione e anche durante l'arco della giornata stessa storia.. lettini occupati da asciugamani e qualche oggetto personale per occuparli ma nessuno in piscina. Il personale dell'hotel dovrebbe intervenire.
Berfin (8/5): - Angenehmer Aufenthalt, nicht weit vom Flughafen
Ingrid (6/5): - Zimmer und Hotelanlage schön jedoch am Hang gelegen. Essen für ein 5 Sterne Hotel enttäuschend
Jorge (6/5): - Property pools are nice and the view from the hotel is Amazon. The rooms are big but a little outdated. The worse part is the quality od the food provided. Not only is it quite limited, but also the food itself is not good and of a very poor quality. All inclusive is not worth it, ended up eating on the city for lunch and dinner more than half of my stay.
Gary (8/5): - Really enjoyed our stay
Norah (10/5): - Super
timothy (10/5): - Great (free upgrade) room. Brilliant friendly and super helpful staff.
Oya (4/5): - Das Essen ist schlecht nicht sehr viel Auswahl Betten sehr hart. Das Hotel ist ziemlich alt. Das Hotel liegt auf einem Hügel für ältere Leute ohne buggy nicht möglich Die Zimmer werden alle zweiten Tag gereinigt Da das alles uns nicht bekannt war, sind wir nach zwei Tagen dort ausgereist und haben keine Erstattung bekommen Um den Strand zu erreichen, muss meinen ersten befahrene Straße überqueren
Helga (10/5): - Es war hervorragend
Emmanuel (10/5): - Un service réactif et professionnel, un personnel très dévoué et des installations très confortables.
Richard (8/5): - Stayed for 2 nights with an all inclusive package. Inclusions limited but good food and options for relaxing. Close to town also gave options to walk and see some of the town.
Daniel (6/5): - Das Hotel hat eindeutig zu wenig qualifiziertes Personal. Zeitweise völlige Überforderung in den Restaurants. Auch Reinigungspersonal reinigt mehr oder weniger nach belieben, aber nicht so wie man sollte. Shampoo wird nicht aufgefüllt, dito Kaffee, Duschtücher bleiben am Boden liegen, etc. Ein Hotel für Ruhesuchende ist es sicher nicht, dafür sind die Anzahl lärmender Jugendlicher viel zu hoch! Für uns eher ein Nein....
Genette (6/5): - Check in was a disaster, the wait for check in and the room was long and the staff was abrupt and not very friendly. Expedia site noted check out was noon but the front deck states that was wrong and check out was 11 am. The room i booked had 4 beds but the room I got only had 3 beds. I was charged and extra 80 dollars at check in but was not explained what it was. Overall very poorly managed but the resort was beautiful. Would not go back or recommend.
Martina (8/5): - Frühstück verläuft chaotisch. Immer war kein Besteck oder keine Tassen da. Um Platzmöglichkeiten muss man sich selbst kümmern. Sollte das Hotel voll ausgelastet sein, wird es noch chaotischer. Schlecht organisiert. Personal war diesen Menschenmassen nicht gewachsen.
Adam (10/5): - Wonderful property with amazing staff and amenities
Andrea (4/5): - Dieses Hotel hat definitiv keine 5 Sterne verdient. Der Zustand ist insgesamt veraltet und kaputt. Die Sauberkeit lässt sehr zu wünschen übrig. Überall Haare, Flecken und Abdrücke zu sehen. Auch nach der Reklamation wurde das Zimmer nur oberflächlich gereinigt. Das Frühstück war von sehr schlechter Qualität und die Auswahl für ein 5 Sterne Hotel auch eher gering. Ich kann dieses Hotel absolut nicht empfehlen.
Andreas (8/5): - Sehr netter Empfang und Personal. Ich habe sogar zu meinem Geburtstag eine Aufmerksamkeit auf dem Zimmer erhalten. Herzlichen Dank dafür. Eines muss ich bemängeln, für Gäste die nur Frühstück gebucht haben, wird keinerlei Service am Pool angeboten. Man muss sich wirklich alles selber holen. Für ein 5 Sterne Hotel sehr Gewöhnungsbedürftig. Das die Wege für Ältere Personen sehr beschwerlich zu erklimmen sind, wussten wir zum Glück vorher. Ansonsten alles okay.
Davine (8/5): - The location was excellent 10 minutes walk from the town centre Kardeminia. The hotel itself was lovely, very welcoming, the staff we lovely, friendly and accommodating. We stayed a family room with 2 bedrooms it was very spacious, clean and modern. The view from the restaurant was stunning, one of the best views I've seen overlooking the sea and close Greek Islands. The food was ok, dinner a bit better than breakfast due to the limited choice of foods. There are some steep walks to get to the pool or restaurants. We did read some reviews prior to booking, I would agree about it not being 5 star per say, having stayed in a few 5 star hotels on other holidays, but none the less a lovely hotel, maybe a 3.5/4 star. Overall I would recommend this hotel, for the rooms, location staff. We loved our holiday.
Anna (6/5): - Confortevole e nel complesso di bell’aspetto, cucina discreta e personale nel complesso gentile
MARISA (6/5): - Servizi assolutamente non da 5 stelle soprattutto per quello che riguarda la pulizia delle camere, se non chiedi naturalmente , lo scopri il secondo giorno perché non viene comunicato al check iin non puliscono la stanza non cambiando nemmeno gli asciugamani 2 sfilacciati. in. Lo scopri cercando il numero della Reception in un foglio stampato in tedesco inglese e greco. Beh…Ho notato la presenza di molti italiani rispetto alla precedente presenza in questa struttura del 2019. È veramente un peccato perché la posizione è veramente spettacolare. Direi che che è una struttura 5 stelle ma con servizi da 3. Grazie
Deanna (6/5): - You should only go to this hotel if you are in excellent health and fitness - very VERY hilly and we were there during a heat wave. While there were some golf carts, they were not always available. Also, the pools are only open from 10 am to 6 pm, so no chance of early or late swimming, and it was 95 degrees. You get a message that towels will only be changed once a week. The front desk rattles off 20 rules when you check in and it seemed like every time we asked for something we were told, "we told you when you checked in, towels once a week" etc. The room was spacious and clean. Food nothing special, although servers were very nice. The beach is rocky but there is a nice beach at the hotel next door. All is all, would not go again.
Victor (10/5): - property is nice and clean, near to town and beaches. friendly staff
Audrey (10/5): - Stayed in this property for 7 nights. We had booked a triple room and were provided with a family room with 2 separate rooms sleeping 2 each beside the Sea Breeze Bar and Pool. The room was cleaned daily, fresh bottle water provided each morning and air conditioning which was a must with the recent soaring temperatures. No rushing to get loungers but the pool, which can be the case in some resorts. We did not avail of the all inclusive package but ordered room service one evening (food portions were very big and good value for money). The walk to breakfast is very steep but it is possible to ask for a lift on one of the golf carts. The strip in Kardamena is only 10min walk with a lot of restaurants, bars and shops. As our departing flight was late and check out is 11am we asked to avail of late check out at 7pm and while we had to relocate to a different room it was done very seamlessly at a very affordable charge of about €20. The property is well maintained with beautiful views throughout. It can be windy beside the pool but it was welcome to make the heat more manageable. There were also daily activities at the pool starting with darts around 11am, aqua Zumba around 11.45am and water polo in the afternoon. Child friendly shows on evenings at 9.30pm. A great week and lovely stay in Grand Blue
Andrzej (10/5): - A very enjoyable holiday in a 5 star hotel that deserves these 5 stars. Very clean and very well kept hotel. A lot of green! Rooms cleaned daily, towels changed daily. Very tasty food! A big nod to the chef and restaurant manager. Good gym equipment. Very nice hotel staff! They do a really good job.I definitely recommend this hotel.
sar (10/5): - The owners were very friendly and helpful.
Emma Jayne (8/5): - All good, but shortfall in sun loungers, which are all reserved with towels from about 9am. If you come down after that you'll likely not get one, although some just have towels and bags on all day but no people. Staff excellent in all areas and a lovely location for the hotel.
Yeraima Nanette Chiquinquira (8/5): - Hotel was wonderful although there was a lot of steep climbing to breakfast restaurant. Room was spacious. Breakfast superb as well as the lovely staff. We stayed there 10 days and after couple of days we didn’t even have to give our order as they knew what we would like to drink. Fabulous customer service! Housekeeping was disappointing as room was not being cleaned properly. F.I. Bathroom sink dirty for 2 days with toothpaste on same spot (just to see whether they clean sink). After calling reception desk, it was dealt with but certainly not the housekeeping quality you would link to 5star hotel. Beach is close by same as restaurants. We only booked with breakfast as Kos is lovely island to drive around and so many places you can have something to eat.
Doris (10/5): - Staff was amaZing, extremely helpful. Property beautiful and clean
Brenda Lowe (10/5): - Lovely property, great views and several pools to choose from. Be aware the property extends up a hill from the beach and 2 pools so if you’re not up to climb the hill there are hold carts or stay at the upper pool. Breakfast buffet was abundant but I walked about 10 minutes into town for beachside dinner each night. I highly recommend Grand Blue and Kardamena!
Martyn (10/5): Great Family Holiday - Fantastic holiday at The Grand Blue Beach! It is an all inclusive hotel but we stayed bed and breakfast and because the hotel is only 10 min walk from Kardamena it was easy to find a lovely bar or restaurant The hotel is clean and Smart and has multiple pools that are all amazing Would stay again in a heartbeat
Kerry (10/5): - Just back from a weeks stay in this lovely hotel. The hotel was clean and well maintained. The buffet lunch and dinner consisted of around 12 hot dishes / sides / veg, 2 salad bars, a fruit bar, a dessert bar, bread etc. All staff I found to be very friendly and accommodating. We spent most of our time at the Seabreeze pool and bar where the entertainment took place. The entertainment team. Joy, Peter and Helena were great and spent time chatting and getting to know you and worked extremely hard throughout the day and evening. A special thank you also to Mikel at the bar for looking after us so well!
Caroline (8/5): Lovely hotel, with great pools - Lovely hotel. We were bed & breakfast only, great buffet breakfast, staff worked really hard, only complaint would be there was not enough crockery, we often had to wait for bowls & glasses. The hotel is on a fairly steep hill, we knew this when booking & it wasn’t a problem for us but something to be aware of. The hotel does offer a golf buggy service if required. Great location, about a 10 minute walk into town. Beach directly opposite is ok but not great, it’s better towards town.
Nicola (8/5): Large hotel with three pools - Large hotel, spread over a hillside. Quite steep hills but easy to request a golf buggy to help. Three large pools with plenty of sun beds. Food was excellent with plenty of choice. 15 minute walk along the beach road into town where there are plenty of bars and restaurants. Friendly staff and very helpful.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great - Lovely hotel, views are amazing overlooking the sea. Plenty of options for pools. Food was great and all the staff really friendly and welcoming. Only 10 minute walk along the sea front to the town with bars so good for relax and going out.
Sonia (8/5): - Es ist ein schönes Hotel, die Zimmer sind sauber aber lieblos eingerichtet. Das Personal ist freundlich und zuvorkommend.
myriam (8/5): Pas le grand luxe mais très correct - Correct mais ne correspond pas à 5 étoiles Propre et personnel très sympa, belle vue mer. Proche d une multitude de restaurants et tavernes
Verified traveler (8/5): Fairly new Hotel. Nice view. - Hotel was good for the price. Only stayed one night while being on a business trip.
Stefan (8/5): - Das Grand blue Beach hotel ist für Familien sehr gut geeignet. Es ist alles sehr sauber. Das Personal ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Und die Lage des Hotels ist ein Traum
joerg (10/5): Sehr schöner Badeurlaub im September - Sehr schönes Hotel, kleiner Strand. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Die meisten Gäste sind von all-inclusive Veranstaltern - das ist deutlich billiger. Wir sind pravat hergekommen (nur Frühstück).
Verified traveler (8/5): - It is a very nice hotel with great views and comfortable beds. One woman in the spa was quite rude when changing towels, like it is a chore for her. The food does not match the hotel. I went with half board as i don't like to stay at hotel all day. If i went again i would go breakfast only as local food is cheap and far superior. The food really is below average and the buffet is hugely wasteful, which in a country like Greece (and a 5* hotel) is unacceptable.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The hotel location is great and the view of the sea is breathtaking, but there are few things which dont let me give a full five stars: - all pools are cold, colder than even the sea, which is not something either myself or my daughters could understand. they love water and swimming, but they just didi not enjoy being in such a cold water. and it wasnt only them, there were hardly anyone in the 3 big swimming pools of the hotel - Internet was scrappy and almost useless in our rooms, I had to use my mobile data and personal hotspot to allow all of us Internet - food was good, but I expected better, it didnt have the "spark" I expected from a 5-stars hotel in Greece. Best meal we had was in fact the a-la-carte one on our last night there (you were allowed a free meal at the a-la-carte restaurant) - our rooms cleanliness wasnt up to scratch, you could not walk barefoot without getting very dirty on the feet, I dont think the ceramic floors have been cleaned for quite a while - as a half-board you felt excluded a bit in the restaurant - allowed only water as everything else would cost. There were good things too: - the spa - the massages were great, although on the expensive side (Cristina was absolutely great!) - the location and the sea view - the weather (nothing to do with hotel, I know) - large rooms in our family apartment and large bathroom - balcony where you could admire the view All in all a pleasant stay, but not 5-stars I'm afraid, I would say between 3 and 4.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great stay - It was a great experience, staff were friendly and helpful will definitely stay there again.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent choices of food, staff were friendly and very efficient. Pool areas in particular were spotless and very good 😀
Jarred (8/5): Great place! - Great resort and great location close to town.. would stay again!
Verified traveler (6/5): - The overall place is beautiful. It’s clean and I felt very safe. The staff was super friendly ,......until you got to the spa. While they made great arrangements to accommodate my treatment request they asked me to pay upfront for all services. This was after I was In the spa for over 30 minutes in the facilities. This was never disclosed to me so I had not brought any form of payment. They were also unable To charge my room. I was so embarrassed that I left. While I had the ability to pay I felt like their communication was so poor during booking and check in. Had they mentioned this I wouldn’t have written a review. Now they’re down the money they could have made had I only been allowed to get my money and pay after. Such a shame. Get a new spa protocol and management and I’ll come back.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The location was perfect for our needs. We did however feel the staff didn't pay as much attention or were not as tentative due to us being half board and not all inclusive.
Verified traveler (2/5): - This hotel check-in experience was abysmal. We didnt end up using our tiny ‘deluxe double’ room and we stayed elsewhere.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great hotel & facilities - very clean. Some very nice restaurants local as well & the a La Carte was very good. The hill is hard work so it would be difficult for anyone less mobile but they do help with the buggies when they can. Thank you.
Perry (10/5): Amazing Stay - Probably the best moderately priced hotel you will find on Kos Island. The food is excellent, for those who chose the all inclusive, and near the town of Karthamena, where you can get some tourist shopping done, and a day excursion to the island of Nysiros. I'm Greek, and come to Greece every year, this is one of the best stays I've had anywhere. Only issue... Cab drivers do NOT like to take you to the hotel because of the dirt road that dirties their cabs... really? But other than that little bump, its great.
D (10/5): Great hotel, amazing stay - I was at the hotel for 5 days and it was an amazing experience. All you can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner, a free 15 minute massage, a gym, 2 great pools and a buggy taking you anywhere from the reception or you can summon one by calling the reception from your hotel room with the phone. Staff was very friendly except for one bar manager whom was very unfriendly, rude and very patronising because she wouldn't let us sit outside when there was clearly empty tables outside. We spoke to the restaurant manager who was a lovely and friendly person who sorted out the issue for us and sat us outside on one of the free tables. Overall a good experience and would definitely come here again if I had the choice.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice hotel split around 3 pools on a hill . You need to use the buggies to get from one area to another if you are not fit and especially in the heat , they were very prompt when you called them might be a lilltle different in the height of the season
ANTONIS (10/5): An excellent hotel that can only become better - This is a truly 5-star hotel taking the whole side of a hill from the sea up to 150 m above sea level. Stunning views of the Aegean and surrounding islands and of sunrise if you care to get up early. Moving up and down still a bit cumbersome in spite of several electric cars and their drivers doing their best. We were upgraded to a suite just by saying that there was a bit of noise from the central A/C unit on the roof. Rooms were spacious, well equipped and very clean, the staff exceedingly friendly, the sea water clean and fresh and our stay to our full satisfaction. The hotel started two years ago and one can expect that it will be even better in the future. Gardens need to grow to full development and a few small things could change the service at breakfast to make it perfect. Not to forget: 15 minutes of free massage of your choice. I extended it to 65 minutes at 50 Euro and Julia proofed to be an excellent masseuse. One of the best treatments I ever had. A word to the PR manager: Thanks for the rock-and-roll dance.
jude (8/5): Lovely staff and clean rooms - Our room was good but near the pool where a lot of noisy activities took place until 11 pm most nights. Food more 4 star but ok. We stayed b & b only but if we wanted to eat in the restaurant the only option was the buffet food. very steep location so not ideal for some people and a mini bus into town would be welcome. On the whole it was very good and would return.
R (10/5): Excellent - I booked this hotel and our stay in Kardamena only by looking at other's reviews and pictures. We were not disappointed, we were actually so pleasantly surprised. The hotel is not far from the airport and is outside but walking distance from the center of Kardamena. Its a very family orientated resort that offers excellent food, swimming pools (quiet and noisy ones near the bar), has small beach area. The resort, being located on a hill, is a very steep to walk up, but there is a small train that comes when the hotel guests request it. I personally found that walking up the hill ensures me a great sleep at night. The room we stayed was in the main building. It is a good size room, amazing balcony view. The air condition works quietly. We had espresso machine in the room and everyday coffee capsules supply. We also received a free 15min massage voucher on the arrival.The only one negative point I would say is the terrible internet connection. This was annoying but I believe that the management can sort out this issue. Few words about the town - charming small place, not crowded, not noisy, very predisposing to relax. I'm planning visit again and surely to stay in this hotel.
David (8/5): If you like going all inclusive... - If you like all inclusive places this is pretty good, my only criticism is that there weren't enough places around the pools. People got up fairly early to reserve their space! It does have some nice beach space too though.
Tina (10/5): Warm welcome and good local cuisine - Booked Grand Blue knowing it was on a hill overlooking Kardemena bay. Morning view is stunning; from our balcony at the top of the hotel we could watch the sun rise and see the hotel grounds laid out before us. My mum walks very slowly with a stick, we had read about the golf buggies and the hotel staff call for these so you can get from the room to the pool, or beach for coach trip pick ups or the restaurants. It made a lovely hotel accessible for us, something that is normally difficult. Nothing is too much trouble. Every single member of hotel staff looked after my mum, taking their time to make sure she was comfortable. The food was varied and good quality, especially the traditional Greek dishes. All inclusive is plentiful, no need for any additional expenses during your stay unless you particularly want branded drinks. The guests are mainly German & Dutch, there was no rowdy behaviour from holidaymakers during our stay which made for a very pleasant time round the pool, bars and restaurant areas. Thoroughly recommend the Grand Blue. Runners: There is an out and back flat 7 mile run along the coast path with super views of beach and sea. Lots of other runners in Kardemena too, although best to finish your run before 8am!
Verified traveler (10/5): - We enjoyed our holiday, it was a recent build up hotel, loved the view of the hotel and the beach.
Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a lovely holiday. Beautiful hotel, friendly staff. Will recommend to family and friends.
Karen (8/5): Fantastic Hotel and location - We had a lovely stay at Grand Blue. It's still very early days for the hotel and they are still tweaking things but the service was great, typical Greek hospitality. Great location for an easy walk into Kardamena. Breakfast was good plenty of hot and cold choice. The pool scene was good, 3 to choose from all offering something different. I will be back in September
Ellie (10/5): Stunning Aegean views, spectacular service. - New, clean hotel nestled into a hillside, overlooking the Aegean. Rooms are well appointed, large and tastefully decorated. The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. My daughter needed to see a doctor and they arranged everything within minutes. The pools are beautiful. We did not use the beach, however, it did look nice. Walks into town were about a 10 minute stroll along the seaside. I would definitely recommend this hotel to a friend, and do intend on returning.