Peter Lowe
Very enjoyable stay. Our rooms were comfortable, clean and well positioned close to one of the pools. The grounds of the hotel were attractive and well maintained and there was lots of space for guests around the two pools. The nearby beach was also pleasant and the beautiful sunsets were a highlight each evening. There was plenty of choice of food and drink at breakfast, lunch and dinner and the quality was always good. Car hire is the best way to explore other beaches and resorts on the island as the location is a bit removed from the main tourist areas. Excellent value for money.
Erik Hedlund
I'm going to give a more balanced review than many here. Kouros Palace is neither 5* nor 1*.
I came here with the expectation of the hotel not being 5 *, more like a low 4 *. But sadly, even then my expectations were too high.
The good:
Great pool areas. 4 *.
Great beach with beach bar. 4 *.
The service is good. 4 *.
The bad:
The rooms are somewhat dated and in need of renovation. Also they have some very strange design decisions (like having a window in the door to the hallway which is always lit, therefore it's impossible to get the room as dark as I would've wanted, why?). 2,5 *.
The ugly:
The food. It's.. not good.
The a la carte was decent. Great view and decent food. 3,5 *.
The buffet is bad. And that's when I try to rate it from a 3-4* expectation. If I expect 5*, it's absolutely terrible. 2 *.
Overall: A debatable 2 *, mostly because of the food.
Klaudia Górzna
We got robbed on the last day of our stay. A gold necklace and a gold pendant went missing after the room was cleaned by the staff. Both items were lying on the shelf seperately (not attached to each other), with other non-gold jewellery. It’s very suspicious that the only 2 gold items were missing. We checked the whole room, in the bed, in the sheets, clothes, under the bed etc. We immediately reported it to the reception but they did not care and had no interest in helping us. They didn’t even ask how it look like, when did it happen etc. They said that it probably got folded with the sheets. Not sure how that is possible since the jewellery was not lying on the bed and the only 2 gold items were suddenly missing (all other jewellery was untouched). The lady at the reception said they can check the laundry room in the morning even though we told them that we are leaving in the middle of the night for our flight back home. They told us they will e-mail us in the morning once they check but we haven’t heard back. They also refused to call the police. Is this how a 5-star hotel should be treating their guests? Based on the law the hotel is responsible for items left in the room but they don’t seem to care. The jewellery was obviously worth a lot of money but it had more of a sentimental value as this was given to me by my grandma 20 years ago. Don’t recommend staying there if you don’t want to get robbed.
James Andrews
My girlfriend and I just returned from an incredible holiday at Kouros Palace in Kos, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
The food was exceptional—fresh, varied, and delicious every day. We looked forward to each meal, knowing there was always something new and tasty to try. The beach, just a 5-minute stroll from the hotel, was clean, private, and the perfect spot to unwind. Our room was comfortable and well-maintained, with excellent air conditioning that kept us cool and relaxed during the hot days.
The resort’s two pools were spacious and spotless, and we never had trouble finding sunbeds, which made our time by the water even more enjoyable. The bars were another highlight, offering a wide selection of drinks and cocktails that made the all-inclusive package an excellent value.
A standout part of our stay was the animation and entertainment team. They were absolutely fantastic, always full of energy and enthusiasm, making sure there was never a dull moment. Whether it was daytime activities or evening shows, they went above and beyond to keep everyone engaged and having fun. Their passion and creativity really added an extra layer of enjoyment to our holiday.
We also have to mention Aaron, who was responsible for transporting us around the hotel. He was brilliant—always cheerful and full of jokes, making each ride a fun experience in itself. Aaron’s friendly nature and great sense of humor really made a difference, adding to the overall warmth and hospitality we felt throughout our stay.
In short, Kouros Palace provided us with the perfect holiday, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!
Izzy Joy
Do not recommend, it’s a 5 star but in reality it’s a 3 star. Due to the following…
- With it being a 5 star you have to pay 10 euros a night tax, this might be why it’s labelled a 5 star.
- Room was outdated, with the white spot lights it makes it very clinical.
- The smell of sewage coming from the bathroom fills the accommodation with a bad odour.
- When we got there the shower head was in the bath, we had to ask for the attachment to be fixed.
- In the bedroom there’s a red light which is overpowering at night.
- When we got there two single beds were set up and it was like this for 3 days before cleaners decided to put the sheets together, were a couple.
- You only get given one pillow each and the first 2 nights neither of ours had pillow cases on. No duvets just a sheet.
- It’s meant to be an all inclusive but you have to pay for bottles of water and any drinks after 11pm.
- The guy at the top pool bar we found rude, we asked him to fill our water bottles up but he only wanted liquids in the paper cups.
- A lot of the sunbeds are filthy.
- You have to ask to have your rooms cleaned on the day, otherwise they’re done every other day.
- You have to pay for any drinks at the Al a Carte restaurant.
- In the 7 days we didn’t see the pools getting cleaned. Lacking staff.
- In the evening without fail you have to queue for drinks. Again lacking staff.
- Never before have I had to get my own drink at lunch and dinner.
- It’s lacking food choice, only really one meat option each meal.
- The ground from the hotel to the beach, looks very untouched and not maintained.
- Although dressing gowns are supplied, they looked very over worn, see picture.
- The shower curtain had a hole in and not long enough so water still went everywhere. For a 5 star this should be a shower screen instead.
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