Aeolos Beach Hotel

“Great for adults, ok for kids”

This was our first trip abroad as a family, we went the week before half term and this was towards the close of the season for the hotel which I believe closes on the 1st of November. We were met on arrival, we were the last stop on the transfer coach and arrived at about 2pm, the reception staf... more

This was our first trip abroad as a family, we went the week before half term and this was towards the close of the season for the hotel which I believe closes on the 1st of November. We were met on arrival, we were the last stop on the transfer coach and arrived at about 2pm, the reception staff showed us straight into the restaurant where the staff had kept the dinner buffet open for us which was really kind although they did mention several times they were just about to close up which was a shame. Room We had a sea view bungalow, really modern, lovely big shower and good space on clean bathroom, bedroom big enough and were delighted to have a fridge which we got water for each day. Safe in room, good wardrobe system, TV and two chairs, table and two sun loungers plus an umbrella right outside our patio which faced the beach and over to Turkey. The beach is variable, some patches are clay like and a bit grubby, but if you go left and up towards the outside restaurant (which was sadly closed, it look really good though) there is better sand. Hotel grounds These are kept very clean and the gardeners were always busy cutting lawns and tidying, pool area was clean and the poolside loos were usually ok too, be careful as the poolside tiles are really slippy, a lot of people slipped over while we were there. The pool is a good size, water polo nets at shallower end, really good deep end of over 2.5 meters. This was strangely much warmer than the smaller kids pool which was very cold every day as was the jacuzzi, bubbles were great but it was freezing. Lifeguard was really nice and despite not speaking English was very friendly, bar staff were great too. There is a kids park and a giant chess board too. We didn't venture to the other pool much as the sunbeds there are purely reserved for the pink wristband superior guests but it looked ok. There is a football pitch and a basketball court but I'm unsure if these are even part of the hotel as they are very overgrown. Any grassy areas throughout the grounds especially near the beach had a few spiky thorns which would pierce even flip flops and trainers so be on the watch for them. There is a shop, pool table (2euros a go) and a bar inside which was open in evenings only. Food My wife and I loved the food, it was a bit repetitive but was decent, one guest did tell us she microwaved everything to heat it up further but we thought it was ok. Our kids aren't as open to new flavours as we are and there was very little provision for kids foods, some pasta and fries but pizza only appeared once and no real effort to provide for younger ones, I totally get that other people's kids might be more open to trying new foods but many including ours wont be. Breakfasts are really good, omelettes made to order by the legend that is the Pancake Guy, cooked breakfasts, plus continental with loads of fruit etc. We often didn't bother going in for lunch as you can get something from the poolside grill from the hard working Pancake Guy from 1200-1600, some days cheeseburgers which were decent, other days souvlaki or chicken gyros. Dinner was as said, varied with decent grilled options and a lovely lamb option one night. Good selection of desserts and always ice cream available. Entertainment Daytime there was a set format, each day had aqua fit and yoga in the morning then boccia and water polo in the afternoon, always the same and varied levels of participation, which always increased when the supercharged Elena from the onsite Afrodite Massage joined in, she really was great fun. Massage options were reasonably priced and very good. It would have been great to have more on more kids, even the water polo got ruined one day when several alleged adults managed to spoil the game for the kids making something meant to be fun nearly into a fight. Ridiculous behaviour but not the fault of the hotel at all. From the hotel you can get a bus to Kos town although when we tried two went past totally full, and this was in October. Its not a road to walk down being narrow and cars having to stop to let each other pass, a taxi is 12 euros to Dolphin Square. Kos Town is lovely, we had a nice meal in the square up by the church for some variety and to let the little one satisfy his chicken nugget craving. Loads of bars at the harbour, and many boat trips available. Overall a lovely hotel with nice staff, not much for kids though.

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“Ok but could be better”

We enjoyed our holiday not because of the hotel but the people we met. First this hotel was closing the next day we left but that was no excuse for the service we did not get! No snacks in shop no juice no nothing really,no snack bar no kids entertainment and as for the Mexican night no Mexica... more

We enjoyed our holiday not because of the hotel but the people we met. First this hotel was closing the next day we left but that was no excuse for the service we did not get! No snacks in shop no juice no nothing really,no snack bar no kids entertainment and as for the Mexican night no Mexican food Would I go here again big fat NO bar staff not friendly at all beer awful in paper cups which we were told react with the plastic so awful

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