Ampavris Family Apartments

“Charming Apartments with the Best Hospitality in Kos”

We had the most amazing holiday in Kos! From the apartments to the beach it has been brilliant. As someone who is not a huge risk taker I wanted to leave a review of both the apartments and the local area for those like me who read every single review before they go anywhere. Holiday dates: We ca… more

We had the most amazing holiday in Kos! From the apartments to the beach it has been brilliant. As someone who is not a huge risk taker I wanted to leave a review of both the apartments and the local area for those like me who read every single review before they go anywhere. Holiday dates: We came here early June and would definitely recommend as it’s not too hot and not too busy, it was just right. We had highs of 27 and lows of about 24. The hosts: Steve, Kostas and Chris were the most amazing hosts and made us feel so welcome right from the start. We (luckily) did not have any issues during our stay, however if we did we knew they would be right there to help. Their kind, friendly and respectful attitude really made the place just that bit more special. As two young women on holiday we could not have felt more safe. They answered any and all questions we had and gave plenty of recommendations. Apartment: The apartments far exceeded our expectations. They are charmingly simple, clean and comfortable. They are well looked after and the housekeeping team were fantastic, coming in each morning to give the place a once over. Toilet roll is provided however don’t forget to pack hand soap with you. If you are planning on cooking/ eating in the apartment then we’d recommend getting washing up liquid and a sponge as this is not provided. Kitchen utensils are again simple but effective as you did not need more than they provided. Our room had a balcony overlooking the garden area which was lovely. On the balcony were a table and chairs and a clothes airer. Bedding and towels are crisp and white which is always a good sign in my books. Don’t forget that in Greece you cannot flush the toilet roll! The bathroom bin is emptied daily and we packed sanitary bags too. Air-con was 10 euros a day extra and worth every penny. Also don’t forget that Greece has a tourist tax per night per room which was about 2 euros. Pool: The pool area was lovely and clean with plenty of sun beds. The pool was a really decent size with a sectioned off shallow bit for young children. Next to the pool is also a tiny play park with some swings. Food and drink: There are plenty of food and drink options at the bar with an option for everyone. As vegetarian I was a bit worried about food options but I was in luck as there were a few options for me. Just behind the apartments is a little market called the Blue Market which has literally everything you could need for a week or two in the sun. The shop owners are friendly and attentive, and the prices were really reasonable. Should you wish to go out into Kos Town there are hundreds of beautiful restaurants. Steve recommended Mom’s Kitchen and Three Spoons for some well priced, fresh authentic food. Both these restaurants had veggie options which was a bonus! We also had a slightly pricier lunch at Platanos which had a beautiful view of some ruins and Hippocrates Tree. Location: You will have the view of both the sea and the mountains which is so nice. It is a quiet and peaceful place so if that’s what you’re looking for then this is the place for you. There was a surprising amount of greenery around us too and the site is really well maintained. The apartments are located about 20 minutes from the harbour and 30 minutes from the sandier beach left of the harbour. The walk is pretty much in a straight line however there is no path so although the roads are quiet we would recommend getting a taxi after dark. Taxis to the town are 7-8 euros and only take a couple of minutes. To get a taxi back you can either ask the establishment you are in to ring for you or go and wait at the taxi ranks located at each end of the harbour. We did not get any buses however there are lots of stops in town with various different routes/ places. The apartment has ample car parking spaces, we did not hire a car but if you wanted to see more of the island it is definitely a possibility and something we will do on our next visit. Local things to do: There are plenty of things to do in Kos town. If you are looking for educational/ archaeological sites there are plenty within the town and a few minutes walk outside the town. They are mostly free apart from the fort which was 5 euros per person. There are boat trips that go to three of the surrounding islands (Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati) which was our favourite day. Pretty villages, a jump off the boat swim and a golden sandy beach. There lots of boat to choose from, we went with the Odyssey which we highly recommend. We are given a lovely lunch on the boat too (which has a veggie option) all for about 30 euro per person. There are lots of beach clubs to go too. Our favourites were Jackson’s (for a younger crowd) and COCO (for a relaxing setting). To sum up we would definitely recommend the apartments and will be coming again! We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all three of our hosts for such a lovely holiday!

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“Absolutely love this place”

Stayed he for 2 week beginning of May, have been coming here on & off for 30 years absolutely love the place. The family who run it can't do enough for you. Big thanks to Stamatis, Kosta, Chris & not forgetting Eleni. Location is great walking distance to Kos town where there are plenty of place… more

Stayed he for 2 week beginning of May, have been coming here on & off for 30 years absolutely love the place. The family who run it can't do enough for you. Big thanks to Stamatis, Kosta, Chris & not forgetting Eleni. Location is great walking distance to Kos town where there are plenty of places to eat, we also ate at the Ampavris.

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“Excellent!”

Excellent! Came to Amparvis with my autistic son and family he really struggled with a few things Steve,kosta Joanna and the staff were absolutely brilliant and understanding. Don’t be put off by the 10 minute walk to kos town as the walk is flat and easy to manage. I have absolutely no complaints … more

Excellent! Came to Amparvis with my autistic son and family he really struggled with a few things Steve,kosta Joanna and the staff were absolutely brilliant and understanding. Don’t be put off by the 10 minute walk to kos town as the walk is flat and easy to manage. I have absolutely no complaints about anything from getting to Amparvis off the bus lovely welcome from Steve with a nice bottle of cold water. Atmosphere was lovely very family oriented rooms are lovely basic with everything you need. Cleaners are always on hand and very polite thank u ladies very clean. Absolutely unbelievable value for money people who go there have been going for years and it’s understandable why, they literally cater for any needs going above and beyond very friendly family we will definitely be back. If you go try the carbonara (it’s insane) thank you so so much to all the staff at Amparvis keep doing what your doing best place we’ve stayed in kos thanks again x

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“Just book it”

Ive been going to these appartments 2/3 times a year for a little while now. Ive given 5 stars, even though there is no tv in the room, a bonus for myself and others, as we go out and enjoy what the place and Kos has to offer. The appartments has a great pool/ area, sunbeds not a problem, great sna… more

Ive been going to these appartments 2/3 times a year for a little while now. Ive given 5 stars, even though there is no tv in the room, a bonus for myself and others, as we go out and enjoy what the place and Kos has to offer. The appartments has a great pool/ area, sunbeds not a problem, great snack bar and bar, and really clean. What makes it great are the friends that you will make, if you wish. With the welcoming Sourasis family, who run this venue, are truly genuinely friendly and will make you feel right at home. Dont take my word for it, read the revues, and give it a go, and you will find out why so many folk are returning every year. Also great for solo travellers, of which I am one.

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