Ilios K Village Resort

“Excellent Relaxing Holiday – Already Looking to Book Again!”

As I lie here on my sun lounger 8 hours before pickup I’m writing this review for a fantastic 10-night stay at the Ilios Hotel and can honestly say it was exactly the type of holiday my wife and I were looking for. Before arriving, I emailed the hotel to request a quiet room away from the bar area… more

As I lie here on my sun lounger 8 hours before pickup I’m writing this review for a fantastic 10-night stay at the Ilios Hotel and can honestly say it was exactly the type of holiday my wife and I were looking for. Before arriving, I emailed the hotel to request a quiet room away from the bar area. Not only did they accommodate my request, but they gave us Room 418, which in my opinion is one of the best rooms in the hotel. It was a first-floor split level room, very clean and comfortable, with excellent air conditioning, a properly cold fridge, and a lovely shower. We particularly enjoyed the pool nearest the restaurant. It was much quieter than the main pool, with no music playing, which suited us perfectly. There was also no early morning rush for sun loungers, which was a pleasant surprise and made for a much more relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant staff were always friendly and welcoming. Food and drinks are self-service, which worked well for us. The drinks selection included beer, wine, soft drinks and more. The menu operates on a weekly rotation and, in our opinion, the food was very good. The fresh salads, sourced from the farm on site, were particularly impressive. There were plenty of meat options and lots of honest, traditional Greek food. The pool bar was another nice touch, offering beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the day. At 4pm they also serve light snacks and ice creams, which was ideal. The main bar opens in the evening and offers a full range of drinks, making it a great place to finish the day. There is also a small supermarket on site selling essentials. Somehow I managed to forget my sliders, but luckily they had a good selection available, saving me from an uncomfortable holiday! The hotel offers a shuttle bus to the beach, although the walk is short and easy if you prefer. The beach itself was lovely, and €15 for two sun loungers felt very reasonable. A special mention must go to the reception team. Both the gentleman and the lady on reception were fantastic throughout our stay. They were always friendly, happy to help, quickly sorted an iron when I needed one, and were incredibly helpful when I carelessly managed to lock both my wife and me out of our room. What really made this hotel stand out for us was the atmosphere. It was peaceful, relaxing and completely stress-free. There were plenty of cats wandering around, no animation team trying to drag you into activities, and no loud music blasting all day. For us, that’s exactly how a holiday should be. Tigaki is only a short walk away and has plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. We also hired a moped twice from N&J Happy Rentals and would highly recommend it. At only €20 per day it was a bargain and made exploring the island incredibly easy. We visited Zia, Kos Town, Plaka Forest and Paradise Beach. For anyone wanting to visit Kos Town without driving, there is also a regular bus service from just outside the hotel, costing only €2.50 per person each way. Summary If you’re looking for a relaxed, traditional Greek holiday with friendly staff, good food, comfortable rooms and a peaceful atmosphere, Ilios Hotel is an excellent choice. Ignore the reviews from people expecting Ibiza with a side of chicken nuggets. This is a relaxed Greek hotel serving proper Greek food in a peaceful setting. We paid a very reasonable price and felt we got exceptional value for money. Sometimes I think people’s disappointment comes from booking one holiday and expecting another. We enjoyed our stay so much that we’ve already enquired about booking directly with the hotel for next year.

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