Grecotel LUX ME Kos

"We visited in September 2025 as a family with two children under 5 years old, this was our first holiday in Greece and the Grecotel Luxme Kos was fantastic, we have just booked to return in June next year and will be visiting with another family. Admittedly I was apprehensive following some of the peak season summer reviews however we did not experience anything like some of the negative comments. We arrived very late in the evening and were greeted swiftly and offered food and refreshments, the check in process was friendly and smooth, I always found the reception staff to be welcoming. The chaps at the front who assist with baggage were very friendly and engaging with the kids whenever we met them. Our room was a pool view family bungalow, it was perfectly fine just a little dated for a 5 star hotel however I understand rooms are gradually undergoing upgrades, it was however clean and I found the bed comfortable. The hotel grounds are stunning and the pool areas and artificial beach are very well kept and tended to by staff. Due to the time of year the pools were a little cold however after a couple of days we were used to it. The beach front location is a real bonus and had a quiet and chilled out vibe, there were families around like our own however plenty of areas for couples or those without children to find a quiet spot. We stayed half board and this was great for us, a positive is the ability to swap lunch and evening meals around depending on your plans for the day. We found all of the food and drinks to be of a very good standard and staff provided a friendly and efficient service, the buffet restaurant area is very nice and particularly the outdoor area with a view of the grounds. Next time we are staying all inclusive and look forward to this, if you want to venture out the beach bar 10 min walk down the road or the Taverna opposite are both great with lovely food, We found the taxi service efficient, ordered via reception and always arrived within 10 mins for a ride to Kos Town. The children enjoyed the kids mini disco, its brief on an evening but our children also enjoyed dancing to the various artists/ entertainer’s scheduled through the week for evening entertainment. Comments suggesting this hotel is not 5* I would disagree with, there is a huge range between 5 star resorts depending largely on how much you’re willing to pay, given our experience it’s 5 star and reasonably priced. Overall we loved our stay, the hotel feels relaxed with a peaceful vibe and the staff are all friendly. Absolutely looking forward to our stay next year. The Hotel and Kos itself were a great introduction to visiting Greece."

"This was our first ever visit to Grecotel and to Kos and we were just slightly worried as to what might greet us having read some of the very negative views before we arrived. We need not have worried! PLEASE TAKE NO NOTICE PEOPLE ARE JUST SHORT OF BRAIN CELLS! From the moment we arrived with our first cali nichta until we departed 9 nights later with our last Cali mera we couldn't have asked for more. In fact, we were left wondering whether the people that had posted the very negative views actually stayed in the same hotel that we were staying in. Before I go any further, let me make an observation. People who book a hotel with a 5 star rating in Greece are simply not going to get the kind of 5 star service that you get in the UK. If you expect that, you will always be disappointed. So, were we surprised that I couldn't get a decent single malt whisky? No, because I've come not to expect it. Hotels are continually refurbishing on a rotational basis, so the chances are that occasionally, you might not always get a bang-up-to-date room, but hey, how long do you spend in your room anyway! If you want a 5 star hotel in Greece, try the Corfu Imperial or one of the Ikos hotels - but don't complain if you end up paying nearly double treble or quadruple what it will cost you at the Kos Imperial. Were we disappointed. Absolutely not!! What makes this hotel are the beautiful surroundings and the amazing staff. Every single member of staff contributes in some way towards making the holiday memorable - the ladies at reception/front desk, the gardeners who work tirelessly to keep the grounds manicured, the restaurant staff who always serve you with a smile and good conversation, the buffet staff who continually make sure that all the dishes are kept fresh and topped up - these people are the 'unsung heroes' that make this hotel what it is, but then, the Greek people are some of the nicest, friendliest, family oriented, people you could ever wish to meet. We were met and directed to our table every day by Christoph … when we arrived it was heaving he directed everyone with a smile …. Nonika served coffee to everyone with a warm welcoming smile. Earnest brought us cocktails on the beach made by a fabulous Greek man with a wicked sense of humour!!! Gramatika helped us find lots to visit and do. And we LOVED all her notes and advice. All the restaurants are spot on, the food is excellent, and there are sufficient wines available, including international wines if you prefer. There is one other thing we must mention. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary whilst we were out in Kos and had notified the hotel before our arrival. Wow! Did they look after us!! As it was end of the season they gave us a slightly bigger room and a bottle of Prosecco and a cake!!! Then we found a bottle of red!!! Our special thanks go to our cleaning ladies who kept our room AMAZING for us!! Also the boiling hot spring into the sea a mile away is a memorable visit we’d truly recommend your skin feels amazing after. In summary, we had a truly memorable holiday. Would we go back? Without doubt! if you're thinking of going, just remember not to expect perfection. It isn't realistic. What you will get is a team of people who will bend over backwards to make your stay a memorable one. And warm sunshine. You can hire bicycles for peanuts and cycle into and around Kos town swim from sandy beaches and eat/drink at the Lemon cafe and amazing shops and restaurants. Or you can just laze by a salt pool or play in the other pools or let your kids ride the lazy river on a Lilo or play in the sand pit! Put walk down the beach. It’s pure heaven!"

"We enjoyed our 10 day stay at the hotel. We were a family of five spread over two rooms. We were bought a welcome drink on arrival, which was very pleasant. Our bags were also taken straight to the room via a golf buggy, which was a nice touch and something that we’ve only experienced in the Caribbean. Check-in did take a long time, and we were sat on the sofa for nearly 45 minutes while our passports were being dealt with. A quicker check-in would’ve been appreciated after a long journey! Our first room had a bad sewage smell. Thankfully the hotel were happy to move us rooms, and sorted it the day after arrival. The second room was much better, there was no unpleasant smell and the view from the balcony was much improved. We had bed and breakfast only , as we like to eat out every day at the local restaurants. So we did not experience any of the restaurants in the hotel aside from the buffet breakfast. The food was good quality and well set out, the dining area was very beautiful compared to other buffet restaurants that we have been to. The coffee service and clearing up was very slow, which did let it down slightly. We used the kids club most days, this was okay, although not the best. We felt that the hotel should have provided more toys, for the children. For example, dolls, dressing up clothes, musical instruments, toy cars… anything that could be used for individual role role-play. Other hotels had boxes of toys, which kept our children happy if they didn’t want to join in with the organised activity. The hotel and its grounds were beautiful . The grounds and hotel were very well kept and clean. We were there off-season and there were plenty of beds available at all times. Unfortunately My children didn’t like the saltwater pool which was heated, which is very unfortunate, as one of the main reasons that I booked the hotel was that they had a heated pool, however I did not realise that this was a saltwater pool. It would be better if the heated pool was freshwater! The pools in general were beautiful, although the pools were too cold to swim in aside from the children’s pool which was about 60 cm deep and more of a paddling pool. The beach was stony and you need sea shoes, although the water is beautiful and clear to Swimming. We hired a pedalo and had a wonderful hour out on the sea, jumping in and using the slide. We hired a car from a private provider based in Kos town, we were able to park the car for free at the hotel and it was fantastic to be able to explore the island. We paid a quarter of the price that we were quoted by Kosmos cars which were based at the hotel. Entertainment in the evenings was high-quality. Great singers. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel and would return. The hotel gave us a free late checkout and voucher for lunch, which was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Overall, we think it was a great hotel"