Kipriotis Maris Suites

"This hotel may well have been worthy of its 5-star rating when it was built 20 years ago, but it is now in desperate need of refurbishment. Like everything, I always take reviews with a pinch of salt because everyone’s experience is different. However, as a couple travelling together, our experience was simply… okay. Personally, I would rate this hotel somewhere between 2 and 3 stars, certainly nowhere near the advertised 5. Entertainment One of our disappointments was the lack of entertainment. Despite entertainment being advertised on the booking website, there was virtually none. Unless you count karaoke every other night! We’re not really drinkers, so sitting around listening to drunk holidaymakers enthusiastically murdering their favourite songs isn’t exactly our idea of an enjoyable evening. Cleanliness & Grounds The hotel is in serious need of some TLC. There is rubbish scattered around the grounds, and the gardens and surrounding areas are generally very unkempt. It feels as though the hotel simply doesn’t have enough staff to maintain such a large resort. Hiring additional cleaning and maintenance staff would make a huge difference. Accommodation & Location We booked the Maris Suites, but our apartment was situated right at the top of the hill, much closer to the Aqua hotel. The whole resort layout is rather strange. There are several hotels within the same complex, including Hippokrates, Aqua Land and Skybar. A road runs between them, but there is barely any pavement for pedestrians, and the lighting at night is poor. Walking along it in the dark doesn’t feel particularly safe, especially with vehicles passing. Food The food was okay, but nothing particularly special. One of the biggest issues was that very little was labelled, so half the time you were left guessing what you were eating. The food was also lukewarm at best, which isn’t really acceptable for a hotel claiming to be 5-star. Exploring Kos On a more positive note, Kos Town itself is lovely and definitely worth visiting. Getting there is relatively easy and affordable. A taxi costs around €10, the bus is approximately €2, or you can hire one of the Hoppy electric scooters for around €6, which is what we did and really enjoyed. Overall Verdict All in all, our stay was okay. It wasn’t a complete disaster, but it certainly wasn’t the 5-star experience we had booked or expected. The staff were okay, the food was okay, and the accommodation served its purpose. However, the general condition of the resort, lack of entertainment, poor maintenance and overall atmosphere leave a lot to be desired. With some investment, refurbishment and better upkeep, this hotel could be lovely. Unfortunately, in its current condition, I genuinely struggle to understand how it maintains a 5-star rating. Would I return? Probably not. Would I recommend it as a 5-star hotel? Absolutely not. If you’re expecting 5-star luxury, you’ll likely be disappointed. If you’re happy with a fairly basic hotel and plan to spend most of your time exploring Kos, then it might do the job."

"“I’ve been staying at this hotel, and it has been absolutely amazing! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the whole experience has been so special. A huge shout-out to Denise, Will and Lara from the entertainment team. They made my stay truly magical and created memories I’ll cherish. Thank you for making this holiday so wonder"

"Amazing hotel with excellent service and great location!"