Sun Beach

My girlfriend and I went to Kos as we both like clubbing and been to Ibiza last year but wanted to try somewhere different. We stayed for 2 weeks at the Sun Beach. Are holiday was ok would not recommend Kos for couples and would definitely not recommend Sun Beach to anyone. These are the reasons why: -When we booked we knew that it didn't have a pool but were told that people who stayed at Sun beach could use the hotel opposite’s pool. On arrival we opened our balcony door to find the hotel was shut down! - The maid changed our towels and sheets 4 times in are 2 week stay! - One of the plug sockets were hanging out of the wall. Also there were some wires hanging out the wall where there used to be a light. - We had a self catering apartment. This included: - A fridge with a freezer compartment which didn't work. - Two cupboards which were full so there was no storage space for food. - A sink with about 6 inches of work top area next to it to prepare food, absolute joke! - Kettle - An old electric cooker with one large and one small ring on it which sat on the sink! - They didn't provide any bowls, chopping board, spatula, grill or toaster to make toast (The kitchen was an absolute joke) - The bathroom was small, and very old and looked like it needed a clean or to be redone! (Cracked tiles and just dirty). - We did know this when we booked but the place didn't have any air conditioning. Kos is very hot and if I'd ever return I'd would make sure I stayed at a place with air conditioning. We had all doors, windows open at night but got bitten to pieces by mosquitoes. - There was no reception to go to if you had any problems or complaints. You just got off the bus and someone was there to tell you your room number and that was it. Kardamena is a run down town on a small island with not much to do. By law the music in all the bars has to be turned off by midnight. Then there are a selection of about 4 clubs in which play commercial r&b/garage/dance/pop. If your a couple or family don't go, and even if you are a young group of lads or lasses I'm sure you can find somewhere better than this dump!

The Sun Beach Studio/Appts are close to Kardamenas' busy centre and far enough from the noise of the clubs and bars. The Bars etc have sound proofing or have to turn the music off at 12 midnight. The accommodation is very basic, this is typical for accommodation is Koz, the room was is cleaned everyday, toilet roll provide for the duration of my stay and the towels were changed once during the week. There was continuous hot water for the shower which had a shower curtain, self catering facilities basic with two rings and kettle, the fridge ice box compartment door was broken so unable to freeze water bottles for trips. There was no pool on site however there was use at a neighbouring hotel called the Valdakis. The Valdakis is where you check in, it has a 24 hour reception and safety deposit boxes. I saw no cockroaches in the accommodation, however mosquitoes were a nuisance, I advise you to take insect repellent and the insect plugs. The resort is excellent for bars and night life although the touts outside can be rather annoying, lots of reasonable places to eat and drink. September is a good time to go as not as busy as high season. I recommend this resort to people who are looking for a lively resort.