Kouros Palace Active Lifestyle Hotel in Mastichari (Kos)

Kouros Palace is a 5-star hotel on the north-western shore of Kos Island, with the sandy beach 250 metres away and Dolphin Bay Beach, Mastichari Village and the Mill of Antimachia nearby. The resort has four freshwater pools, sun loungers, sun umbrellas and pool/beach towels within winding stone-pathed gardens. Beachfront facilities include the Beach Bar, an expansive lawn, a mini-playground and free private parking, plus an airport shuttle and car hire.

Kouros Palace has 220 rooms, including family rooms, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms. Options include panoramic views. The on-site Convenience Store operates from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the Office on the Go at the Reception area provides a printer, scanner and copier for guest use.

Two restaurants serve local ingredients and gastronomy, with National Theme Nights and a breakfast buffet of traditional Greek cooking delicacies. The Gold Award-winning rooftop bar serves cocktails on a terrace with panoramic sunset views. The Main Bar offers al fresco drinks by the pool, the Pool Bar serves quick bites next to the amphitheater, and the Beach Bar provides drinks and sweet and savoury snacks beside the sand.

The gym is open daily from 8:00 to 20:00, and the hotel has a brand new tennis court, a multi-court, stretching sessions, aquarobics classes, water polo games and archery competition. Massage, yoga classes and fitness classes are available as wellness facilities. Active guests can use bicycle rental, walking tours, mini golf, billiards, tennis equipment and the games room.

Kids' Zone at Kouros Palace includes a playground at the top end of the hotel, a mini playground by the beach and an indoor kids' corner. Young guests can join mini disco, painting and other activities by the stage/amphitheater, while families also get a kids' pool and a kid-friendly buffet. Evening entertainment brings external shows by professional performers to the stage/theatre, plus live music, karaoke and themed dinner nights.

Location: Sandy beach 250 m away, near Dolphin Bay Beach

Rooms: 220 rooms, family rooms, panoramic views

Dining: Gold Award-winning rooftop bar, National Theme Nights

Wellness: Gym daily, massage, yoga classes

Family: Kids' Zone, kids' pool, mini disco

Sports: Tennis court, multi-court, water polo, archery