Atlantica Marmari Palace stands on the north-west coast of Kos, in the Mastichari area, about eight minutes by car from the airport. It is a large, all-inclusive resort with 329 rooms, and the property details place it in the top class band, with a high guest rating from a couple of dozen reviews. The coast here is flat and sandy, with a long, shallow beach and clear water, which suits families and anyone who wants a classic beach holiday rather than a town base. Mastichari Beach is a two-minute walk, and the Hippocrates Garden Cultural Centre is a minute away on foot. Room types include double rooms with inland, partial sea or sea views, a superior double, family rooms, family suites and a two-bedroom suite with a sea view. The range suits couples and larger families. Dining is substantial, with several restaurants including Italian and taverna-style options, a coffee house, two poolside bars, a swim-up bar and a beach bar. All-inclusive means food and drink with some restrictions, and a free breakfast buffet is served in the morning.
The facilities list is long. There is an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children pool, with access during set hours and lifeguards on site. The beach has loungers, umbrellas and towels, and beach volleyball. The Evridiki spa requires reservations, and there is a gym, four tennis courts, archery and a kids club.
Free WiFi and free self-parking are included, and an electric vehicle charging station and a winery are mentioned, which adds an unusual local touch. The Lido Water Park is a short drive away, so a day of slides can be added easily.
Seasonality matters. The property details state that the hotel is closed from the end of October to late April, so it is a summer and early-autumn resort. The outdoor pool is open from late April to early November. If you visit in spring or autumn, confirm the dates and facilities before you plan.
Who is it for? Families who want a complete beach holiday with children, groups of friends and couples who like a resort with sports and a spa. It is not close to Kos Town, which is roughly half an hour away by road, so if you want to walk to restaurants and ruins, look at Lambi or the town centre. On the other hand, you are near the airport, the Lido Water Park and the north-coast beaches, and boat trips to Pserimos and Kalymnos can be arranged from nearby harbours.
A rental car or the excursion buses make the island easy to explore. The resort suits those who plan to enjoy the all-inclusive plan fully, and the sandy beach is a real advantage compared with the stony shores on the east side of the island.
Why stay here
- ✓All-inclusive rates
- ✓Direct beach access
- ✓Indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
- ✓Children pool and kids club
- ✓Evridiki spa
- ✓Four tennis courts
- ✓Free WiFi and parking
- ✓Beach volleyball
Good questions
When is the hotel open?+
The property details say it is closed from the end of October to late April.
How far is the airport?+
About eight minutes by car, according to the property details.
Is there a sandy beach?+
Direct beach access is mentioned, with loungers, umbrellas and towels. The north-west coast has sandy beaches.
