Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort is a large, all-inclusive family resort on the Lambi coast, close to Kos Town. The property details place it at Nea Alikarnassos and describe the class as five and above, though the hotel is better thought of as a big, lively, activity-packed holiday village than as a quiet luxury retreat. Lambi Beach is a three-minute walk, the port is about six minutes by car, and the airport is about half an hour away, so the location is convenient for a stay that combines resort days with outings. The main attractions are the pools and the water park. The resort has an indoor pool, six outdoor pools, a children pool and a lazy river, and free access to a water park is included, which makes it a natural choice for families with children of different ages. The property details note age limits for some facilities, including the pool, gym and hot tub, so check the rules if you travel with young children and ask where they can swim. Beach access is direct, with loungers, umbrellas and towels, beach volleyball and a beach bar.

Accommodation includes standard rooms with pool, garden or limited sea views, junior suites and family rooms with two bedrooms sleeping four. Sizes are practical rather than lavish, and the family rooms are the best fit for groups. All rates are described as all-inclusive, with five restaurants, including Chinese and Mediterranean options, and smart-casual dress codes in the evenings; beachwear is not permitted at dinner. A free breakfast buffet is part of the stay, and a grocery shop on site covers basics.

Other facilities include a spa, gym, tennis courts and bike rentals, with an airport shuttle and babysitting available for a surcharge. Free parking and WiFi are provided. Check-in is from three in the afternoon, and check-out is before eleven. The property details do not state closing dates, but resorts of this type usually operate in a defined season, so confirm availability if you travel outside summer.

Who is it for? Families who want a complete holiday in one place, groups who like a structured all-inclusive plan and travellers who value activities. It is less suited to people who want a small, quiet hotel or who plan to eat out every night in town, since the value of the plan comes from using it. The Lambi beach is a town beach, not an endless strand, but the resort pools more than compensate for most guests.

From here, a bike ride or short taxi gets you to Kos Town for the castle, the Agora and the harbour, and the excursions to Nisyros and the three-island cruises depart from the port nearby. If you want to pair an easy resort base with a few outings, Blue Lagoon is a practical, full-featured choice.