Grecotel LUX ME Kos

Grecotel LUX ME Kos, formerly known as the Kos Imperial Thalasso, is a large beach resort in Psalidi, a few kilometres east of Kos Town. The property details list it in the top class band, though some guests describe it as a solid four-class resort, so expect a high-end family resort rather than an ultra-luxury boutique. Guests rate it well based on over a hundred and fifty reviews. The setting is the coast east of town, near the Psalidi wetlands and the Kipriotis convention centre, and Kos Airport is about forty-five minutes away by car. The resort has 384 rooms spread across garden bungalows, pool-view and sea-view rooms, family bungalows, junior suites, a penthouse suite, family suites and a villa with a private pool. The mix gives families and couples a range of choices. Sleeping capacity ranges from two to five, so larger families can find suitable arrangements. Pools are plentiful: two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a children pool and a lazy river, which makes the resort self-sufficient for those who plan long days of swimming.

The Elixir Thalasso Spa is a highlight, and the health club offers fitness classes, aerobics and Pilates. There are two outdoor tennis courts, bike rentals, a kids club and supervised childcare for a surcharge. Dining is spread over four restaurants, including Asian cuisine, along with a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. All-inclusive rates are available with restrictions, and the resort has an electric vehicle charging station and free parking.

The beach is the area where expectations should be tuned. Reviews describe the shoreline here as stony or rocky rather than sandy, so bring water shoes and be prepared to rely on the pools for most swimming. The resort has a private beach area with loungers and beachfront dining, and the walk to Agios Fokas Beach is about twelve minutes, which gives you a second place to swim.

The Psalidi wetlands are about a quarter of an hour on foot and offer birdwatching, with the town reachable by bus, taxi or bicycle along the seafront path.

Who is it for? Families who want a full-facility resort, couples who value a spa and groups who like to stay put with an all-inclusive plan. It is less ideal for travellers who want to walk to the old town in the evening, because Psalidi is outside the centre, though the taxi ride is short.

Reserve early for summer, and check seasonal opening dates for shoulder-season stays. If you plan to use the thalasso spa, book treatments in advance, as popular slots fill. For a polished, well-run resort with strong facilities, a spa and a quieter seafront than the town beaches, Grecotel LUX ME is a leading choice east of Kos Town.