Kamari Bay Hotel

Kamari Bay Hotel is a small, simple hotel in Kefalos, the far south-western corner of Kos. The property details give it a class of two, which tells you what to expect: clean, modest accommodation, a friendly scale and a low price rather than resort luxury. Its great virtue is location. Kefalos Beach is a three-minute walk, Agios Stefanos Beach about nine minutes on foot and Kamari Beach about fourteen, with Paradise Beach a ten-minute drive away. For travellers who want to swim in quiet water at the western end of the island, this is a cheap and quiet base. There is a single room type described, a standard room of about three hundred square feet that sleeps two, with a double bed or two twins, a furnished balcony or patio and daily housekeeping. Free infant beds are available, and a seasonal outdoor pool and children pool with loungers and umbrellas give you somewhere to relax. The property details list a free continental breakfast, a garden, a library, a bar, free public WiFi, luggage storage, a twenty-four-hour front desk and free parking.

Be careful with details. The property details mention private hot tubs, but one older review says that air conditioning costs extra, so confirm what is included in your rate. The guest score is high but rests on very few reviews, so read recent comments and look at current photographs.

The surroundings are the reward. Kefalos is a village on a hill with a castle ruin about eighteen minutes on foot, a long bay below and a laid-back feel quite different from the busy centres. Nearby cafes and tavernas are within walking distance, including Bravo Cafe, Sydney Bar and Mylotopi, and further options in a short drive.

Kos Airport is about sixteen minutes away by car, which is convenient for early or late flights, but Kos Town is far, roughly forty minutes, so you will want a rental car, scooter or taxi budget for sightseeing. Tours to the Asklepieion, Zia and Nisyros typically leave from other areas, so ask the operator about pickups from Kefalos.

Who is it for? Couples and independent travellers on a budget, and anyone who prefers a village to a resort. Families can use it if they enjoy a simple setting. It is not for people who want entertainment, spa services or a big buffet. Treat it as a base for swimming, sunsets and quiet evenings, and rent a vehicle for the rest. If you want a cheap, friendly, peaceful corner of Kos, far from the crowds, Kamari Bay Hotel does the job.