Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel is the all-inclusive resort option in this list for travellers who want to base themselves in Kardamena, the lively resort town on the south coast of Kos. Most visitors to the island stay in Kos Town or along the north coast, so a south-coast base gives a different feel: a long beach, a holiday-town strip of tavernas and bars within reach, and a position that suits the southern half of the island, including Kefalos, the Asklepieion side trips by car and the boat departures that leave from Kardamena harbour for Nisyros. Check the board basis on the dates you want, because the hotel is sold under an all-inclusive name and the exact inclusions can vary by season and rate. A resort of this type is built around a routine most families will recognise: breakfast, a day by the pool or on the beach, a buffet dinner and an evening of entertainment without having to carry a wallet everywhere. That simplicity is the appeal. Children can graze, adults can stop doing sums, and the cost of the week is largely fixed before you fly. The trade-off is that you will eat most meals on site, so if you plan to try the tavernas of Kos Town or the mountain villages every night, a breakfast-only rate at a smaller hotel may suit you better. Ask about room types, family arrangements and sea or garden views when you reserve, since these change the price and the experience more than any other choice.
Think about how you want to use the island before you commit to Kardamena. The town is about a half hour or more by road from Kos Town, depending on traffic and the route, so if you want to walk to the Ancient Agora and the castle in the evenings, a south-coast resort is the wrong base. If your plan is beach days, a few organised excursions and one or two car or bus days to see the Asklepieion and the old villages, it works well.
Public buses connect the resort towns with Kos Town and the airport, and taxis and rental cars are easy to arrange, so check transfer options and travel time against your flight when you book.
Facilities at a beach resort commonly include pools, a children area, restaurants, bars and sports options, but the details differ between properties and seasons, so treat the amenities on this page as general and check the specifics before you pay. The same goes for opening dates: resorts on Kos run mainly from spring to autumn, and shoulder-season stays can mean fewer services and cooler sea temperatures. Light sleepers should ask about quieter rooms away from entertainment areas and the main road.
Who is it for? Families with children, groups of friends who like a pool and a beach in one place, and couples who want an easy week with food and drink arranged. It is less suited to travellers who want a historic setting, a car-free walk to sights or a boutique atmosphere. If those matter, look at the Kos Town hotels earlier in this list and use this one when the beach and a fixed budget matter most.
Check the latest guest comments for recent condition of rooms and service, then compare dates before booking, because prices on Kos move a great deal between June and September and the shoulder months.
Why stay here
- ✓Beach access
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓All-inclusive rates
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Free WiFi in public areas
- ✓Front desk
Good questions
Where is Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel?+
It is in the Kardamena area on the south coast of Kos, a different setting from Kos Town.
Is the hotel all-inclusive?+
It is sold under an all-inclusive name, but inclusions vary by rate and season, so check when you book.
Is it a good base for sightseeing in Kos Town?+
It works for day trips, but Kos Town is a bus or car ride away, so it suits beach holidays better than walking-based sightseeing.
