Sophia Beach Aparthotel, Lambi, Kos
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The Sophia Beach is ideally positioned in the resort of Lambi and the local amenities nearby include shops, bars and restaurants. The famous Kos Town Dolphin Square is a mere 20 minutes walk away. loading...
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Sophia Beach Aparthotel Reviews
" Atwills on Tour "
Submitted By: Paul Atwill
After reading various reviews we were apprehensive about the hotel, all of which dissappeared on our arrival, yes there is a gypsie site next to the hotel but they were not drunk or noisey at all. The hotel position is ideal for the beach and the two main clubs on the island, the town center is about 25 min walk away. The Hotel accomodation is very clean,and well equipped, the maid service is very good and the reception staff very helpful. With regards to George and Sophia the owners what can we say,good honest people, they invited us to a home cooked traditional Greek meal for eight people, arranged car hire and made reservations for us at the popular restaurant in Zia all at no charge.Fantastic weather, fantastic hotel and new greek friends we will definately be returning next year
Advice: Typically greek harbour and town
Activities: the beach at Marmaris and visiting Zia
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" BEST HOLIDAY "
Submitted By: phil hayes
After reading reviews we was quiet worried about going sophia beach but when we arrived at 12:30in the morning micheal in reception made us feel really welcome.Then we decied to go for a drink in the poolbar to meet george and george is the funniest man you could ever met!he was friendly and had us laughing all holiday.Our room was lovley and clean and i dont know how anyone could say any diffrent we had a room at the at we back and had no bother from the gypse next door it get me angry when people use that against the hotel because they dont want them their ethier.it was the best holiday me and my family have ever had we are going back soon .Just have a drink and get to know george he is an amzing person cant wait to go back phil,alison,calum&fallon xx
Advice: exlent resort
Activities: sunburt arms,jazzmins,shennagains
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Wonderful "
Submitted By: beckyengland
After reading some of the reviews about this holiday, me and my mum where worried we would not enjoy this holiday one bit. However after arriving our fears where gone. The rooms are excellent for greece and although the owner may appear rude, once spoken to he is really nice. And michael? the friendliest man ever. Yes there are gypsys living next door but they are no bother. The beach is beautiful however it isnt sad but shingles and the water is terribly rocky. Depending on how fast you walk and what route you take, getting to town takes between 15-30 minutes. All in all an amazing holiday and I would definatly go there
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Just got back "
Submitted By: TERRY.GOYMER
From Terry, Linda, Laura + Emily
We have been back about 10 days and already we want to go back. We went to Sophia Beach for the first time last year and enjoyed it so much we decided to go back this year, and we will be going back next year.We do not understand the problem people have with George,he has always been very friendly to us. As we said last time if you are friendly to him he is very friendly and funny back. The maids came to our room everyday to either change the bedding or towels or just to mop the floor, the important thing to remember is to leave your keys in reception, this way they know the room is empty.Both Micheal and Sophia in reception were very helpful and could not do enough for you.We arrived at resort at 12.30am and the air conditioning in the bedroom was not working, i reported it and it was fixed by 6pm the next day (Bloody good service).The Greek night is really good fun and well worth the money.Again this year we met some very nice people, this is a fantastic hotel and i cannot understand all the bad reviews it gets. Itwas 35 degrees very nice pool with poolside bar and the beach is a slow 2 minute walk away, what more could you want. IT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!
We have been back about 10 days and already we want to go back. We went to Sophia Beach for the first time last year and enjoyed it so much we decided to go back this year, and we will be going back next year.We do not understand the problem people have with George,he has always been very friendly to us. As we said last time if you are friendly to him he is very friendly and funny back. The maids came to our room everyday to either change the bedding or towels or just to mop the floor, the important thing to remember is to leave your keys in reception, this way they know the room is empty.Both Micheal and Sophia in reception were very helpful and could not do enough for you.We arrived at resort at 12.30am and the air conditioning in the bedroom was not working, i reported it and it was fixed by 6pm the next day (Bloody good service).The Greek night is really good fun and well worth the money.Again this year we met some very nice people, this is a fantastic hotel and i cannot understand all the bad reviews it gets. Itwas 35 degrees very nice pool with poolside bar and the beach is a slow 2 minute walk away, what more could you want. IT WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!
Advice: Plenty to see (Kos town very nice)
Activities: George's Garden, Sunset. 3 island cruise is a must (Go on the boat Maria)
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" ok "
Submitted By: jessiebaby
i went on a girls holiday and all 5 of us shared a room in sophia beach it was a ok room although the bedding did smell and i swear it never got changed in the week we was there..sophia who owns the place and her daughter are VERY rude and nasty to there customers,george who runs the bar is such a nice man he is married to sophia but nothing like her he will have a laugh with you.mike the repection man is also hilarious a really kind helpful man and will look after you.kos in total was a amazing holiday packed with things to do and bike riding is socheap. JUST DONT STAY THERE! we had a broken shower so had to hold it up cockroachers in the bath,eekkk!!!!kos is such a good place thou....must go to bar street!!xx
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Excellent hotel "
Submitted By: mariem01
This was my familys 4th visit to the Sophia Beach and it is excellent, as you walk out of the hotel you see the beach, the rooms are spacious and clean, the pool is lovely and the pool bar does great snacks and drinks at reasonable prices. George who runs the bar is brilliant, he is so funny and friendly, so is Sofia and Michael who are reception, they are very helpful, friendly and make you feel very welcome. On this visit to KOS, my partner and I got married, and invited 26 family and friends to our wedding of which 14 stayed at the Sophia Beach with us, they too thought it was a lovely hotel. Can't wait to go back next year.
Marie, Darren & Callum
Marie, Darren & Callum
Advice: The 3 island cruise is a must do!!
Activities: Sunburnt Arms, Georges Garden, Broadway and the Sunset
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" sophia beach "
Submitted By: CAROL / HOPPY
we went to Sophia beach this June and it was great.
Everything was really good.
Sophia she is cool.
Micheal on front desk is great and George who run's the pool bar is a great bloke.
I hurt my leg on second day and Sophis was helpful told us where hospital was called and what we would need.
Room,food,closeness to beach, pool there is nothing i can fault.
I will be going back to Sophia beach and i can't wait.
Everything was really good.
Sophia she is cool.
Micheal on front desk is great and George who run's the pool bar is a great bloke.
I hurt my leg on second day and Sophis was helpful told us where hospital was called and what we would need.
Room,food,closeness to beach, pool there is nothing i can fault.
I will be going back to Sophia beach and i can't wait.
Advice: the beach is great
Activities: to many to mention
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" One of my Best holidays ever "
Submitted By: Helen Smith
Having booked my holiday at Sophia Beach and subsequently reading reviews i was horrified and really nervous about visiting Kos however when our group actually got there (there were 10 of us) we were very pleasantly surprised. Michael was on the desk and the is the sweetest funniest man. Young sophia was also very nice and made an effort to speak to us as we came into the hotel and when we left throughout the day. If key is left at reception bedding and towels ARE changed regularly as are the bins emptied and floors cleaned.
Over all we had a great time which was felt by all and we would definetly book this hotel again.
Over all we had a great time which was felt by all and we would definetly book this hotel again.
Advice: Beautiful area with very friendly people
Activities: Various restaurants were very good but favourite was Blue Lagoon, food was amazing
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" October good time of year "
Submitted By: Holiday2Kos
- I really enjoyed it, it was so relaxing and quiet.
-The apartments were lovely but basic. My partner and I went in october. I was very quiet this time of year, which was great because It was a small complex with small pool area. The weather was lovely, sunny but without the hot heat. October is their winter, but we loved the weather and got great tan.
-The bar food was really nice and cheap.
-We thought the people there were really nice. The greek couple that own it come across rude, but they're not if you are polite to them, they're fine, its just they don't speak english well. They were really nice to us.
-The town is about 20 minute walk. The beach is a 2 second walk. Beach was too windy in october. There are a couple of restraunts just down the road.
-There are a couple of clubs on the beach near the hotel but they were shut the time we went anyway.
- we booked it only about a month before we went, we got it really cheap and after looking at reviews i was really worried. But it was fine for us! :)
-The apartments were lovely but basic. My partner and I went in october. I was very quiet this time of year, which was great because It was a small complex with small pool area. The weather was lovely, sunny but without the hot heat. October is their winter, but we loved the weather and got great tan.
-The bar food was really nice and cheap.
-We thought the people there were really nice. The greek couple that own it come across rude, but they're not if you are polite to them, they're fine, its just they don't speak english well. They were really nice to us.
-The town is about 20 minute walk. The beach is a 2 second walk. Beach was too windy in october. There are a couple of restraunts just down the road.
-There are a couple of clubs on the beach near the hotel but they were shut the time we went anyway.
- we booked it only about a month before we went, we got it really cheap and after looking at reviews i was really worried. But it was fine for us! :)
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" What I think about the hotel "
Submitted By: Patricia Durant
my friend and I stayed at the Sophia Beach Hotel at the end of May beginning June 2009.
Having read Reviews we were worried about what we would find. What a relief to be greeted by Michael on reception who was welcoming and helpful. The hotel immaculate.
Towels and bedding changed regularly and unusually for Greece we had kittle, microwave etc/ Rooms were amazingly spacious as was the balcony. Michael proved to be an inexhaustable source of information and nothing was too much trouble for him. We were very impressed. The sea being so close as was the habour was a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed whole two weeks. Thanks to Michael and Sophia who worked very hard.
Having read Reviews we were worried about what we would find. What a relief to be greeted by Michael on reception who was welcoming and helpful. The hotel immaculate.
Towels and bedding changed regularly and unusually for Greece we had kittle, microwave etc/ Rooms were amazingly spacious as was the balcony. Michael proved to be an inexhaustable source of information and nothing was too much trouble for him. We were very impressed. The sea being so close as was the habour was a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed whole two weeks. Thanks to Michael and Sophia who worked very hard.
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Sopia Beach "
Submitted By: errikksen
We booked a holiday with Thomas cook just this summer past. Afterwards I read a few reviews on the Sophia Beach (oh how I wish I knew!) and thought, well, i'll give it a chance, it can't be THAT bad can it?
If you are considering going there - it CAN be that bad.
The "Bad" George is pretty rude and made several inappropriate advances towards women and children when I was there. Lone women and children I hasten to add. I dare say he would still be picking his teeth up if he had behaved like that in front of a husband or father.
Rude from start to finish. On the one occasion we did have a drink there he served flat coke out a 2l bottle and charged several euros each for the priviledge.
George in reception is a decent fellow, but I fear he is fighting a losing battle. He deserves so much better. This nightmare makes Basil Fawlty's predicament look like a breeze.
We went to the barbecue and endured an hour at least of dreadful "entertainment" before being served some food. I was half way through my pork when I realised it was red in the middle. And yes, I was poisoned, and spent two days incapacitated. You may not wish to know this but the bathrooms have no ventilation or windows and ours broke so there was no flush. It took 3 days for it to be repaired. Toilet paper had to be put in bins and that was collected every two or three days. I'll leave the hygeine to your imagination.
The main grudge with the rooms was the air conditioning, or lack of it. It is situated high up and you have to put your hand centimetres from it to feel the faintest breeze. It's not air conditioning by any stretch of the imagination.
At night the most incredible insects rove the rooms. Trust me, I spent long nights in the bathroom watching them march to and fro. I wish I was joking here but this is true.
We were the lucky ones, having a room facing the back of the hotel. I pitied the people with rooms at the front. Yards away is a gypsie camp. They have taken over a large derelict factory and day and night there is screaming and fighting, drunkenness, screaming children and howling dogs. Another nice little attraction not mentioned in the brochures is the strip joint within a stone's throw.
One of the few respites was the Alice Springs hotel just down the road. They welcome non-residents, and specialise in those seeking respite and recover from Sophia Beach.
Kos is a nice place, this hotel isn't. I'd implore anyone not to make the same mistake we did, or a similar fate awaits. Reading these reviews, they have been like this for years and obviously have no intention of changing. They don't give a monkeys about you or your holiday.
If you are considering going there - it CAN be that bad.
The "Bad" George is pretty rude and made several inappropriate advances towards women and children when I was there. Lone women and children I hasten to add. I dare say he would still be picking his teeth up if he had behaved like that in front of a husband or father.
Rude from start to finish. On the one occasion we did have a drink there he served flat coke out a 2l bottle and charged several euros each for the priviledge.
George in reception is a decent fellow, but I fear he is fighting a losing battle. He deserves so much better. This nightmare makes Basil Fawlty's predicament look like a breeze.
We went to the barbecue and endured an hour at least of dreadful "entertainment" before being served some food. I was half way through my pork when I realised it was red in the middle. And yes, I was poisoned, and spent two days incapacitated. You may not wish to know this but the bathrooms have no ventilation or windows and ours broke so there was no flush. It took 3 days for it to be repaired. Toilet paper had to be put in bins and that was collected every two or three days. I'll leave the hygeine to your imagination.
The main grudge with the rooms was the air conditioning, or lack of it. It is situated high up and you have to put your hand centimetres from it to feel the faintest breeze. It's not air conditioning by any stretch of the imagination.
At night the most incredible insects rove the rooms. Trust me, I spent long nights in the bathroom watching them march to and fro. I wish I was joking here but this is true.
We were the lucky ones, having a room facing the back of the hotel. I pitied the people with rooms at the front. Yards away is a gypsie camp. They have taken over a large derelict factory and day and night there is screaming and fighting, drunkenness, screaming children and howling dogs. Another nice little attraction not mentioned in the brochures is the strip joint within a stone's throw.
One of the few respites was the Alice Springs hotel just down the road. They welcome non-residents, and specialise in those seeking respite and recover from Sophia Beach.
Kos is a nice place, this hotel isn't. I'd implore anyone not to make the same mistake we did, or a similar fate awaits. Reading these reviews, they have been like this for years and obviously have no intention of changing. They don't give a monkeys about you or your holiday.
Advice: Avoid the plague or that fate could well await you
Activities:
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Sophia Beach....not a good place to stay... "
Submitted By: Nickiw
We have just come back from our holiday staying at the Sophia Beach Hotel. We only ended up here as we lost our first holiday to Kefalos (through the XL saga) and had to re-book something quite quick.
The apartments are spacious but attrocious for cleanliness. Parts of the apartment were filthy and covered in mould.
Owners very unfriendly - Sophia and George. Apparently Sophia is notorious across the island for her attitude, unhelpfulness and rudeness. Even a local we spoke to knew about her and her reputation...
As soon as we arrived she barked out the orders to us on what we could and couldn't do on the complex.
After that that every time she saw us she kept asking us why we hadn't bought tickets for their bbq and karaoke night.....and she was really rude to my friend about it. She then was rude to us every time we saw her until in the end she gave up as she knew she wasn't getting anywhere with us.
We only spent time at the complex to sleep as we went up the road to the Aegean Houses complex (where my friend had stayed previously) and they very kindly allowed us to use their facilities.
We preferred to put our money into somewhere that was clean and had friendly staff.
If we hadn't have done that we would have gone to the beach every day rather than spend time at the Sophia Beach complex.
The only saving grace at this place was George (the night porter)...he was lovely and so helpful...
Anyway, wouldn't advise anyone to stay at Sophia Beach...
The apartments are spacious but attrocious for cleanliness. Parts of the apartment were filthy and covered in mould.
Owners very unfriendly - Sophia and George. Apparently Sophia is notorious across the island for her attitude, unhelpfulness and rudeness. Even a local we spoke to knew about her and her reputation...
As soon as we arrived she barked out the orders to us on what we could and couldn't do on the complex.
After that that every time she saw us she kept asking us why we hadn't bought tickets for their bbq and karaoke night.....and she was really rude to my friend about it. She then was rude to us every time we saw her until in the end she gave up as she knew she wasn't getting anywhere with us.
We only spent time at the complex to sleep as we went up the road to the Aegean Houses complex (where my friend had stayed previously) and they very kindly allowed us to use their facilities.
We preferred to put our money into somewhere that was clean and had friendly staff.
If we hadn't have done that we would have gone to the beach every day rather than spend time at the Sophia Beach complex.
The only saving grace at this place was George (the night porter)...he was lovely and so helpful...
Anyway, wouldn't advise anyone to stay at Sophia Beach...
- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" just come back from sophia beach kos... "
Submitted By: Mr F Deamer
just come back from sophia beach kos had read reports so had an inkling of what to expect agree george on reception at night and sophie on reception during day were wonderful but had to agree about george at pool bar we always go self catering so we can go out and try different eateries and also like to travel around on local buses see a bit of the island had breakfast on first day but was cold and very little of it ie 1 mushroom chopped up ? as i said all the rest was fine [close to beach , kos town ] on last night we had an early moirning departure bu george in bar was very rude
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Airtours
" We arrived at Sophia Beach at 3.30 am... "
Submitted By: Mrs Y Rogers
We arrived at Sophia Beach at 3.30 am and were met by a very friendly receptionist named George. The room was quite roomy and clean but the shower was just a drain in the tiled floor and three of the windows did not have any curtains (we were on a ground floor). The next day after a sleepless night we asked if we could be moved as we didn't feel comfortable thinking that people could see us as we slept but the day receiptionist came and put some white plastic bin liners over the windows so people couldn't see in, then we headed off to the pool.
The barman and owner, George who looked a scruffy urchin was very unfriendly, arrogant, rude and never once tried to make conversation with us. The pool was fairly clean and there was usually plenty of sunbeds. There was never anybody or atmosphere in the bar of an evening so you never got the opportunity to meet with other people staying in the hotel, the bar is not as shown in the brochure it is all enclosed and there are plastic tables and chairs. There was never any entertainment apart from the greek night once a week which was very poorly attended.
The location was very good as Kos Town was about 20 minutes walk with plenty of bars and restaurants to call in on the way, Kos Town was beautiful with a Harbour which was all lit up at night and there is a lot of history to visit. The beach was a very short walk away and there were very comfortable sunbeds to hire at only 3 euros a day. The only downside to the location was that a load of gypsies had been housed in a disused factory right next door to the apartment and they would play loud music during the day and shout at each other and the children and there dogs were always barking.
Alice Springs next door made our holiday as the poeple who ran that were the nicest people you could meet and we spent our entire holiday there.
The barman and owner, George who looked a scruffy urchin was very unfriendly, arrogant, rude and never once tried to make conversation with us. The pool was fairly clean and there was usually plenty of sunbeds. There was never anybody or atmosphere in the bar of an evening so you never got the opportunity to meet with other people staying in the hotel, the bar is not as shown in the brochure it is all enclosed and there are plastic tables and chairs. There was never any entertainment apart from the greek night once a week which was very poorly attended.
The location was very good as Kos Town was about 20 minutes walk with plenty of bars and restaurants to call in on the way, Kos Town was beautiful with a Harbour which was all lit up at night and there is a lot of history to visit. The beach was a very short walk away and there were very comfortable sunbeds to hire at only 3 euros a day. The only downside to the location was that a load of gypsies had been housed in a disused factory right next door to the apartment and they would play loud music during the day and shout at each other and the children and there dogs were always barking.
Alice Springs next door made our holiday as the poeple who ran that were the nicest people you could meet and we spent our entire holiday there.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
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Advice: very good
Activities: the baltic and the sunburnt arms