Alice Springs Hotel

Just come back from a week staying at Alice Springs Hotel in Kos. I can’t recommend this hotel enough it was FANTASTIC. Where do I start – the welcome when we got there was wonderful George the owner stays up to welcome each of his guests personally no matter what time of the night they arrive (even though he is always up and around the hotel at 6am every day!).
He makes sure he learns everyone’s name and introduces you to other the guests so that you feel at home the moment you arrive. He was telling us jokes within about 10 minutes of our arrival (loved the one about the retiring postman George).
Barbara, George’s wife, is lovely, she too makes everyone feel very welcome and the food she serves at the snack bar is really good, nothing is too much trouble. Elias their son works behind the pool side bar and is also very, very helpful (and funny).
The bbq and Kleftikol nights are not to be missed and help to bring everyone together even more with fun and games and dancing for all. The hotel is very near to Lambi beach (which is a bit crowded with sun beds, but who needs the beach when you have the gorgeous pool at Alice Springs) and within walking distance of beautiful Kos town.
The rooms are spotlessly clean with clean towels every day, the sun beds by the pool had mattresses on, not something you get everywhere. I asked if I could have a fridge in my room and one was put there straight away.
When it’s time to go home George is around to say goodbye to everyone what ever time they leave (do you ever sleep George?).
We will definitely be going back next year (if you’ll have us George & Barbara).

We have just returned from a fantastic holiday at the Alice Springs Hotel, thanks to George, Barbara and Elias.
Location, facilities and atmosphere were spot on, wouldn’t have changed anything.
We stayed in room only but had everything you needed, you can hire fridges and air con and they are cleaned everyday with fresh towels provided.
Great pool bar, stays open late - very late Elias! Fun BBQ on a Monday night, and the Lamb night is a must.
George and Barbara are around all day ensuring your holiday is enjoyable and will sort out anything you need i.e. car hire etc.
Thanks for a great Holiday. Sarah & Carl.

In July 2006 my partner and I had a wonderful holiday in the Alice Springs hotel, Kos. We are both doctors and found our time in Alice Springs to be a welcome break from work. Whilst we were there we met a family of psychologists from South Africa who were attending an international conference in their speciality field. The Alice Springs hotel is ideally located for both the relaxing holiday and for travel to … where the conference was held.
George and Barbara, the couple who own the hotel, are amazing hosts. They make everyone feel welcome and are always offering help and advice in order to make your holiday the best it can be. The bbq and kleftiko nights are particularly special and should not be missed.
A holiday at the Alice Springs hotel has everything you could wish for; a beautiful swimming pool, a lovely beach within 5 mins, Kos town just a short walk away, the hotel is immaculately presented and the hosts are incredible.

We have just come back from the Alice Springs and it was fantastic. The hotel is spotless - and genuine people. The boss is called Barbara, she is a lovely lady and will help you with anything you need - the guy who thinks he is the boss is called George, (only kidding George) the bbq is a must on Monday night but book as early as you can.
The kleftiko night is beautiful (again book early Wednesday nights). The pool (and boy am I fussy) was immaculate. George was always cleaning it/checking it and the pool area is clean- there’s a little pool for the children. We went on a room only basis but with Barbara’s Greek salads and fruit salads and breakfasts (and good coffee!) That was all we really needed in the day time.
Eating out we recommend the stadium at the marina and select in the old town. (George will give you directions if you need them) the old town is beautiful and fascinating. The harbour is breathtaking and if you want to do the 3 island tour ask for Harry the Australian at the Marianna.
What ever sort of holiday you want we found it perfect chilling by the pool - drinking cocktails by the beach (80 meters) the bbq, the kleftiko, ahh (happy memories). Exploring the old town.
If you want to see a beautiful sunset head to zia we ate on the roof top garden of avli good food nice people. If you love honey the Greek honey from zia is sweet and the rag dolls make lovely pressies shops close as the last tourist leaves for the evening there are no hotels here so its really quaint.
And the Alice springs best kept secret (you don’t have to put your loo paper in a bin) you can flush it down the loo.
Happy holidays John and Karen.

Looking for an inexpensive end of season break we could not have chosen better. George and family made us so welcome and though this was our first visit they made us feel like old friends.
Although end of season the bar was fully stocked, and breakfast and snacks available at all times, and the entertainment programme was still running.
Good location for all amenities within walking distance. Enjoyed so much we will return in 2006.

Just returned, loved it so much I feel really sad now. George and family are wonderful, sooooo nice and friendly.
Met lots of wonderful new friends. Hotel great, rooms superb, pool/bar area spot on and nice and cool during the hottest hours. Great location for the beach and bars in Kos.
George organises a couple of entertainment nights a week which are a must and help create such a special atmosphere. A perfect hotel for families, couple and friends. Guy xx

This year, once again we were greeted very warmly by the owners Barbara, George plus their son Elias and sister Rita. It was just like we’d never been away. :)
For this season George has had Sky TV installed much to the delight of the two 15 year old boys in our party... they didn’t miss a second of the of The Ashes or the England vs Wales football match!
Food at the hotel is good quality and reasonably priced. Check out the Village Rolls and Alice Springs big breakfast or one of Barbara’s “special” ice cream milk shakes. Yum!
The hotel cleaning staff work very hard to keep the rooms and public areas looking spotless. Clean towels and bedding are provided every day without fail. Even on the last day, before check out, we were given fresh towels so we could shower before leaving.
All rooms have air-con. Some have a fridge and TV also included. The bathrooms are small but functional and equipped with everything you would need. Beds are quite comfortable and mattresses don’t appear old or worn.
We had a small problem with our air-con on the first day but George fixed it immediately. He also managed to “save the day” by fixing our broken hairdryer towards the end of the week. This is typical of the hotel staff though as they are always around to help and offer advice, ring a taxi, offer local shopping tips etc.
A late (meaning a midnight) departure from the hotel was no problem. We were able to keep the room on right up till we left. This meant we could make the absolute most of our last day and didn’t need to pack till the evening.
It’s little things like these, which make a difference. Nothing seems too much trouble for the Alice Springs team and they really do go out of their way to make their guests feel at home. This is why we will be coming back again next year!