Krismari Hotel, Kardamena, Kos
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You can expect to find a good standard of service and clean rooms at the stylishly-designed Hotel Krismari. The staff are friendly and will go out of their way to be helpful, and there are great facilities too. loading...
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Krismari Hotel Reviews
" What a lovely Hotel "
Submitted By: sjames344
Me and my partner stayed at the Krismari Hotel in Kos, Kardamena. What a lovely Hotel, I would defiantly come back to this Hotel. The hotel is very clean and tidy, and the pool is a good size. There is enough room and loungers to get a space in the sun. Staff were lovely, the reception staff were very friendly and helpful. However I did not like the receptionist man that does the night shifts. I found him very abrupt and rude, very intimidating and would make snidey comments. The maids came every morning. We always had the same maid and she was lovely! We never had breakfast so I cant comment on the food but i heard it was only continental. The location was perfect, was 2-3 min walk to the local beach, and 10 min walk into the centre. We both loved this Holiday and would certainly come back to this hotel if we came back to Kardamena. The restaurants and bars are great near the centre. You can have quite, yummy drinks in the cocktail bars overlooking the sea. You can have a lively atmosphere nearer the centre with music. Restaurants that were our favourite was Scarla, try and get a roof top meal and Loustrois that was next door - both stuck out for us. We also liked Yhanni that was more traditional which does the best steak! Overall. Great.
Advice: Kardamena a great place to go, its good for young couples, familes and groups of friends
Activities: Scarla resturant was beautifull, try and book for a roof top meal.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" very basic "
Submitted By: purple78
just got back from the kris mari the staff were great, the rooms were very basic the bed were hard and low to the floor and the bathroom was to small, and every time you had a shower the floor got wet through.bed linen and towels were only changed every 3 days which was not nice and we went out to buy more towels. breakfast was a joke it was toast or cerals or fruit cocktail out of a tin or peaches, which we ended to out to el greco
which is two mins from the hotel for breakfast and we met zac the boss he was lovley and sat and chatted to us about greece. the pool area was fine and the food was near the pool, the only bad thing was that there was insects floating in the water. over all we would not go back to the kris mari but would go back to kos.
which is two mins from the hotel for breakfast and we met zac the boss he was lovley and sat and chatted to us about greece. the pool area was fine and the food was near the pool, the only bad thing was that there was insects floating in the water. over all we would not go back to the kris mari but would go back to kos.
Advice: great
Activities: el greco
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Rude Staff "
Submitted By: Ellie18
Eighteen Girls All 17 Years - 18 Years old went to Kardemena and stayed in the hotel Kris Mari it was a nice hotel because it was situated right near our own little private beach and a ten minute walk to bar street which was great. The pool was a reasonably size however we were not allowed to play any type of games within the pool which wasn't annoying any other hoilday makers just the man behind the pool bar who was rather rude and constantly picking on a large english group of friends. We got issued three warnings by the night porter who was very rude and threatned to kick us out when it wasnt us who were making noise except other groups on our floor. He was so rude that he said to my friend he would kick her out of this hotel by the neck and know one in the hotel would notice him doing it, to me that is a threat. We told the lovely english receptionist who was rather suprised and a little bit put off when we told her and she thought it was very rude of him to do that. On top of all that we recently found out that he took our passports and showed each passport to these boys who were not even staying in the hotel and they had come to find one of my friends who they had their eye on. All is well but the fact he got out all of our passports and were handing them to these groups of boys who were looking at our passports is complelty unacceptable and i personally think against the law. We only found this out when we spoke to the boys over the phone on our way back from Greece if we found this out while staying there we would of definently do something about it.
Breakfast is not very good either limited and not worth money paid for!
Apart from that we had a great time, and if you do go go to the paradise cafe where you will meet george and andreas who are what made this hoilday soo great.
I am only warning groups of boys or girls who plan to stay in this hotel of the night porter he is very rude threatening and picks on all english groups! Just to be warned, apart from him i guarantee your enjoy Kos
Breakfast is not very good either limited and not worth money paid for!
Apart from that we had a great time, and if you do go go to the paradise cafe where you will meet george and andreas who are what made this hoilday soo great.
I am only warning groups of boys or girls who plan to stay in this hotel of the night porter he is very rude threatening and picks on all english groups! Just to be warned, apart from him i guarantee your enjoy Kos
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Very Empty "
Submitted By: Tanline09
We visited in the last week of August 2008 and spent the first 3 days of the holiday seeing no one else in the hotel or around the pool apart from the cleaners and receptionist. HAs anyone visited during July when its been busy and had problems with the cleaning, finding sub loungers, overcrouded poor etc. We are looking to go again this year but in July so were worried we will get a totally different cramped experience.
Advice: Party, Sun and Locals :D
Activities: Snack Attack
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Kardamena "
Submitted By: maddfridge
We have spent the best two weeks holiday at the krisimari hotel at kardmena
The hotel is basic, but clean and tidy, the staff are very friendly and nothing is to much.
George behind the pool side bar is such a(laugh may be a smile he just pops up everywhere at night
Natilie behind the bar is really good and is very knowlegable a patient dont think i could put up with all the tipsy guests.
the only downside is the breakfast it is irractic ham some days but basic, we missed most of the breakfast you can get good breakfats locally.
Near to the krisimari is one of the best restteraunts is the paradise by silver beech run by one of the funniest men i have met geroge and albert found a wife yet ?
The food is excellent breakfast is excellent the range of food is really good value for money.
Will be back there soon
The hotel is basic, but clean and tidy, the staff are very friendly and nothing is to much.
George behind the pool side bar is such a(laugh may be a smile he just pops up everywhere at night
Natilie behind the bar is really good and is very knowlegable a patient dont think i could put up with all the tipsy guests.
the only downside is the breakfast it is irractic ham some days but basic, we missed most of the breakfast you can get good breakfats locally.
Near to the krisimari is one of the best restteraunts is the paradise by silver beech run by one of the funniest men i have met geroge and albert found a wife yet ?
The food is excellent breakfast is excellent the range of food is really good value for money.
Will be back there soon
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" Hotel clean but very basic, there was... "
Submitted By: Ms L Bond
Hotel clean but very basic, there was no where to put your toiletries in the bathroom, and because the bathroom is small and the shower is hand held the bathroom floor ends up very wet, which can be a problem as the floor becomes very slippy. The breakfast is poor and cheap, cheese and ham on selected days only. Natalie in the evening bar is lovely and always smiling. The reception staff were always very pleasant and any request made was met. I wouldn't rate this hotel as 3* and personally I wouldn't go back but try it and see.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
" We have just returned from the... "
Submitted By: Miss Sharon Baines
We have just returned from the Krismari. We all had a good time. The rooms are very basic, but clean. The shower could have been done to be a bit larger. The maids did come in everyday, but towels only got changed every 3 days. I went to reception and asked for some clean ones and they gave them to me. Was a bit mad about the breakfast, It was only toast, 2 type of cereal and drinks. When my mum and dad went a few years ago it was a cooked english breakfast. Most of the staff was nice. Geroge behind the bar in the pool is funny as, and will chat any time. Then we get to Natalie who is behind the bar inside from 6pm. What can I say, she is just fantastic. Natalie is such a nice person, so friendly, always speaks, was great with the children. As you can imagine the children had a few accidents knocking there drinks over, not once did Natalie complain. You have to try the mediterranean restaurant it is fantastic 10/10. The steak is out of this world. Then next door to that you have Pavlos bar, that a great nite in there. I would def go back.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Had a terrific time!! Just got back... "
Submitted By: Mrs R Clempson
Had a terrific time!! Just got back and am already planning our return visit.
We arrived at the hotel and checked into our room within 10 minutes. Was a little disappointed at first as we were expecting a sea view, however this was not the hotel's fault. Rooms basic but clean. Maid service every day.
Breakfast was poor. Toast, 2 x types of cereal, little choice of fruit and tea, coffee, juice etc. There was ham and cheese available Tuesday's and Saturday's!!
Pool area was great, proper little sun trap! George behind the pool bar was always friendly and does a mean ham, cheese and onion toastie!! Food and drink quite reasonably priced and very tasty.
Hotel is ideally situated, not too far from the centre and there are plenty of places to eat and drink within easy walking distance. There is a beach across the road from the hotel.
The only critiscm was that the pool attracts guests from other hotels/apartments, and can get crowded. Me not being the best of swimmers sometimes found it difficult to get in the pool and keep out of their way!!
All in all, a fantastic holiday. Can't wait to go back and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
We arrived at the hotel and checked into our room within 10 minutes. Was a little disappointed at first as we were expecting a sea view, however this was not the hotel's fault. Rooms basic but clean. Maid service every day.
Breakfast was poor. Toast, 2 x types of cereal, little choice of fruit and tea, coffee, juice etc. There was ham and cheese available Tuesday's and Saturday's!!
Pool area was great, proper little sun trap! George behind the pool bar was always friendly and does a mean ham, cheese and onion toastie!! Food and drink quite reasonably priced and very tasty.
Hotel is ideally situated, not too far from the centre and there are plenty of places to eat and drink within easy walking distance. There is a beach across the road from the hotel.
The only critiscm was that the pool attracts guests from other hotels/apartments, and can get crowded. Me not being the best of swimmers sometimes found it difficult to get in the pool and keep out of their way!!
All in all, a fantastic holiday. Can't wait to go back and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" The kris mari is a great place to... "
Submitted By: Miss K Gartland
The kris mari is a great place to stay. would recommend it to almost everyone. We were greated by Costas (the night time receptionist) he is great. such a lovely man and always please to see you. He thought we were the most chilled out girl he had ever met. All the staff were lovely and eager to help, natalie behind the bar was lovely. Even the maids who didnt speak much english made an effort to talk to you.
As for the actual hotel i thought it was everything you could ask for (quite basic, but clean) the maids came in everyday to clean, change bins, straighten bedding etc. they changed bedding every week i think and towels more often.
The pool was nice. Quite large. only thing i could have complained at was the water line in the pool. it was a bit mouldy and there was loads of flower petal in the pool. apart from that it was great, got sun until about 7pm. the two guys behind the pool bar (can't remember their names) were lovely, always had time to speak to you etc.
Didnt get up once for the breakfast so can't comment on that.
Great holiday and met loads of nice people from the hotel. Would go defo go back.
As for the actual hotel i thought it was everything you could ask for (quite basic, but clean) the maids came in everyday to clean, change bins, straighten bedding etc. they changed bedding every week i think and towels more often.
The pool was nice. Quite large. only thing i could have complained at was the water line in the pool. it was a bit mouldy and there was loads of flower petal in the pool. apart from that it was great, got sun until about 7pm. the two guys behind the pool bar (can't remember their names) were lovely, always had time to speak to you etc.
Didnt get up once for the breakfast so can't comment on that.
Great holiday and met loads of nice people from the hotel. Would go defo go back.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Booked this holiday with a group of 4... "
Submitted By: Mr BK Metcalfe
Booked this holiday with a group of 4 lads (plus another 4 in Cleopatra classic). What a fantastic Holiday. We arrived at 2am and checked straight into our rooms. When i got there, i thought it was a little basic, but didnt mind. We unpacked and went straight out, when we got back, we recieved a warning of the manager that was working at the time (we was quite loud and rowdy), so we was a little apprehensive to what to expect from then onwards. but recieved no other warnings, so was pleased with this.
The pool area is very clean, and played music all day whilst seriving food and drinks which were very good! The people on the bar were very friendly and talkative. We was quite loud around the pool, but nobody complained (it is a young persons hotel definatley) The pool had lilo's and balls constantly left there, so we never bought any and didnt have any arguments on who's lilo it was etc. The pool has sun on it all day until about 7ish.
The bar is open by this point. A pint of beer 2 euro's - cant complain. The havea happy hour between 7ish and 9 where there are long drinks using branded spirits for 2.5 euro and coctails for 3 euro. The bar is open till late, never really stayed in past 9.
The maids came in everday (i think) and were very nice...we had several bottles of water with 1/4 full and the maid put them all into one bottle and put it in the fridge!
The downside of this hotel has to be the food. Whilst i only made it on a handful of occasions, i was still a little dissapointed. The only food that was available was 2 different kinds of cereal and toast, with tea, coffee and juice available too.
The staff all round are really nice and would definatley reccomend ANY of the Cleopatra group. (You can use any cleopatra ameneties if you want).
The pool area is very clean, and played music all day whilst seriving food and drinks which were very good! The people on the bar were very friendly and talkative. We was quite loud around the pool, but nobody complained (it is a young persons hotel definatley) The pool had lilo's and balls constantly left there, so we never bought any and didnt have any arguments on who's lilo it was etc. The pool has sun on it all day until about 7ish.
The bar is open by this point. A pint of beer 2 euro's - cant complain. The havea happy hour between 7ish and 9 where there are long drinks using branded spirits for 2.5 euro and coctails for 3 euro. The bar is open till late, never really stayed in past 9.
The maids came in everday (i think) and were very nice...we had several bottles of water with 1/4 full and the maid put them all into one bottle and put it in the fridge!
The downside of this hotel has to be the food. Whilst i only made it on a handful of occasions, i was still a little dissapointed. The only food that was available was 2 different kinds of cereal and toast, with tea, coffee and juice available too.
The staff all round are really nice and would definatley reccomend ANY of the Cleopatra group. (You can use any cleopatra ameneties if you want).
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I do not usually write comments about... "
Submitted By: Mrs B FORD
I do not usually write comments about hotels i only read them, but i was infuriated by the comments already made by a certain party.I also stopped at this hotel at this time and i was so shocked, as there is absolutely no way that the manager would have treated people this way.As far as we were aware the people in question were getting evicted because of the problems they had caused, as in our opinion this has to be one of the best holidays we have had in Kardamena.The hotel was lovely and clean and the staff could not be more helpful from the cleaners to the managment.The pool was clean and the staff at the pool bar were fun and the food excellent.We had entertainment a couple of nights which was a nice change and Natalie behind the bar on an evening was very pleasant.We had only one small complaint nothing to do with the hotel but a few people coming in very drunk one morning other than that i would highly recommend this hotel to anyone young or old and i have already booked to go back later this year.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" My stay was dreadful, our flight from... "
Submitted By: Miss C Johnson
My stay was dreadful, our flight from Gatwick with First choice was delayed by 3 hrs going out and we have an apologie but no FREE Tea/Coffee or even water! Which is disgrace! Then we arrived to the hotel at 5am 3 hours later then ment to be, when we arrive we went straight to our rooms.... it was hot the aircon didnt work, the towels were rock solid, the bins were not emptied(nappy bins) so u could imagine the smell. The chairs leather was ripped and stuck back together with black tape it looks terrible! What a start to the holiday....
There was 4 of us girls all 20 and over we went out the following night and obviously had a mad night being drunk etc! When we arrived back to our hotel at 5am we was a little loud but nothing to complain about then 15 mins later the hotel manager came in shouting at us screaming in our faces and spitting (total disrespect) saying we are "stupid little girls" and that he is better then us and more educated! Well im sorry someone whos more educated wouldnt speak like that to anyone! He said that loads of people complained when we had spoken to our neighbours they said they didnt hear a thing so his a complete lier!
So the rest of our stay was uncomfortable. Why addvertise this hotel on the beach holidays if its not sutiable for younger people? Dont stay in this hotel - other then that Kos was a nice place to be!
When we had our flight home from Kos our flight was then agaihnh delayed at 3.50am for 4 hrs so we didnt leave Kos airport until 7.50am where again we didnt get a glass of water nor coffee or tea. first choice not good!
There was 4 of us girls all 20 and over we went out the following night and obviously had a mad night being drunk etc! When we arrived back to our hotel at 5am we was a little loud but nothing to complain about then 15 mins later the hotel manager came in shouting at us screaming in our faces and spitting (total disrespect) saying we are "stupid little girls" and that he is better then us and more educated! Well im sorry someone whos more educated wouldnt speak like that to anyone! He said that loads of people complained when we had spoken to our neighbours they said they didnt hear a thing so his a complete lier!
So the rest of our stay was uncomfortable. Why addvertise this hotel on the beach holidays if its not sutiable for younger people? Dont stay in this hotel - other then that Kos was a nice place to be!
When we had our flight home from Kos our flight was then agaihnh delayed at 3.50am for 4 hrs so we didnt leave Kos airport until 7.50am where again we didnt get a glass of water nor coffee or tea. first choice not good!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:First Choice
" This was our second visit to the Kris... "
Submitted By: Mrs A McKnight
This was our second visit to the Kris Mari. We were there in August last year. The hotel has changed hands and we noticed a few changes, not for the better. Yannis has gone and although some of the staff were still there the atmosphere is different.
Breakfast was very poor, very little to choose from, a change from last year, when it was basic but there was some variety. You would expect to be able to get greek yoghurt and honey at a greek hotel. No honey available and yoghurt only every other day. When you pay for breakfast you don't expect to be supplying your own.
This hotel has many repeat customers who have been going back for years, many of them were complaining about the changes. Perhaps the new management should be listening.
On a positive note the hotel remains clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and always recognise previous guests. We did have to pay for air conditioning as it is not turned on until mid june, This meant a move of room to the third floor and a charge of 25 euros for the remaining five nights of our holiday.
The resort as always is lovely small enough to get around but large enough to prevent boredom. Some good shops available in resort if you feel like shopping.
Great restuarants in the resort. Try Manos on the beach, new this year and started by two waiters who worked in Paradise. Food is great and reasonably priced. El Greco also good, huge portions.
Calypso bar for frozen cocktails. Cocomo great happy hour and staff vey friendly. This is their first season. All in all a great holiday and hoping to return in August.
Breakfast was very poor, very little to choose from, a change from last year, when it was basic but there was some variety. You would expect to be able to get greek yoghurt and honey at a greek hotel. No honey available and yoghurt only every other day. When you pay for breakfast you don't expect to be supplying your own.
This hotel has many repeat customers who have been going back for years, many of them were complaining about the changes. Perhaps the new management should be listening.
On a positive note the hotel remains clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and always recognise previous guests. We did have to pay for air conditioning as it is not turned on until mid june, This meant a move of room to the third floor and a charge of 25 euros for the remaining five nights of our holiday.
The resort as always is lovely small enough to get around but large enough to prevent boredom. Some good shops available in resort if you feel like shopping.
Great restuarants in the resort. Try Manos on the beach, new this year and started by two waiters who worked in Paradise. Food is great and reasonably priced. El Greco also good, huge portions.
Calypso bar for frozen cocktails. Cocomo great happy hour and staff vey friendly. This is their first season. All in all a great holiday and hoping to return in August.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Stayed at the Kris Mari during what... "
Submitted By: Mr C Gould
Stayed at the Kris Mari during what was probably the hottest 2 weeks of the year - hit 50+ degrees 3 days on the trot in the 1st week.
Hotel was very nice, rooms good, although air-con struggled to cope during the hotter days.
Yannis, the barman, is a very friendly and easygoing guy - his recommendations for places to eat are not to be ignored.
Sun Med or Med Sun restaurant offers excellent value for money combined with excellent food - highly recommended.
Kardamena itself is a nice town with plenty of good restaurants and bars to choose from. The square at night can be a bit loud with the boom-boom of music, but all bars have to shut their doors at 12 and keep the music inside.
If you get the chance drop into the Brewers Droop bar just along from the Kris Mari and say hello to Kev and Chris the owners - very nice and likeable couple and a good bar for chilling in.
Book you trips through Overseas Travel situated in one of the side streets off the square. Judy is very helpful in booking trips.
Would definately go back again - nice people, nice food, nice bars and nice weather.
Hotel was very nice, rooms good, although air-con struggled to cope during the hotter days.
Yannis, the barman, is a very friendly and easygoing guy - his recommendations for places to eat are not to be ignored.
Sun Med or Med Sun restaurant offers excellent value for money combined with excellent food - highly recommended.
Kardamena itself is a nice town with plenty of good restaurants and bars to choose from. The square at night can be a bit loud with the boom-boom of music, but all bars have to shut their doors at 12 and keep the music inside.
If you get the chance drop into the Brewers Droop bar just along from the Kris Mari and say hello to Kev and Chris the owners - very nice and likeable couple and a good bar for chilling in.
Book you trips through Overseas Travel situated in one of the side streets off the square. Judy is very helpful in booking trips.
Would definately go back again - nice people, nice food, nice bars and nice weather.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Direct Holidays
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Advice: Charming little village
Activities: Atdelphi Manos El Greco
Good for: Beach