Aqua Blu Boutique Hotel & Spa

What a gorgeous GEM of a place. We came here as a family (myself, my sister and my parents) for our annual relax, and there was no better place to be waited on hand and foot! This hotel is gorgeous - small, intimate and quality. From the delicious food to the amazing service, this hotel is worth every penny if you want a relaxing and laid back holiday. Even my mum (the queen of 5* holidays and eternal pessimistic) said that she would come back - RESULT! I think we just unlocked our new favourite place for our annual trip…

I wanted to rate Aqua Blu 4.5/5 but went with the full rating as there were a few nice unexpected touches. I booked the airport transfer service which, for sheer ease on a small island with limited transport, was definitely worth it. Arriving late in the evening, tired from travel, the team were very welcoming and offered a glass of Prosecco whilst registration was done for you. Not being able to drink sparkling wine, a fresh lemonade was made for me which was quite refreshing. I was also told that due to my late arrival, a ‘snack’ was left for me in my room. The snack was two delicious wraps which I put in the fridge to eat at a later time. Breakfast was a choice of a la carte or buffet. Fresh orange juice and water was served. Food was delicious but service was a bit inconsistent. At least once was my table cleared when I went inside to get some fruit. It also took an age to get a coffee most mornings, often arriving mid-way through eating an item ordered off the menu! I booked a direct sea view room and the view was delightful. There isn’t a door to the bathroom (there is to the toilet) which I personally didn’t like. There also isn’t a lock on the inside of the door which, as a solo traveller I look for, purely for personal security reasons. The room however had all the facilities you would want for a relaxing stay; a Nespresso machine, kettle, safe, robes etc. There were no facilities for recycling anywhere in the hotel, not in the room or around the property. The bins in the room were lined with plastic bags and replaced twice daily. This is an area where improvements definitely could be made. I was actually quite shocked as I’ve not seen a hotel in recent years that doesn’t have recycling facilities across the site. I mixed up my time between the loungers by the pool and the beach. You needed to carefully select the pool loungers if you want all day sun and not hear noise from the (not overly busy) road. The beach loungers are away from the road and are much more relaxing. Violetta who offers a service to beach guests was super friendly & attentive. All in all, Aqua Blu delivered what I wanted for a relaxing break but there are areas that could do with improvement to make me return.

Just returned from a fabulous holiday with our second family - the management and staff of the Aqua Blu Hotel Lambi Beach Kos! (This is our fourth visit to the hotel) A very special team who take pride in getting to know their guests, ensuring a personalised approach that is both warm and professional. Spectacular hotel, pool and spa complex - with an excellent range of dining areas and menus - from sumptuous breakfasts, barbecues, and top end gastronomy in the private dining room! A great destination and a wonderful team!

I recently spent 3 days at Aqua Blu in Kos to get away for some sunshine. Whilst the weather was indifferent (rain storms, bright sunshine & brutal wind), the hotel wasn't. Aqua Blu is a wonderful small hotel of the world member. It is situated on the north east corner of the Island and is a little oasis. The hotel is modern and well designed. It's not massive but then if you want a massive hotel with heaps of guests go to one of the vast number of package holiday hotels ! I stayed in a room looking out inland. It was lovely to see the scenery and was actually sheltered from the wind. The rooms are modern, very comfortable beds and with nice touches e.g., Nespresso, kettle & selection of teas. Free bottled water is given each day and the turn down service makes you feel special. Just be aware the bathroom is quite open plan. So if you are not comfortable with being in full view of your fellow guest, it could be disconcerting. I enjoy working out and being on holiday is no different. The gym is good for a hotel with modern equipment and range of TRX, bands and some weights. I did venture further afield and found a local gym which was proper old skool (owned by an ex-Mr Olympia contestant). That said, the gym is perfectly good for a swift workout before sitting by the pool. What really brings the hotel to life is its staff. Without exception, they are excellent. From front of house, to dining room to pool side, they are attentive, courteous and friendly. Big shout out to Elias who made sure I never ran out of coffee and always arrived with a smile! Just be aware it's not the cheapest. But you shouldn't be surprised bearing in mind it's a 5 star hotel. That said, 120 Euro extra for a late check out (from 11am to 6pm) felt steep. All in all, a lovely solo stay and I would happily recommend coming here.