Griechenland ∙ Kos ∙ Kardamena

Grand Blue *****

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Location

The Grand Blue Hotel is beautifully situated on a hillside with a breathtaking view of the azure sea. It is located in Kardamena, above a small, private sand/pebble beach. Shops and entertainment facilities are in the vicinity. The town of Kardamena and a bus stop can be reached in approx. 500m. Kos Airport is approx. 7 km away.
Coastal hotel with white buildings and pool by rocky shore under blue sky.
Evening view of a lit pool with sun loungers and mountains by the sea.
Large hotel with outdoor pool in hilly landscape under clear sky.
Empty lounge chairs under white umbrellas on a calm sandy beach at sunrise.

Facilities

Elegant hotel lounge area with blue seating and modern bar in the background.
Modern hotel lobby area with sofas and armchairs in neutral tones.
Modern hotel lobby with armchairs, sofa, and plants in a bright space.
Modern hotel lobby with white reception desk and seating area in natural light.
Wooden stairs lead down to a beach with buildings and sea at sunset.
The sprawling, family-friendly complex features 230 bungalow-style rooms and offers a 24-hour reception, a lobby renovated for Summer 2025, 3 lifts, an internet corner, free Wi-Fi throughout the complex, 2 buffet restaurants (Greek and international cuisine), 1 à la carte restaurant (reservations required), 4 bars, and a mini-market.
The well-maintained outdoor area includes 3 swimming pools, one of which is adults-only, 2 children's pools, a pool bar, and a sun terrace. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels are included by the pool and on the beach.
Admission to the Lido water park (open from June-September, weather permitting) with shuttle service from the hotel is included.

Accommodation

Renovated Double Room Superior

The rooms, renovated for 2025, feature a bath/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, Smart TV, mini-fridge (bottle of water on arrival), coffee/tea station with refill every two days, kettle, and a balcony or terrace (DSU). Optionally available for single use (DSE/DAE), with sea view for an extra charge (DMU/DMI), or for single use with sea view (DME/AME).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Two modern chairs with cushions on a sunny terrace with stone wall and palm trees in the background.
Bright, modern hotel room with double bed, desk, sofa, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, and open window.
Modern bedroom with blue upholstered bed and two bedside tables with hanging lamps.
Modern hotel bathroom vanity with mirror and white towels.
Balcony with wicker chairs overlooking the sea on a sunny day.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and balcony with seating area.

Renovated Double Room Deluxe Sea View

These modernly furnished rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms, additionally feature a Nespresso machine, pillow menu, premium bedding, and a mini-fridge stocked with soft drinks on arrival (DDM/MDI).

Renovated Double Room Comfort

The more spacious Comfort Double Rooms, with otherwise the same amenities as the Double Rooms, consist of a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom (DKO).

Modern living room with TV, armchair, and dark furniture in a bright space.
Bright hotel room with double bed, armchair, and balcony overlooking palm trees and sea.
Two chairs and a table on a balcony overlooking a garden and pool.
Modern hotel room with two beds and view into adjoining room.
Bright living room with white corner sofa and two dark round tables.

Renovated Junior Suite

The elegant Junior Suites, renovated for 2025, feature the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior and consist of a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom (JS2/JSI).

Renovated Grand Blue Suite Sea View

These suites, with the same amenities as the Junior Suites, feature Smart TVs in the bedroom and in the living/sleeping area, a Nespresso machine (refilled every two days), and a balcony or terrace with sea view (J2M). Guests in this room category also receive a complimentary rental car for one day for stays of 5 nights or more, and a mini-fridge stocked with soft drinks on arrival.

Modern hotel room with large bed and blue headboard
Balcony with two chairs and tables overlooking the sea and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern living room with blue sofa, armchairs, and abstract art on the wall.
Minimalist hotel room with two single beds, white bedding, and hanging lamps.
A brightly lit room with a white sofa and two round black tables.
Two chairs and a table on a balcony overlooking a garden and pool.
Bright bathroom with toilet, sink, mirror, and bathtub with shower curtain.

Family Suite

The elegant Family Suites were renovated for Summer 2025 and feature a living area with a sofa bed for children, a separate bedroom, bath/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, Smart TV, mini-fridge (bottle of water on arrival), coffee/tea station with refill every two days, kettle, and a balcony or terrace (2FS).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive Plus

Breakfast (7-10 am), lunch (12:30-2:30 pm), and dinner (6:30-9:30 pm) are served in the buffet restaurants.
Alternatively, you can opt for a late riser's breakfast (10-11 am) or dine at the à la carte restaurant (reservations required). A light lunch is available at the "Azure" restaurant from 12 pm to 2 pm.
From 10 am to 5 pm, various cold snacks, ice cream (10 am-10 pm at the "Serenity" and "Seabreeze" pool bars), coffee/tea (various coffee types like filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, Greek coffee, Frappé, Fredo Espresso/Cappuccino, etc.) are available at the pool bar.
Local and international non-alcoholic and alcoholic branded drinks such as whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, brandy, tequila, long drinks, various cocktails, 2 different brands of bottled and draft beer, 2 different types of wine, house wine, soft drinks, coffee/tea, and water are included from 10 am to midnight at the respective open bar.

Buffet with various foods including olives, meats, and salads in a bright dining area.

Sports included

1 tennis court including floodlight and equipment, fitness room.

Children's program

Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures near the beach under clear blue sky.
Colorful playground structure shaped like a ship on sandy ground under clear blue sky.
Children's pool, playground.

Wellness

Massages and treatments are available for a fee.
Relaxing spa room with blue walls, massage table, chair, and spa accessories.
Modern hotel lobby with blue walls, white chairs, and a reception table with decor.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
Room cleaning and linen change are done every 2 days. Daily cleaning is possible upon request (except Sundays).
Baby cots and high chairs are available upon request.
Parking spaces at the hotel are included, subject to availability.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners Club, and Maestro are accepted at the hotel.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Family friendly
  • Fitness
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Children's pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft (Travel for the Future) provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Travelife
  • Green Key

Note

Rooms for guests with reduced mobility (Renovated Double Room Superior/DSU/DSE/DEA, maximum occupancy: 2 adults) are available upon request.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Hotel contact:
Grand Blue
85302 Kardamena, Kos, Greece
Phone: +30 22420 48503
Fax: +30 22420 91254
Email: info@grandbluehotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 258.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays from 1.1.2018 onwards, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience levy, payable by guests locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 1.1.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day per room.
For stays during high season 1.4.-31.10.
Land category 1-2 stars: 2 Euro
Land category 3 stars: 5 Euro
Land category 4 stars: 10 Euro
Land category 5 stars: 15 Euro
For stays during low season 1.11.-31.3.
Land category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 stars: 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 stars: 3 Euro
Land category 5 stars: 4 Euro

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