Atlantica Mikri Poli Park (ex Carda Beach)

I’m writing this review having stayed here last summer as a couple in our 20’s/30’s in September 2024. I have not stopped thinking about our great time at this hotel. We were a little apprehensive reading reviews prior to our visit, but we were blown away by the standard of this hotel. If you are a couple and are nervous about it being too busy with children, the ‘left side’ of the hotel when facing it from the sea is the best place to eat and sit in the day, but the whole hotel has a great atmosphere. Firstly, food - we dined 9/10 times at the Italian buffet for breakfast and dinner, it is quieter, less children, great staff and food and salad selection (if you love Italian as we do!). Plus a gorgeous view over the pool and the sea. The other restaurant on the other side was good the 2-3 times we ate there, but a little busier. Snacks are abundant during the day, the best being the gyros truck on the ‘quiet side’. We chose the Chinese for our a la cartè which was phenomenal. HIGHLY recommend Porto Eye in Kardemena for dinner with great steaks and pasta at a really reasonable price. Plus you can watch the sunset over the harbour if you sit on the rooftop part! Drinks - the drinks were good, the beers were nice and fresh, the cocktails were nice but pre-mixed and very sugary. You can’t complain but they could be better for a 5* Staff - most of the staff were lovely and friendly, there were a few that looked at you blankly when serving you or didn’t always acknowledge you. Entertainment - this hotel is clearly aimed at families and there is nothing short of non-stop activities for families which is great to see, and the reps couldn’t do enough for the children, these mainly take place over the other side of the hotel with the infinity pool & main buffet restaurant (right side). The evening entertainment was again very family focused which was fun to watch a couple times in the amphitheater, there were quizzes in the bar on the right side of the hotel and near daily musicians on in the lovely bar above the Italian. I would say if you are a couple you may want to wander into Kardemena for some drinks, there are plenty of sports bars etc Location - the location of this hotel was perfect to us, 2 mins to the sea, the beach was never packed. 20 minutes from the airport which was great. 10/15 minute walk along to Kardemena which was lovely in the day and the evening - we walked across most days. There are plenty of shops of clothes, jewellery, souvenirs etc Things to do: we did a boat trip day (3 bay with lunch and a drink included) one day, and hired a quad bike for a day, on another day, to explore the whole island. It’s easy to get to Kos town and park up, I’d recommend driving up through the mountains! All of these can be arranged through an excursion shop in Kardemena and were great fun and worth the money. A few evenings we walked into Kardemena for dinner/cocktails. Some bars are even open until the early hours. Pools - there are plenty of pools,

We didn’t initially boon this hotel but were moved last minute after the hotel we booked closed. Having read some of the reviews beforehand I was a little nervous. Rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean, no complaints at all. Lot of comments about the hills, we got lucky and were right next to the facilities but I could see if you were at the top of the hill it could be an issue. Staff very friendly all around. We didn’t see much of the entertainment but seemed like the usual kind of thing you’d expect. Poolside entertainment was great for kids. Food was a little repetitive and a bit cold for my liking, but if you choose well some tasty dishes can be found. The pizza for example is fantastic. It’s a shame there is no way to book more than one of the speciality restaurants (we were happy to pay) these were largely very empty so not really sure why they aren’t making more of them, would eliminate the issue of food being repetitive! Pools are fantastic and never an issue finding sun loungers, great being able to see out to sea from poolside. Location wise, easy walk into town. Beach is literally on the doorstep. Some great water sports available if that’s your thing. Overall, yes some things could be better, but we had a great week and ultimately that’s what matters.

Received spa treatment today at hotel full bday massage by Savvina. Facilities were lovely great atmosphere and quality professional massage service - would recommend highly :) . Husband is booked in for tomorrow i’m sure he will rate highly also.