Brendan O
June 21, 2024
This is quite simply the best 5 star luxury adult only experience we have had - EVER! (and we have travelled the world including 2 vacations in the Maldives). Kos Airport - really smooth through baggage and customs. The hotel can arrange a private taxi for 45 euro. We opted to queue at the airport and paid 25 euros. We waited for 45 minutes and, on reflection, we should have taken up the hotel's offer. Location - only 20 minute drive from the airport and on the north coast of Kos - between Mastichari and Marmari, D'Andrea Lagoon is one of two exclusive hotels - the other on Rhodes. The D'Andrea is named after the son of the owner. A private beach with ample sunbeds and parasols is a mere 2 minute walk from reception. We chose to rest and relax at the hotel, but we would recommend you walk to the beach for the 8pm sunset - beautiful and romantic. Reception staff were great and they will arrange taxis and trips to Kos Town and the many attractions across the island. When you arrive, or walk to the beach or just get around, staff will always offer to drive you in the hotel golf buggy - even for a 100 foot walk. One of the first things we noticed was that staff are not 'tip-hungry', in-fact one or two turned down tipping. We checked in quite late, had a wonderful dinner and when we walked into our suite we were blown away. The Premium Swim-Up Suite was perfect. The Manager (more on him in a moment) had laid on a bottle of champaign together with fruit and cakes. We stayed in room 501 at the far end of the Lagoon. We woke up every morning to a view across the lagoon pools. The decking had sun all day, moving from right to left above you and we even had our own private sun terrace with a large jacuzzi. Lovely touches included his and hers sun hats, great smelling bathroom products and electric curtains and nets We went half-board (HB) as we don't tend to eat lunch. We signed tabs 'as you go' for drinks throughout the day and evening and purchased a few things in the boutique shop on site. After our 7 days stay, having 6-8 drinks per day, our bill was around 200 euros - pretty good value. One very minor grump - a free single bottle of water was dropped to our room each day. We would normally get through three bottles. At dinner, we were charged for bottled water alongside the other drinks. That said, latte coffee and orange juice was free at breakfast and included in the HB package. Water is such a necessity in the constant 30 degree heat. Perhaps the owners could consider removing the charge for water? Food - just incredible. Breakfast cereals, fresh fruit, pastries, breads, yoghurts, cooked choices and chefs cooking up various omelettes. The table configurations are also great, high spec, modern and comfy loungers and settees - you can chose to sit outside, poolside, in the shade, in full sun or inside. Breakfast was from 7.30 to 11am. Evening dinner is served until 9.30pm and the Lagoon-side entertainment is perfect - complimenting the quiet and sty