Apollon Windmill Hotel

We went to Mylos beach bar across the road for a drink one day, and the free bikes on our first day made it easy to explore the flat, bike-friendly island. Kos Town is about a 30-minute walk away. We also had a gyros at Sourasis Steakhouse that a local recommended, and it lived up to the tip (€4.50 for a gyros). The sunset trip to Zia was another highlight (€15). We booked a three-island boat trip on Byron Boat through the hotel (€40), which turned into one of our best days, and the hammam spa with an extra massage was relaxing. For a quieter beach day, Costa Angela Beach Bar had €5 sunbeds and a laid-back feel. We chose this hotel for a relaxed adults-only break with a bit of access to Kos Town, and it suited us well. The airport transfer was short, and the modern, clean hotel was lovely to look at. We liked having the garden-view room option and gym access available. The hotel was small and easy to get around, never felt crowded or overwhelming, and the flower-filled gardens and immaculate pool area made it calming. We enjoyed seeing the well-behaved cats around the grounds too. The staff made us feel welcome throughout. Someone on the breakfast team remembered our preferred drink, and reception were attentive and went out of their way to help. The rooms were cleaned to a high standard each day, and the whole place felt spotless. We also visited the sister hotel, which confirmed we’d picked the right one for the kind of stay we wanted. There were a few things that could be better. A group by the pool was loud at times, playing football and music. They were enjoying their holiday, but it didn’t fit the relaxed mood and some guests seemed uncomfortable. It could help if the hotel gently reminded guests what atmosphere it aims for. Breakfast was fine but could have more variety, especially fresh fruit like berries, and some nuts and seeds. The gym details were confusing. The hotel website gave the impression it was included, while the travel agent site mentioned possible extra charges for some activities. We partly chose the hotel because we thought gym access was included. We also needed to book a time slot and use the gym at the sister hotel, which wasn’t clearly explained beforehand. It would be helpful to make this clearer and more consistent across booking sites. We were two friends looking for a peaceful break, and overall that’s what we got. With clearer information and a bit more breakfast variety, it would be an excellent relaxed adults-only choice in Kos.