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Your stay — Horizon Beach Resort
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The Property — Horizon Beach Resort
The Horizon Beach Resort is a straightforward 3-star property set directly on the sand at Kardamena. It feels like a classic package-holiday hotel: clean but not flashy, with a large pool, a sun terrace, and a buffet restaurant. It suits couples or families who value beach access and a no-fuss base over character or luxury.
Chronicles of Kos
Kos Town’s history goes back to the 4th century BC when it became a major medical centre under Hippocrates. Its architecture is a layered mix: an ancient agora and Roman baths near the harbour, a crusader castle built by the Knights of St John, and low-rise whitewashed houses from the Italian occupation in the early 20th century. The 1933 earthquake levelled much of the old town, so most buildings date from the 1930s onward. Today it’s a relaxed ferry port and tourist hub, balancing archaeology with holiday bars and tavernas.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kos guide →Best months
Late May, June and September: reliably warm (mid-20s to low 30s °C), minimal rain, and fewer crowds than July-August. Sea is warm enough for swimming by June.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak months, driven by school holidays and the Meltemi wind (which cools things down). Hotel prices double from shoulder rates. The Hippokratia Festival (drama and music) runs July-September, but doesn’t significantly spike demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: temperatures in the low 20s°C, hotel rates 30-50% lower than July. Still sunny, but evening wind can be brisk. Many bars and tavernas begin to close by mid-October.
Weather & packing
Kos has a dry Mediterranean climate, but the Meltemi wind often picks up in July afternoons, cooling the beach but stirring sand on the shore. Pack a light windbreaker or long-sleeved linen shirt for evenings, plus a swimsuit and reef-safe sunscreen for the daytime heat.
Live City Briefing — Kos
- Kos’s new bus depot behind the port opened in 2025, replacing the old temporary stop; check the Eleftherias Square departure point for local routes to Kardamena.
- Several beach bars at Kardamena are now enforcing a minimum-spend policy on sunbeds (typically €10-15 for two loungers and an umbrella for the day).
- The Hippokratia Festival continues through July and into August, with evening theatre and music performances at the Odeon and the castle; tickets available online or at the tourist kiosk by the port.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Horizon Beach Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the pool or gardens, away from the main road if the hotel is set back from the street. These rooms offer a balance of quiet and easy access without using the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground floor near the reception, bar, or lift lobby – likely to get foot traffic noise and early morning disturbances. Also avoid any rooms facing the street directly, as Kos town roads can have scooter and delivery van noise.
Best views
Rooms facing the pool or the hotel’s rear garden offer a quiet vista. Kos town is flat, so a first-floor view over the pool or local rooftops is the best you’ll get at a 3-star resort.
Quietest floors
First floor (room numbers starting 1xx if standard numbering) – well above ground-level noise but low enough to avoid lift mechanics overhead.
🔊 Noise notes
Kos town streets are narrow and busy with scooters, delivery trucks, and bar music until late. The hotel’s own bar or restaurant may generate evening noise if it’s near the pool area – ask for a room away from that side.
Insider tips
1) Check in early (after 12:00) to choose your room – ask to see two options before accepting. 2) If you’ve booked a standard room, request one on the pool side at booking – they’re quieter and cooler than street-facing ones.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Horizon Beach Resort
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; premium up to 50 Mbps costs €5 per day or €20 per week (one device per tier). Requires room number and surname login.
One passenger lift serves the main building (floors 1–3); annex rooms in the garden wing are ground-floor access only (no lift).
Complimentary digital access to Kathimerini and Ekathimerini (Greek/English); no physical newspapers. Printed resort newsletter at reception.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 12:00 (no fee). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €30; after 12:00 charges full half-day rate if available.
Free luggage storage at reception during your stay; after check-out, storage costs €5 per bag if collected after 18:00.
Step-free main entrance; two accessible rooms on ground floor (wheelchair friendly). No lifts to upper garden rooms (stairs-only for wing C).
Free on-site parking (unreserved, 40 spaces). Nearest public car park is at Kos Town port (€10/day, 5 km away). No EV charging on site; nearest public charger at Kos Marina (4 km, Type 2, €0.50/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (applies to all stays, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: A €50 per room deposit is taken by card at booking; a €100 incidentals hold is placed on your card at check-in and released at check-out if no damage.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Open Theater — 116 m · ~1 min walk
Tam Tam Kids — 746 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Kiosk — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Μαστιχάρι — 3.0 km · ~37 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Kos Town centre for the best rates; avoid airport and harbour exchange bureaux which give poor rates and charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels, restaurants and supermarkets; contactless works widely; cash still essential for small kiosks, taxis and some tavernas.
Not expected, but rounding up at tavernas (€1–2) or leaving 5–10% for good service is common; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up; hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A freddo espresso or cappuccino from a local kafeneio costs about €2.50–3.00.
A gyros pita from a street-side souvlaki stand costs around €3.50–4.50.
A simple main like moussaka or grilled fish at a taverna runs about €9–13.
The main area for cheap eats is along the harbour front and the streets just off Eleftherias Square, where souvlaki and gyros shops cluster.
Budget supermarkets in Kos Town are Galaxias and Lidl; AB Vassilopoulos is pricier but has wider selection.
For affordable clothing, the main market street (Alexandras Papagou) has local shops and a small Saturday market near the castle.
A single bus ticket on the local KTEL network costs €1.60; a day pass is not available; the budget way from the airport is the KTEL bus (€2.50) into Kos Town.
Eat at tavernas away from the harbour front for better prices. Buy water and snacks from supermarkets rather than tourist kiosks. Use the public bus network instead of taxis to reach beaches and villages.
Good to know — Kos
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Emergency Contacts
KosFor all emergencies dial 112. Tourist police in Kos Town: +30 22420 24444. Coastguard: 108 or +30 22420 27333. For non-urgent medical advice, call 115 (Kos Health Centre). Emergency numbers work from any landline or mobile in Greece.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Horizon Beach Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kos Town bus station (Megalou Alexandrou) → Sunrise Apartments, Psalidi
💡 Flag the bus down anywhere on the coast road. Tell the driver 'Sunrise' or 'Psalidi' – they know the stop. Cash only, exact change preferred.
Kos Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → Kos Town central bus station
💡 From the town bus station, walk 15 mins east along the coast road to Psalidi, or take another local bus (line 1) towards Lambi – driver will drop you near the apartments.
Kos International Airport (KGS) → Sunrise Apartments, Psalidi area
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in. Official taxis have a yellow sign on the roof and a meter; if no meter runs, negotiate hard.
Kos Port (ferry dock, Kos Town) → Sunrise Apartments, Psalidi
💡 If arriving by ferry, skip the scrum at the port taxi rank and walk 100m inland to Eleftheriou Venizelou street – easier to flag one there. Tip: locals often hire drivers by the half-day for island tours; ask your hotel front desk for recommendations.
About Kos
Wikipedia ↗
Kos or Cos (; Greek: Κως [kos]) is a Greek island, part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 37,089 (2021 census), making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese afte...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Horizon Beach Resort?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the pool or gardens, away from the main road if the hotel is set back from the street. These rooms offer a balance of quiet and easy access without using the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Horizon Beach Resort?
Rooms on the ground floor near the reception, bar, or lift lobby – likely to get foot traffic noise and early morning disturbances. Also avoid any rooms facing the street directly, as Kos town roads can have scooter and delivery van noise.
Is Horizon Beach Resort noisy?
Kos town streets are narrow and busy with scooters, delivery trucks, and bar music until late. The hotel’s own bar or restaurant may generate evening noise if it’s near the pool area – ask for a room away from that side.
Which rooms have the best views at Horizon Beach Resort?
Rooms facing the pool or the hotel’s rear garden offer a quiet vista. Kos town is flat, so a first-floor view over the pool or local rooftops is the best you’ll get at a 3-star resort.
What are insider tips for staying at Horizon Beach Resort?
1) Check in early (after 12:00) to choose your room – ask to see two options before accepting. 2) If you’ve booked a standard room, request one on the pool side at booking – they’re quieter and cooler than street-facing ones.
What time is check-in at Horizon Beach Resort?
Check-in at Horizon Beach Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Horizon Beach Resort have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) throughout; premium up to 50 Mbps costs €5 per day or €20 per week (one device per tier). Requires room number and surname login.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Horizon Beach Resort?
€1.50 per room per night (applies to all stays, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Horizon Beach Resort?
A gyros pita from a street-side souvlaki stand costs around €3.50–4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Horizon Beach Resort?
A single bus ticket on the local KTEL network costs €1.60; a day pass is not available; the budget way from the airport is the KTEL bus (€2.50) into Kos Town.
When is the best time to visit Kos?
Late May, June and September: reliably warm (mid-20s to low 30s °C), minimal rain, and fewer crowds than July-August. Sea is warm enough for swimming by June.
Top Attractions in Kos
💡 Don't bother with the overpriced tourist shops around it. Instead, grab a coffee from the nearby café on Plateia Platanou and sit on the steps watching the locals walk by.
💡 The castle grounds are free to enter but the interior isn't. Go at sunset for the best light, and climb the short ramp just inside the main gate for a panoramic photo without the ticket.
💡 Visit early morning before the heat and crowds. The shaded paths near the plane trees give you clear views of the mosaic floors without paying for the adjacent museum.
💡 If you're here the first Sunday, arrive just before 10:00 when it opens — it's small and fills up fast. The garden courtyard has nice shade and a few benches. Otherwise, the museum is not worth the full price unless you're very keen.
💡 Take the local bus from Kos Town central station (€1.80, runs every 30 mins) to Marmari village, then walk 15 mins north. Bring your own food and water — the tavernas are 10 mins inland.