Blue Nest Hotel

We have just returned from a weeks stay at Blue Nest and what a wonderful stay it was. A simple hotel with a lot of great atmosphere and amenities. George couldn’t do enough for his guests, greeting you in the morning at breakfast but without being pushy, just a simple wave and good morning and checking in that everything was to your liking. We had 2 rooms due to our party’s size and both rooms were comfortable and clean, with towels and bed linen changed and floors mopped daily during our visit. The food served by the hotel was very, very good. A simple continental breakfast with meats, cheese, fruit, breads and pastries, pancakes and Greek yogurt. Evening meal is run in a three course basis for €15-20 and was excellent or you can order from the simpler menu and have gyros, platters, pasta and pizza. You can pay at the bar or build a tab, which we paid daily but I believe some guests paid at the end of their stay. The bar staff were helpful and friendly and the staff in general wanted you to have a nice holiday. The pool area is fabulous and has sun in different areas all day. There is no morning rush for sunbeds and you could arrive at different times in the day and be sure to be able to get a spot around the pool - our visit was during British school holidays in August. Plenty of pool loungers available so no need to buy any before you go. The hotel is a short walk from the sea front, although the main beaches are down in Tigaki town. A simple beach with no sunbeds is a 10 minute walk but lovely and clean and the water is beautiful, so great if your aren’t all that bothered about getting a sun lounger on the beach. The bus stop to get to Tigaki or Kos town is a 5 minute walk from the hotel and costs €2.30 each way. All of the bus drivers we met were very helpful and friendly. Greek night and BBQ on Wednesday evening was a lot of fun and the food was beautiful. All in all, a very clean and nice hotel with great staff.

I don’t often leave reviews however I felt I had to for the Blue Nest. Myself and three friends stayed here half board for the week and the staff were all very friendly from remembering our orders to having drinks with us it all felt very personal. The food was all really good and everything else was well priced. Nice remote quite location close to the beach but only a few minutes by taxi or bus to Tigaki which has plenty to offer. Rooms had exactly what we needed as well. Overall had the best stay and would recommend to anyone to stay here.

Hotel is small, the pool area is quiet so there are never issues with getting a sun lounger throughout the day. Rooms are clean, well-presented and there is lots of storage. There is only a fridge in the room, no plates/cutlery etc. The reception staff are fantastic, always available to help and trips can be organised from here. Air conditioning is €5 per day, safe use is €1 per day. Breakfast options are quite limited and fairly repetitive, but there is something for everyone. The nearest supermarket is a 15 minute walk away, which isn’t too bad in the earlier morning temperatures. Very close to the beach, but there isn’t much else within walking distance.