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Gaia In Style
Greece, Europe
Tigaki
Familiar and friendly because of its highly experienced staff, tastefully designed throughout its interior spaces and exterior property, occupies one of the most coveted spots on the island of Kos next to the celebrated town of Tigaki, and boasts facilities and services that are a proud reflection of the best that the island has to offer. The reception area is where our well-trained staff eagerly provides guests with the information and assistance they need, striving always to be helpful and knowledgeable. Relaxing lounge chairs and umbrellas surround the pools, where attentive staff members are always at the ready to bring you drinks and snacks from the Pool Bar, answer any questions you might have, provide advice or help you plan your next excursion or activity.
Facilities
- Wi-fi
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent224 reviews
Excellent
66%
Very Good
24%
Average
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Could do with a revamp
The good - The staff are friendly and helpful and pay extra attention to detail. At meal times and when visiting the bar or snack hut they always remember what you’re drinking. At meal times my drink was at my table waiting whilst I got my food . Plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas , no having to get up at the crack of dawn to put towels down. Nice and quiet during the day. You’re far enough away from the noise of the other family hotels and bars on the strip.
The bad - The food. Basic to say the least. Only white sliced pre packed bread or hard rolls. White rice, white pasta, potatoes or chips at every meal. Breaded fish, breaded chicken, breaded onion rings breaded pork. Only the basic bits of a salad lettuce, toms, cucumber nothing extra . Dessert was the same mini sponge cakes, jelly cubes ?? and plate of sad looking watermelon and melon at lunch and dinner. It felt like they were catering for a fussy 4 year old. The room itself was an ok size but the bathroom was small and the shower a joke. Water pressure was fabulous but the shower was tiny. Small slippery tiled area to stand in and shower rail held from the ceiling with twist ties ! Old fashioned shower curtain that stuck to your body as soon as it got wet and was easier to just not use it and soak the bathroom floor instead. Air conditioning in the room was a godsend in the July heat but having it right over the bed head was noisy and constantly having to adjust the temperature as it got too chilly blasting down on you. The hotel is small and all rooms overlook the bar/pool area so while it’s quiet in the day it’s very loud at night and I could still hear loud people at 1.30am drinking and shouting. It’s a shame the hotel doesn’t impose a cut off for the peace of guests as the bars are not that far away to go to for those who want to be up late.
Great hotel, perfect location.
A lovely adults only hotel, only a few minutes walk to Tigaki Strip. Food was plentiful and really tasty. Friday night is Greek BBQ night and the staff especially Nikos and Angela at the pool bar are super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is quiet, meaning you can get a great rest after a packed day. Very close to the hammam, beaches and tavernas. Bus stop not far to Kos Town. Clean rooms with small fridge, kettle and tea facilities. All in all a great little hotel, you are able to walk across to the sister hotel and take in the entertainment should you wish and use the mini market opposite. I would definitely book again.
Not good
We are here now not a great hotel a bit dated rooms nothing like on booking sea not really a sea view if you want to see a big over grown field with horse and cows swimming area covered in ants and all inclusive doesn’t cover any cocktails which are 7 euros each if you want a cappuccino it’s 3 euros no coffee machine in restaurant for you to help yourself no entertainment only upside it’s peaceful not a bad location for beach and bars can use sister hotel opposite same rules apply
Excessive smoking
We have been regular visitors to this hotel for 6 years and have usually really enjoyed it. However this year our 2 week stay was spoilt because of excessive smoking in all areas apart from inside the dining room and reception area. We could not get away from the stench of cigarettes --- on our balcony, round the pool and in the shaded seated area. We think the management should have designated smoking areas so that non smokers can breathe comfortably. Also we regret to say that the quality of the all inclusive drinks has declined badly. We found we could not drink most of it. Cheap and sadly nasty. Such a big shame that the management have increased prices but reduced quality. On the plus side all of the staff except for one person are still so friendly. With heavy hearts we will not return.
End of September stay
So sadly it is raining today first rain since May! However we are here at the end of September so l thought l would spend my time writing a review. Location it is a 7 minute walk ( I haven't timed it but that's what all the other reviews say) in one direction outside the hotel to the beach and in the other direction to the busy street with shops and lots of restaurants. Sun beds are plentiful to hire from lots of different people. But be warned some don't have access to a toilet so they might be 10 instead of 15 euros but do you want to walk back to your hotel for the toilet. This is for 2 beds and parasol. Although it is a lovely sandy beach and very shallow it's windy and can get a little rough when swimming. The street has lots of restaurants take your pick what ever you like. Supermarkets to buy water this is not on the all inclusive in GIS and so you need to buy it. Also tourist places to book your trips. No reps at the hotel to do this. Hotel is clean and very quiet unlike the GV sister hotel. No evening entertainment except Friday Greek Night. However you can go to GV just down the road and join theirs. Food is fine lots of choice at breakfast and a little bit repetitive if you are here for fortnight for lunch and dinner..No cocktails on AI or Cappuccino. Struggles to keep food warm wondered why people were having main course first and then salad starter! Fine if you eat it fast. Staff are helpful. Coffee is better at pool side.. Rooms are fine with air conditioning.I was pleased.I brought own toiletries but there's are okay. No conditioner. Hairdryer fine. Round 2 pin sockets don't forget adapter for your chargers. Ask for pack lunch the day before if you are going out on a trip.. Baguette a cookie and a very hard green apple! Still if you have an hour stop for lunch on trip and you want a swim or sightsee it's the better option. Best months are July and September I was told by member of staff. Lots of sun beds by the pool.Pool is clean. Hire pool towels 10 euros. Also nice bar. lf you are looking for a really really quiet place to soak up the sun read a book not cook for a fortnight then GIS will suit you fine. If you like lots of action pool activities and entertainment then Gaia Village would be the hotel for you. What l love is easy walking distance to the beach and restaurants and shops. Nice clean hotel nice food that l haven't had to cook. No children in the pool splashing me! What l don't like is no water included in AI or in your room. Also no real inside space to chill when it's raining apart from your room!! Hopefully it won't rain when you come to Kos.
