Overview
Designed for families and couples alike, the 5 star Family Village comes with outdoor pools for kids and adults, an impressive range of activities including tennis and water sports, and extended-hours dining for the whole family – a premium stay on the shores of eastern Kos.
Location
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Dikeos, and with exceptional views of the Aegean Sea, Mitsis Family Village boasts an enviable location on the shores of eastern Kos. A 5 minute walk takes you to a Blue Flag-awarded pebble beach, while a short car journey takes you to some of the area’s best attractions including Aquatica Water Park and Palaio Pyli Castle. The airport can be reached in just over 15 minutes.
Facilities
The hotel is home a large saltwater pool and 2 water slides for adults. Surrounding the pool, you’ll find ample sun loungers and parasols, along with a sun deck for tanning. Children also get their own pool with a fun slide and an exciting all-day kids’ club (ages 4-11) featuring organised sports, games, discos and cooking lessons. A junior club for ages 12-16 operates throughout July and August.
Family Village boasts a premium spa circuit, complete with heated indoor pool, hammam and a range of up-to-the-minute treatments. The spa contains a full service hair salon and a beaty parlour offering manicure and pedicure. A holistic wellbeing consultant is available for personalised advice on diet and exercise.
Guests will also find for their convenience a mini market and souvenir shop, free outside parking, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, bike and car rental, babysitting upon request and free shuttle transfer to the nearby beach.
Rooms
Spacious and contemporary, each room at Family Village is designed for premium comfort. In all rooms (suitable for either 3 or 4 guests depending on accommodation type) you’ll find a furnished balcony, flatscreen TV, mini bar, satellite TV, coffee & tea making facilities, safe deposit box, free Wi-Fi, and beach & pool towels.
Each bathroom consists of towels, a scale, hairdryer, bathtub, slippers, and premium bath/shower amenities. Upgraded room options include the Studio Sea View, featuring an open plan living space, kitchenette and exquisite sea views, and the Superior Maisonette Sharing Pool, with split-level accommodation and direct access to a shared swimming pool.
Sports & Entertainment
The hotel offers a varied programme of sports and entertainment for all ages. Guests can practice their backhand on the floodlit tennis courts, take to the water with complimentary kayaks and pedal boats, and challenge each other to games of water polo, boule, beach volleyball and table tennis.
You’ll also find a water sports centre on the beach offering a range of paid-for activities including boat trips, scuba diving, parasailing, banana boating, jet skiing and windsurfing.
Dining & Bars
At main restaurant Panoramo you’ll find a premium open buffet, with extended opening times – perfect for an early breakfast or late dinner. The restaurant offers a wide range of freshly prepared dishes, including salads, grilled meats and mouth-watering desserts.
During the day you’ll find a number of tasty options dotted throughout the hotel’s grounds. Zia Snack Bar serves up homemade Greek gyros, burgers and wraps on the beach, Pizza on the Beach rustles up authentic Italian pizza, and the hotel creperie offers self-service gelato and sweet crepes at all hours of the day and night.
Family Village boasts a wide range of bars for every taste and occasion. Open from 9am until midnight, the main bar serves an extensive array of cocktails and coffees in a laid-back setting. If you’re on the beach for the day, you’ll notice a well-stocked beach bar offering slushies, sodas, mojitos and much more. Prefer to stay poolside? There’s a bar here, too serving a long list of mixed drinks, soft drinks, and lagers.