Overview
Welcome to a world of unparalleled luxury and indulgence at Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel, a space of tranquillity nestled on the scenic coast of Kos, Greece. We invite you to surrender to the allure of this exquisite beachfront retreat, where breatht...
Welcome to a world of unparalleled luxury and indulgence at Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel, a space of tranquillity nestled on the scenic coast of Kos, Greece. We invite you to surrender to the allure of this exquisite beachfront retreat, where breathtaking landscapes, impeccable service, and unforgettable experiences await. Step into a realm of pure bliss and let your senses come alive. Imagine yourself strolling along the Blue Flag awarded pebble beach, feeling the gentle caress of the turquoise waves against your toes. As you bask under the warm sun, the mesmerizing sight of 5000 vibrant plants surrounding you will transport you to a relaxing getaway paradise.
Distance from the nearest beach
The Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel is located near the beach giving guests great access whenever they want.
Distance from the airport
Kos International Airport is approximately 11km away from the Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel.
Pools
Restaurant
Bar
Wifi
Kids Club
For Families
Spa
All-inclusive
The hotel offers an all-inclusive dining experience with buffet-style and a la carte restaurants serving a variety of delicious meals.
Buffet-style Restaurants:
- The Main International Restaurant serves an early breakfast, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a late buffet.
- The Grill (BBQ) offers brunch.
À la Carte Restaurants:
- Smokey* (BBQ) serves lunch and dinner.
- Big Blue* (fish) serves dinner.
- Ni Hao* (Pan-Asian) serves dinner.
*Reservation is required.
Drinks and Snacks:
- Pizza Oven serves delicious pizza.
- Crêperie serves sweet and savory crêpes.
- Villagio Café provides a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
- Tea Corner offers a delightful selection of drinks and snacks.
- The Beach Bar serves drinks and ice cream.
- The Mojito, Nautilus, and Navarone poolside bars serve drinks.
- The Casablanca Bar and Theatre Bar offer a range of drinks.
All bars serve a variety of local non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, including water, soft drinks, wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails. Note that alcohol is not served to guests under 18.
Please note that seasonal openings may apply, and a dress code may be required. All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served are local.
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4.6
Google reviews (3389)
Supun Dasanayake
Our first all-inclusive stay and it was great. Not too far from the airport and a great beach. The sea view bungalow room we had was great. Furniture was matching, and it A/C was good. Our balcony was a little less private. We were very close to the beach, which was clean, sandy, and even had fish.
You won't get name brand alcohol of any sort, which is normal for an all-inclusive.
There are no heated pools, so our infant girl didn't enjoy them. Still, there are water slides for children.
It's a little far from Kos town. The best thing to do is hire a car at the airport, if you want to travel.
The main letdown is the food. You would primarily eat from the main restaurant where breakfast spread never changes. Lunch and dinner are better, but not much. There aren't that many Greek dishes. Speciality restaurants are good, but the service is slow, and you can only book them once per seven days. We would have liked it if there were snacks in the room as well.
Dieter Huber
It is more like a 3 start hotel. Nice people at the lobby. Food and ambience in the main restaurant is a desaster. Hotel is not executing own rules (dress code at dinner, reservation of sunbeds by my German friends). Cleaning of room not good. If you drink a lot, eat a lot and if you don’t care about quality, this is your hotel.
Sofya Aslanyan
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel on an all-inclusive basis, and it was an exceptional experience. The standout element of this trip was the incredible service provided by Vivi from the Public Relations department. Her professionalism and genuine care made the stay even more enjoyable.
Sofia, the yoga teacher, offered a lovely and healing experience during the yoga sessions. Her motivation and expertise were truly inspiring. The pilates sessions were fantastic too, providing a well-rounded wellness experience.
The hotel itself is a beautiful property with impeccable service. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, and the food served was of high quality. The animation team added an extra layer of entertainment and enjoyment to the stay.
Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel is an excellent choice for families.
In addition to the excellent service and family-friendly atmosphere, I was particularly impressed by the pristine beaches with crystal-clear water. The timing in late October still offered delightful weather, making it possible to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The evenings were equally enjoyable with captivating music and shows that added an extra layer of entertainment to our stay. Mitsis Norida Beach Hotel truly excelled in providing a well-rounded and enjoyable vacation experience.
I will definately come back!
ME
I've been meaning to share my thoughts on my trip in early October, and I finally have the chance.
The dining options offered a mixed experience. The a la carte restaurants, featuring Asian cuisine and a dedicated fish restaurant, were exceptional and WELL WORTH the visit. I highly recommend booking through the app months before your trip to secure a spot, as availability tends to fill up quickly. The main restaurant, while offering fair and tasty options, became quite chaotic during peak meal hours. The self-serve buffet setup raised concerns about the spread of germs. Additionally, the beachside pizzeria, while iconic and delicious, could benefit from a broader range of toppings beyond plain cheese. The beachside burger hut, a hidden gem not prominently advertised on the website, offered delightful meals even though it seemingly was for guests from the neighboring hotel. However, both the burger hut and pizzeria faced challenges with open-air kitchens attracting flies and wasps. It would be advisable for Norida to invest in more secluded kitchen and food preparation areas.
The rooms were impeccably clean but somewhat dated. The TV only featured German channels, a limitation for a purported five-star hotel. On the occasion of our anniversary, the hotel sweetly treated us to a chocolate cake and petals on the bed upon arrival. Despite requesting limited room cleaning via the app, the maid ignored the instructions and cleaned daily when we forgot to use the do not disturb sign.
The beach, though picturesque, was uncomfortable due to its stony surface. The dodgy loungers only added to the discomfort. Fortunately, as non-avid beachgoers, we weren't greatly affected. The main swimming pools were well-maintained, although finding available sun loungers around the main pool posed a challenge. I suggest the resort invest in additional loungers for the grass area near the gym to alleviate the need to travel to the older pool. The older pool, closer to the beach, had somewhat grimy floors but provided a pleasant sun lounging experience.
The hotel facilities were generally clean, with the lobby, dining area, and games room displaying more of a dated, vintage style—a preference that may appeal to some.
The hotel efficiently arranged our airport transfers, adhering to the schedule to the minute. The driver provided excellent service.
Evening entertainment left room for improvement, possibly influenced by the off-peak October timing. The nightly routine, starting with an hour of Baby Shark at 8 pm for kids and followed by adult entertainment (a band, quiz, or dance performance) from 9:30 to 11, became repetitive. Diversifying the offerings with acts like magicians, stunt shows, comedy, or puppet shows for children could enhance the overall experience.
In conclusion, the staff at this resort deserves commendation for their incredible dedication and hard work. While I appreciate the experience, I would hesitate to classify the resort as a solid five-star establishment, leaning more towards a four-star rating. There are alternatives that offer greater value. Nonetheless, it remains a worthwhile destination.
Chris (RetroDJ)
This is an honest and detailed review.
Hotel:
Upon arrival we were greeted with pleasant staff in a vast lobby that seems to have a huge amount of wasted space. We were taken to our bungalow apartment on a little cart which I thought was nice.
The room was clean but not without issues that shouldn’t even be thought about in a 5* hotel, for example the shower was hanging off the wall, the refrigerator is in a cupboard overheating but didn’t fully function anyway, as you can see on the photos.
The fridge was restocked with water, soft drinks and two bottles of beer daily, wine would have been nice as you get one small complimentary bottle on day one.
The TV worked but mostly German channels both radio and tv, which made sense as it seemed more than 80% of guests were German. One English BBC news channel.
The bars:
I’ve reviewed these separately on google maps. The best of them all is the beach bar closely followed by the mojito bar both of which had ‘Altin’ working there who was easily the best bartender within the hotel.
Just a quick mention that service is extremely slow and there are long queues as most of them serve cocktails that take time to make with one bar tender trying their best to serve thirsty guest’s.
No premium international drinks are available here.
The food:
The main restaurant is clean but very outdated. The breakfast options are very good however it seems to cater more for German or European tastes. The beans were like bullets and the egg chef either gives you a burnt egg with a frilly lace or an undercooked snotty egg. The omelette chef didn’t look like he wanted to be there, always a queue. This could be easily rectified by having two chefs serving breakfasts most popular option!
Lunch and dinner were pretty much the same everyday with a few exceptions with themed nights that were at best average. Chicken was overcooked on a number of occasions. The executive chef seemed to spend more time checking the work stations than checking the quality of the food, maybe I expected more from a 5* restaurant?
We did pre book the grill and deep blue restaurants before we arrived as one of those nights was my birthday. It was arranged that we would have a private waiter on the beach for a 5 course candle lit meal served from the fish restaurant I believe, the food was better than the main restaurant but it did cost my wife about £250 for the privilege. No special wines or drinks were offered.
The night we dined in at the grill was ok, again better than the main restaurant but nothing special and it’s not a quick process. Some of our plates were chipped too, that’s not a 5* trait.
We did not experience the Asian restaurant.
Thankfully there’s a pizza oven and burger/gyros bar on the beach. The creperie is excellent which I have reviewed on google maps.
Entertainment:
For such a huge hotel the entertainment is poor.
Daytime entertainment? Not even sure that was a thing!
The one night that everyone seemed to enjoy was the live rock band on the Wednesday, they were excellent. Every other night was awful hence most of the guests leaving by 10.30pm. Not much to do for the 20 somethings! A dj playing some current dance music would go down a treat here in my opinion, after all there’s plenty of outdoor space.
Thankfully after the recent refurbishment of the outdoor areas it does have beautiful views and places to sit both during the day and evening.
Overall:
There’s nothing about this hotel that warrants it being 5* it’s too big and outdated.
The majority of the staff are lovely but there is room for improvement to make every guest feel special. It’s the little things that are missed here and with Mitsis Hotels Group being a multi million pound corporation it’s lost its way.
The warm Greek family spirit that is promised and was built on is unfortunately nowhere to be seen anymore.
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