We visited Mastichari in june 2012, We stayed at hotel "Princess of Kos"

I am returning to Mastihari after a 3 year break. I have to say I have totally missed this place. We(family) are staying with Costa at the Illios & Irene who just look after you like you wouldn't believe. I'm looking forward to Elenors cooking, spending days on the beaches, And at the half time bar/pool. Eating at the resturants watching the sunset. I'm looking forward to Zia, the Aqua park, the weather! and many more things that Kos has to offer. I do hope Mastihari hasn't changed but I think it hasn't.  Roll on the end of this month!!

Most of the eating places take card payments and new for this year! their is a cash machine on the habour front.It is adviseable to use this or other cash machines in other places, Kos Town.Andimachia, Tingaki, etc as I was charged at a local exchange 15 euros to use my debit card, it may be more for credit cards.We been going since 2000 and never been charged as much to use a debit card to get cash in a local exchange!! only 3 euros last year!!!. Take cash or euros!!

just read some of the coments , look if you want a fun party time go to kos town or kardamena ,but if you want to relax from the hustle and bustle of the credit crunch look no further , honest,my wife(judith) and i had 2 holidays per year until our 3 kids came along , would go back anytime!!!!!!!!!!! p.s hi, vasili  

The Bar is a great place to visit as is the Borsalino run by Nikos, ask Nikos to show you his card tricks, a great time will be had by all!!

I have been to Mastihari 5 times in as many years. I disagree with what people say about the lack of night life in Mastihari. You just need to know the right people! All music does have to be turned down after 12 but there is one place which allows it to continue. Go to borcelenos and ask nikos (the younger one, as there are so many) about his brothers bar. If it is not open then stay and make friends with the people in borcelenos. Last year I ended up at a Greek night (live band, on the street- a proper greek night with lot's of oozo and Greeks dancing round the streets, not tourists), a beach party (absolutely amazing!), and to porkees, one of the Greek clubs in Kardamena. Being a young girl I payed for absolutely nothing. Saying all this I go to Mastihari with my mum who's in her fifties and she loves the peace and tranquility. If staying in Mastihari stay with Marika. She doesn't work for Manos anymore because they were charging her far too much commission so you have to go independantly which is much better if you ask me! Mastihari has something for everyone in every sense. You can't not like it and it is very true that once you go once you go back again, and again, and again.........

Deborah, I'm afraid if it's night life you are after you going to the wrong place. Night life in Mastihari revolves around the dozen or so excellent Tavernas and three or four relaxing bars. On the plus side you couldn't be taking your daughters to a safer place. The Achilles Hotel is a mile or so outside the main resort which you can reach along a paved footpath at the back of the beach, there are lights along the path but not all of them are in working order. For night life you can take a 15 min taxi ride to Kardamena and for shops you could jump on a bus and go in to Kos town, the bus service is good and cheap. Hope you have a good time. If you do go in to Mastihari visit Yiannis at the half time pool bar. Great guy, excellent clean pool, no problems with the sun beds when we were there in late September though I would agree a bit of weeding wouldn't go a miss although it all adds to the charm.

I have to agree with John, the half time bar needs a bit of care and repair, we didn't enjoy it as much this year but Yannis is a good guy and is always accomodating. Just came back on Sunday and it was very hot this year.I still think that this resort is the best one on the Island and we met some great people again this year.

In answer to the query re Half-Time Pool - yes it is still there and still run by Yannis.

We've just got back from Mastahari and are in the process of rebooking.  Never been back to the same place before but Mastahari is something special.

Going back now for the 3rd time, We wasn't going on holiday this year, but this place seems to draw you back year after year. I have never been one to go back to the same place, but it just shows you what a nice place this is to stay. It depends on what you want for a holiday, if you need nightlife and action packed beeches etc, Mastihari is not for you.If you want a gentle, relaxed holiday with good, cheap places to eat, then it is for you! We (Mrs & 2 kids) are staying at Illos & Irene again for the 3rd time.The Martinuzzi family are very nice and always make you welcome.They are now taking bookings seperate from Manos.We only decided to go last week, and getting flights wasn't as bad as I thought and Costa just sorted out the accomodation within a day.We are looking forward to the barbie on Sundays and all the homecooked food they offer.I hear that the waterpark is now open, I just hope it doesn't spoil the feel of Mastihari.If anyone has got any questions, feel free.

We have been going to Mastihari since 2002, our last visit being in October last year. There are no banks or ATMs there. Plenty of places to change money/traveller's cheques, and many shops and tavernas take debit or credit cards. We have never found it a problem not being able to get cash from a cashpoint. Hope this helps!

We visited Mastihari this October and were surprised by the number of stray cats and kittens. There seemed a lot more than when we had been in July. Ira and Pia (who run some lovely gift shops) do a great deal to help the animals over the winter, providing food for them, and are always grateful for donations of tinned or dried cat and dog food. This can be dropped off in one of their shops. We even had a little cat who came to visit us on the beach and paddled, and another one who clambered over roof tops and balconies to see us!

Fantastic beach and cheap sunbed always available - 5 euros for 2 with brolly! The sunsets are stunning! Safe swimming and soft white sand.