Kosmar - (Tour Operators on Kos)

Neil M           

I just got back today. Kosmar on the whole were OK. They did indeed bail me and my 11 mates out three times when the owner of VARKAS STUDIOS wanted to evict us (that's hospitality for you). I guess we did make a lot of noise. At 6am. However, when the aforementioned owner decided to charge my friend 80 euros to replace a mattress he was sick all over, then proceed to simply turn the mattress over without replacing it, our rep did nothing but humiliate my friend in the street. I think she was called Lisa. Her memos were pretty funny as well. We had one stuck to our door every morning when she came, telling us we'd done something wrong. One thing I'd watch out for though is the horrible flight and collection times. There's only so much you can do when you have to check out at 5pm and your flight isn't until 4am.

Varkas Apartments - (Accommodation in Kardamena)

Neil M           

well, what can i say. it's a perfectly adequate place to come back to at six in the morning f**ked off your head. however, if you are in search of a quiet series of early nights during your stay in kardamena, don't stay here. the main bus route is indeed right outside some of the rooms, and some of the back-facing rooms look out onto a pool which is pretty noisy. these factors coupled with the incredibly noisy scooters and mopeds that incessantly pass the building would make it pretty hard to get to sleep if you were sober. luckily i was wasted every night and i slept like a log. one morning in the throes of a hangover i though somebody was chainsawing my door down, but it was only a passing scooter. that's how loud they are. you have been warned. it's probably exactly the same everywhere else though. beware the owner. she isn't very nice at all, and tried with all her power to evict my party. she and her colleagues are thieves as well (read my comment on kosmar). oh, and the safety deposit boxes weren't working when we were there, so we had to go to another place.
it's not all bad though, because these apartments are in a great location really close to bar street and the beachfront. it's pretty close to starlight and status too, but who'd want to go there?

Lush - (Bars in Kardamena)

Neil M           

This place was pretty good. One of the dudes that works there helped me get my pissed mate off the floor after he pissed all over the toilet and lay on the floor with his boxers round his ankles. Many thanks to you man.

Mas y Mas - (Bars in Kardamena)

Neil M           

this place was the best bar i visited. totally safe pr guy oustide was a good laugh. dj dubwar is very, very good as well. plays funky house, perfectly mixed. try the liquid cocaine (vodka, red vodka, champagne, red bull) and you will be pretty f**ked.

Scala Roof Top - (Restaurants in Kardamena)

Neil M           

Good food, hot waitresses and nice atmosphere. Good place to come for a hangover breakfast in the afternoon as well. If you go in a big group, your food might take a while. Just pass the time checking out the waitresses.

Avli - (Restaurants in Kardamena)

Neil M           

This restaurant is really nice and pretty authentic. Tables are primarily outside, which is pleasant in the early evening. Food is good. My only qualm is that the staff were all-male when I went.