Mitsis Blue Domes Exclusive

Mitsis Blue Domes Resort & Spa is a family-friendly hotel, close to the resort of Kardamena on the Greek island of Kos. With rugged mountains to one side and a sandy beach to the other, the result is each room has a stunning view. The building is classically Greek with whitewashed walls and colourful dome rooftops.

The resort has 10 outdoor swimming pools, including shallow areas reserved for young swimmers. There are many sporting activities to try at the hotel, such as aerobics classes, football, darts, table tennis, volleyball, water polo and fitness classes. Canoes and pedalos are available if you want to glide around on the sea. To unwind, you can go for a massage or beauty treatment at the spa. Here, you'll also find an indoor swimming pool and a Turkish bath. While you're relaxing, the children can have their own fun at the hotel's kids' club.

The hotel has a buffet restaurant as well as a wide range of a la carte eateries. The options include international cuisine from Mexico, Italy and Asia. There's also a creperie, a pitta corner and a sushi bar. To quench your thirst select an international spirit, cocktail, beer or soft drink at one of the six bars. Cool off with an ice-cream, served from a mobile cart in the pool and beach areas. Daily entertainment is provided, including live music shows, karaoke nights and theatre performances, which the whole family can enjoy.

All rooms have air conditioning and a TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar that's restocked daily with beer and soft drinks. There's also a variety of options to suit the needs of different types of guests, for the ultimate luxury choose the villa with sea view, where you'll have access to your own private pool.

Kardamena beach is a short walk from your room. You can take a stroll along the sand here, or enjoy a cold drink or pizza. Refreshments can be delivered to you by the hotel's waiter service on the beach. A drive of just under 6km will take you to the main town of Kardamena with its host of bars, tavernas and nightclubs. Kos has a vast cultural history to explore, with a number of castles and museums around the area, including the hilltop ruins of the 14th-century Antimachia Castle, just inland from Kardamena. You can hike up here for views over the resort. For a day trip, you can take a boat from Kos to the ancient city of Bodrum in Turkey, where you'll find plenty of medieval architecture and a popular bazaar.