Kardamena (Greek: Καρδάμενα), is a small Greek village 7 km from Kos Island International Airport at Antimachia, situated mid-way along the south coast of the island of Kos. Once a small fishing village, it has emerged as one of the most popular summer destinations, especially for British tourists, over the past two decades, offering scores of pubs and restaurants, bars and night clubs and water sports facilities. It reported a population of 1,783 inhabitants at the 2001 census and has a land area of 35.150 km².

Kardamaina is built on the site of the ancient settlement of Alasarna. During the 2nd century BC, Alasarna was an important urban center with one thousand citizens, to whom the slaves and the metics should be added.

The archaeological excavations have brought to light some impressive ruins. A Temple of Apollo, an extensive Early Christian settlement (from the very few known in Greece), as well as four basilicas that belong to the same period. Also many stone objects of everyday use (millstones, tools, vases, vessels, etc.), mostly made of volcanic and sedimentary rocks have been recovered so far.

Sunday, 1 October 2017

SunBeam, the perfect place to chill out...


We didn't stay at the apartments but spent every day of our two week holiday both in the bar restraunt and outside on the lovely beach. It's the perfect place to chill out as Andreas and his family are some of the friendliest hosts we have ever met. The food and drinks are superb with a range of home cooked meals which are delicious. The service is brilliant as nothing is too much trouble.
People we talked to come back here year after year and this is no surprise as it is idyllic
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Tuesday, 12 September 2017

“Fantastic little hotel! ”


Andreas the owner was lovely and welcoming. Rooms are cleaned frequently and a nice size. The view from our balcony was beautiful. Food was amazing and priced well. There is a small beach sectioned off at the front of the hotel which is lovely - It was being cleaned and renewed when we were there so looks even nicer than before. Definitely would recommend Sunbeam, hard to find such a good view from a hotel balcony and cannot be closer to the beach front!

Sunday, 10 September 2017

Fabulous two weeks. Paradise on earth is my description of the Sunbeam

Ellen T

Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
As always we spent a fantastic two weeks at Sunbeam hosted by Andreas and his family and staff. Rooms are basic and immaculately clean and have now been upgraded with air-conditioning and TV in each room .. though why anyone would want to watch TV in such a perfect location is beyond me. Sadly air con was not included in holiday price but was worth spending the extra euros to be comfortable during our stay. Just four steps down from the restaurant/bar area of the foyer and you are on the beach. Plenty of sunbeds available for free. Where the beach has become rocky someone has laid down sandbags to make it easier to get into the water, a good thing for anyone a little unsteady on their feet. Food and drinks are available all day and are excellent value for money .... meals portions are huge and delicious. Paradise on earth is my description of the Sunbeam and I hope to return in 2018 if my health allows.
Room Tip: 5 rooms each of 2 floors. Spiral stair access might be problem for some with walking difficulties. F...

Stayed: August 2017, travelled with family
Location 5/5
Rooms 4/5
Service 5/5
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Wednesday, 26 July 2017

“Greek gem”

Reviewed 2 days ago
Just arrived today 20th July 17 nice warm welcome from the owner Andreas and family the room is excellent better than expected and now with aircon and 32inch tv's in the rooms nice touch we would highly recommend this place.

Saturday, 22 July 2017

SunBeam Apart Hotel , Snack Bar, Cafe: Continue enjoying your holidays in beautiful Kos and Kardamena

 

The powerful earthquake did not touch Kardamaina
SunBeam is totally safe. Built with modern anti-seismic criteria offers safe holidays on the beach
Continue enjoying your holidays in beautiful Kos and Kardamena.
Continue to have SunBeam first in the list of options for your holiday.

Sunday, 9 July 2017

“brilliant holiday”

well we arrived at the Sunbeam on June 11th, after a good flight from Birmingham, to be met by the proprietor Andreas, who was first class all week, nothing to much trouble for him. we had a small blip concerning our room, but he soon solved that.
we we given room 203, which had a huge balcony , with a sea view and views of the ships coming and going, also another balcony on the front, but we left that one alone , as a birds nest . was built in the corner , and the chicks were in there.
first port of call was to visit the calypso Bar, to see our friends , Ilias, Katerina, Paul and Maria, and Nikos, who we have known for 22 years.
after a decent sleep, we made our way to the beach, which is down four steps, from the restaurant.
we then decided to have breakfast, which is one of the best full English anywhere, 2 Bacon , 2 eggs, sausage, beans, tomatoes, hash brown, mushrooms, and black pudding, if you want it, 2 toast and jam, croissant, a biscuit with tea or coffee, and orange juice, and for 5 and half euro was value for money. 
then back on the sunbeds, which are free, we had a light snack at lunchtime and a drink.
at night we went to different restaurants, we have used over the years, Adelphi, Ariadni, Annas, Manos, and Faros, where our friend from Costas and Paradise, Andreas now works, good food and drink in all of them,
a superb week was spoilt by a 3hours 40 mins delay at the airport
a great week, thanks Andreas for your kind hospitality, we will be back there
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Friday, 7 July 2017

Yamas Andreas!

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Just to say a huge thank-you to Andreas and his family for yet another wonderful time whilst visiting their bar. The food, as always, was first-class, from breakfasts and snacks to a full evening dinner. Genuine Greek hospitality and kindness at a place where absolutely nothing is too much trouble for them, whether it being simply serving food to helping and giving advice to people new to the village. Yamas Andreas!
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Sunday, 7 May 2017

SunBeam Apart Hotel , Snack Bar, Cafe: “perfect holiday”


5/5
My daughter and i stayed at the sunbeam in september for two weeks, and we cant praise it enough, we had a great time. andreas and family are lovely people, always friendly and did everthing to make our stay perfect. couldnt fault a thing the food was really good ,even though the portions were huge for me that is .the breakfast was exceptional.thank you andreas very much we loved it
Room Tip: we had room 105 and it was huge

Stayed September 2016, travelled with family

Value 5/5

Rooms 5/5

Service 5/5

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

SunBeam Apart Hotel , Snack Bar, Cafe: “sunbeam,my foreva holi home”

5 of 5 bubbles5/5Reviewed 27 August 2015
Warm and very welcoming.andreas an all the staff work really hard to make your stay very pleasant.fab views from room 202. Really cannot wait to go back.the basil behind ears works wonders here at home.haha big thanks andreas xx
Stayed August 2015, travelled with family

Sunday, 30 April 2017

SunBeam Apart Hotel , Snack Bar, Cafe: “A Diamond in the Aegean”

5 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 July 2016 

Myself and my friend have just got back from a 7 day stay at the Sunbeam and absolutely loved it! It was our first time in Kos and there is no doubt we will be returning to the island and to the Sunbeam! Andreas is a dreamboat! Always so friendly and welcoming, he made is feel right at home soon as we arrived and looked after us throughout the whole stay. I've never seen anyone work so hard in my life, he doesn't moan or complain and always has a smile even with the occasional rude customer. The rooms were simple but immaculate, I have no complaints, if people are more concerned about luxurious rooms then they are in the wrong place, why would you want to sit in your room when you're on the most beautiful island! Fresh towels and linen everyday from Ophelia, who again is very friendly. A lot of people in the hotel are returning customers and told us that they have been coming to the sunbeam for years because of Andreas. Hopefully one day I will be proud enough to be part of the returning customers. It was almost like a family away from home. The food is excellent! The portions are huge but always delicious, we tried a few different restaurants over our stay but came to the conclusion that the food and service was better at the sunbeam and made the decision to eat every meal there. Full English breakfast was like heaven on a plate, just like home except you get a hell of a lot more for your money. Greek yoghurt honey and fruit is a must, as well as the beef stifado and souvlaki. The homemade Ravani cake and ice cream is to die for. The endless list of praise goes on. I can't wait to go back within the next couple of months and would just like to address the negative reviews people write, shame on all of you that made negative comments. The Sunbeam and Andreas are faultless, but I guess some people just like to complain for the sake of it.

Sunday, 1 January 2017

Happy New Year

Enjoy your Summer Holidays
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