Zeus Hotel

excellent hotel, good location, friendly staff.

Well im very pleased to say that i will be returning to zues this june cant wait

Hi,

Hi just returned from another great holiday in kefalos staying at Zeus hotel again,had a lovely welcome from Zak/Maria and familygreat to see many of our friends who go there regularly, Sheila and mike will be returning next year hope to see you all again

A clean, friendly, quiet family owned hotel which is located just far enough away from the bars and tavernas on the main road. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.   

Only two minor gripes - firstly, guests are prone to slamming bedroom doors at all hours. Secondly, It would be nice to see the ball games bannished from the pool - it was a little difficult to relax at times with the constant bombardment of inconsiderate guests playing football !!!!!!!

Hi  Mike,

Silvio

we and friends have only just returned home from our second year running holidaying at the zeus which we can not fault. a family run business run by a really friendly family who cater for your every whim  whatever that may be.a totally relaxing  hotel set in idyllic surroundings where cleanliness is  a virtue of  every staff member and this is a major pointer for further bookings.
as i said earlier perfectly situated to frequent other bars restaurants & tavernas in the resort of kefalos which caters mainly for the more laid back tourist as locals are so laid back their virtually horizontal,however they still remain friendly and genuinely seem pleased to see you and not just your cash.
i'd certainally recommend the zeus and personally think its the pick of hotel in the resort and look forward to returning very soon.

Hi Silvio

   You can see pictures.of hotel on www.hotelzeus.gr

Had a lovely time, even hired a moped first time ever and had a ball !!

Denise THE AIRCON WILL COST YOU 5 EUROS A DAY TO USE IT,WE HAVE BEEN THERE 22 TIMES AND NOT NEEDED IT BUT THEN WE DON:T GO IN JULY,HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY,WE WILL BE BACK IN SEPT.

HELEN. THE HOTEL IS APPROX 20 MINS FROM AIRPORT THE ZEUS HAS A LOVELY POOL JUST IDEAL FOR CHILDREN,ALSO BEACH IS CLOSE BY,YOU CAN CATCH BUS TO KOS TOWN OR HIRE A CAR PLENTY TO SEE.IF YOU WANT TO SEE PICTURES OF HOTEL GO ON TO WWW.ZEUSHOTEL.GR WEATHER WILL BE VERY HOT,HAVE A GREAT TIME.

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just got back after 2 fantastic weeks staying at the zeus what fantastic happy people. found a great resturant called the kastri not far from the zeus ran by katerina and her two lads george and chris they made our holiday!!!  we really wanted to stay and we will definatley go back again. the zeus is just perfect so clean and friendly . 

Hello All, nice to see you all there at the Zeus again. As newly initiated guests at Zak & Maria's place, we are continually humbled by their grace and outstanding pleasantness. I know they live in an awsome place, but it astounds me that they are ALWAYS bloody smiling! Beautiful. Anyways, if anyone knows of an apartment to rent on a monthly basis, please yell, will pay good money for the right spot and may consider working for our keep, e.g. renovation works, cleaning, etc. Cheers Andy & Vicki

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Hi Charlene

in my 22 visits there.we will again be going in June.enjoy your visit.check out the Zeus web site for pictures www.zeushotel.gr 

Marie. rooms are basic but are very clean,all with balconies you should enjoy yourselves here,we arrive on 8th june for two weeks(our 23rd time)we love it, may see you there. go to www.zeushotel.gr to see photos of hotel.have a great time.ps the bar stays open till all hours

Found Zeus Hotel quite by accident; booked a late deal (5 days before departure) last August.  What a find though!  The hotel was everything I could have possible wanted as a single mum; lovely location in beautiful Kamari Bay, great pool for me to relax by whilst my son (now 7) learnt to swim, clean, comfortable rooms (the air-conditioning was a god-send and very reasonable at 5 Euros/day) and the most welcoming, friendly owners you could wish for.  My son described it as "the best holiday I've ever had" and as we've traveled in Australia and the States that's a real compliment.

just back from 2 fantsatic weeks in kefalos staying at ZEUS HOTEL. lovely to see ZAK/MARIA and family again they are such nice people,some of our friends who have been many times were there ,would also like to say hello to JULIE & DAVID from sheffield hope you enjoyed your selves. roll on JUNE next year can:t wait to return

Just come back from Zeus Hotel, Kefalos - been there for 2 weeks.  After chatting to other guests we were initially very surprised to discover that at least 90% of them had been before and in most cases many times - but after staying there for ourselves its very easy to see why.  I have been on lots of holidays before but never to a resort quite like this one, there literaly is something for everyone, kefalos is stunning with local scenery, convenience stores, souveniers, bars and a couple of clubs, then you have Kardamena just down the road where you could have a wild Clubbing night out. 

Zeus hotel is not that far from manolis where you stayed last year it is on the back road nearly opposite the dolphin bar.The hotel has its own pool and is very clean,the harbour is about a 20 minute walk away as for the kids the beach is  only a 5 minute walk away and they can go snorkling.Have a good holiday.

we stayed in the Manolis last year, it was fab but have read about the Zeus. Can someone tell me where the hotel is? Would it be ok for two 18 year old's and two 13 year old's? And one older lady!! How far is it from the harbour? Many thanks.

  Thanks mike we try there we are going next june for two weeks, sad to hear about plaka hope no one was hurt including peacoks. So if you going june proberly meet this time, we start our holiday from the second week, if you going sept please let me know the gossip. We wre gonna go in august but we got a really cheap holiday to bulgaria, never been before going to golden sands.  My neighbour is of to kos on saturday, they stay at andreas apt, they to love kos. We saw them thier a couple of years ago didnt know they were going[small world] regards veronica

Hi Veronica glad you had a great time as we did,must have just missed you we arrived on the Luton flight Sun 12th getting to the hotel at 2.50 am 90min.late good to see the bar still open.Zac was there to welcome us,not sure if we have met always go in june & sept .temp just right them,i agree with you people dont know what they are missing the family are greatat Zeus hotel Althouhg it was very quiet we slill enjoyed ourselves got a great tan will last till next visit .The Rainbow is opposite Oz steak house next to The Wave.Manoli arrived home on the 17th Maria cried tears of joy she was so happy.On the Sat they had a big fire starting at Plaka and spreading over towards Robinsons holidy camp closed road for two hours quite alot of damage .well hope to see you one day

  Hi mike glad you had great holiday, i think i  have met you did you go july  2002 around 17th? also where is rainbows, sounds good? did you see manolis how is he? he was at uni when we went. Was it busy it was very quiet  maria said one level was empty, hope it gets better for them. I wish more people[not to many] would look at kefalos and zues they dont know what they are missing. If i win this euro lotto? i would buy a house in kefalos hope your tan is good mine still is c u maybe one time  at our second home

Hi just returned from our 21st visit to Zeus Hotel .Zak Maria &family always make us very welcome.it"s like our second home we just love it,as do many of our friends who were also there.The hotel is looking great now that all the modifications have been done.As always the food was good where ever you ate especially at the rainbow.If anybody wants to hire a motor bike Katerina;s is the place just say mike sent you good prices given.well can;t wait for Sept.to arrive when we will again be returning once again perhaps see you there.

Just returned from our 21st visit to hotel Zeus, enjoyable as always Zak and Maria welcomed us back as if we were one of the family. with all the modifications the Hotel is looking great,  We  met many of our friends who return here year after year, We look forward to our return again in September only glad to help if you need any information regarding Hotel Zeus the resort of Kefalos. If you require a motor bike/ quad bike Katerina's is the place to go, lovely lady very fare price, just say Mike sent you.

We have been to the Zeus three times before. Such a lovely family who make you very welcome hence we are returning again on 9th July.  This time we are bringing our daughter and her friend. Can't wait.  See you in a few weeks.....

Got home sunday FANTASTIC HOLIDAY, third time at ZEUS u dont wanna come home. Zak, Maria, nick were brillaint Zak without a beard strange? Great weather, hotel is now beautiful Zeus has had a make over, feels home from home now goin back end of august then doing two weeks next year, the food is fresh maria is a good cook. We had one bed room     as we took our daughter. The room was good size and we knew she would be ok she loved it and maria. C U  in august if anybody goin

We stayed in the zeus for a night after a pipe burst in our studio down the road and we weren't keen on it. The staff were friendly and it looked nice, but we found the rooms to be really sterile, my fiance thought he was going to get pierced! Thomsons offered us the choice to upgrade to the zeus or go back to our studio and we went back to where we were, it was quite thankful to leave. Ok if you like bed and breakfast but we didnt like the atmosphere. 

Pen. You can keep your room at Zeus until 8pm, last year it cost 20euros.enjoy your hols We arrive there on 11th june.

Is it possible to pay extra to stay in your room at Zeus if you have an early hours flight? Thanks.

Pen Dobson there is air con in all rooms it costs 5 euros per night hope you enjoy your holiday we have been going to the Zeus for the last 9 years will be our 19th visit in June. lovely run family hotel

My partner and I are staying at Zeus in August this year and we know it gets very hot in Kefalos at that time of year. Can anyone who has stayed at Zeus before tell us if Air Con is availible in ALL rooms and how much it costs roughly for 2 weeks? Thanks

Hi all, we've just booked a week to the Zeus Hotel from 7th - 14th of May. Never been before but from all the reviews, we are very excited! Is anybody going the same time as us? What is the weather like around this time? Lloyd & Sarah.

we cannot wait to go back to the zues in june last year we went to Zante never again. we love the place third time back zac n maria n minollis n nicholas n sonia make u feel home from home nicholas if u read this i will fetch one of my liverpool programmes for you hope u all well to others try eating at hubs really nice food and popeyes is a great bar n nightclub c u lot in june martin veronica harris

Just to let all our friends know that Sheila & Mike will be on holiday at the Zeus 11th June for two weeks,also 24thSept for same hope to see you there

NICE TO SEE THAT MOST PEOPLE WHO WENT TO THE ZEUS HOTEL TO STAY THOUGHT IT WAS VERY GOOD AND WOULD GO AGAIN AS WE WILL BE NEXT JUNE.WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ZAC/MARIA AND ALL THE FAMILY HAVE A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, LOT OF LOVE SHEILA & MICK SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

Just back from yet another holiday at Zeus Hotel, Kefalos. Didn't want to come home. Zak, Maria and all the family are fantastic, they are so helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them, we cannot thank them enough for all the help they gave on our last day. Air conditioning was well worth the money as are the snacks at the pool bar. Hippocrates Restaurant is great, the meals are so big, Yannis is an excellent cook and George and Angelina are the best. The Oasis Supermarket is a must to visit, just tell Bobby we sent you, she is brilliant (ask her about the boat!!). Already looking forward to next May and September.

We have just returned from a week at Maria & Zak’s family owned & run hotel. The Hotel is very clean and kept to a high standard. The rooms are simply furnished – ours was a family room with a separate bedroom with double bed, but the standard rooms are twin beds. The whole place has recently undergone a renovation and is freshly painted with new patio doors and screens. The public areas are much more modern than you would expect with cream leather sofas and a swish bar. The breakfast is of the traditional Greek variety – roll, bread, butter jam, orange squash, coffee, but is well done with beautiful fresh bread rolls every morning. Plenty of pool loungers, with mattress & umbrellas, meant there was never a fight to get one. Doors can echo when slammed shut, but this is to be expected when all the halls and rooms have marbled floors – we never found it to be a big issue and it did not disturb either of our 3 & 7 yr old daughters slumber. Hairdryer & iron in room with option for air-con, which was not needed in Sept. Most of all, the place was run with real care and everyone could not have been friendlier. We would recommend the place to anyone.

Just got back after a week and although we had a great time, we wouldn't go back to Kefalos, let alone stay at the Zeus - sorry guys! The only positive things are that the people are really nice, the hotel is in a great location and the pool is very well kept but here come the negatives..... we had no fan and no hairdryer (lucky I took my own), we could write our names in the dust, it was a luxury to have a "luke warm" shower but even then we had to stand as close to the wall as possible as the shower head had a mind of its own, the cleaner may have been decorative with the sheets but it would have been nicer if she'd made our beds when she changed them instead of just making pretty patterns, and to top it off there was a half eaten sweet under one of the bedside tables which remained there for the whole week - and it definately wasn't one of ours!

We got back from Kos and Hotel Zeus on 28th Aug after 2 weeks. I already want to go back! The hotel is great. Super bar and lounge area for the evenings. The pool area is a good size and there are plenty of sun beds. Food from the snack bar is good and reasonably priced. Our 2 sons (16 & 14) had a whale of a time around the pool with the other youngsters at the hotel. The rooms are standard Greek basic but are spotlessly clean and the air conditioning is well worth the money. The main road has lots of tavernas and although we thought the best was the four seasons we never had a bad meal anywhere. The hotel is really friendly and Zac, Maria and the family are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Having not known what to expect from the hotel, my partner and I were pleasantly surprised by the high standards all round. The service at the pool side snack bar was efficient and with a smile. Very reasonably priced to. Having a bread roll and jam for breakfast did get a bit boring after a few days but the amount we had eaten the night before meant we didn't really want much. The rooms are basic and its very easy to flood the bathroom while in the shower. The pool is a good size with plenty of sunbeds. However don't take expensive swimwear with you though as the chlorine in the pool can ruin the colour. (They go yellow!) The hotel is in the perfect location only a short distance from the main road but still managing to escape the traffic noise. The supermarket round the corner is ideal and you don't have to go far to find a good restaurant. Overall a fantastic hotel in a quiet part of Kos.

Well, we got back from Kefalos yesterday and we are already planning to go back as soon as possible. Hotel Zeus is fantastic - brilliant location, peaceful as you want and relaxing. The location is amazing close enough to the main strip not to feel left out but far enough away to be quiet. The resort itself isn't full of noisy teenagers and pub crawls. After having listened to the bunch of moaners from the airport who stayed in places like Kardamena and Mastihari we definately had the best deal. Every single person was friendly and made you feel really welcome. There is no way now I would stay anywhere else on the island - just take a day trip around the island and you will see what I mean. We were over the moon with our ground floor room - we had our own little patio which caught the sun in the morning and was cool in the evening with the lovely gardens just outside. Pool was clean and not too much chlorine like some, caught the sun all day and with a good balance between sun loungers and shaded tables. They even have a mini-library if you finish your holiday novel too soon!! Love to Zach and Maria and all the family, we will be back ASAP p.s Look out for the watermelons growing just across the road!!

Just come back from 2 weeks at Hotel Zeus and we thought it was fantastic! Brilliant, family run hotel, with great atmosphere. Don't know how people can say it was expensive at the snack bar and hotel bar! We spent all day by the pool and ate there every lunch time - great value for money, Maria doesn't know how to make small meals! Plus it's all delicious (particularly the Club Sandwiches! Don't need to eat for 2 days after one!). The hotel bar is the best place to be at night... cocktails are very reasonable, as is the Mythos and everything else! Word of warning though... don't have the Vodka... it robs your mind! CHEER UP ROGER!!! U dont go to Greece for everything to be the same as England!!! Must say that the hot water does tend to run out after 6pm but it's red hot before then! And the fan is fine - don't need the aircon but it's nice to have the option. And the hairdriers are ok too!!! Go and see Bobbi in the Supermarket Oasis, shes a right lass!!!

YAMAS!!!!!!!

we were quite worried before we went 10-7-04 because there were a lot of adverse comments on this site.however we were very pleasantly surprised.zeus is a very nice hotel and provided everything we wanted for a lovely holiday.i must agree with one comment about fridges in rooms.it would have been nice even to pay for one as we had a baby with us,and we could have kept milk and water cold. you have to wonder what some people expect for just over 300 pounds including flights for two weeks holiday.

Martin No fridges in the rooms,but the bar stays open until 2am enjoy your holiday

My partner Harry and I are leaving for Hotel Zeus on the 31st and I just wanted to see how many other people would be staying there at the same time - always nice to know there will be friendly faces! You can't miss us really I'm 6' and blonde and he is a cheeky tatooed scotsman - see you by the pool - say Hello and we may even buy you a drink! xx Emma

Mark you will be two minutes from main road and 10/15 from harbour,there are plenty of bars/restaurants on way.they change cash or trav.cheques at hotel.there is also a cash point outside Kastri car rentals 5mins from hotel.Have a great holiday we always do staying at Zeus

we are stopping at zeus for 2 weeks leaving next week. it sounds great. can anybody let me know how far it is from the main strip.. Also, are there any cash machines in kefalos,and do they exchange travellers cheques in the hotel..cheers, MARK..

here's the deal. the hotel is very good. rooms are cleaned every day, air conditioning for a small extra charge, 5 Euro per day. we never had a problem with hot water, always available. location excellent. set just 2 minutes off the main road, you get peace and quiet. the pool is clean and cool, with enough loungers and parasol shades. pool side snack bar is great value, 4 Euro for a cheeseburger & fries, and it's tasty too. the place does echo a bit and you can hear doors sometimes banging shut, but not enough to spoil things. very pleasant staff.

the locals are friendly and Kefalos was pretty quiet and peaceful. great weather, nice beaches and a clean blue sea for a swim. local restaurants are excellent and the prices are very cheap. definitely try the Taverna Zephyr, great food, particulary the steaks. sit by the sea in the late evening, enjoy dinner and a few beers.

we spent the week from 03/07/2004 - 10/07/2004, and are already talking about going back.

oh, the airport is a bit small and i wouldn't eat there, take sandwiches or pick something up in town if you're gonna be there a while.

really enjoyed the holiday, Kefalos get's a thumbs up!

Just back from kefalos 18th visit, very impressed with the new bar/lounge at Zeus hotel well done Zak and Maria, all rooms now have aircon.we met up with many off our friends who visit the Zeus year after year so can't be that bad can it(Roger Munday)did you really stay there, we find it very good never had any problem with hot water, the staff go our of there way to make your holiday a pleasant one.Will certainly be back next year

FANTASTIC place to stay for our honeymoon. EXTREMELY clean and tidy. Hairdryers and irons available in every room, air conditioning at extra cost. We had hot water for showers some guests said they didn't (so bear in mind it is solar power heated so does run out).
Family who run the hotel are FABULOUS. Make you feel welcome.
Pool and sunbed area is great. Always in the sun and always a bed available. Parasols at most beds and a terrace close by to get in the shade. Pool side bar to get refreshments (everything you need).
Be aware the hotel does echo and some guests do slam their doors but if you've had a good night out you'll sleep anyway NO WORRIES.
Few minutes walk away from main road and beach so away from any external noise (excluding crickets and birds).
Definitely will be back next year. THANKS TO ALL AT HOTEL ZEUS XX

Good things: friendly, family run place. Nice pool and it's just a bit out of town so doesn't get too rowdy, not that Kefalos does much.

Bad things: there is *never* any hot water. I really mean, *never* - and it's not even warm... just cold. All the time.

The sound from many rooms away goes through the walls, ceilings, corridors... no matter how quietly someone closes their door, you hear it miles away.

The balconies or patios are not very scenic - looking out onto a concrete road and not much else from where we stayed.

Breakfast is just a roll with butter & jam and coffee/orange squash. The snack bar is expensive, go to the supermarket just down the road.

Some rooms apparently had shower curtains but they don't go all the way down, so they're pointless. Our room did have a double bed and a single, so I think there must be a mix.

Lovely family run hotel very near beach and local tavernas. Rooms are not very big!! Nice swimming pool and sunbeds. Great snacks at very good prices. Very helpful family who run hotel.

Useful info regarding the Hotel.
The hotel is clean and owners pleasant.
Be aware that breakfast only consists of a bread roll and a drink! if you want anything extra you will have to pay.
No air conditioning only a 3 phase stand up fan.
No double beds only singles.
The doors bang consistently from 7am until 3am the next day.
There is a super market on the corner and drinks from there are less than half price than the hotel.
Don't use the reps day trips as you can get them at least 10 Euro cheaper in the town and will pick you up from the hotel.
Don't be sick on the coaches as there is a 100 Euro fine and will throw you off the coach (I have seen this happen!)

Does anyone have any pictures of Kos or More precisely The Hotel Zeus as My girlfreind and I are going to be staying there in June and we can't wait to see what it looks like. Also if anyone can suggest any good places to visit then please please please email us at
andrew.downes@ntlworld.com
mariacooper38@hotmail.com

Thanks guys n gals

Dear Maria,Zak,Manolis,Nicholas,Sonia, Nicholas (grandfather) Sonia (Ya Ya), Achilles ................You all know that you are a wonderfull family ...you welcome guests like they are your family and are truly disappointed when they leave.
If any readers have the opportunity to visit this family ..then you should ......
WELCOME TO PARADISE EVERYBODY !!!! ( I started that in 1995 and it continues to this day !!!)

Michael (Scotland)

Went to Hotel Zeus for our honeymoon (July 2000) - we could not have chosen a more wonderful place. The people were great - especially Archilles (should have been a red coat) - Hotel was fantastic, can't wait to go back. Wouls recomend it to anyone

Been to hotel Zeus 2yrs in a row. absolutely brillaint. Family are really nice. but it wont be the same without Achillies behind the bar, (good luck in Cananda, Seamus!) if you havent been 2 hotel Zeus, go + book now!!! Fifi + Inga xxx ps. who is the most beautiful boy in the whole of Kefalos?..... Nikolas!!! pps. Fifi really really wants 2 say "couldnt b better" ppps. ef caristo!!! (dont no how 2 write it in greek so u jst get the phonetic version!!!

I stayed here for 2 wonderful weeks, and tryed to return but it was booked up. So I did the next best thing and stayed in appartments close by, with the use of the hotel's pool. Planning on going again in the near future.

I have stayed at the Kefalos Studios, Mike (the owner) & his family were very friendly. The studios are spacious, clean & in a great location close by the majority of the bars/tavernas & restaurants. Have just booked to stay at the Hotel Zeus, next year.... anybody email any pics to me please? address:- j.p.jones1736@ntlworld.com

just come back for 2 wonderfull weeks in this top class hotel , the owners were very helpfull, the hotel was spotlessly clean ,, sure to go back whenever we can,,,,,,,,,,,,excellent 10/10