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Highlights||* Adults-only resort|* Perfect for those seeking tranquillity|* Sandy, private beach|* Multiple pools|* Excellent food & cocktails|* Easy access to Kos town||Hotel||Our second visit to Diamond Deluxe Hotel in September 2025 exceeded even our high expectations from 2023. We had previously stayed in September 2023 and thoroughly enjoyed the calm, serene atmosphere and couldn’t wait to go back.|It is located on a coastal road, about 30mins drive from the airport and 10mins drive from Kos town. It is a relatively undeveloped stretch of road, so there isn’t the usual array of shops, bars and restaurants that you might expect to find on your doorstep.||The hotel gives a “wow” factor when you first arrive. It is an impressive resort, immaculately clean, well equipped, well maintained, picturesque gardens with fruit and olive trees, and friendly staff with a “can-do” attitude. From the front desk to the servers and the bar staff, nothing was too much trouble. You can tell they take pride in their hotel and their guest experience.||Rooms||On both occasions we stayed in a Superior Deluxe Swim Up Room where we had our own patio area, with a table and chairs, a double sun lounger and umbrella and direct access to the pool. We cannot fault the rooms. Plenty of space, perfectly clean, air conditioned, well maintained, and well laid out. All the amenities you might expect from a 5-star hotel. The bed was comfy, plenty of sockets for charging gadgets and they even provided a handy wooden ladder frame that you could take out onto the patio to dry your swimwear. The room was serviced daily and fresh towels provided. It was like walking into the room for the first time but every day.|Speaking of towels, you don’t have to bring your own beach towel or use the bathroom towels poolside or on the beach. On arrival you are given a towel card which you simply exchange in the spa for a spa towel which you are free to use poolside or on the beach, and you can replace it with a clean fresh towel daily or as needed.||Pool||Diamond Deluxe Hotel benefits from an impressive main outdoor pool with a waterfall at one side, a smaller outdoor pool and an indoor pool, all with crystal clear, ultra clean blue water. There are comfy cushioned sun loungers with umbrellas aplenty (no need to “reserve” with a towel at the crack of dawn) and wherever you lounge, you have easy access to the pool to take a short dip to cool off, get in some lengths, or just to float and relax.|Poolside service is also available, so you’re never far away from a delicious snack or cocktail.||Food & Drink||The food at the Emerald restaurant was excellent. A plentiful continental breakfast selection with a good variety of cooked options and a locally inspired menu for evening meals, changed daily.|The Radiant pool bar had a very relaxed atmosphere, and the staff ensured you were taken care of with table service, expertly prepared drinks (loved watching the cocktails being made - no premix here) and service with a smile. Each drink was served with a small tub of mixed nuts. A nice touch and much appreciated.|The Radiant bar also served up a good menu of light bites and meals for lunch.||Beach||The beach, private to the hotel, offered an alternative place to relax from the pool. Clean, litter free, soft sand, comfy cushioned sun loungers with fixed, thatched parasols (plenty of availability - no need to “reserve” with a towel at the crack of dawn), crystal clear Aegean Sea waters, this was heaven. Sun, sea, sand, peace and quiet. And if you fancied a cocktail, no problem. Staff regularly patrol the beach and will happily bring you your order.|Whilst the beach is sandy, the shoreline can be pebbly and rocky, so a pair of water shoes is advised for when you go into the sea. It will make all the difference.||Local Area||Diamond Deluxe hotel has a great range of amenities with occasional live music in the bar of an evening, meaning you don’t have to leave the resort if you don’t want to. However, if you want to get out and about or take in the sights, Kos town is just a short journey away. For shopping, eating, or soaking up the atmosphere, Kos town is a vibrant place to visit.|Whether you take a taxi (the reception staff are more than happy to order you one) or get the bus (bus stop right outside the hotel), you’re just 10mins away.|Taxis are a fixed price of €10 per journey (at the time of writing) and there are taxi ranks along the harbour to take you back, one opposite the I Love Kos sign and one at Dolphin Square. Taxis are very popular and busy so you may have to wait long periods for one to be available.|Buses run about every 45mins, are €2 per person per journey (at the time of writing) and terminate/start from Dolphin Square.|We took a mix-and-match approach, sometimes taking a taxi and sometimes the bus. Given both have similar journey times, we were inclined to take the bus and use the money saved for a cocktail at the Radiant pool bar!||Overall, we cannot rate Diamond Deluxe Hotel highly enough for a luxury, 5-star, adults-only getaway! We're already planning our third visit.