Atlantica Belvedere Resort - Adults Only

Adults only, with guests aged over 16 welcome, Atlantica Belvedere Resort is built for couples and friends who prefer their holiday with a little space around it. The Moroccan-inspired design gives the place its character, while the hillside position opens towards the beach and the gardens below.

You can choose between a straightforward room, a swim-up option, or a private-pool suite or villa, depending on how much room and privacy you want between outings. The resort's 238 rooms, direct access to a sandy beach, spa and evening entertainment make it easy to stay on site when the day's diving has used up the enthusiasm for further travel.

The atmosphere is adult and resort-like rather than aimed at a busy town break. That suits you if the plan is sea, food, a comfortable room and perhaps a massage, with Kardamena available when you fancy leaving the grounds.

The resort sits on the coast at Kardamaina, on the Greek island of Kos, with direct access to a sandy beach and a private beach area. Helona Beach is just a short distance away, while Lakitira Beach is around 0.4 miles from the property. Sun loungers and parasols are set out by the beach, so the sea is not something you merely look at from a balcony.

Kardamena village is about 2.5 miles away. That is close enough for an evening out or a change of scenery, but far enough for the resort to function as its own holiday base. Nearby options include the archaeological site of Alasarna, around 2.4 miles away, and Antimachia Castle, around 3.2 miles away.

Kos International Airport is about 6 miles away by road. Aquatica Water Park is within an 18-minute walk, giving non-diving companions somewhere else to spend an afternoon if the beach has already had its turn.

The useful choice here is not simply room size; it is how you want to spend the time between dives. Sea-view rooms face the water, while swim-up rooms and private-pool accommodation let you step straight into your own bit of water rather than competing for a lounger. The larger suite and villa categories make more sense when you want a separate living feel or are travelling with friends.

Every room has air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, wardrobe space and outdoor furniture. A fridge, coffee machine and kettle cover the practical business of keeping drinks cold and making the first cup before breakfast. There is also a sofa and desk, plus a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for the evenings when your body has had enough of both the sea and conversation.

Bathrooms include a bath or shower, towels, slippers, bathrobes, toiletries and a hairdryer. The room categories include options for two or three guests, while the villa accommodates up to four and has two bathrooms. Cots and extra beds are not available, so the existing sleeping arrangement matters when you book.

Three restaurants give you more than one answer to the familiar post-dive question: food now, or food slightly later? Breakfast is served as a buffet, with local specialities, warm dishes and fresh pastries. Lunch and dinner cover Mediterranean and international cooking, with vegetarian options available.

The restaurant setting looks towards the sea and gardens, which is a more civilised backdrop than a buffet hall with a view of someone else's plate. The resort also serves special-diet menus on request, and breakfast can be brought to your room when an early start has made the idea of appearing in public before coffee seem unreasonable.

There is a bar and a snack bar for something less formal, while signature cocktails and a selection of drinks are part of the evening offer. Room service is available too. The board arrangement is not stated, so check what is included with your chosen accommodation before assuming every meal follows the same formula.

The beach is the obvious place to put your feet up, with loungers and parasols provided in the private beach area. There is also a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, while the spa adds an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and relaxation area for the days when your shoulders have had enough of carrying tanks around.

Massage options include back, neck, head, foot and full-body treatments. Body treatments, scrubs, wraps and facial treatments are also available, alongside beauty services and spa packages. The fitness centre is there if you still feel the need to move after a day in the water; the rest of the resort is more forgiving.

For a little more activity, you have a tennis court, table tennis, bicycle rental, windsurfing and other water-sports facilities on site. Tennis equipment and some activities carry an additional charge. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, movie nights and performances, giving couples something to do without requiring a taxi into Kardamena.

Check-in starts from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. You need to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance, particularly useful when your flight lands late or your transfer is not running to the minute. The front desk operates around the clock.

Kos International Airport is around 6 miles away. Free private parking is available on site without reservation, and car hire can be arranged at the resort if you want to explore beyond the immediate coast. A minimarket, currency exchange, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services cover the small practical matters that tend to appear once the suitcase is open.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel, while public-area WiFi is also available. The property has lift access and wheelchair access is possible. The airport proximity can bring aircraft noise, so light sleepers should take that into account rather than discovering it at three in the morning. The minimum age for check-in is 18, and cash is an accepted payment method.