This will be our 4th MW holiday and Hotel Lakitira is the nicest hotel we have been to. We chose to book a superior room, (without kids for the first time and we chose to come back) which included bathrobes (for skinnies with short arms, curvy folks need a modesty towel as well), flat screen tv (mainly news station, BBC & Sky) We had a sea view & balcony. Tea & coffee making facilities as well as a bottle of water on arrival in the fridge..Surprisingly the room was cleanly carpeted, as were some of the corridors. There are lifts also, as the heat does get to you if you are 3 floors up.
The bathroom was very spacious with a glass shower screen attached to it and the shower was excellent and it did not flood. Some complimentary toiletries were provided. On the corridor to the room the view was of some more appts being completed and there was some building work going on, but it did not impact very much. Gated security access to the hotel as well and there always seemed to be someone on duty.
Lots of kit if you are water sports enthusiasts and lovely waterfront staff. Good beach for sunbathing and a nice beach bar to sit in the shade. Good tennis courts too and the adults only pool was very restful, this also has its own bar and lifeguard. Childrens pool very hectic as it was half term.
Restaurant food was nicely prepared, lots of salads and a choice of hot meals at lunch and dinner, with tea, coffee and water from dispensers. No bottled water handed out at mealtimes now. Notice on the dispensers that water provided may only be drank in the restaurant. Wine list expensive in the restaurant, so the best thing is to buy it at the main hotel bar and take it in with you, roughly 16 Euros as opposed to 25 Euros.
There is a shop just beneath the restaurant selling suncreams, beachwear , knick knacks etc, but did not see much water or food in there to purchase. Computers in the main hotel lobby that can be used for internet.
Viking Airlines seemed to be ok, quite generous with space and legroom we thought. Looks like they are Excel planes painted over, XL logo on the trolleys anyway. Short delay on outgoing and incoming flight and also had to sit through 2 safety briefings, one in English, then French which seemed a bit pointless, but the airline is registered French/Canadian we were told. Transfer to resort quite seamless, about 15 mins ride. Mark Warner staff all quite young and helpful and friendly. The welcome meeting was more of an introduction to the key staff, but you could ask anyone anything you needed to know.
The week we were there MW had taken in a Christian group of people who could not stay at the hotel they had booked into, owing to some archaeological finds there that had to be investigated. I think most of them were very appreciative and really enjoyed Lakitira. All in all a lovely resort, just be aware there are planes flying overhead most days as its on the flight path and no nightlife to speak of apart from the bar which could prove expensive.

Very impressed with the hotel, food, staff and water sport facilities which where all excellent for the price.

negatives:

I would suggest that this resort is strictly for families though, even in low season and out of the holidays you struggle to get away from other peoples kids (and the facilities for kids look excellent.)

Bar drinks are very expensive (you could buy in the town and use your fridge though to supplement)

Having read other reviews on here for this Mark Warner resort, I was slightly worried about where we had booked. However I really had no need to. We had such a wonderful holiday at Lakitira - I would definately recommend it it.

We stayed in the hotel which has been newly refurbished. The rooms are spacious, bright and airy with flat screen TVs, mini-fridges and very nice bathrooms. If possible, I would try to upgrade your room to a premium room as those without the seaview dont have great views at all.

The food is good too. The breakfasts were top notch with a huge selection of offerings including freshly cooked pancakes, omlettes and eggs to order. The lunches were ok and if you are not on full board, at 10 euros each, you cant go too wrong. We would definately suggest trying dining in the evening at the Taverna. It was very quiet every night during our stay which meant you got to escape the crowds from the main buffet. The seafood night was especially good.

The childcare at Mark Warner is also top notch. Prior to departure, I had not planned on putting my 9 month old daughter into the creche - however when I saw how great the nannies were with the children and what fantastic facilities they had in the baby room, we couldnt resist. The night creche is also very good unless some selfish guests leave their children there crying. Under 3s are supposed to arrive asleep - however during the week when we stayed, one man left his 2 year old screaming the house down every night which then woke up our daughter. We went in week 2 of the season so hopefully the nannies may learn to put their foot down with such parents!

All in all - great holiday. Will travel with Mark Warner again.

Recently returned from Lakitira resort in Kos and wish I could go straight back.

Accomodation: excellent room, clean, modern, comfortable, spacious with good bathroom.

Food: Main restaurant buffet had good range of salads, fish, meats and pasta/rices. Desserts were similar every day, same 'foam' type cake recycled into different layers.
Italian 'Tratorria' restaurant tried once but was poor. Stick to main buffet.

Watersports: good facilties and instructors. Nothing too much trouble for staff.

Other activities: very enjoyable beach volleyball, waterpolo and football. Well-organised but could've been promoted a bit better to increase numbers.

Tennis: Hard courts ok, always available, good equpiment to borrow.

Drinks: Expensive for alcohol, water ok at 1 euro for 1.5l.

Downside: No evening entertainment (maybe some live music or quiz or other games), expensive bar drinks, expensive ice-creams, alot of small kids (but rarely seen due to separate waterspsorts beach and good kids clubs)

Overall very enjoyable, would recommend.