Hermes

We visited Hotel Hermes in August 2024. Booked through jet2, got the last ferry of the day from Mastichari, picked up at Pothia by taxi and arrived at hotel at 1.45 am. And there was the lovely Kathy to greet us. She insisted on helping with our luggage, showed us our room, and got us 2 bottles of Mythos from the bar. As other reviews have stated, nothing is too much trouble for her. Next morning we went for a lovely continental breakfast which we paid separately for as we were S/C. Breakfast is lovely with the added bonus of meeting other guests and chatting to them. This was our first visit to Kalymnos and we couldn't have chosen a better hotel. Room is spotless, the shower is always hot and powerful. We had a room at the back, overlooking the garden. Fresh towels, and cleaning every day except Sunday. Fresh bedding regularly. We used the pool in the hotel opposite once and also the pools in several hotels in Massouri, which are all free if you purchase drinks/food. We went to beaches in Massouri several times, but our favourite beach was 5-10 minutes walk in the opposite direction at Melitsahas, where the sunbeds were 10 euros for 2 with umbrella and a fabulous beach taverna. Coming back to the Hermes after a day at the beach or a night out felt so welcoming and safe and often Kathy would be there with her ready smile and willingness to chat. We were so sad to leave when the two weeks were up. Kathy was there to see us off. It's very rare that I make a return visit to anywhere as there are so many islands in Greece to visit, but we're booked again for August and I simply can't wait. Thank you Kathy