We managed to book this holiday as a late deal and paid

nice hotel in a reasonable location with pleasant staff ,that's about it food was very poor and drink not much better( bar stops at 11pm a bit early after all you are supposed to be on holiday ).kerry at the beach was very helpful and reps did work very hard on a limited budget.alot of people we talked to paid nearly twice as much as we did.if i had paid what they did i would not been very happy,saying that i really enjoyed kardemena and would go back ,but not to the sovereign beach.

As we got a late deal we were not sure what to expect but it is a lovely hotel. The rooms are clean (if a bit on the small side) and the bathrooms are all tiled and have marble fittings. The communal areas are all very modern and plush with air con (there is also air con in the rooms plus hairdryer plus tv) (you can also rent a safety deposit box and fridge if you wish).

The main bar is not too big but most people sat outside during the evening anyway. It is located just off the beach front and you have a glorious sea view whilst dining.

The pool area is lovely if a little small. To be honest we went to the beach it is not huge but the sunbeds and umbrellas are free and you can bring drinks down from the Hotel. There are free watersports such as canoes and pedaloes which are great for kids (big and small) and you can swim as its shallow and once you get passed the few rocks just at the waters edge there is soft sand - it is freezing though so watch out!!

The entertainment was ok the staff did their best they have one act per week bought in on Saturdays and that is worth watching.

The food is very good despite some other reports I have read on this site. There is a huge variety of choice including vegetarian and the food is always piping hot. The deserts are lovely. I have read reports on how there is only Veal to eat. Yes it is on the menu most days but there are plenty of other options and upon talking to a taverna owner on a day out, veal is considered a luxury food in Kos and most places don't serve it as it is thought too expensive so the hotel are only trying to give you the best.

Drinks are great although the bar does stop all inclusive at 11.00 although you can pay for your drinks from 11.00 to 2.00 am. The only drink we did not see was Baileys but apart from that they have everything else and its quite strong as well. You can have two drinks per person.

One word of warning thought don't book trips with First Choice - go to the agency's in Kardemena as you will save

Stayed at the sovereign beach hotel.

The hotel was very clean and staff where friendly and welcoming. The entertainment was poor but this is a cheap budjet holiday although children enjoyed the entertainment.

The restaurant is very hot with little air amd poor air con, the food was not of a good standard and at times seemed a chore to eat it, their is a variety with a small vegetarian variety. Although food is handled to a good standard,

Rooms have air con but some people did have problems with theirs not working. The pool is clean and the beach is too small, but had a good time for a cheap holiday.

Myself and partner stayed for 2 weeks at this hotel and had a lovely time. The staff were all so friendly and the Firstchoice staff are brilliant if you have kids. We really enjoyed the food lots of meat dishes, fish,vegetables,chips,salad etc although I did hear some guests complaining that there was always spaghetti! The desserts were Yum and icecream is available all day. The first time we walked along the beach to the town after the all inc drinks finished at 11pm we were shocked that there was no lights just pitch black. The entertainment provided by Jay and his crew from Firstchoice was excellent for kids and they tried very hard to keep the adults amused. Never had any probs getting a sunbed and sometimes didnt go round the pool until after 12pm.

plenty of food and drink available all day, good selection. The hotel was kept spotless, the grounds and pool areas were tended regularly. The pool was very clean but a bit cold (Early May). The resort center was a 15 minute walk or a 4 euro's taxi away. there is also a courtesy bus from the hotel 3 times a day into Kardemena. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, the entertainment was provided mainly by the First Choice Crew, who did their best but it was early in the season and the hotel wasn't full. we would definately go back to the hotel if we go back to Kos

Just arrived home from the sovereign beach, Kos and had a fantastic time. Hotel was nipping clean, staff couldnt do enough for you, food really high standard, rooms lovely, pool and outside facilities great. Only down side was entertainement for teenagers was poor - very orientated to the teeny bopper market! Beach at hotel poor also but hey you cant win em all!

Hotel was clean and staff all worked hard.
All inclusive....food variety was limited but always warm and plentiful.... our 4 children made good use of the snack bar.
Location wise....constant breeze but at times far too windy.(Back of sun-beds flying up and very hard to control childrens lilo's)
Entertainment was poor but this was due to low budget...the team did try extremely hard.
The best part of our holiday was the fact that there was a very relaxed atmosphere....there was no hassle trying to get a Sun-bed in the mornings even though the hotel was fully booked.....there was plenty.
Also where ever we sat around the pool we could still see the children...(very open-plan)
Pool water was very green and many people refused to use and there was numerous complaints made when we were there.

We would not visit this hotel again beacuse compared to our holiday in 2002 which was our first all inclusive the Sovereign Beach was not the same standard.

This hotel was fantastic! The variety of food was great, it was exceptionally clean and the location was nice. I considered the hotel staff to be very friendly and they had given lots of advice to me and my family.

The entertainment of a night was good, and I actually won Mr Sovereign beach. I thought that they involved the kids alot and provided good entertainment.

I would definately visit again!

My friend and I visited this Hotel for the first time last year and we found it very very good. Staff excellent especially Kayt Front Desk Manager. Food plentyful and good, rooms perfect and very clean. Did not go to entertainment much as not our thing. The beach is very close and we certainly love it there. Did not use the pool as again not our thing. We would recommend this Hotel, we have stayed in other in Kardamena and this is the best. We are going back again this year, and hopefully the next and the next....