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OKU Kos

An adults-only beach retreat near Marmari, known for its village-like layout, warm natural interiors and a sociable pool and restaurant at the edge of the dunes.

Our take

Barefoot design on Kos’s north coast

OKU Kos sits behind dunes on the island’s north coast, with low cubic buildings arranged like a small village around gardens and a central pool. The design mixes rough plaster, timber, linen and dark stone, creating rooms that feel earthy and relaxed rather than conventionally glossy.

Swim-up rooms and private-pool villas offer the most outdoor privacy, while the beach and broad pool remain the hotel’s shared focus. Food, music, yoga and wellness give the property a social rhythm without pushing it into party territory. Kos Town and mountain villages require transport, but many guests are content to stay close. OKU suits couples and friends drawn to design, good food and long, low-key days between pool and sea.

Good to know

Adults only, Design hotel, Beachfront, Swim up rooms, and Wellness

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