7 Best Hotels in Samos, The Northern Aegean Islands

Tucked away in pine trees above Tsamadou Beach, this utterly delightful hotel combines sophistication and informal style and is one of the island's most special retreats, with beautiful gardens and terraces, handsomely furnished guest rooms that open to balconies and lawns, and a sparkling pool, all overlooking the sea below. Adding to the pleasure of a stay here is attentive service, many quiet areas in which to unwind, and relaxed dining on the sea-view terrace. The beach is an easy walk away.

This modern adults-only resort takes its inspiration from traditional Samian villages with earthy colors, vibrant vegetation, and many water features echoing the lush island landscape. The well-proportioned rooms have balconies or terraces while the swim-up suites suit those who like to be right by the water. Laid-back luxury is the key here with textured fabrics, stone walls, and marble bathrooms featuring, while the breezy Beach House serves a buffet breakfast and a mediterranean menu of grilled meats and fish.

White bungalows glistening with terra-cotta roofs stand along winding paths lined with roses and lavender next to a sparkling pool, making it easy to settle into this friendly enclave just steps from Pythagorio Beach. Guest rooms are modern and minimal with the newer deluxe rooms the pick. This a place for simple pleasures; take breakfast on the vine-covered terrace, relax in a lounge chair on the hotel's beach across the road, or enjoy a meal in the home-style taverna.

A tranquil setting on the outskirts of Samos Town comes with a refreshing pool and nice views of Vathi Bay and the mountains beyond. Quiet, peaceful and private, it is only a five-minute walk from the beach. A major renovation in 2021 has given a relaxed and calm atmosphere with a neutral decor and luxurious marble bathrooms. Lunch and dinner service in the covered Elea restaurant veranda is commendable, with fresh tastes of Samos.

Surrounded by big, flowery gardens, these comfortably furnished apartments open to wide verandas and seem a world removed from the beach scene just down the lane. All units have well-equipped kitchens and nicely outfitted bathrooms, and some larger apartments have two baths. If you fancy a change from Kokkari beach, the pretty cove at Tsamadou, with its shallow water, pine trees, and sun loungers, is an easy walk away.

Fresh, contemporary bungalows lie amid Mediterranean-style gardens meters from a gorgeous pool and a beautiful, secluded beach. The airy, pastel-hue guest quarters, some with their own plunge pools, look out to sparkling sea views and purple-hue Turkish mountains from their balconies. The list of amenities is much longer than you would expect from a relatively small, intimate resort like this: deluxe spa, a tennis court, transport from and to the beach via the hotel's golf buggy, four international restaurants, as well as three bars, one tucked along the hotel's peaceful stretch of shoreline. Service combines Greek hospitality with a high level of professionalism.

On the edge of town by Gagou beach, all the rooms at the Samos Bay Hotel enjoy balcony views over the sea. Ask for one of the fresh and modern refurbished rooms, which make a great base for exploring the island or simply relaxing by the pretty pebbly cove. Sunsets are best taken from the summery restaurant balcony while the breakfast area serves island specialties among the regular offerings. Staff are very friendly and a good source of information about the best the island has to offer.