Samos Hotels, Apartments and Studios

Studios Ioanna is a small complex of six large studios in Limnionas, a quiet village in the green south-west of Samos, each with a separate living and sleeping space, a kitchen and a coffee machine. Limnionas has its own large sandy beach and lies close to the naturist beaches, and the studios sit at the start of the village on the left as you drive in, clearly signed. It is a favourite for travellers who come for the peace of the old, authentic Greece rather than nightlife. Tel: +30 22730 37320.

Ormos is a quiet, friendly fishing village in the south of Samos next to Votsalakia and Kampos, prettier and more authentic than its neighbours, with older houses full of character. The beach of Ormos lies on the edge of the village, and the seafront has tavernas, cafes and a few hotels, with a supermarket and a bakery in the village. A little higher up you can visit the old church and look out over the bay.

Kerkis Bay Hotel stands in the centre of the fishermen's village of Ormos Marathokampos in the south-west of Samos, built in a traditional style with 29 comfortable rooms. Each room has a balcony, a bathroom, music, satellite TV, a fridge, air conditioning and a hair dryer, and there is an attractive reception lobby and many pergolas outside. The village has a nice beach and good tavernas and stays authentically Greek, in a pretty and hospitable part of the island.

Oceanis Studios are built on a hillside in the picturesque fishing village of Ormos Marathokampos on the south-west of Samos, overlooking the village and the Aegean Sea, 300 metres from the sandy beach and 150 metres from the centre with its mini-markets, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. From the nearby port you can take small sailboats on daily cruises around Samos and to islands such as Fournoi, Ikaria and Patmos, and you can anchor your own boat at the marina.

Korali Apartments are a 3-minute walk from the beach at Ormos, a pretty and peaceful traditional fishing village on the south-west coast of Samos. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen for independence and a balcony with views over the Aegean Sea, with shops and mini-markets close by yet far enough for peace and quiet. The harbour, full of old and new fishing boats, and the tavernas of Ormos are a short walk away.

Hotel Votsalakia Beach is a family-run hotel a few metres from the long Marathokampos beach, with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi in the lobby. Rooms have a balcony with views of the sea, pool or garden, satellite TV, a fridge and a private bathroom, with a cleaning service six times a week. A continental breakfast is served each morning by the pool, and the Votsalakia tavern next door serves traditional Greek dishes; the hotel offers free private on-site parking.

Ledra Hotel sits in Kampos Marathokampos (Votsalakia), 100 metres from the sea, with self-catering rooms set around a garden and two outdoor swimming pools, one for children. Each room has a balcony or terrace with views of the Aegean and the greenery, a TV and a safe, with air conditioning at a charge; the pool bar serves snacks and there are weekly BBQ nights. Ledra is 13 kilometers from the port of Karlovasi and 33 kilometers from Samos International Airport, with the long sandy Psili Ammos beach 2 kilometers away and free public parking.

Hotel Golden Sand offers traditional-style apartments and studios a few metres from the sandy Marathokampos beach, among lush surroundings, with a large swimming pool, a separate children's pool and free private on-site parking. Each air-conditioned unit has a kitchenette, a fridge, satellite TV and a balcony with beautiful views of the Aegean Sea. Mini-markets and taverns are within 200 metres, Kampos village 3 kilometers away and the fishing village of Ormos 1 kilometer away.

Hotel Samaina is a charming, traditional-style building in a quiet area of the lively coastal village of Pythagorion, surrounded by a rose garden. Rooms have a balcony or a roof terrace, some with sea views, and each has a bathroom with a shower, a fridge and a ceiling fan or air conditioning; free WiFi is available in the public areas. The hotel has a tour desk and car rental, and the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos, the Glyfada lakes and beaches are close by, with the Pythagoreion Archaeological Museum 200 metres away.