Arion Hotel

Great location, peaceful stay, amazing views — highly recommended! Arion Hotel is located on a hillside northwest of the charming village of Kokkari in Samos. The location is very convenient — just a 5-minute walk to Lemonakia Beach and about 10 minutes to Kokkari. There’s a secret path from the hotel to the main road, so you don’t need to walk through the winding streets. A taxi from Samos Port to the hotel costs €20 (fixed price), and from Kokkari to the hotel it's €7 (fixed price). We arrived around 2 PM and were warmly welcomed by the staff. Check-in was quick and smooth. We spent our first day by the pool, which, although not large, never felt crowded. It has three depth levels (120 cm, 180 cm, and 300 cm) and plenty of sunbeds. Our room was very clean and tidied daily. Linens, pillows, and mattresses were spotless. The bathroom was spacious with a bathtub and shower curtain. There was a safe, a minibar, and a TV (which we didn’t use). The air conditioner is centrally ventilated but locally controlled from the room. It worked well, though it made some noise at night and dried the air a bit. Luckily, there were almost no mosquitoes, so we left the balcony door slightly open and enjoyed a nice cross-breeze from the bathroom window to the balcony. Breakfast was the only aspect that didn’t quite meet expectations — we only tried it once and chose instead to have brunch at Lemonakia Beach around noon for the rest of our stay. Rates were reasonable — around €200 per night for 3 people, plus €5 tax per person per night. The views from the hotel are stunning. From our balcony, we could see the Aegean Sea and the town of Kokkari — truly unforgettable. The staff was wonderful — always smiling, kind, and ready to help. There's also a shuttle service to Lemonakia and three other destinations multiple times a day, always with the same friendly English-speaking driver. Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Facilities: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cleanliness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Food: ⭐⭐⭐ Bar: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price/Value: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Views: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A truly wonderful hotel with a big heart. I normally don't collaborate with hotels as a destination wedding and events business, however this one is a game changer. A great location near popular Kokkari seaside village and boasting panoramic views out to the sea.Mr. Hatziandreou and his remarkable team really amazed me with their warm hospitality, incredible work ethic, professional services and beautiful spaces for wedding celebrations. My regards to the Chef and Sou Chef for outstanding cuisine! I look forward to our collaborations next season with great enthusiasm!

I’m honestly a bit confused about the high ratings. I’ll start with the good- the location and the staff are lovely. Super easy walk to the town of Kokkari and the hotel offers a shuttle to nearby beaches. The staff were all very pleasant, too. Unfortunately, that is all the positive feedback I have from my stay here. The breakfast buffet was perhaps my worst experience with hotel food. Every single thing, except for the fresh pancakes and eggs, was cold and stale. Even the cereal. I thought perhaps the first day it was because I arrived a bit late to breakfast, so the next day I arrived right when the buffet opened and the food was still completely cold. Next, as a few other reviews mention, the rooms are extremely outdated. To be fair, they seem cleaned well but I have stayed in hostels nicer than the rooms here. The mattresses are spring and have to be at least 3 decades old. And since the room is so old, there are not enough power outlets- you cannot charge your phone without unplugging the lights. Additionally, during our 48 hours at this hotel, we had three large bugs in our room and ants. I understand that to a certain degree this is to be expected in hot climates, but this felt excessive.