Arion Hotel Reviews

Recently arrived back from spending a enjoyable, relaxing, and very hot two weeks at the Arion Hotel in Kokkari.

The Arion is a very well maintained family hotel, set in beautiful landscaped gardens and boasting tremendous views of Kokkari town and the bay. We booked the Arion independently on the internet through Travel Republic, who offered a very competitive rate. We had visited the Hotel's own website first and were very impressed with the description and photographs. When we arrived there we weren't disappointed - this hotel certainly lives up to its 4 Star rating. Our room was of a high standard, kept spotlessly clean and had effective air conditioning. The rest of the facilities at the Hotel were all equally good - as was the food in the form of a varied hot and cold buffet. The management and staff are very friendly and helpful and do all they can to make your stay a pleasant one.
The other guests at the hotel were nearly all families or couples. And with a good mix of nationalities, the place had a relaxed cosmopolitan feel.

The hotel runs a frequent courtesy bus service to Kokkari and the local beaches during the daytime but not in the evenings. The walk into town (and to the nearest beach) takes about 10 minutes - which we didn't find to difficult but might not suit anyone who is infirm or unfit, as it involves quite a few steps. There's always a taxi of course which I don't think costs more than a few euros.

Kokkari is a really delightful resort, full of Greek character but with plenty of restaurants and bars - a real picture postcard setting. In the evening the harbour is all lit up by the many bars and restaurants overlooking it. Having spent week one of our holiday travelling round most of the Island, in my view Kokkari is easily the most attractive resort (and that's not to detract from the other places we visited which were all nice).

Finally, having holidayed on a dozen Greek Islands over the years, I put Samos right up there amongst the best of them. It is very mountainous and surprisingly lush (baring in mind that we hardly saw a cloud in two weeks), providing a great scenic backdrop. In my view the Samos people are also the friendliest I've met in Greece. I highly recommend, Hotel Arion, Kokkari resort, and this island - especially to families and couples who want an authentic taste of Greece.