Semeli Hotel

🌿 Peaceful hillside setting on the outskirts of Kokkari
🏡 Intimate boutique-style hotel with just 14 rooms
🏖️ Around 450m to Tsamadou Beach and crystal-clear waters
🥐 Healthy breakfast served by the pool terrace
🍹 Relaxed lobby bar for poolside drinks
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed and Breakfast

Child age guideline: up to 12 years
Rooms: 14 | Floors: 3 | Lifts: none (stairs access to upper floors)

Semeli Hotel enjoys a quiet, semi-rural spot just outside the postcard-pretty fishing village of Kokkari. From here, you’re close enough to wander to Tsamadou Beach and nearby tavernas, yet far enough out to feel the peaceful side of Samos – think pine-covered hills, old stone houses and gentle evening breezes.

Kokkari itself is one of Samos’s most atmospheric villages, with a colourful little harbour, narrow lanes, traditional cafés and several pebble-and-sand beaches washed by clear, turquoise water. It’s a superb base if you like to combine lazy beach days with low-key exploration of the island’s mountain trails and villages such as Manolates.

• Tsamadou Beach: approx. 450m
• Nearest bars and restaurants: approx. 500m
• Kokkari resort centre and harbourside: approx. 2.5km
• Samos town: around 11km
• Samos Airport (SMI): approx. 22km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 50 minutes

Kokkari, Samos, Greece

Wake up to a leisurely breakfast by the pool each morning. Semeli Hotel focuses on fresh, simple and healthy options, with a buffet-style spread and cooked items, served in the poolside breakfast area. It’s the ideal fuel before a beach day or a walk into Kokkari.

Later on, the lobby bar is your go-to for a coffee, glass of local wine or something longer over a book or quiet chat.

• Breakfast area – Buffet and à la carte service, international and Greek-style breakfast, set beside the pool.
• Lobby Bar – Open roughly 08:00–21:00 for hot and cold drinks throughout the day.

Please note: a smart-casual dress code may apply. Opening hours, menus and service styles can change seasonally, and reservations or supplements may be required depending on your board basis.

The hotel centres around an inviting outdoor freshwater pool, edged by a stone terrace and leafy planting. Sunbeds and parasols are laid out around the water, creating a petite but peaceful sunbathing area that never feels crowded thanks to the small number of rooms. Complimentary pool towels mean you can pack lighter.

When you’re ready for the sea, follow the road down to Tsamadou Beach, roughly 450m away. This curving, pebbled bay is one of Samos’s prettiest, backed by trees and washed by incredibly clear, blue-green water that’s perfect for swimming and snorkelling on calm days.

Semeli Hotel keeps things simple and serene, focusing on comfort and relaxed downtime rather than a packed facilities list. There’s no full spa or gym on site, but the natural surroundings more than make up for it – hiking trails, coastal walks and mountain villages are all within easy reach if you like to explore.

On site you’ll find:

• Reception (open 13 hours per day) with friendly local advice
• Luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

For more active days, Kokkari and the wider island offer watersports, boat trips and walking routes that can be arranged locally.

Standard Room – Garden View
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
Location: Ground floor

Cosy ground-floor rooms that open towards the garden area, ideal if you prefer to avoid stairs. Décor is fresh and uncluttered, with neutral tones and simple, modern furnishings.

Key features include:

• Terrace with garden outlook
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Shower bathroom
• Hairdryer
• Fridge
• Kettle and coffee-making facilities
• Safety deposit box
• Daily room cleaning and towel change

Please note: Standard Rooms are specifically located on the ground floor.

Superior Room – Partial Sea View
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
Location: Upper floor

Set on the upper levels, Superior Rooms add a little extra sense of escape, with partial views towards the sea or surrounding hills from a balcony or terrace. They’re a great choice if you don’t mind using the stairs and like to sit out in the evening.

Key features include:

• Balcony or terrace with partial sea view
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning
• Shower bathroom
• Hairdryer
• Fridge
• Kettle
• Safety deposit box
• Daily room cleaning and towel change

*Some services or items may carry a local charge. Images are indicative; actual room size, layout and views may vary within the same room type.
*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

Semeli Hotel doesn’t run a formal activity or entertainment programme – the focus is on quiet, independent exploration and relaxation. From this base, typical experiences include:

🧭 Scenic walks down to Tsamadou and nearby beaches
🥾 Hikes through pine forests towards Mount Karvounis
🏘️ Day trips to hill villages like Manolates
🌊 Swimming and snorkelling in the clear Aegean
📚 Unwinding by the pool with a book and a drink

Any organised excursions, boat trips or car hire can be booked locally in Kokkari or through your Travelisto advisor.

🛎️ Reception open 13 hours per day
🧳 Luggage storage for early/late arrivals
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
🪑 Poolside sunbeds and parasols
🧺 Pool towels provided free of charge

Please note: there is no lift, so upper-floor rooms are accessed by stairs. If you have limited mobility, request a ground-floor Standard Room when you book.

Destination essentials – Kokkari, Samos
Language: Greek
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT +2 hours (3 hours ahead of the UK during summer time)
Average flight time from UK: approx. 4.5 hours

Kokkari is known for its colourful waterfront, pebbly coves and relaxed tavernas. Tsamadou and nearby Tsambou beaches offer a more peaceful feel, while Samos’s interior rewards walkers with pine forests, vineyards and traditional villages.

Local price guide (approximate):
• Local beer: ~£3.40
• Meal for two in a local taverna: ~£30

Hotel information is based on the most recent supplier details and may change seasonally (for example, pool opening dates, bar hours or services). For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Semeli Hotel close to the beach?
Yes. Semeli Hotel is around 450 metres from Tsamadou Beach, a scenic bay with clear water and a relaxed feel. You can walk down in around 5–10 minutes depending on your pace.

2. What board basis can I book at Semeli Hotel?
Stays at Semeli Hotel are on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Breakfast is served in the poolside breakfast area, leaving you free to discover Kokkari’s tavernas and cafés for lunch and dinner.

3. Does Semeli Hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor freshwater pool with surrounding sunbeds and parasols. Complimentary pool towels are provided for guests.

4. Is Semeli Hotel suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
The hotel does not have lifts and is spread across three floors, with upper-level rooms accessed by stairs. Standard Rooms are on the ground floor, which may suit guests who prefer to avoid stairs, but those with significant mobility needs may find the property challenging.

5. Are children welcome at Semeli Hotel?
Children are welcome, with a guideline child age up to 12 years. However, there are no dedicated children’s facilities or entertainment, so the hotel best suits couples, solo travellers and families looking for a quiet base rather than a resort-style setup.

6. How long is the transfer from Samos Airport to Semeli Hotel?
The journey from Samos Airport (SMI) to Semeli Hotel takes roughly 50 minutes by coach transfer, depending on traffic and any additional hotel drop-offs on the way.

7. Is Wi-Fi available at Semeli Hotel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and around the pool and lobby bar areas.