Samaina Inn
Beachfront rooms with a fitness centre and tennis court
About this hotel
Samaina Inn puts more resort-scale infrastructure behind its beachfront position than most of Karlovasi's other hotels, a fitness centre and tennis court alongside the private beach area and seasonal pool, useful for guests who want more than swimming to fill the days. Family and interconnected rooms cater to groups of varying size, and the restaurant's spread of Greek, Mediterranean, international and European dishes covers most dietary preferences across a longer stay. Evening entertainment and a children's playground round out a property built for families staying a week or more near Samian Mare Beach. The old tannery quarter's converted warehouses sit a short walk from most hotels in town. University of the Aegean students give the streets a year-round pulse beyond the summer season. Karlovasi's own ferry pier offers a quieter alternative to routing everything through Vathy. Potami waterfalls and Seitani beach both sit a manageable drive further along the west coast.
- Fitness centre and tennis court
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Free bicycles for guests
- Pool bar and children's playground
Our take
This suits families and groups who want beach access paired with proper activity options, tennis and a fitness centre rather than a pool alone. The restaurant's broad menu range makes it easy to eat on site most nights without losing variety. Travellers wanting a simpler, quieter self-catering stay should look to Anema By The Sea Guesthouse just along the coast instead, since Samaina Inn leans toward a fuller resort experience.
- ✓Book a beachfront room specifically if direct sand access matters, some rooms sit a short walk back from the water
- ✓Try the tennis court in the cooler morning hours before the midday heat sets in properly
- ✓Check the evening entertainment schedule on arrival, it varies through the week during peak season
Why we love it
- Private beach area on Samian Mare Beach
- Fitness centre and tennis court on site
- Restaurant spanning four cuisine styles
- Children's playground and evening entertainment
Why guests love itWe stayed at Samaina Inn for a week with our children and used the tennis court most mornings before the beach got busy, the restaurant's varied menu meaning nobody in our group ran out of things to try. The evening entertainment gave the kids something to look forward to after dinner most nights of the stay. The old tannery quarter's converted buildings were worth the short walk even without a set plan. University students cycling through town each morning gave the place a genuine local feel.