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Hotels in Kokkari

Kokkari is the fishing-village-turned-windsurfing-base on Samos's north coast, its stone captains' houses facing two pebble bays below the road to Vourliotes.

Hotels in Kokkari sit along a narrow strip between the coast road and the sea, with Tsamadou and Lemonakia beaches close enough to reach on foot from most rooms. The meltemi wind that shapes the north coast makes this the windsurfing and diving base of Samos, so expect a livelier, more active crowd than the family beaches further south. The old harbor, still used by fishing caiques, gives the village its working character, and the hills behind climb toward Vourliotes and the Ampelos range for anyone renting a car for a day.

Updated October 13, 2026

Kokkari in numbers

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Hotel Avlakia
Kokkari

Hotel Avlakia

4.8· 484 reviews

Canoeing and beachfront rooms a few steps from the sand

Why guests love it

We spent our mornings canoeing right from the beach at Hotel Avlakia, easy enough to arrange on site that we didn't need to plan it in advance at all. The interconnected rooms worked well for our extended family group, and the breakfast buffet's local specialities became something we looked forward to each day. The village's working harbor gave us something to watch most evenings before dinner. The wind picking up most afternoons became part of the rhythm of the stay.

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Armonia Bay Hotel
Kokkari

Armonia Bay Hotel

4.7· 176 reviews

An infinity pool two minutes from Tsamadou Beach

Why guests love it

Armonia Bay Hotel is a four-star in Kokkari on Samos, a two-minute walk from Tsamadou Beach, with sea views, family rooms with balconies or terraces, an infinity pool, a sun terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant serves Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, which spares parents the evening search for a table. Vathi's Archaeological Museum makes a good day trip. I would choose it for families wanting a pool and a beach close together; a 9.4 score from 176 reviews backs it.

Sea view
Kalidon Panorama Hotel
Kokkari

Kalidon Panorama Hotel

4.7· 371 reviews

Hillside sea views with a free airport shuttle

Why guests love it

The free shuttle bus at Kalidon Panorama Hotel saved us arranging a taxi for the twenty-five-kilometre trip to the airport, a genuine relief on departure day. The hillside view over the sea from our balcony was worth the short walk down to Lemonakia Beach each morning for a swim. The village's working harbor gave us something to watch most evenings before dinner. The wind picking up most afternoons became part of the rhythm of the stay.

Sea viewFree shuttle bus, 25 km to Samos airport
Kalidon beach Hotel
Kokkari

Kalidon beach Hotel

4.7· 277 reviews

Beachfront rooms with a 24-hour front desk and coffee shop

Why guests love it

The 24-hour front desk at Kalidon Beach Hotel made an unexpected late check-in completely painless, and the coffee shop became our go-to before the three-minute walk to the beach each morning. Staff recommendations for a car hire day trip to Vourliotes turned out to be one of the highlights of the whole stay. The village's working harbor gave us something to watch most evenings before dinner. The wind picking up most afternoons became part of the rhythm of the stay.

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Lemos Hotel
Kokkari

Lemos Hotel

4.6· 304 reviews

Panoramic sea views between Kokkari's two bays

Why guests love it

We booked a suite at Lemos Hotel mainly for the view and it delivered, both of Kokkari's bays visible from the balcony depending on which way we looked. The beach being directly in front meant our mornings started with a swim before breakfast most days, no walk required at all. The village's working harbor gave us something to watch most evenings before dinner. The wind picking up most afternoons became part of the rhythm of the stay.

Beachfront
Sunrise
Kokkari

Sunrise

4.1· 286 reviews

Sea and courtyard rooms nine minutes from Kokkari Beach

Why guests love it

We rented bikes from Sunrise for the ride to Monastery Zoodochou Pigis and found the whole day easier than expected thanks to the on-site arrangement. The walk to Kokkari Beach each morning took about nine minutes exactly, enough to feel like a proper outing without eating into the rest of the day. The village's working harbor gave us something to watch most evenings before dinner. The wind picking up most afternoons became part of the rhythm of the stay.

Sea view

What to expect

  • North-coast fishing village with two pebble beaches, Tsamadou and Lemonakia, within walking distance
  • Best base on the island for windsurfing and diving thanks to the steady meltemi wind
  • Working harbor still used by fishing boats, lined with tavernas rather than resort hotels
  • Road up into the hills toward Vourliotes for a change from the coast
  • Roughly a 20-minute drive from Vathy, the island's main town and ferry port

Local tips

  • Pack for wind if you plan beach days, the same meltemi that draws windsurfers can make sunbathing breezy
  • Tsamadou Beach gets busy with the watersports crowd, Lemonakia is the calmer option for swimming
  • Rent a car if you want to reach Vourliotes or the Ampelos foothills, Kokkari itself has no bus link inland
  • Book ahead in July and August, rooms here fill with the windsurfing regulars before the general tourist season peaks
  • Vathy port and the airport are both a drive away, budget 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic through the coast road
  • Evenings are for the harbor tavernas, the village has little nightlife beyond a few bars

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FAQ

Is Kokkari good for beginners at windsurfing?

Yes, the steady wind and the presence of established schools make it one of the more approachable windsurfing bases in the Aegean, though conditions can turn brisk by afternoon.

What is the best beach near Kokkari?

Tsamadou draws the watersports crowd and has a naturist section further along, while Lemonakia stays calmer and suits swimmers who want to skip the wind.

How far is Kokkari from Vathy and the airport?

Vathy, the main port town, is roughly 20 minutes by car, and Samos International Airport sits a little further at around 25 to 30 minutes depending on the route taken.

What type of accommodation is available in Kokkari?

Mostly small family-run hotels and a handful of larger sea-view properties along the coast road, with few large resorts compared to the south of the island.

Is Kokkari suitable for families?

Families do stay here for the beaches and the relaxed village pace, though the wind and pebble shoreline suit older children better than toddlers looking for calm shallow water.

Can I visit Vourliotes from Kokkari without a car?

It is possible by taxi or occasional local bus, but a rental car gives far more flexibility for the mountain road up to Vourliotes and back.

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