Proteas Blu Resort
Two secluded beaches and 24-hour room service, twelve kilometres south of Vathy
About this hotel
Proteas Blu Resort operates on a different scale entirely from Pythagoreio's family-run studios, its 40,000-square-metre grounds wrapped around a sheltered cove with two naturally secluded beaches that guests don't share with the wider public. Elegant rooms with king-size beds and sea-facing balconies combine traditional Samian style with contemporary design, and free access to tennis courts, an indoor pool and fitness room rounds out the resort infrastructure. Simplicity, the poolside restaurant, serves Greek a la carte dishes, while the open-air Π2 Theory offers international flavours with Mediterranean sea views. Local tavernas along the harbor tend to fill gradually as the evening goes on. The old harbor and Lykourgos Logothetis Castle sit within an easy walk for an evening stroll after dinner. Samos International Airport's closeness to town keeps transfers short on both arrival and departure days. The Eupalinos Tunnel and the Heraion of Samos are both a short drive away for a change from the beach.
- Two private secluded beaches
- Indoor pool and fitness room
- 24-hour room service
- Beach club and pool bar
Our take
This suits couples and travellers wanting a genuine luxury resort week rather than a base for exploring the old town on foot, the twelve-kilometre distance from Vathy a deliberate trade for privacy and scale. The two dedicated restaurants and 24-hour room service mean guests rarely need to leave the grounds. Anyone wanting the old town's harbor and castle within easy walking distance should consider a more central property instead, since Proteas Blu prioritises seclusion over walkability.
- ✓Book a table at Π2 Theory in advance for a sea-view dinner, the open-air setting is popular during peak season
- ✓Use the free tennis courts and indoor pool on windier days, both stay usable regardless of coastal conditions
- ✓Arrange a taxi or rental car for a half-day trip to the Eupalinos Tunnel, it's outside easy walking distance from the resort
Why we love it
- Two naturally secluded private beaches
- 24-hour room service
- Free tennis courts and indoor pool
- Two distinct on-site restaurants
Why guests love itProteas Blu Resort is listed as an adults-only beachfront resort in Pythagoreio, so it is not a choice for families with children; I would point parents to the family hotels in town. For adults, the 40,000-square-metre grounds include two secluded beaches, an indoor pool, a fitness room and tennis courts, with 24-hour room service, a beach club and two restaurants looking over the sea. It is rated 9.3 from 279 reviews.