Studio Nikos
A private pool and kitchenette right on Potokaki Beach
About this hotel
The beach starts where the terrace ends here, Potokaki's sand running close enough that a morning swim needs no real planning. Each apartment adds a kitchenette, balcony and private bathroom for longer stays that mix self-catering with days spent barely leaving the pool or the sand outside. The garden and sun terrace give a shaded alternative when the midday sun gets too strong, and the seasonal outdoor pool becomes the quieter option on the busiest August afternoons when the open sea fills up with sunbathers from further along the coast. 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.
- Seasonal outdoor pool alongside the beach
- Sun terrace and lush garden setting
- Coffee shop and outdoor seating on site
- Full kitchenette in every apartment
Our take
This suits travellers who want a beach stay with real self-catering flexibility, a private pool as a genuine bonus rather than a marketing line, and an airport transfer short enough to barely register. Couples and families with younger children get the most from the combination of calm shallow water and a pool close enough to supervise easily. Anyone wanting an active old-town base with restaurants at every turn should look slightly further into the harbor area instead, since evenings here stay quiet by design.
- ✓Book the sea-view apartments over the garden-facing ones if the view genuinely matters to you
- ✓Use the private pool on windier days, Potokaki stays swimmable but the pool water sits calmer
- ✓Walk to the Natural History Museum in the late afternoon once the day's heat has properly broken
Why we love it
- Direct access to Potokaki Beach
- A private pool guests don't share
- Kitchenette for longer self-catering stays
- Airport close enough to walk
Why guests love itStudio Nikos sits right on Potokaki Beach, and its seasonal outdoor pool is set against the sand, so families can switch between pool and sea without crossing a road. Every apartment has a full kitchenette and a balcony, which suits longer self-catering stays with young children. The garden, sun terrace and coffee shop add shade and space outside. The Natural History Museum of the Aegean is two kilometres inland, a good option for a cooler morning.