Armonia Bay Hotel

My sister and I had the absolute pleasure of staying in the Armonia for a week and it definitely ticked all the boxes. From the moment you arrive you immediately relax…the incredible view, hotel ambience and very welcoming staff ensure your checkin experience is positive. Our rooms were nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. We were very impressed with the restaurant…breakfasts were delicious and the lunch/dinner choices are all great. Admittedly the lunch/dinner menus are quite limited (as you would expect from a small hotel) but there are many restaurants nearby to experience. We found the tranquil location to be perfect and having a car allowed us to explore the island. The pool is fabulous but if you feel like a dip in the ocean, it is only a few minute walk to a lovely beach with beach club. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and very happy to meet all our needs. I can highly recommend this family owned hotel and would absolutely return in a heartbeat. Thanks Alex, Helene and Marius for an unforgettable week.

We have just returned from a two week break at this hotel - I had seen previous reviews and booked on the strength of those, however I feel that these reviews may not have been totally honest When we arrived at the hotel we did not receive any kind of welcome, just “passports please” - we were then escorted to our room and were given two keycards - one was inserted into the room’s electrics to work the air conditioning and the other for us to come in and out of the room - this was quite useful, not only to keep the air conditioning on all the time but also we were able to recharge our electrical items at any time We were in room 41 - The room appeared a little smaller than the photographs however it is large enough to sleep in and store our clothes and bits and pieces. The balcony area was spacious, with two sunloungers and a small table with two chairs.  This is a non smoking hotel but an ashtray was provided on the balcony table.  We also had an amazing view of the bay from our room It would have been useful for a few more hangers in the wardrobes, including the type on which you can hang vest tops. It would have been useful for a washing line to be rigged up on the balcony  - I did take a washing line but there wasn’t even anywhere that I could attach it to. The bathroom was very good, an excellent shower, a small supply of shower gels and soap and a hairdryer.  The hairdryer, however, is very weak -I did ask for it to be replaced however this request fell on deaf ears because “it is attached to the wall”. The bed was very comfortable, which was great because often the the beds are hard. The beds may have been changed daily (or every other day) - the sheets and blankets were all white - however we did notice that often the sheets that were used were stained - so I suspect that it is time that the management replace the sheets. It would have been good to have a waste paper bin in the bedroom (the only bin was in the bathroom) - there was a full length mirror opposite the French windows however this difficult to use due to the bright sunlight directly opposite.  There was a dressing table area, however as this did not have a mirror there I felt it was a wasted part of the room The mini bar was NOT a mini bar - it contained 2 small bottles of water so the website should say that the room has a fridge There was a kettle with tea bags and sweetener or sugar and no milk - I suspect very few English people book at the hotel but it would be helpful to have coffee sachets and some milk also. There is a safe in the room, we did work out how to use it but it wasn’t obvious how to do this. It was also situated in the cupboard above the tea making area so I found it difficult to use as I am not very tall. We had the air conditioning on 24/7 - this was necessary as temperatures were about 37-40 degrees outside. However the air conditioning system was not very effective it was displaying a temperature in the room of 19 degrees and it certainly wasn’t

Just had the most amazing stay at this hotel. Staff were delightful; friendly, welcoming and informative. Fantastic room with all necessary and tasteful amenities with an outstanding view. The breakfast was just fabulous. Sitting by the pool is a wonderful experience, possibly the most relaxing and beautiful location we have been at during our numerous Greek island adventures. We hired a scooter to travel around the island and would recommend a form of transport to discover all Samos has to offer. Without transport however, the local beaches are also great, the walk into town takes 25 minutes and you can easily get a taxi back for €6. Before arriving in Samoa we read a slightly mixed review of this hotel, but it really says it all if one of the complaints is about coat hangers when you are in such an idyllic location and exceptional hotel. We would highly recommend and very much hope to return.

Returned to this little gem after ten years to find it is as amazing as the first time we stayed. We had the Sea View suite which is a real treat - it having its own large terrace with your own sunbeds and umbrella as well as a table and chairs. The owners and staff here are wonderful and work very hard to ensure your stay is a happy and memorable one from the very warmest of welcomes to bidding you a genuinely fond farewell - nothing is too much trouble. Special mentions to the owner Ari and his son Alex and a huge shout out to the wonderful Eleni, Efi and Vicki (the talented chef)the stars of the show at breakfast (incidentally one of the best breakfasts you will find anywhere). These delightful, welcoming and very friendly ladies work so very hard to make breakfast a wonderful experience - which it is - sitting on the terrace looking out over the bay - they are without doubt a credit to Ari and we hope to see them there when we return. A special mention also to Vicki for the delicious fresh cake and cookies at breakfast - what a treat - I am now the proud owner of the cookie recipe which I intend to make at home. You also have the fabulous Mario and Fotis taking care of afternoons and the delicious evening meals and drinks. Again, very genuine and friendly,who go out of their way to help. We read with disbelief a previous review that we feel is no way representative of the experience you will have at Armonia Bay. It is a beautiful intimate boutique hotel, peaceful and relaxing, with very special staff, a very special atmosphere in a very special picturesque location. We can't wait to return

I can't rave enough about this place as it leaves nothing to be desired: from the gorgeous location above Tsamadou Beach to the well appointed room, the attentive and cheerful staff and the small breakfast buffet with delicious made-to-order breakfast specials served on the beautiful terrace. It can't get any better.

Absolutely stunning. From the room to the view to the facilities all highly recommended. In general staff is very helpful and friendly. At the front desk it was a bit annoying to be pushed towards certain car rentals , restaurants and shops. Felt a bit too much but other than that an overall great experience. We will be back