The Guardian: "Brilliant beach holidays - 10 European seaside hotels." May 24 2008.

"Here you have lushness and a sense of privilege in the only hotel overlooking the lovely beach."

"The building is modern, with a terrace out front. Wicker recliners, fan palms, pink oleanders and an infinity pool lend style."

"The bedrooms are comfortable and stylish with marble floors and bathrooms and sea-facing balconies."

The Independent: "Samos: An island apart", May 29, 2010.

"It's usually silly to say that a place has something for everyone, and Samos is no exception. Those between 17 and, say, 26 years old, who toil in the shadow of their hormones, might prefer somewhere sweatier, somewhere more doof-doof-doof-dooffa. Otherwise... here's the Armonia, a small family-run hotel near Kokkari, on the north-eastern coastline: light, airy, détendu, it is indeed like a Côte d'Azur hotel back 30 years ago, overlooking a perfect horseshoe bay a few minutes' walk through the pines. "

Marco Polo Highlights

"Hotel Armonia Bay: Staying in one of the most beautiful bays of the island. A lot of green at the beach, crystal-clear water. For a peaceful vacation in the proximity of the beach."

Michael Mueller

"Hotel Armonia Bay opened in 1992, elegant and modern arranged house with a wonderful view over Tsamadou bay. It is only one hundred meters to the beach, to Kokkari is two of kilometres.
Tsamadou beach: Again a half kilometre west and likewise at noise-reducing distance of the coastal road. End point of the beach bus line starting from Samos city via Kokkari. Very attractive with olive and wine trees in the surrounding slopes,one of the most popular destinations of tourists."

Dumont

"22 rooms in a villa looking building with beautiful terrace on a slope, about 100 m from the beach. Ideal for a quiet vacation in green environment near the beach.
Tsamadou beach: ... underneath the coastal road, surrounded with much green, offers highly transparent water and a good view of the northern Aegean sea. Sun umbrellas and beach chairs for rent, taverns cater generously to well-being."

Special Places to Stay

"By day you look onto a bay of liquid turquoise, framed by the silver-green ripple of olive leaves. At dusk those blues and greens melt to lilacs and pinks. It's a glorious spot."