Sami Beach Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (55 reviews)
Sami, Kefalonia, 28080 , Kefalonia , GR

Facilities

Arcade/game room
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great atmosphere
Beautiful views
Cons:
Limited food options
Noise from external lights

Categories

Cleanliness
8.98
No specific mention of cleanliness; average score adjusted due to some negative sentiment.
Service
9.99
Staff were excellent, helpful, and very friendly.
Location
9.99
Great location with beautiful views and convenient access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.44
Good room quality but some concerns about noise from external lights and lack of proper curtains.
Amenities
8.97
Limited food options at the hotel, too few amenities for early risers.
Value for Money
9.43
Reasonable for a family-run hotel with helpful staff.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Limited food offerings and breakfast timing disappointing.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall a great and enjoyable stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 12:08

Property Description

Recreational Amenities: Enjoy the outdoor pool and tennis court for some leisure time.

Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in snacks at the snack bar or unwind at the bar/lounge.

Convenience and Services: Benefit from amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a game room.

Book your stay at Sami Beach Hotel now for a relaxing beachside experience in Kefalonia.

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EFL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

  • General

    Social distancing measures are in place

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 55 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.98
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Robert family
10
Pros:

Great laid back hotel, with swimming pool right next to the beach. Staff were excellent helpful and very friendly.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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DeeAnna Lynn family
6
Pros:

No food at hotel other than snack shop and we need to leave at 7am and they serve breakfast at 730. Sleeping is poor bc ligjts remain on all night with tennis court outside window and only sheer curtains on window. Disappointing stay.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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charlotte family
10
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Sami Beach Hotel. We’d booked 3 nights at the hotel but ended up staying for 10 nights as we were massively let down by the villa owner on the day of arrival in Kefalonia (we’d booked 5 months prior). Caroline on reception and owner Spiro couldn’t have been more helpful. Lovely family run hotel.
20 minutes walk to supermarket and restaurants on the seafront. However the restaurant in the square, few minutes walk is very good and great atmosphere. Would suggest a car to explore other beaches. Alternatively “Hop On” boat hire just by the hotel is run by a nice couple so you can explore the coast and go to beaches than cars are unable to. Would recommend this hotel to friends & family.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Chris partner
10
Pros:

Very relaxed & friendly atmosphere. Family run hotel which shows from arrival throughout your stay. Instantly felt at home. Staff were all super friendly & helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Great location & beautiful views! Clear to see why people return year after year.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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David partner
10
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Best I’ve ever seen. Beautiful pool and beach

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Ian
10
Pros:

A wonderful stay. Amazing hospitality and views. Can't wait to visit again.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Alan Derek
10
Pros:

Sami Beach was excellent. Quite a long drive from the airport but well worth it. The views from the hotel both out to sea and inland over the forests and mountain are wonderful. The hotel was very welcoming and friendly. Sami is the best town on this lovely island. Quiet out of season but lots to see and do, and great food.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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marianne
10
Super sauf ..
Pros:

L'hôtel était super sympa, bien situé calme et reposant, le personnel vraiment adorable. Seul bémol l'isolation avec les chambres d'à côté, nous entendons tout ce qu'il se passe . Admettons à la limite que c'est difficile de changer cela, changez au moins le shampoing par pitié, il est vraiment pas à la hauteur de tout le reste ! Vraiment le pire shampoing que j'ai utilisé, rajouter au moins un peu d'huile olive pour ne pas se retrouver les cheveux en paille en sortant de la douche svp .

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family
8
Pros:

Lovely staff and very easy to park. Good location and room size was very generous. It's super easy and safe to walk to Sami for dinner. Lots of options for breakfast and staff are very happy to help.
The bathroom sink was abit small and lacked storage but other than that wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Decent hotel but what makes it’s extra special is the extremely friendly and welcoming staff.

2024-08-31 via Nuitee
J
Jeff
10
Sami Beach First class
Pros:

Great family run hotel - The team were fantastic
Hotel right on the beach

2024-08-28 via Nuitee
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Amanda friends
10
Pros:

This was a beautiful property and all of the staff were incredibly helpful throughout our stay. I would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the island to stay here. It far exceeded all expectations.

2024-07-24 via Nuitee
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John
10
Pros:

Amazing property bar staff were so friendly

2024-07-18 via Nuitee
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Natasha partner
10
Pros:

The staff were brilliant, it is well located and a really friendly atmosphere

2024-06-24 via Nuitee
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colin
8
Pros:

nice hotel in a quiet beach area away from the port, although conveniently walkable along the seafront path. Please note I was upgraded to a room in the hotel rather than the room I booked so this is not a review of the basic garden room. This hotel did try to get credit card details from me "for security" despite having paid in full, in advance, but to their credit when I challenged it they did back down.

2024-06-15 via Nuitee
K
Kemp
10
Pros:

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2024-05-16 via Nuitee
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Richard
8
Not quite as good as we expected
Pros:

We had one night here in preparation for a boa excursion on the following day. The room was ok but no tea or coffee provided despite there being a kettle and mugs. No water in fridge.
The balcony was very small and the breakfast was disappointing with the lack of fresh fruit.
Nice surroundings and reception were particularly helpful.

2023-09-13 via Nuitee
L
Luigi partner
6
Pros:

Very old and hot

2023-07-31 via Nuitee
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Human
10
Et flott hotell med god atmosfære
Pros:

Et nydelig hotell med varm, vennlig og positiv atmosfære, rett ved stranda og 10-15 minutters gåtur fra byen Sami. Meget vennlig og hjelpsom personal som får deg til å føle deg virkelig velkommen. Vil tilbake dit neste år!

2023-07-09 via Nuitee
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Nigel
10
Relaxing seafront stay
Pros:

Very enjoyable stay in the Garden Suite. We had a very relaxing stay, making good use of the pool, with the additional option of the sea at the front of the hotel. Service was very attentive from all the staff. Plenty of loungers available at all times. Well situated, a 20 minute stroll from the main restaurants in Sami, which was a lovely walk by the sea. Would definitely return.

2022-10-09 via Nuitee