Guest Guide
Useful information
In this guide, we’ll provide you with all the information you need for your stay with us, from getting the most from your time in Samos, all the way through to your checkout.
Samos is a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea, south of Chios, north of Patmos and the Dodecanese, and off the coast of western Turkey, from which it is separated by the 1.6-kilometre (1.0 mi)-wide Mycale Strait. It is also a separate regional unit of the North Aegean region.
If you are arriving earlier than this please get in touch – if we don’t have any departing guests we may be able to accommodate you.
Before you arrive, we’ll provide you with an access code for our electronic lock. This will allow you to check yourself into the property. Keep an eye out for the access code in your inbox one week before arrival.
Please ensure you have the access code before you travel. If you haven’t received it before you leave, please get in touch. There’s nothing worse than arriving somewhere new (potentially at night!) and not being able to get in! We want to make your check-in as easy as possible.
To get into the property simply:
enter the 4-digit code
press the # button on the bottom right of the pad.
You’ll hear the lock open. You can then take the key for the front door and the key for the apartment.
You can expect to find the following items in the property, so please don’t worry about packing them.
Please note that if you run out of disposable items during your stay, you will need to pick up more while you are shopping.
Bedroom/Bathroom
- Linens
- Pillows
- Towels (except beach towels)
- Hair dryer
- Hand soap
- Toilet paper
Kitchen
- Trash bags
- Paper towels
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher detergent
- Antibacterial wipes
- Broom and dustpan
- Hand soap
- Dishcloths and hand towels
- Potholders
- Coffee pot
- Toaster
- Blender
- Hand mixer
- Pots and pans
- Serving and mixing bowls
- Can opener
- Corkscrew
- Plates
Glasses - Wine glasses
- Coffee mugs
- Knives
- Flatware
- Basic spices
- Olive oil
If any of the above items are not at the house, please call us so we can get them replaced.
Living room
- TV
- Throw blanket
Children’s items
- Child plastic cups and dinnerware
It’s not an exhaustive list, but here are a few things that we’ve found our guests often forget:
Travel documents
- Passport
- Travel insurance
- Medical documents
Personal toiletries
- Shampoo
- Bath soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Sun cream
Beach equipment
- Beach towels
- Swimming gear
Gadgets
- Plug adapters
- Headphones
- Phone, tablet, & laptop chargers
The airport is Aristarhos Airport in Pythagorio, 15 km from Samos town.
We’ve mapped out driving directions from the airport to Apellou apartments. Find them here.
Unfortunately, there are very limited public transport links between the airport and Samos town. We’d highly recommend renting a car for the time you’re with us. There are a range of car hire service
They are four ports on Samos island.
- We’ve mapped out driving directions from the Samos port to Apellou apartments. Find them here.
- From the tourist boat Port in Samos town. Find them here.
- From tourist boat in Pythagoreio. Find them here.
- From Karlovassi port. Find them here.
There is plenty of parking space near the apartments.
We are located in a residential community and, although this is a holiday destination, it’s home to many people. As such we ask that you respect their privacy and their right to a peaceful existence!
Specifically, between the hours of 11pm and 8am noise should be kept to a minimum.
Although we love animals, pets are not allowed in our hotel. The only exceptions are certified service dogs.
This is a non-smoking property. Please do not smoke inside the room. Feel free to smoke on the balcony but remember to keep the area clean and free from cigarette butts!
Free WI-FI Internet connection:
Scan the qr code witch is on the wall to get free WiFi access
The aircon can be controlled using the remote that’s on the wall.
We always maintain the temperature at around 19C – 21C, and it shouldn’t be necessary to adjust it beyond that range.
Please ensure all doors and windows are closed whilst it is running otherwise it will not operate efficiently.
The beds have been freshly made up for your stay and there are towels in the bathrooms. There are pillows in the cupboard.
Twice a week the housekeeping will change your sheets and bring you new towels. We respect the environment so, if you’d prefer they didn’t change your sheets, we’d be a-ok with that! (It’s entirely your choice, however.)
Garbage and recycling are collected every day
You will find the fire extinguisher in your room next to the side door.
Please familiarise yourself with the instructions so that, if you need to use it, you can do so instantly. There is a label next to the extinguisher which clearly explains the (simple) operation.
Power outages do happen in this part of the world
Kerveli: In a beautiful leeward bay that usually attracts families.
Livadaki: An organized sandy beach with shallow water in a small bay. A great beach bar located there will travel you to exotic green blue waters.
Kokkari: A popular beach, with pebbles, deep clear waters and big waves. Well organised and a favourite spot for watersports lovers and fun seekers.
Lemonakia: A beautiful, organised, pebbled beach with blue-green waters.
Tsamadou: One of the most beautiful beaches of the island with vegetation that reaches the shoreline and beautiful views of Kokkari. It attracts young people since one of the most popular beach bars of the island is located there.
Tsabou: A lovely, peaceful beach with big pebbles and deep waters. Its moto is “Think blue, think Tsabou”.
Avlakia: A small and shaded beach, ideal for families.
Karlovasi Beach: Popular, with shallow water and sand and big waves when a northerly wind blows.
Potami: An idyllic beach of exceptional beauty, among the favourites for locals and visitors. The chapel of Agios Nikolaos overlooks the beach from a hill top and the small stream with waterfalls at the bottom of the canyon offer ideal opportunities for hikers and explorers. Recently voted as the one of the 12th most beautiful beaches in the Meditterean.
Mikro Seitani: A beautiful beach with deep clear waters in a wild, rocky landscape, which is accessible by a lovely trail through dense vegetation.
Megalo Seitani: One of the most remote but magical beaches of the island, where the Kerkis canyon opens to the sea. A Natura protected site, accessible by sea or hiking.
Power outages do happen in this part of the world
Power outages do happen in this part of the world
Power outages do happen in this part of the world
Use the links to find destinations on google maps.
Follow this link for directions. They accept all major credit cards.
And many more all around the island.
There are 7 Pharmacies in Samos Town, you will have to check witch one is open when you need one.