Princessa Riviera Resort Hotel in Pythagorion, Samos

Holidays to Princessa Riviera Resort for sea-view holiday time near Pythagorion and the coast

The Princessa Riviera Resort is a renovated 3-star-plus hotel in Pythagorion, Samos. The property sits near the seafront on the southeast coast, with a pebbly beach 80m away, the airport about 7km from the hotel, and a 5-minute taxi to Pythagorion. Sea-view rooms, panoramic vistas and a relaxing ambiance are the first things holidaymakers find here.

The resort is a modern property with pale buildings, terracotta roofs, palms and gardens around the pool and terrace. That modern difference from older town buildings has appealed to holidaymakers for years. Princessa Riviera Resort is quiet, though the harbour, bars, beaches and the historical area of Pythagorion are also near.

Facilities fact

Princessa Riviera Resort has a lounger-edged freshwater pool, a bar-come-restaurant, a gym, free parking, 24-hour reception and Wi-Fi. Air-conditioning is in all areas, and the main hotel is modern and clean. The whole hotel has a well set out line from room to terrace to pool.

Beach towels, breakfast in-room and a helpful staff line are also in the official amenities. The gym and jacuzzi are extra pluses for guests who like workouts or a more relaxing break after the beach. This is not a huge hotel, although it has the main holiday amenities most guests read for first.

Roomy rooms, balcony views and in-room essentials

Rooms are furnished in a clean, modern line and each room has a balcony with sea-view or panoramic views. There are Double and twin rooms; superior rooms have more space, a jacuzzi bath and an impressive sea-view display. Air-conditioning, mini-fridge, television, Wi-Fi and a safe are the in-room essentials.

Some rooms sleep 2, and superior rooms with extra bed space sleep more. Some rooms have a double bed and others have twin beds. Non-smoking rooms, roomy bathrooms, bath or shower, and in-room service are available. For a couple or for guests with kids, rooms are well furnished.

Pool, breakfast and bar-come-restaurant time

The pool is one of the top spots at the hotel. It is set on a terrace with panoramic sea views, and the bar is twinned with the pool so drinks, shade and a sun lounger are near. Morning time gathers here, and after in the day the same area is the resort relaxing spot, with water, views and sunbathing in one spot.

Breakfast is on the terrace each morning, with panoramic views across the sea and the Turkish coast. After breakfast, the bar-come-restaurant has local cuisine, lunch, drinks and something light throughout the day. The pool and food area are relaxing and well suited for a holiday.

Beach, harbour and getting around the area

The hotel is near the seafront and near a pebbly beach, so beach time is in the day from the first morning. The coast here is gin-clear, and holidaymakers who like a short walk to the water find that a main plus. Potokaki and the marina are in the Pythagorion area, and bars and fish restaurant corners are by the harbour.

Getting around is handy. A taxi is 5 minutes to Pythagorion, and a coach from the airport is about 20 minutes. That is handy from the airport and on the first day. Princessa Riviera Resort is in a quiet area, though not far from town, harbour and marina ticks all the right boxes for a holiday.

Pythagorion, Pythagoras and ancient spots

Pythagorion is a major spot in the island’s historic line. Pythagoras was born here, and that fact is still with the town. The Temple of Hera, ancient ruins and older churches are the historical spots in this area of Samos, and they are a major plus for a holiday at Princessa Riviera Resort.

Logothetis Castle is a major historic spot near the harbour. The castle was built by 19th-century revolutionaries on one of the island’s oldest acropolises, and its crumbling buildings, Roman galleries and ancient churches still decorate the clifftop over the coast. For historical Greece, the resort location near Pythagorion is a great plus.

August celebration, transfiguration and harbour nightlife

The first week of August has one of the most popular events in town. The Feast of the Transfiguration is a religious and historical celebration, with a church procession, fireworks, flags and a harbour event that gathers locals and holidaymakers. The date of 1824 is still a date of honour in Pythagorion and the whole of Samos.

When the celebration is not on, the town still has popular nightlife with bars, music and dancing by the harbour and in the streets. Sirtaki, bouzoukias, folk music, fish, drinks and wine are available in August and throughout the holiday week. The hotel caters to guests who like a quiet hotel and also like live town time.

Princessa Riviera Resort and holiday facts at a glance

Staying at the Princessa, a 3-star hotel that ticks the right boxes. There are sea-view rooms, a pool terrace, tasty breakfast and helpful staff. The location near beach and town make for a perfect holiday. Less time from room to pool to beach, and more time for a relaxing holiday. Enjoy panoramic views and a modern hotel ambiance.

For a Samos holiday near Pythagorion, this resort has much for holidaymakers. It is modern, and its own surroundings are still there. It is quiet and not far from the harbour, the beaches and the historical area of the destination. Princessa Riviera Resort is a hotel for holidaymakers who need panoramic sea views, a handy location and a relaxing ambiance from the first day to the holiday.