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June	+31 °C	+23 °C
July	+33 °C	+25 °C
August	+33 °C	+26 °C
September	+31 °C	+23 °C
October	+27 °C	+19 °C
November	+22 °C	+16 °C

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Despina Studios in Agia Marina

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● Center: 1 km

✅ Exceptional cleanliness maintained daily by George and Valentina, described as 'spotless' and 'you could eat off the floor'. ✅ Host George provides personalized service including travel advice, food recommendations, and arranging airport transfers. ✅ Rooms are spacious with balconies and well-equipped kitchenettes, including microwave, kettle, toaster, and cookware. ✅ Excellent location near the beach and many restaurants and shops within walking distance. ✅ Free use of bikes and free parking available on site. ❌ No private pool on the property; the shared pool next door charges 8 euros per day or 40 euros per week, which some guests found disappointing. ❌ The beach nearby is clean but not considered the best on the island by some visitors.

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Run of House

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Standard room

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

Kitchen in the room

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Standard room with sea view

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

Kitchen in the room

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Standard room with water view

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

Kitchen in the room

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Standard room with balcony and with sea view

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

Kitchen in the room

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Standard Single room

Private bathroom

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Standard Single room with sea view

Private bathroom

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Standard Single room with water view

Private bathroom

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Standard Triple room

Private bathroom

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Standard Triple room with balcony

Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning

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Standard Double room

Private bathroom

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Standard Double room with sea view

Private bathroom

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Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Private bathroom

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Apartment

Private bathroom

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Apartment with sea view

Private bathroom

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Apartment with water view

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1 Bedroom Apartment

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Apartment

Private bathroom

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Double Apartment with sea view

Private bathroom

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Double Apartment seafront

Private bathroom

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1 Bedroom Double Apartment

Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Double Apartment

Private bathroom

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Quadruple Apartment seafront

Private bathroom

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Studio

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Studio with partial sea view

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Studio with sea view

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Double Studio with sea view

Private bathroom

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Triple Studio

Private bathroom

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Triple Studio with partial sea view

Private bathroom

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Standard Studio

Private bathroom

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Standard Studio with partial sea view

Private bathroom

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Standard Studio with sea view

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Cottage

Private bathroom

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Cottage with water view

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Description

Despina Studios is a one-star property constructed in 2005 and renovated in 2021, offering a wide variety of room types including studios, apartments with sea or water views, and cottages. The accommodations feature full kitchenettes, air conditioning, heating, and soundproofing, ensuring comfort and quiet. Guests consistently highlight the impeccable cleanliness, with a perfect 10/10 rating, and the attentive service led by the host George and cleaner Valentina. The studios are equipped with modern conveniences like microwaves, kettles, and flat-screen TVs. Small touches such as welcome fruit, juice, and bread enhance the stay. The property offers free WiFi, free parking, and access to a shared pool next door, though it requires a fee. Children of all ages are welcome, but pets are not allowed. Payment options include major credit cards. Overall, Despina Studios provides excellent value with spacious, well-maintained rooms and personalized hospitality.

Location

Despina Studios is located on Agia Marina Main Road in Agia Marina, just 120 meters from Platanias Beach. Guests can easily walk to several highly rated dining options nearby, including Valentino Pasta & Grill at 78 meters and Έρωτας Μεζέ Bar at 130 meters. The Kahlua Cocktail Bar is also within 219 meters. The hotel is conveniently situated opposite a bus stop with frequent connections to Chania town and other parts of Crete. Souda Airport (CHQ) is 20 kilometers away, and the property offers airport transfers upon request. The beachfront position allows direct access to the sea and a choice of sunbeds for 2.50 euros each.

Tips

Book a room with a sea view balcony to enjoy morning sun and relaxing evenings.
Use the free bike rental to explore nearby Agia Marina and Platanias.
Keep in mind the shared pool access fee and consider visiting nearby pool bars for a more relaxed experience.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for cribs are not included in the total price. For details, please contact the property.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, DinersClub, AmericanExpress
Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

Air conditioning
Smoke-free property
Heating
Ticket assistance
Express check-in/check-out
Garden
Terrace
Reception desk

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Soundproof rooms
Room service

Services and amenities

Safe-deposit box
Concierge services
Luggage storage

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transfer

Airport transportation
Car rental

Languages Spoken

English

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Bike rental
Hiking
Picnic area
Sun Deck

Parking

Free parking

Pool and beach

Swimming pool
Outdoor pool
Beach facilities
Next to the beach

Business

Fax and copy machine

Sports

Cycling

Kids

Children's playground

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 120 m. It takes 2 minutes To the beach!

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Video: Despina Studios Hotel in Chania, Crete

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Reviews

Cleanliness

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Location

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05.05.2026 Liam

Stayed in Despina this week and the location is brilliant with fantastic restaurants and bars nearby . You are right on the beach and the pool which is shared is right next to the hotel . George is a fantastic host and helped us with anything we needed from travel to food recommendations . He simply couldn’t do enough . The rooms had good facilities where clean and well kept . Aircon was brilliant . I will be back .

18.08.2025 Alla

Very nice and clean Studios with see view. Good location near the beach. The stuff is very friendly and professionally. We visit it every year and we are very satisfied. We recommend it without doubt.

01.07.2025 rosie

Thank you so much to George for a fantasic holiday. The apartments were spotless and cleaned everyday. Amazing location by the sea, lots of restaurants and bars close by. George was always very helpful and went above and beyond. Great place and will 100% return back.

06.07.2024 Guest

Just returned from 14 nights in Despina Apartments, our third time, nothing is too much trouble for George, the apartments are spotless, attended to by Valentino, and the surrounding area, by George. Plenty of restaurants to choose from and shops all along the main road, and a short walk to the beach with sunbeds and shades. We are looking to go back again next year and highly recommend this complex.

26.06.2024 Guest

Couldnt fault the studio . Spotless, everything you needed .. Lovely balcony with sun in the morning then tea time . Host George was very friendly and left juice and biscuits on our arrival and some basil which was lovely as we made pasta a few times instead of going out . Good location.. . The only thing I found disappointing was there was no pool ! It was advertised with pool but this was a shared pool with the hotel next door which wasnt hudge...and we were informed it would be 8 euros a day or 40 euros a week for us ...thought that wasnt right at all...so we just used pool bars on the beach if you had a drink it was fine .I recommend sohola...it was amazing ..it was a bit more expensive.but we went back twice totally chill out ....beanbags in pool.just fab....

23.04.2024 Stephanie

Lovely hotel!
It’s such a nice hotel, George is really accomodating. The cleaning lady (i didn’t get her name sadly) is so sweet and good at her job. We stayed for free on the day we were leaving ‘till 6:30 in the evening. George arranged transfer to and from the airport so we didn’t have to worry. Would definitely stay here again!

19.04.2024 Guest

We had a lovely week's stay and were looked after by our host George. The apartments are close to the beach and are various spacious inside and are spotlessly clean. George was very helpful and knowledgeable of the area and gave us some great tips in terms of places to go. If we come back to Crete, we would definitely come back and stay at Despina Studios again. Highly recommend.

29.02.2024 Guest

We booked 2 apartments for our stay, one for my family and the other my sister and her teenage daughter. Unbelievable value for money, the photos don't do it justice. Great location as the beach is on your doorstep, loungers are available at 2.50 Euros each. There is a shared pool with the hotel next to the apartments that you can access as long as you order drinks (which is fair enough). Bus stop is directly opposite the apartments, and there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and restaurants along the road in both directions. It's also reasonably quiet on a nighttime if you are a light sleeper like me. George the manager of the apartments is friendly and helpful with everything from advice on where to eat, shop and excursions. The place is kept meticulously clean every day by George and the lovely Valentina. I cannot fault this place at all, the apartments themselves have large comfortable beds, great air conditioning, large balconies, great showers, all the extras from toiletries, to iron, microwave, kettle and kitchen needs. And upon arrival there was orange juice and water in the fridge, fruit and chocolate bread. Excellent hospitality.

18.12.2023 Guest

My husband and I spent 5 days here and we really enjoyed it. The room was spacious, clean and cosy. There are lots of shops and restaurants nearby. If you hire a car, there’s a car park, so don’t worry about it. If you don’t drive, they can arrange a transfer from/to the airport for you. The beach is right outside the hotel: it’s not obviously the best of the island but it’s nice and clean if you just want to spend a few hours chilling. We spent our last morning there before flying back home. The manager was super kind when we arrived and gave us some tips about nice restaurants and places to see. As our flight home was late in the afternoon, he also gave us a spare room after we checked out, so so we could enjoy a few more hours at the beach and then have a shower before leaving. Agia Marina is a good area to stay, especially if you drive and plan to visit the best places in Crete. I would definitely book at Despina Studio again if I visit Crete again, thank you very much.

18.07.2023 Guest

We have just returned from a 24 night stay.. This is the 4th time we have stayed at the Despina Studios,only COVID and the cancellation of flights prevented us returning sooner. George,the owner along with Valentina,who cleans the rooms to a very high standard to ensure the comfort of guests Nothing is too much trouble,ask..and it is done. The rooms are spacious and have a nice balcony, some with a sea view. There is a bus stop just outside with frequent service to Chania town and other resorts within Crete. You will arrive as a guest,and leave as a friend..

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POIs near hotel

Τάφος Μίκη Θεοδωράκη (5 km)

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Valentino pasta & grill» (1 min)

Agia Marina, Chania 730 14

Restaurant «ΕΡΩΝΤΑΣ ΜΕΖΕ ΒΑR {ERONTAS}» (2 min)

PEO Kissamou Chanion, Ag. Marina 730 14

Cafe «Kahlua Cocktail Bar» (3 min)

Frequently asked questions about Despina Studios

Does Despina Studios have a private swimming pool?

The property does not have a private pool. Guests have access to a shared pool next door, which requires a fee of 8 euros per day or 40 euros per week.

Are pets allowed at Despina Studios?

Pets are not allowed at this property.

What room types are available at Despina Studios?

Room types include Run of House; Standard room; Standard room with sea view; Standard room with water view; Standard room with balcony and with sea view; Standard Single room; Standard Single room with sea view; Standard Single room with water view; Standard Triple room; Standard Triple room with balcony; Standard Double room; Standard Double room with sea view; Standard Quadruple room with sea view; Apartment; Apartment with sea view; Apartment with water view; 1 Bedroom Apartment; 2 Bedrooms Apartment; Double Apartment with sea view; Double Apartment seafront; 1 Bedroom Double Apartment; 2 Bedrooms Double Apartment; Quadruple Apartment seafront; Studio; Studio with partial sea view; Studio with sea view; Double Studio with sea view; Triple Studio; Triple Studio with partial sea view; Standard Studio; Standard Studio with partial sea view; Standard Studio with sea view; Cottage; Cottage with water view.

Is breakfast included or available at Despina Studios?

Contact the hotel directly for current details about breakfast options.

How close is Despina Studios to public transport?

A bus stop is located directly opposite the apartments, providing frequent service to Chania town and other resorts within Crete.