Dimitra Studios

Dimitra Studios is a ten-room property in Kalyves, with studios and apartments rather than a conventional hotel-room layout. You get air conditioning, heating and free Wi-Fi, while the garden, terrace and pool give you places to sit when the day is done.

English, Italian and French are spoken by the hotel team, so you can deal with the practical details in a language you are comfortable using. Families are welcome, and the property also suits travellers arriving by car, with free parking on site and nearby.

The address is in Kalyves, on Crete, rather than in Chania itself. The town centre is about 1 km away, close enough for a walk when you want to stretch your legs or pick up what you need.

Kolatsos Beach, Hermans Beach and Beach Kalives are all around the property. Chania airport is about 11 miles away, keeping the arrival straightforward without putting you in the middle of the city.

The accommodation is built around studios and apartments, including one-bedroom layouts and superior versions. That gives you more of a self-contained base than a standard hotel room, particularly useful when you want somewhere to spread out rather than live out of a case for the whole stay.

Private bathrooms are part of the listed accommodation, while air conditioning helps after a hot day outside and heating covers cooler evenings. Family rooms are available, and the non-smoking policy keeps the indoor space straightforward. The property has ten rooms in total, so it is a small-scale operation rather than a large resort with long corridors and a timetable for everything.

This is not presented as a dining destination, but you do have access to a barbecue area. It means you can sort out an evening meal without heading out again the moment hunger strikes — usually just when your legs are ready to call it a day.

Bottled water is available on site. For anything else, the centre of Kalyves is close by, giving you the option of going out for dinner and trying different places during your stay.

The pool is the obvious place to cool down, with a sun terrace, outdoor furniture and the garden providing room to settle in afterwards. Beach and pool towels are available, which saves you from turning your room into a drying line.

When you have had enough sun, there is a library for a quieter pause. A barbecue area is also available, giving you an outdoor option for an evening when you would rather stay on the property than head back into town.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00, leaving a useful window at the end of the stay if you have a later departure. Airport transfers and other transfer services can be arranged through the hotel, so you can organise the journey to and from Chania airport before arrival.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Free parking is available both on site and nearby, a useful detail if you are exploring Crete by car. A room safe can be rented for an additional charge.