Despina Studios in Chania and Avocado- Our ‘Despina Estate’ Story !
Our beachfront hotel in Chania is perfect for summer vacations. Our rooms are equipped with everything you need for a commendable vacation. We already talked about our sea view hotel’s in Chania story and in this blog we will also talk about our studios in Chania extra endeavor, the “Despina Estate”.
Despina Studios In Chania: Presenting you our farm.
Our studios in Chania are already established for nearly 2 decades in the tourism industry in Chania. However we always strive to give our respected guests a more holistic approach, so we created our Despina Studios farm, called “Despina Estate”.
Avocado in Crete- Avocado Production in Crete Greece- Despina Studios Hotel in Agia Marina Fruit Farm
We started our Studios in Chania back in the early 2000’s . At that time our grandfather was alive and had this large 1 acre land in Agia area which at that time was a cultivation full of orange trees.
However, despite our studios in Chania which were prominently successful from the early days, this piece of land was not. Oranges were not popular amongst buyers at that time, so our production was worth little money, thus making it financially unprofitable for the most part. Basically we kept this piece of land for family purposes and in order to have a source of Bio and fresh oranges for us and for our clients in our beachfront hotel and studios in Chania. Otherwise, we would have spent more money cultivating, irrigating, fertilising and collecting those oranges than the profit itself.
The hard truth.
Our studios in Chania remained successful for more than a decade, up until 2020 when covid situation. We also remained active in this period but due to government restrictions we were forced to start the season late- as of everyone. Then an idea came to mind- and having a lot of time because of the situation- we grasped on the opportunity, to revive our land and create our “Despina Estate”
The beginning of our Studios in Chania estate manor.
We decided that we had to remove all the very old and very big orange trees that belonged to our grandfather. It was altogether the end of their life cycle- which was of more than a century. Big excavator came into the field and removed all the old trees.
Starting of a new era Despina Estate Avocado farm in Crete
Then we had to properly plow the land and install new irrigation lines for the new cultivation. Lots of hours, heavy machinery and sweat from our part was put into this effort in order to revive our field.
Despina Studios -Despina Estate- Avocado farm in Greece
What do we cultivate into our studios in Chania fruit field?
We decided to make a combination of cultivations. Being sentimental with the orange trees we destroyed, we decided to establish citrus species again . We decided to cultivate Red Grape Fruits which are pretty healthy, have anti carcenic properties , make a good weight loss option and are equally as rich in Vitamin c as their cousin, the regular orange.
George – Despina Studios in Chania, Director planting Avocados in Crete
Not only that, but we decided that a nice alternative and a fruit that guests in our studios in Chania absolutely love is Avocado. Avocado in Crete is a relatively new thing, but many studies have shown that it is a healthy -rich in nutrients fruit that absolutely thrives on Cretan Climate.
Fruit production on our Estate.
We combined Red Grapefruits and Avocado varieties in our estate which is more than an acre in size. More than 150 new fruit trees are now ready to produce fruit crops for years to come, and especially avocado trees that as you can see have already started producing their first crops.
On our studios in Chania you will luckily (depending on our harvest) find a fruit basket full of our “Despina Estate” produce and also some hand soaps handmade with avocado from our fields.The avocado varieties that we cultivate in Despina Estate are: Hass, Lamb Hass, Fuerte and Reed, the majority of those being Summer varieties ideal for consumption during your summer vacation in Crete!
A tip from our studios in Chania!
Depending on our work schedule, it is possible to go for a small free excursion on Despina Estate in order to see our bio fruit farm, adore our commitment into producing healthy crops and enjoy a small barbeque or a glass of beer in a quiet place next to pine trees and our lovely river, originating from the Lake of Agia.
This place is sure to amaze you and make your vacations in Greece even more relaxing and spectacular. You will also learn our flora and fauna more extensively, and you will understand the scale of our island even better. Lastly, you will get to see how local people leave and what is their daily routine. Bonding with our local culture will broaden your horizons during your beach vacations in Crete! Reserve a room in our studios in Chania now, and also try our products and fruits fresh from our Despina Estate!
Like every summer, we wait for you in our beachfront hotel in Chania .
Sea View Studios in Chania: Our rooms and Facilities
Our family owned hotel is offering sea view studios in Chania . Our apartments are equipped with all the essentials that assure you a pleasant vacation just 30 meters away from Agia Marina beach and Cretan Sea. Everyday cleaning, top notch personalized services, quality tailor made private tours , proximity to the sea, a neighborhood full of infrastructure, shops and restaurants and many journey opportunities to beaches, gorges are only a few of our highlights that our clients have made a positive review on.
In this blog from our sea view studios in Chania we will pinpoint all of our sea view apartments best selling points and why they are a fine option for vacations in Crete so as to be sure and make your booking accordingly.
Despina Studios Agia Marina- Sea view Studios Chania – Front View
Sea view Studios in Chania: Despina Studios Room Facilities.
Before we pinpoint every room in detail, we will inform you about the facilities of our rooms. Each room has a balcony or a veranda with views, from Road and Mountain Views to unobstructed sea views on the Cretan Sea. Our rooms are spacious, with safe aluminium doors, safe box as standard and Carrier reliable Air Conditioning.
All our rooms are also equipped with a kitchenette, with all the essentials for cooking, such as frying pans, cooking pots and kitchen utensils. A big refrigerator on all of our sea view studios in Chania is assuring you the perfect conditions on your meals, and our water boiler, toaster and microwave oven makes it the best choice for those who like to enjoy a breakfast in their hotel in Chania.
Despina Studios Sea View Studios in Chania (Room 205)
Our bathrooms are all equipped with ceramic tiles, a glass cabin, hair dryer and all the essentials that you need for your vacation in Chania. All of our rooms have Private bathrooms with security glass cabins that make you feel safe. Soaps are made from reputable Greek companies and handmade soap souvenirs, as well as fruits from Despina Estate, are always there to remind you of our persistence to detail and the quality of our sea view studios in Chania.
Despina Studios Hotel in Agia Marina, Chania- Room Shower with glass cabin
Despina Studios in Chania: Also perfect for businessmen.
For those who like to be online 24/7 our sea view hotel in Chania is equipped with ADSL broadband internet access which comes for free. Wired internet access is also possible on all rooms in our beachfront hotel in order to make sure that you will continue your work schedule while on holidays in Chania. Iron and luxury transfer facilities are also offered in our sea view hotel in order to make sure that your business meetings in Chania will be perfect and spotless every time.
Our Sea view studios in Chania : A review.
Our beachfront and sea view hotel in Chania consists of 9 studios, 4 studios with maximum capacity of 2 adults (+1 infant) and 5 studios of maximum 3 adults (+ 1 child or infant).
Room 201 is a 3 bedroom studio with road and mountain views. It has a large balcony which makes it ideal for sunbathing, summer vacation and enjoyable moments all day long. Twin bed with anatomic mattress as well as a single bed with anatomic mattress comes as standard assuring you a comfortable sleep next to Agia Marina beach.
Room 201- Hotel Room with big terrace in Chania, Crete Greece
Room 202 has also 3 beds, a single bed with anatomic mattress and a double anatomic mattress bed. It has the biggest veranda of our sea view studios in Chania making it perfect for families with small children that can play for hours in this room’s enormous balcony. A large pergola provides you with the necessary shade all day long.
Room 201- Sea view hotel Despina Studios in Chania
Room 203 is a 3bedroom studio with a double bed and a single bed, all equipped with anatomic mattresses. It has side sea view and following our cosy pathway you reach the sea in under 30 seconds.
Despina Studios Room 203-Side Sea View Hotel Room in Chania
Room 204 is a 2 bedroom studio with sea view. It comes with a double bed that can also divide into two single beds and offers you sea views for the perfect beach vacation in Chania, Crete.
Despina Studios Hotel in Agia Marina Chania- Sea View Rooms (Room 204)
Room 205 is also a studio for 2 adults with unobstructed sea view and a double bedroom that can also become two single beds. Sea views are also the highlight of this room, ideal for a summer vacation in Chania. Cretan Sea is only 30 meters away, making it perfect for relaxing moments by the sea.
Agia Marina – Chania Beach View Studio for 2 adults -Room 205
Room 103 is a 3 bedroom studio with side sea views. It is spacious, and has a double bed and a single bed with new anatomic mattresses. Its balcony has a side sea view and access to the pathway that leads to Agia Marina sea in Chania.
3 bedroom studios in Chania- Despina Studios Beachfront hotel in Chania (Room 103)
Room 102 is a studio with sea view and is for 2 adults. It has a double bed which can easily separate if you want to and offers you sea views for the perfect summer beach vacation.
sea view hotel in Chania- Despina Studios Room 102 Interior
Room 101 has also unobstructed sea views over the Cretan sea and can also accommodate 2 adults in a large double bed that can also be separated according to your needs. Sea views are the strong point of this studio at our beachfront hotel also, and you can relax hearing the delightful sea breeze which is only a minute away from your studio.
sea view apartments in Chania Crete-Room 101 interior-Despina Studios
Our Βuget studio is situated in a semi ground floor and it is ideal for people who need shorter stays or want a more basic accomodation for a good and pleasant night sleep. Most visitors that choose our budget studio are budget travellers or avid explorers who like to wander around our city of Chania during the day and come to our sea view studios at night in order to get a rewarding sleep. It is equipped with a double bed and a single bed with new comfy anatomic stroma for the perfect sleep.
budget economy studio in Chania- economy hotels in Chania Crete- Room interior
You can also see our rooms in order to see a holistic review and also see our pinterest account for a collage of various photos from our rooms in order to make the best choice out of our sea view studios in Chania.
Like every summer we wait for you right on Agia Marina and on our sea view studios in Chania !
Room 202 – Family Studio with terrace in Chania, Crete, Greece
Beachfront hotel in Chania: How despina Studios started
Many of our tourists are classifying us on their reviews as a beachfront hotel in Chania. This is ultimately true as Despina Studios is situated in a prominent area in Agia Marina, just 8 klm away from Chania. Our hotel rooms are just 30 meters away from the sandy beach of Agia Marina which is ideal for an ultimate summer vacation. In this welcoming blog post from our blog we will introduce you to our beachfront hotel in Chania: How we started, who we are, what we believe in Greek Tourism and Cretan hospitality.
The basics: How our Beachfront hotel in Chania started.
Our beachfront hotel in Chania started in 2004 and is practically new, as I (Geoge, the owner) always renovate my hotel, my equipment, and our studios in chania facilities every year. I listen very closely to the customer reviews of my beloved customers and always strive to give them the best vacation in my beachfront hotel in Chania.
Prior to 2004 Despina Studios was only an idea in my father’s head. Thankfully we had the plot of land in the cosmopolitan and touristic area of Agia Marina which is a must for building a hotel in Agia Marina. Needless to say, apart from an excellent idea that is building a hotel in Agia Marina money was not existent. Careful and years long savings from my father, who worked as a Baker in a NATO Base nearby, was just enough to start with the foundations of the building which we did at the time that Olympic Games were hosted in Greece (2004) .
Despina Studios Beachfront Hotel in Agia Marina – Reception Desk Area
Despina Studios Beachfront Hotel in Agia Marina- Chania: How we proceeded.
Although optimistic the money saved from my father was not adequate, and by the time we had builded the building’s skeleton the money ran out. Despite public belief at that time, we decided not to get into debt in order to build our beachfront hotel. Instead, we decided to start adding parts of the hotel every year-little by little- in order to make a proper business move and not get into debt that may not be easy to pay in the long run.
Despina Studios Hotel in Agia Marina Chania- Sea View Rooms (Room 205)
Our hotel’s meantime.
In the first years everything was primitive. A small traditional TV set, beds and lights, and a humble bathroom were the only things that described our beachfront hotel in Chania. Although, because of our hotel’s excellent location we eventually worked successfully even in the first years. With the savings of every season and with my personal savings of my second side job as a truck driver- year after year- i managed to establish a beachfront hotel which is reputable, value for money, beachfront and with impeccable but personalized services to each one of my customers who show gratitude to me on my social media accounts and Instagram.
What we offer.
On our beachfront hotel and studios in Chania cleanliness and value for money is of paramount importance. Proximity to the sea, sea view from our hotel and excellent service from me and my staff is what everyone sees when coming to Despina Studios. My hotel comprises 8 studios, Four studios with direct sea view that accomodate 2 adults and four studios which can accommodate up to 3 adults and provide side sea view and mountain views on the areas of Agia Marina and Platanias.
Agia Marina – Chania Beach View Studio for 2 adults -Room 205
Where we stand out.
From a very early stage I decided to offer my customers a level of service, attention to detail and a level of trust that made them feel like home, and that makes them keep coming back. This, I believe, is the only way that one can still have a successful beachfront hotel in Crete and in general, as the competition and big companies push every small hotelier out of the game.
My happy friends (i don’t refer to my guests as customers) that keep coming back to my beachfront studios for more than a decade now, is what makes me proud and also gives me strength to keep going, upgrading my hotel rooms and services and offering them always something ahead of the competition.
Agia Marina Beach Sea View Studios- Despina Studios
What are the next steps?
New era in hotels in Chania is demanding and I am always trying to offer services that my guests need. There is an increasing demand for villas in my territory, and my home village in Apokoronas region, called Paidochori will soon be ready to establish our new project, Despina Villa which is perfect for those who also like mountain views,and off the beaten paths tourism experiences. We will talk about this endeavor soon.
How can I book my stay in Despina Studios in Chania?
Normally, my beachfront hotel in Chania is ready to accept new bookings -even for next year-from very early. Updated prices and availability can be found on our hotel in Chania reservation page which is secure , reliable and is run and optimized by a reputable third party.
Despina Studios Sea View Studios in Chania- Agia Marina Beach
A hint from Despina Studios.
As we are always upgrading our services providing our guests a personalized travelling experience you can refer to us and ask us about our new private excursions and personalized transfers to remote beaches, and everywhere you love to visit on our beautiful island. Despina Studios is always hearing your needs and strives to offer you the best vacation in Crete there is!
We wish you a nice summer!
