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Birais Beach Studios

Oceanfront studios provide the perfect balance of daytime relaxation and evening dining, with authentic Greek flavors just steps from the waves

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Birais Beach Studios faces the ocean, offering a peaceful retreat with spectacular shoreline views. The property features a family restaurant with Greek cuisine, a welcoming bar, and an on-site cafe. Guests enjoy the convenience of in-room WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, City View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View, Beachfront

In-room safe, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, Sea View, Beachfront

Exterior

Junior Studio Suite, Sea View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, City View

Balcony view

Junior Studio Suite, 2 Single Beds, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Penthouse maisonette 3 bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • Beach view
  • 1302 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Rethymno, Birais Beach Studios is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Venetian Loggia and Great Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Town Beach and Blue Beach. Paleontological Museum and Rethimno Kart are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
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SOF. VENIZELOU 62, Rethymno, 74100

What's nearby

  • Greece, Greek Islands, Crete, Rethymnon, fishing harbour and boats
    Rethymnon Venetian Port
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Town Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rethymnon Town Hall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rethymnon Cathedral
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rimondi Fountain
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barrio The Neighbourhood Cafe - Kallithea
    4 min walk
  • Takis Place - The House of Beer
    3 min walk
  • Dome
    1 min walk
  • Moka
    6 min walk
  • Noble Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Birais Beach Studios

Guest house by the ocean
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Birais Beach Studios. The on-site Greek cuisine family restaurant, Agrilia Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
  • Local meal delivery service, a TV in reception and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Birais Beach Studios boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 7 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 7 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agrilia Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 7 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 7 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Birais Beach Studios Rethymno
Birais Beach Studios Guesthouse
Birais Beach Studios Guesthouse Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

Is Birais Beach Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birais Beach Studios?

Self-parking is available for EUR 7 per day.

What time is check-in at Birais Beach Studios?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birais Beach Studios?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Birais Beach Studios provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Birais Beach Studios located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is steps away from Town Beach and Blue Beach. St. Anthony Gorge and Paleontological Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Birais Beach Studios Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Convenient location and decent facilities. Hospitable and reasonable service. Overall, very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Very Nice Hotel! Good location near the center

Very nice hotel with very lovely owners. Near the center but not too much (many bar/club in the center). Very clear and close to the beach. We had a good times there. Thanks you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing!

Excellent! From the comfort of the bed to the cleanliness of the room, everything was spot on. The location of the hotel was a little bit confusing, mainly because the main entrance is inside the hotel’s restaurant. The food was great and the breakfast was even better. Overall we definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic hotel but no parking available free.

Nice hotel, breakfast, location, front desk, bed. Listing said available parking.We had to pay 14 euro to park 400 meters away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Hotel og Restaurant i særklasse 👌

Alt omkring dette hotel er Fantastisk på nær stranden denne er en sandstrand, men man skal passere en 3-4 m stenpassage for at nå ud hvor vandet er ca 1 m dyb. Men strand servicen er der ikke noget at klage på denne fungere med rigtig god service som resten af stedet. Alt dette er familie drevet med meget højt service niveau. Beliggenheden er ligeledes rigtig godt tæt på stranden og den gl by. Vi fik et af de nyrenoverede hotelværelser, lækkert med nyt badeværelse og havudsigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Bra renhold. AC kunne vært bedre og sengen noe hard. De informerte derimot at vi neste gang kunne be om ekstramadrass da vi sjekket ut.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bien dans l'ensemble

Le séjour s'est très bien passé l'hôtel est très bien situé à environ 20minutes à pieds du centre historique. Le personnel de l'hôtel et du restaurant attenant est très sympa et à l'écoute. Les chambres sont très correctes, le ménage est bien fait. Un problème de réception de télé, heureusement bonne wifi. Par contre ne pas espérer profiter de la vue mer fenêtre ouverte car rue hyper bruyante(on s'y fait). Le petit déjeuner très correct(petit bémol les œufs et omelettes pourraient être tenus au chaud). Par contre en Crète anglais impératif.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Ilias

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bienvenue chez les Thénardier.

Nous avons choisi cet hôtel au dernier moment. 3 nuits dans climatisation malgré deux signalements dès notre arrivée. Hôtel tenu par une famille opportuniste. Ne surtout pas manger au restaurant du rdc qui leur appartient. On se moque du monde. Seul aspect positif: jus d'orange pressé frais au petit déjeuner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute silence if wou wish so, thanks to the great soundproof windows. Exquisite balcony, the fortezza, the sea and the notrhern stars...
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Super koselige verter, nydelig frokost.

Supre verter, veldig blide og hjelpsomme. Flott frokost, så mye bedre enn vanlig continental frokost. Rommet trengte definitivt oppussing, muggsopp i dusj. Ellers ramlet håndduksoppheng ned osv. Harde senger og renholdet kunne vært bedre. Fikk ikke skiftet på sengen under hele oppholdet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevlig semester på rent och fräscht hotell...

Vi hade bokat ett rum med havsutsikt men fick ett rum mot baksidan med utsikt mot bara hus (i beskrivning står det: utsikt mot bergen - men man ser inga berg). Tyvärr hade det blivit en dubbelbokning via de bokningssidor som hotellet använder, så de kunde inget göra åt det. Vi fick däremot veta att vi ev kunde få byta rum efter 10 dagar - och få ett rum med havsutsikt. Som kompensation fick vi gratis solstolar på stranden och 10 Euro/dag att äta för i hotellets restaurang. Mycket bra gjort tycker jag :-). Rummen med havsutsikt har ingen sol på hela dagen (man kan se solnedgången) - väldigt skönt jämfört med rummet på baksidan, där solen ligger på hela dagen (tur det fanns AC). Hotellet var rent och fräscht. Frukosten väldigt bra - med allt från ägg & stekt skinka (ej bacon), stekta korvar, kokta ägg, olika brödsorter av mörkt och ljust bröd, olika sorters pålägg, kaffe, the, färskpressad apelsinjuice, frukt, yoghurt och olika flingor, honung mm. Hotell ligger bra till i förhållande till stranden - behöver bara passera en trafikerad gata. Nära in till Rethymnons centrum och gamla stan - tog ca 15 min att promenera in till g:a stan. Personalen jättetrevlig. Familjeägt hotell med Costas och hans syster Niki som fanns där i princip hela dagarna - de var väldigt serviceminded :-).
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

JANE

Clean and Comfortable

Overall the stay was great. The only negative is that it's a bit hard to find. The sign for the apartment isn't that big and somewhat hard to see. My advise is look for the Agrilia Restaurant because it is set within the restaurant. The owner and employees are great. At first I thought we had a beach view with balcony, we didn't. I'm glad now we had a room facing the courtyard because the strand on the beach can be very noisy. Parking can be a challenge in the area. Great location in old town Rythymno
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Per

Hotell midt på skalaen

Fin utsikt mot sjøen med balkong. Ok rom. Ryddig der. Hyggelig betjening. Det som trakk litt ned var dusjen. Veggen (med fliser) trengte vedlikehold. Hotellet har ikke parkering / avtale. WiFi vat ok. Prisen (1400 NOK for 2 døgn) ble derfor i drøyeste laget selv om beliggenheten var prima.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ole, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fantastisk udsigt

Det er lidt slidt, men Ok til prisen. Stranden perfekt uden sten.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Betina, Nyk f

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Varmt værelse

Gulvvarme på 50g ulideligt opvarmet :-( hvis der skulle opstå brand kun en vej ud :-( meget klemt inde
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Awful. Bed uncomfortable. Shower leaked out the hallway. Shower was backed up. Bugs around all the time. Nasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Nice ans beautiful Hotel with very good restaurant. Near the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and quiet

Needed a place to stay in a pinch. Room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Small like most rooms in Greece. The included breakfast was hearty and delicious. If I’m ever in Rethymno again, I would stay here for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Svend Aage Schytte

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021