Blue Waves Studios
Beachfront studios with kitchenettes over Kyra Panagia
About this hotel
Blue Waves keeps things simple: beachfront studios, sea-view balconies, and a kitchenette in every unit since there's no restaurant to fall back on. That trade-off suits travellers who'd rather cook with a sea view than wait on hotel dining hours. Air-conditioning and private parking cover the practical side, and the beach itself is close enough that a morning swim doesn't require a plan. Pigadia sits 16 km off and Karpathos Airport 27 km, both manageable by car but not walkable, so this is a self-sufficient base rather than a town-adjacent one. Guests who value that kind of setting over a resort-scale amenity list tend to rate this property highest, since the location itself does most of the work.
- Beachfront
- Kitchenette
- Sea view
- Free parking
Our take
Self-catering couples and small groups who want beachfront access without hotel-restaurant hours will do best here. Anyone wanting breakfast handled for them or a short walk to dining options should look toward Karpathos Town instead. Anyone wanting a bigger resort with more organised amenities should look elsewhere on the island instead. It is a fair trade for travellers who know what they are booking rather than expecting a full resort experience.
- ✓Stock up in Pigadia on the way in, the nearest shops are a drive away
- ✓Book the sea-view balcony studio, not every unit faces the water directly
- ✓Use the free parking rather than relying on foot access to town
Why we love it
- Beachfront position
- Kitchenette in every studio
- Sea-view balconies
- Free parking on site
Why guests love itBlue Waves Studios sits on the beach at Kyra Panagia, on the east coast of Karpathos, with sea-view balconies, kitchenettes and air conditioning throughout. There is no restaurant on site, so the kitchenette carries most meals, which suits families who like to cook. Pigadia, the island's main town and port, is about 16 km away, and free parking makes a hire car easy. I would choose it for a self-sufficient beach week in a small cove; a 9.3 score from 58 reviews is encouraging.