Title: Azure Mare Studios Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=75282031&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Azure Mare Studios ## Photo gallery for Azure Mare Studios ![Exterior - Azure Mare Studios (Corfu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75290000/75282100/75282031/71750c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV - Azure Mare Studios (Corfu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75290000/75282100/75282031/b4bab9b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Azure Mare Studios (Corfu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75290000/75282100/75282031/10d057e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Studio, Sea View | Beach/ocean view - Azure Mare Studios (Corfu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75290000/75282100/75282031/1f5ee5bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Studio, Sea View | Beach/ocean view - Azure Mare Studios (Corfu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75290000/75282100/75282031/0ea7dc22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Azure Mare Studios provides laundry facilities and more. 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[Visit our Corfu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu.dx816) [View more Apartments in Corfu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Apartments.d816-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.70837%2C19.70126&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=InPMN11bb6nXgolVwHlsSBoEx40=) Agios Georgios pagoi, Corfu, 490 83 ### What's nearby - ![Angelokastro](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/816/82a5077b-b929-4779-b71f-232ec4143a11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Angelokastro 9 min drive \- 3.5 miles - ![Paleokastritsa Beach which includes a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105704/46fb18cf-6f2b-4680-b83e-bb0572d5ea54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paleokastritsa Beach 11 min drive \- 4.2 miles - ![Paleokastritsa Monastery showing religious elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105706/f1475efe-41d5-4b06-9f13-f05aaea77671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paleokastritsa Monastery 12 min drive \- 4.4 miles - ![Arillas Beach showing landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105710/88fdb9da-1891-4c95-973f-ef4f6475a35d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arillas Beach 12 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Aghios Georgios Beach 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Corfu (CFU-Ioannis Kapodistrias) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Castellino 9 min drive - Golden Fox 9 min drive - View Point 11 min drive - Limani Taverna 18 min drive - Belvedere 18 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Azure Mare Studios Along with laundry facilities, this apartment building has tour/ticket assistance and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. Additional amenities include a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and a safe. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Azure Mare Studios offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. 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On a sandy beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping available once per stay - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - Safe - Tour and ticket assistance ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - 5 units - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### 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. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher Property Registration Number 0829Κ122K0546901 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 Azure Mare Studios Corfu Azure Mare Studios Apartment Azure Mare Studios Apartment Corfu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Azure Mare Studios pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Azure Mare Studios? ### What time is check-in at Azure Mare Studios? ### What time is check-out at Azure Mare Studios? ### Where is Azure Mare Studios located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? 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