Name: Birds Bay
Address: Avlaki, Petra 811 09, Greece, Petra, Petra, Petra, 81109, GR
Price range: from $ 199
Rating: 9.4

Smoke-free property

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Adults Only

No elevators

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Anaxos Beach

Mytilene International Airport

Birds Bay

What’s not to like about Birds Bay? The location is magnificent in terms of the  views and the peace it engenders. The apartments are simple but spacious and well appointed. There is fabulous outdoor space as well. And then there is the pool, the infinity pool that looks out over the sea to the west. Yes the sunset west. Good food in the cafe during the day and a pleasant walk along the water to restaurants and Petra. A car is advisable but not essential if you are prepared to use taxis or carry food back with you.

I visited Birds Bay in May and June this year for a combined trip of business and leisure, and was lucky enough to stay for a glorious month. 

I arrived quite late at night and couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I pulled back the curtains and saw the view. Birds Bay honestly has one of the best ocean views I have ever seen in my life!

The resort is built on a hill, so most villas get a glimpse of the beautiful sea, two small islands and magnificent sunsets. 

I stayed in a two-bedroom villa, with outdoor patio, lounge area, kitchen, separate bedrooms and one bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped with an oven, stove and most utensils. So if you want to make your own food, you can.

Birds Bay also has a great café (special thanks to Panos and Alektra who always serve with a smile) serving delicious breakfast and lunch, and of course cocktails. I recommend the omelettes and a Pina Colada. You won’t be disappointed. 

Sunsets are truly unforgettable – especially while lounging by the infinity pool. 

The wifi is fairly good, but intermittent at times. It is an island after all. 

Petra is the nearest little village and a 20-minute walk from the resort. In Petra you’ll find many restaurants serving authentic Greek cuisine (try the moussaka at Marina) and supermarkets with lots of fresh produce and other household items. 

There’s plenty to do around the area too. Our group tried many different activities, including hiking, horse riding, sailing, diving, kayaking, pottery, the hot springs and day trips to other parts of Lesvos. 

If you’re looking for a beautiful place to unwind, relax and recharge your batteries, Birds Bay is the place to be.

We have just returned from another blissful week at Birds Bay. We honeymooned there last year, and returned again as it was so lovely. The apartments are spacious, and beautifully fitted out and incredibly well equipped ( washing machine/ dishwasher/ coffee perculator etc etc) superbly comfortable beds and the whole apartment was spotless. The views from the balconies are spectacular. The infinity pool is really something special and the cafe serves tasty reasonably priced food. Everyone who works here is friendly and accommodating, and you can feel yourself relaxing from the minute you arrive. You will pay a little more for this level of accommodation and facilities but it’s worth every euro. Anaxos and Petra are both approx 30 minute walk so you can get shopping or eat out in the evening as the cafe does close quite early. Really highly recommended, if you can treat yourself - this is the place to go! Thanks Panos and team, we will be back.

Amazing!! The view of the pool is just breathtaking especially when the sunset occurs. It's the ideal place for someone who just wants to relax. Prices were almost fair and the location is easy to find. Would definitely recommend!

As the tired big-city girl finally reached birdsbay it felt like paradise. 
I came to Lesvos by overnight ferry and took the public bus to Petra, which was quite smooth. From Petra a taxi can take you to your final destination or you arrange a pick up with the birdsbay-team. I walked. 

What I loved most:
- there's nothing inbetween your balcony and the sea - the view is unique and if you're looking for some quietness you will feel very much at the right spot. 
- the appartment has everything you need to stay for a while and feel comfortable. The rooms are cool - the wind can float through them - aircon is available but not needed. 
- the pool is a highlight and together with the view on the islands it makes the perfect photo scenery.
- the team is superb and always helpful

Anything to dislike:
- thanks good the bay didn't have a white sand beach but rocks, otherwise I would have to decide whether I go swimming in the sea or the pool ;)

Loved it and will be back. 
Thanks.

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A little slice of heaven

Magnificent sunsets, infinity pool and so much more

Luxurious, relaxed and friendly

100% Relaxation

Stunning 

Stayed September 2025, booked through Spies/Travelmarket (ref 36992427).
Spies’ official reply to my complaint: “a 2-room apartment means one bedroom and one living area”.
Yet Google Translate turns “2-værelses lejlighed” into “2-bedroom apartment”.
Reality:

one bedroom
open kitchen corner with tiny table and small normal sofa (no sofa-bed)
only limited sea view (trees/buildings block most of it)

Paid €213 cash on arrival to upgrade to a proper two-bedroom unit.
Everywhere else (Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, the hotel’s own English pages) calls the exact same apartment a “Two-Bedroom Apartment”.
If you book through Spies or any Danish site, the Danish description is binding and you get one bedroom only. Book direct or via an English site if you actually want two separate bedrooms.

Spies “2-værelses lejlighed” = ONE bedroom only, despite Google Translate saying “2-bedroom”

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