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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Bungalow (Beach Front) | View from room
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym

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Bungalow (Side Sea View) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Bungalow (Beach Front) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow (Beach Front)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Sea Front) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite (Sea Front)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Bungalow (Family) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bungalow (Pool Front) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow (Pool Front)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Signature Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cretan Malia Park, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 07

What's nearby

  • Palace of Malia - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Potamos Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malia Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zoo Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion Malia - bar and restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mint Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mango - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Palace of Malia
Located close to Malia Beach and Stalis Beach, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours, fitness classes, and cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap, or a body treatment at The Cute Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. Yoga classes and Pilates classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels also has a terrace, designer stores on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Beach umbrellas, a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 204 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Almyra
  • Mediterraneo
  • Melissi
  • Mouries Restaurant
  • The Beach Shack

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 13 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests who book a half board inclusive rate plan receive breakfast and dinner at the property's buffet restaurant.
Please note: Guestroom photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1039K014A2512000

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cretan Hotel Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park Hotel
Cretan Malia Park Hotel Malia
Cretan Hotel Malia
Cretan Malia Park Crete
Cretan Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Hersonissos
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hersonissos hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Palace of Malia, Malia Beach, and Stalis Beach. Aquaworld Aquarium and Sarandaris Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 325 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional – the room, food, service, staff, facilities, and location. We would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only downside for us was the huge number of families there with babies.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ATHANASIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and lovely staff throughout. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a vacation with kids
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joao Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great family atmosphere with the most down to earth staff. Would highly recommend, what a unique and wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and fantastic service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay with our 2 year old. The property is well kept and staff is excellent. Enough dinner options (included in halfboard is the buffet or a discount in the other restaurants). Pool was great and it felt like a small village. Perfect for a relaxing holiday. The resort is a little outside of the village and we rented a car for a few days to explore part of the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great food and location just by the beach. If you’re traveling with children, it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Great place. Lots of kids.

Great location, Amazing building, food and service. Maybe toooo child friendly for such an amazing place. Most areas are littered with Toddlers running around or making noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bubune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, staff and facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very family friendly, comfortable hotel

Lovely resort, incredibly family friendly. Kids club is great if child is over 3 years old. Very relaxing stay, only downside is beach is quite rocky compared to others visited in Crete, but you can always use the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, main pool quite busy but the private beach was amazing with great beach bar and chilled music. We avoided the buffet and had incredible food at both the Cretan restaurant for breakfast and dinner and the Italian for dinner. Charming staff, just needs a minor rethink in bathroom as shower was narrow due to placement of soap holder. Overall a fantastic experience and would highly recommend and return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

Relaxing and comfortable family holiday.

Very comfortable stay, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice pools. Good place to stay for a relaxing family holiday. One minor downside is the beach, which is not the best around for accessibility to the water for kids. But largely made up for by the rest of the experience. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here! The facility is beautiful and offers many things to do. We didn't need to leave the resort at any time to do something else. Staff was mostly very sweet and friendly. Defenitely recommend or will come back someday :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

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

Great hotel.

We had three different room types. Best was beach villa. Fantastic personnel at beach bar! Great breakfast! Only issue was all the rocks in water. Hurt my foot badly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pernille Eiberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull. Very beautiful resort. Nice restaurants with decent prises. One widget though: They could improve the teenage program and the gym could be bigger. All in all a really great hotel. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bosh

Excellent place to stay. Kids friendly. Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heated kids pool was amazing for swimming in May with a baby, beautiful clean grounds and incredibly friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

We’ll come again!

We had an absolutely great time at the hotel, the staff was very welcoming and the hotel facilities perfect, offering everyone the right alternative: with kids at the pool, quiet at the river pool or with some good chill out music by the beach - we’ll come again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claes

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

Claes af Wetterstedt and Isabelle Dahlin

We are very pleased with our stay at Cretan Malia Park The hotel have a lovely contemporary style with a fresh and sophisticated feeling and style. The food was really amazing in all 4 restaurants. A special thanks to the lovely staff members in all parts of the hotel. You all made our stay special and we were so happy with the overall experience and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 5 star resort in a human scale. Great facilities and service, especially good for families with children. Beautiful decor and tasty food options. Loved the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Especially with children. The Cretan restaurant with its Cretan breakfast is marvelous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not 5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

André Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized staff very gentle creating a wonderful relationship with the guests. Always someone nearby waiting to delight and fulfill your expectations. Wonderful meals.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Valeria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rocky Beach with broken umbrellas and dirty loungers, tiny gym with broken equipment (you have to book timeslots to secure a space) only limited timeslots available for restaurant reservation. Claustrophobic layout (with beautiful design elements. Food was good and staff friendly but we had to leave early because we found it impossible to relax and the place to crowded. Not your typical design hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024