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Stelios Gardens

Guesthouse with a full-service spa, near Stalis Beach

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Studio | Room amenity
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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Stelios Gardens offers a quiet retreat surrounded by beautiful gardens and featuring a seasonal outdoor pool. Visitors can relax on sun loungers, book a refreshing massage at the spa, or enjoy coffee in the lobby before starting their day.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio (for 3) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio (for 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hersonissos, Stelios Gardens is near the beach. Palace of Malia and Malia Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. Aquaworld Aquarium and Labyrinth Park are also worth visiting.
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Almyrolakos, Hersonissos

What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palace of Malia - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Potamos Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion Malia - bar and restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thalassa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Bay Hotel Malia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kalispera - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Stelios Gardens

Guesthouse remodeled in 2020 and located near Stalis Beach
A poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Stelios Gardens. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in the lobby, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during March, February, January, and December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Stelios Gardens Aparthotel Malia
Stelios Gardens Aparthotel
Stelios Gardens Malia
Stelios Gardens Guesthouse
Stelios Gardens Hersonissos
Stelios Gardens Guesthouse Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Stelios Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Stelios Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stelios Gardens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stelios Gardens?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stelios Gardens?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stelios Gardens located?

Situated near the beach, this spa guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Malia Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Stalis Beach. Palace of Malia and Potamos Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Stelios Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

Perfect Crete stay

Excellent facilities perfect location - close to beach & strip but quiet - loved it and would recommend and visit again
Lovely pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic place. 150 m (2 min) to the sandy beach without stones with convenient entry into the sea. The apartment is clean, safe, modern, fully equipped. Totally renovated. Greek flavor in everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for all ages. In quiet area, but walking distance to the main road. Fully equipped, recently renovated. No any construction around. Next to 5* hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Petra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot recommend this hotel. While the location is good and the building itself is nice, the service is very disappointing. Rooms are not cleaned daily despite paying for that service, and the towels were dirty and even torn. When we addressed these issues, the management downplayed them and was not honest about the situation. Unfortunately, these experiences overshadow all the positive aspects of the hotel. We decided not to return
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable apartment. Greek style. Full set of dishes, daily cleaning. For any ages. Sandy beach, 2 min away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Chill place. Rude guy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All fine nice people nice room good service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Roxana

Beds are terrible They charge separet for aircondicioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Super sejour
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I'd read prior reviews about grumpy owner and what with it being end of season, they could certainly use a break themselves but thought with ultimate politeness and a smile, we might have been warmly received, i was wrong on that point. The buildings that have been updated and refurbed looked lovely but unfortunately we were in the old part which while clean, was very basic. We didn't have hot water the first few days, it went from warm to tepid to get out in a minute! After other guests left tho, there was a nice shower to be had. We dined there the first night as it had been a long day and the outside area is gorgeous, its so beautiful to sit by the pool and eat, the gyros we had were lovely and we were very grateful for it, again though, i was made to feel like a pain in the bum for asking to place an order. The common areas of the property are lovely, beautiful gardens with lemons and limes growing from the trees, lovely sun loungers and a gorgeous pool. We went to get away and relax and it’s perfect for that. Its a 2 min walk to the beach which is lovely with lots of activities to be had, it's a 1 minute walk to the shops and restaurants of which many were closed with it being end of season. We did enjoy the great hospitality and food of The Bull restaurant and The Red Lion. A nice base to stay while exploring Malia but i do feel that we weren't particularly welcome or the management need a nice holiday to unwind after what must have been a very busy season.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Disliked: Staff & service
Die Superior Studios sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Ausstattung wirkt teilweise veraltet und einige Dinge waren nicht mehr voll funktionsfähig. Auch die Sauberkeit entsprach leider nicht ganz den Erwartungen – es schien, als würden die Zimmer nur oberflächlich gereinigt. Der Empfang war zunächst sehr freundlich, allerdings hatten wir den Eindruck, dass diese Freundlichkeit im weiteren Verlauf unseres Aufenthalts etwas nachließ. Ob das vielleicht daran lag, dass wir im Hotel selbst kaum etwas verzehrt haben, können wir nicht sagen – der Gedanke kam uns aber.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karib UL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich hatte einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Stelios Gardens. Es handelt sich um einen familiengeführten Betrieb, und genau das macht den besonderen Charme dieses Hotels aus. Die gesamte Familie ist unglaublich herzlich, hilfsbereit und sehr zuvorkommend – man fühlt sich sofort willkommen und gut aufgehoben. Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und gepflegt, es wird stets darauf geachtet, dass alles in bestem Zustand ist. Besonders positiv ist mir aufgefallen, dass jederzeit auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse der Gäste eingegangen wird – man merkt, dass das Wohl der Besucher hier an erster Stelle steht. Der Poolbereich ist ebenfalls sehr sauber und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Wer lieber ans Meer möchte, hat den Strand in nur wenigen Gehminuten erreicht. Zudem liegt das Hotel direkt in der Stadt, sodass man in unmittelbarer Nähe einkaufen, essen oder etwas trinken gehen kann. Insgesamt habe ich mich hier rundum wohlgefühlt. Die Kombination aus familiärer Atmosphäre, Sauberkeit, perfekter Lage und freundlichem Service macht Stelios Gardens für mich zu einer klaren Empfehlung. Ich komme auf jeden Fall wieder, denn mein Aufenthalt hat mir sehr gefallen!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione eccellente vicino alla spiaggia e vicino alla movida notturna,la struttura è curata in molti particolari, questo almeno per quanto riguarda la sistemazione " de luxe", le altre avrebbero bisogno di un upgrade,ma tutto sommato accettabili, i proprietari sono gentilissimi e molto disponibili,piscina molto bella con lettini e sdraio a disposizione.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hans-Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketty

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Liked: Amenities
Es war zwar modern, aber alles so halbfertig und es gab eine Kakerlaken Plage, zuerst wurden wir vertröstet, haben aber dann ein anderes Zimmer bekommen. Auch die Handtücher wurden nicht gewechselt.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Séverine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Der erste Eindruck beim Betreten der Anlage war toll. Gepflegte Anlage, schöner Pool und alles sehr hübsch dekoriert. Die Ausstattung der Zimmer ist okay aber das Bad eine Katastrophe. Wir hatten während des Aufenthalts fast nie warmes Wasser. Man sagte uns dann jeden Tag, wir sollen später duschen, da das Wasser erst warm wird wenn die Sonne scheint. Im April ist kalt duschen auf Kreta nicht angenehm. Die Ausstattung der Küche ist ebenfalls sehr einfach (Geschirr, Wasserkocher,Herdplatte). Das Essen im Hotel hat uns persönlich nicht geschmeckt. Wir würden die Unterkunft nicht nochmal buchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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