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Socrates Hotel Malia Beach

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A hotel room with a view of a swimming pool, palm trees, and a gazebo. - Socrates Hotel Malia Beach (Hersonissos)
A modern hotel room with a bed, a hanging light fixture, a shower area, and a view of the outside. - Socrates Hotel Malia Beach (Hersonissos)
A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a patio with a pool and outdoor furniture. - Socrates Hotel Malia Beach (Hersonissos)
A modern bathroom with a large stone basin, a handheld showerhead, and a view of a pool and building outside. - Socrates Hotel Malia Beach (Hersonissos)
A well-lit garden pathway with palm trees and flowering plants, leading to a building with a white fence and a mountain in the background. - Socrates Hotel Malia Beach (Hersonissos)
You can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a body scrub, or a body wrap. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Superior Studio

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a small table.

Superior Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a plant, and a wooden wardrobe.

Family Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a view of a swimming pool, palm trees, and a gazebo.

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, Private Pool

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Hersonissos, Socrates Hotel Malia Beach is by the sea. Lychnostatis and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hersonissos and Sissi Mini Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
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Malia, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70007

What's nearby

  • A beach with two blue lounge chairs and a beach umbrella.
    Stalis Beach
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.
    Heraklion Port
    32 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Malia Beach
    1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos
    12 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • 2 The Moon Stalis
    3 min drive
  • Nemo Beach Bar
    4 min drive
  • Minos Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • The Red Lion Bar & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Epsilon: The Alcoholic Church
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private pool
  • Reflexology
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

Dining

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 31 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2005
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 24.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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.

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, debit cards, and cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 1039K031A0004401

We should mention

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 May to September
Reservations are required for massage services and 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach have a pool?

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

Is Socrates Hotel Malia Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Socrates Hotel Malia Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos aparthotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Malia Beach and Stalis Beach. Potamos Beach and Palace of Malia are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Socrates Hotel Malia Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lukas

Location was perfect for our needs as we were looking for something cute and calm but not too far from the beaches, restaurants and markets. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linnéa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very good hotel. Extremly good staff, helpful and caring. Eleni, Despina and Anna was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Although we had a technical issue with the TV on arrival, the staff reacted in a speedy and thorough manner to resolve the problem. In general a warm, welcoming & helpful hotel - the restaurant staff in the morning exceptional.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hello dear Socrates Team, we had a very nice time with you!!! Everything was fine. Everything was clean. All the staff in the hotel were very friendly☝️ I have only a comment. We had a familyroom for 4 people with two bedrooms. But there was only 1 TV. We come again !!!!🥰 Kind regards
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Short break hotel Malia

The hotel is located in the tourisic place of Malia. In general the site is ok, breakfast average. No permanently staffed front desk. Ok for the money and a brief stop
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

10

There are not enough words to say thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Emanuele

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ho soggiornato al socrates hotel una settimana e devo dire che l'esperienza è stata deludente. La seconda stella la dò solo per la cordialità del personale, solare e gentile (non alle inservienti perché non facevano il loro lavoro e sembravano palesemente scocciate dal lavoro che facevano). Abbiaml fatto il check-in che la stanza era sporca (non aspiravano e tiravano lo straccio, ho dovuto usare io uno degli asciugamani messi a disposizione per spostare lo sporco e nonostante questo, il giorno successivo, vedendo palesemente lo sporco attorno e sull'asciugamano lasciavano comunque la stanza lercia) e abbiamo fatto il check out con la stanza lercia. Fortunatamente le lenzuola e gli asciugamani te li cambiavano ogni giorno. Il bagno era invaso dalle formiche, abbiamo dovuto spostare la tazza degli spazzolini (anche qui, abbiamo dovuto usare una delle tazze da thè per mettere gli spazzolini) sul comò fuori perchè sennò trovavamo invasi pure quelli. Mi dispiace ma la pulizia è la cosa più importante in un hotel, due stelle solo per la gentilezza del personale, soprattutto il guardiano notturno ed Espina (non ricordo il nome, ma la signora che serve alle colazioni).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles super, Bad müsste renoviert werden.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Accueillant

Personnel très gentil .Piscine accueillante surtout dans cette zone très touristique .bien entretenu .Chambre très correcte
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, schöne und saubere Unterkunft (wie auf den Fotos), zentrale Lage, grosser Parkplatz (kostenfrei), gutes WIFI, schöne Poolanlage, im einigen Gehminuten am Strand, leckeres und grosszügiges Frühstücksbuffet….wie waren sehr zufrieden. Betten waren für mein Empfinden etwas hart.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Ombonat men lite slitet. Trevlig poolområde. Nära till restauranger och gamla stan.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bel établissement proche plage magasins restaurants bien situé bien entretenu propre chambres spacieuses propres personnel très aimable serviable à l'écoute des clients Bonne ambiance au calme sûr bref j'ai passé un très bon séjour... J'y reviendrai
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accueil en français Piscine incroyable Situation idéale très proche mer et bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice moments
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rakefet

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good hotel

The hotel is nice good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice and clean, air conditioning a bit weak but overall a enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plus: Sehr nettes und bemühtes Personal, Riesen Pool , große Zimmer ( hatten Familienappartement), Küche Negativ: altes Mobiliar, veraltetere Duschen mit klappfalttüren in denen man sich fast nicht umdrehen kann, hellhörig. Frühstück jeden Tag gleich Insgesamt ok, wenn man es günstig bekommt, .für uns Last Minute gebucht ,im Griechenland zu teuer . Die tollen Bewertungen sind gerechtfertigt, wenn man das Hotel zu sehr günstigen Konditionen buchen kann.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pool and location. Quiet but not far from restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top niveau : accueil, cadre, calme, situation, très belle piscine avec un bel éclairage le soir, jardin propre et très bien entretenu (gazon et fleurs) rapport qualité prix Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JACQUES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent accueil très bon prix rapport qualité
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Highly recommended

I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay somewhere close enough to amenities but away from excessive noise. Clean, well maintained and with helpful and pleasant staff. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful, airport transfer a bonus. Pool clean and well maintained, pleanty of sun beds. Grounds well looked after and pretty. Rooms clean and well equiped - only downfall was the shower which is fairly small. Stalis and Malia centre/old town all within easy walking distance. Nearest bars/restaurants/beach within ten minutes walk of hotel.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Trevligt hotel som passar familjer och par

Hotellet var trevligt även om det inte var det modernaste. Personalen var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam. Speciellt flickan Sofie i receptionen. Vi kände oss välkomna och trivdes bra. Rummet var rent men kanske lite litet. Vi är familj med två barn, så fick två sovrum och två balkonger i lägenheten, väldigt bra! Det ända minuset var att så gen var hård. Annars var allt bra. Frukosten var också bra. Poolen var härlig och stor! Våra barn simmade hela tiden!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A conseiller

Superbe séjour. Accueil très chaleureux et professionnel. Très belle piscine et plage à environ 10 minutes.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laure

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

superbe séjour en famille

Accueil extrêmement chaleureux. Établissement très agréable, propre, soigné, au calme. Nous avons adoré notre chambre avec terrasse donnant sur la piscine. La piscine est magnifique. Le personnel est charmant, mention particulière à la réception. Un immense merci pour l'accueil qui nous a fait nous sentir bien. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bernd

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

Top Hotel

Gute Lage, perfekter Service, gutes Frühstück, ruhige zentrale Lage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018