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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with spa, near Palace of Malia

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Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Bungalow (Beach Front) | View from room
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Room options

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Bungalow (Side Sea View)

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Pool View

Bungalow, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Bungalow (Beach Front)

Bungalow (Beach Front)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Sea Front)

Junior Suite (Sea Front)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Single 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 dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 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 dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow (Pool Front)

Bungalow (Pool Front)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Signature Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single 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
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Cretan Malia Park, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 07

What's nearby

  • Palace of Malia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Potamos Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Malia Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Stalis Beach - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 29 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

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks and sunloungers, plus activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling and parasailing are nearby. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and facials. Mediterraneo, one of 3 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a free kid's club and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 204 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 13 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Cute Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Mediterraneo – This buffet restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Almyra – This poolside restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Mouries Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Melissi – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
The Beach Shack – On-site tapas bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
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

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing is available.
What is there to do at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, ecotours and Pilates. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels also has 2 bars, a private beach and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine and poolside dining.
Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels like?
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is located on the waterfront, a short 2-minute walk from Palace of Malia and 11 minutes' walk from Potamos Beach.

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

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
Stephen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mohammed, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and lovely staff throughout. Would stay again.
ATHANASIA, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The resort is stunning, absolutely beautiful and the staff was very nice and friendly. Very good resort for families so would recommend if you want to have a relaxing week with your little ones, would suggest for up to 3 years old as they have more activities for the little ones. In terms of food I was expecting a bit more for the price and with the half board only one restaurant is included (excluding drinks) so it’s best to get the all inclusive, feel booking through Expedia wasn’t very clear and there was a confusion on what was included and what not. Drinks were amazing especially cocktails and the wine was very nice. Beach was a bit disappointed as i was expecting more as it was rocky and small. Informations were a bit unclear sometimes but overall was a nice relaxing holiday with our little baby.
Seamus, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Shalini, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

When we arrived the service was great. Hotel was amazing the room was exactly the one I booked. Food was great in the restaurants but the prices are ridiculous.. I mean is this a Michelin star chicken wrap or what!? Either way it was great. The only thing that’s really annoying is that the hotel clearly says you cannot leave your swim towels on the beds to “claim” them. However people did this every morning. By 9am the poolside beds are taken … even though you can’t see anyone there, they all have towels on them. I guess people wake up and leave their towels and bags to claim the spot and then they go for breakfast. Hotel staff does nothing about this. In addition the riverside pool, ALL the beds by that pool are reserved for people that are staying in the bigger properties. Now this is really unfair. This means we cannot lay on those beds as someone can come at anytime and claim it.. so really how can I use any pool?? If this is the case the main pool should be reserved for people staying on that side of the hotel. But no, people have the riverside pool beds reserved but they also come to the main pool and take the beds… honestly it’s really annoying. We paid just as much but it seems that families have priority here. Upon leaving the service was very disappointing. There was staff I did not recognise but she seemed mad that I needed a transfer to the airport and no one said bye or the usual things hotel staff says during checkout. Her attitude was off.
yara, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

For part of days, AC was not functioning properly. Issue with check-in.
Shalini, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We had reserved 3 ocean view rooms. There was a mix up in our reservation. They put one of us in different room than what we paid for ocean view room although for one day only. They gave us dining voucher if we ate at the property but would not refund. Our room had AC issues. They did come to room to fix issues at 2 different times but still AC was not functioning.
Shalini, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and fantastic service.
Darius, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Valeria, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my boyfriend loved this hotel. We got a really lovely welcome with a refreshing drink by really helpful staff. The hotel has everything you need and the restaurants are all wonderful. There are enough sunbeds at the beach and the hotel is really serene.
Britt Lise, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ravinder, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel is lovely. The staff are very friendly but also unhelpful. Concierge recommendations was not very good and very inconsiderate, considering travelling with a nine month old baby. The rooms with a garden has severe bold patches full of mud. Was asked to move room 3 times. We did extend our stay but made to move rooms each time. Beds are like sponge too soft causing back ache. The Signator rooms are much better. Charges £50 for couple hours late check out. Massive positive is the pool is heated.
Ravinder, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ram, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were stunned at how beautiful the property was. It had many restaurants to choose from, some of the best resort/hotel food we've had. Even an ice cream/crepe bar! Staff was welcoming, warm and friendly. The spa was great. I didn't want to leave b/c they had everything there on the property. Would def come back again and recommend to friends.
PHUONG, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jiri, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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Sedat, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Akos, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Kids friendly. Relaxing
Bosh, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ida, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, staff and facilities
Bubune, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review