Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

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

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Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9,2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    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 center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Room options

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Bungalow (Side Sea View)

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Bungalow, Pool View

Highlights

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

Bungalow (Beach Front)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite (Sea Front)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

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

Bungalow (Pool Front)

Highlights

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

Signature Room

Highlights

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

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 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 Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers. 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 travelers 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 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 onsite 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

Traveling 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 rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • 13 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores 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
  • Stair-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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Almyra - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Mouries Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Melissi - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
The Beach Shack - Onsite tapas bar. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 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, which 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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in 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 to 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 check-in is available.
What is there to do at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite 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 center, 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 onsite 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
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6/10 Good

Mohammed, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

For part of days, AC was not functioning properly. Issue with check-in.
Shalini, 2-night family trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and fantastic service.
Darius, 4-night family trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 4-night trip
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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
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6/10 Good

Ravinder, 2-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Ram, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Jiri, 11-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Sedat, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Akos, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Kids friendly. Relaxing
Bosh, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ida, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, staff and facilities
Bubune, 6-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend
Absolutely amazing
Amy, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

judith, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

quite, beautiful beach
Maryam, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful property with outstanding food. A bit far from anything else in Crete so need to rent a car if you want to do anything else. Excellent as a stand alone resort. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Loved the mix of ages. Very family oriented so not really place to meet others which I had hoped for my own teen.
Amy C., 6-night family trip
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