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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
$290
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Cretan Malia Park, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 07
  • Palace of Malia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Malia Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Stalis Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room

  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 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

  • 1 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)

  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Bungalow, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

5-star Hersonissos hotel steps from Palace of Malia
Catch some rays on Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and 2 outdoor tennis courts are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 347 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Omar

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely holiday here. The kids club was brilliant, the restaurants were excellent quality food in all the restaurants. Other guests we met on holiday who were half board and eating in the dinner buffet each night loved it. Kids were welcome in the buffet with a kids section that is a bit like school dinners to choose from. The breakfast buffet was brilliant and the hotel’s programme of events and activities are great for families. My two negatives was that the restaurants outside of the buffet, were inflexible for children, which overall made me feel that the hotel would rather you were eating in the buffet restaurant if you are there with kids.. which isn’t for us. We booked bed and breakfast because we enjoy the freedom for our other meals to be in or out of the hotel and restaurant experiences as a family are something we enjoy on holiday. We had some great meals in nearby restaurants that were very welcoming for kids too so if you’re the same, and don’t enjoy hotel buffet dinners, then there’s places to go outside of the resort. And then my only other disappointment was the towels were threadbare and our room wasn’t as clean as I would’ve expected. Overall a 4 star experience. Not the touches you would expect for 5 star. Crete was amazing as ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kayvan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 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

Joao Paulo

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATHANASIA

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

6/10 Okay

Seamus

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shalini

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

yara, london

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shalini

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For part of days, AC was not functioning properly. Issue with check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shalini

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darius

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

2/10 Terrible

Valeria

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt Lise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravinder

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ravinder

Traveled with family and small children
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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