Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Malia Beach

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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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

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Bungalow (Beach Front)

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

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

Bungalow, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bungalow (Pool Front)

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

Signature Room

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

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

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

Deluxe Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palace of Malia and 2 miles (3 km) of Malia Beach with a stay here. Stalis Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Aquaworld Aquarium is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Palace of Malia - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Potamos Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malia Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taverna Eva - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion Malia - bar and restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Epsilon: The Alcoholic Church - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thalassa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

5-star beachfront hotel near Malia Beach
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.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Hersonissos hotel.

  • 204 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 13 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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.

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Property amenities

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1039K014A2512000

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels to the airport?

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is 21.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels on Oct 5, 2025 start from $240.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels.

How close is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offer free breakfast?

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine and a poolside location.

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Cute Spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and body wraps.

How close is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels to downtown Hersonissos?

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is 1 mi away from Malia.