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Socrates Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach aparthotel near Malia Beach

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Exterior
Luxury Suite, Private Pool | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Lunch served
Property grounds
Superior Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Malia, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70007
  • Popular LocationMalia Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationStalis Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationStar Beach Water Park7 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)25 min drive

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Studio

  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, Private Pool

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Seaside stay .You'll find Stalis Beach and Malia Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. Palace of Malia and Potamos Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 15 min walk
  • Palace of Malia - 3 min drive
  • Stalis Beach - 5 min drive
  • Star Beach Water Park - 7 min drive
  • Alternative Crete - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saltire lounge - 10 min walk
  • The Red Lion bar and restaurant - 12 min walk
  • Mila Malia - 6 min walk
  • Kalispera - 8 min walk
  • Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant - 9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

Socrates Hotel

3-star beach aparthotel near Malia Beach
Socrates Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Socrates Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hersonissos aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Socrates Hotel offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hersonissos aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • 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 books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • 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
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Children's pool on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • 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)

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 31 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 24.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed 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 major 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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Socrates
Socrates Chersonissos
Socrates Hotel
Socrates Hotel Chersonissos
Socrates Hotel Malia
Socrates Malia
Socrates Hotel Malia, Crete
Socrates Hotel Crete
Socrates Hotel Crete
Socrates Hotel Aparthotel
Socrates Hotel Hersonissos
Socrates Hotel Aparthotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Socrates Hotel to the airport?

Socrates Hotel is 19.6 mi (26-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 Socrates Hotel?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Socrates Hotel on May 18, 2024 start from $64.04, 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 Socrates Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Socrates Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Socrates Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 15-minute walk from Malia Beach and 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from Stalis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Socrates Hotel offer free breakfast?

Socrates Hotel offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Socrates Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Socrates Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Socrates Hotel?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Socrates Hotel have a pool?

Socrates Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Socrates Hotel have a restaurant?

Socrates Hotel is home to Main Restaurant, which features light fare.

Does Socrates Hotel have a spa?

This aparthotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, mani/pedis, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Socrates Hotel to downtown Hersonissos?

Socrates Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Malia.

Socrates Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
10
There are not enough words to say thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rakefet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good hotel
The hotel is nice good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 11 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Manchester

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

10/10 Excellent

paul, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
We booked the Socrates as a last minute deal and we were really pleased with our choice. The welcome from Sophia was warm and sincere and she offered us lots of useful information on the local area. We were given rm 202 om 1st floor facing swimming pool but enough of a distance away not to be too noisy. The room was a good size with a king size double and single bed, TV, kitchenette, hairdryer, and a small but functional bathroom. The room was spotless and cleaned everyday with fresh towels provided as well as bottled water. A/C was free and worked well. WiFi was strong in reception but weak in the room. Pool was a decent size and again cleaned regularly with enough comfy beds and a couple of cabanas that there was never the normal rush for beds even when the hotel was full. The breakfast was buffet style with the usual cold meats and salads, hot bacon and eggs, toast and pastries, unlimited tea and coffee so you could really fill up for the day. Served at the pool bar till 10.30 meant that it was still there after a heavy night on the strip. This then became the bar where snacks were served all day. All again well cooked and presented. Staff were all happy and welcoming. Socrates is 5 mins from the beach, 10 mins from the main strip and 15 mins from the old town so was handy for everything. Lovely hotel and a lovely stay!! NB the hotel advertised with free airport trfers but this is only from Heraklion. Chania will cost around 190 euros!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018