Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Property class: 5 and above

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Located close to Palace of Malia and Malia Beach, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and basketball at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has concerts and live shows, a terrace and designer shops on-site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €189
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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A neatly made bed with a geometric-patterned headboard, two bedside tables, and a potted plant on the nightstand.

Bungalow, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

Bungalow (Pool Front)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, Pool View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Bungalow, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bungalow (Beach Front)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a cabinet, and a large window with a view of trees.

Bungalow (Beach Front)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bungalow (Side Sea View)

A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a bench, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

A modern bedroom with a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with a headboard.

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a chair, and a cactus mural on the wall.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Sea Front)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Junior Suite (Sea Front)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Suite

  • Beach view
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Bungalow (Garden)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Signature Room

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a bench, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Swim-Up Bungalow

A poolside area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

Swim-Up Bungalow

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Hersonissos, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is on the waterfront. Palace of Malia and Palace of Knossos are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Malia Beach and Stalis Beach. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Aquaworld Aquarium and Acqua Plus Water Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
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Emmanouil Tsagaraki, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 07

What's nearby

  • A beach with a boat, umbrellas, and a sign reading "TROPICA BAR".
    Potamos Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A beach with two blue lounge chairs and a beach umbrella.
    Stalis Beach
    6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Palace of Malia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malia Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Aelos Beach
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Ilios Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Thalassa
    3 min drive
  • Piatsa Kebab
    3 min drive
  • Taverna Kalyva
    15 min walk

About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Palace of Malia
  • Located close to Malia Beach and Stalis Beach, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and basketball at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has concerts and live shows, a terrace and designer shops on-site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and an electric car charging station
    • Babysitting (surcharge), outdoor furniture and ping pong
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 204 individually decorated rooms feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
    • Smart TVs with satellite channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and recycling

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

    • All buffet meals and snacks included
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
    • Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues
    • Gourmet or à la carte dining limited to 3 meals per stay

Land activities

    • Fitness facilities
    • Children's club

Lessons/classes/games

  • Yoga

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) and Travelife. For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels on 1 Nov 2026 start from €189, including 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.

Is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos hotel is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Palace of Malia and Malia Beach. Stalis Beach and Aquaworld Aquarium are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 403 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family resort Beautiful beach front bar Clean room Nice bar Delicious breakfast Friendly staffs Good location Renting a car is good. 10 mins to Amelia town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, felt very high end but still authentic. The staff is very nice and ready to help. The room was comfy and always beach/pool sunbeds available. The breakfast is amazing 10/10 we looked forward to it every day. The onsite reasturants and drinks were over priced for what you got (but the dinner buffet also 10/10 at 45 euros per person). If you are travelling with a baby they have lots of high chairs at all eating places. The only thing I would say is the pool is deep (for kid swimming) and also if you are not travelling with kids this place is packed with young families (great for us, but if I was on a romantic getaway I would choose adult only resort), the town of Malia is walkable about 25 mins - only 5 min drive. But the town is geared to young clubbers and strip joints… BUT the “old town” is cute and small and has good restaurants, so I would just go into old town to dine out. The beach is nice but more rustic/with large rocks. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Resort is very beautiful and perfect if you have kids, especially small once: a lot of activities to do for them! Staff is very helpful and nice and all the restaurants inside are very nice!! Our room was unfortunately very loud (garden view bungalow) even if I asked to have a quiet place, they put us in a joint room. With a small baby that goes to sleep at 8pm it’s not ideal to hear everything in the opposite room until midnight. Everything inside the resort is quite expensive so be aware of it when you book.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel

Great hotel with great staff and surroundings. All in all a great stay and we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family resort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a calm, relaxing atmosphere, good choice of restaurants and was perfectly located on the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a couple with an 5 months old baby. Extremely good hotel! One of the best we have been. The food is just amazing!!! Like in a Michelin star restaurant. You don’t get this feeling that it is cooked for a big hotel. Very cozy main restaurant. Staff goes above and beyond to help, not because they have to, but because they seem to be very happy to be there as well. The hotel is very welcoming for babies and kids, but is not overrun by them. The atmosphere is very cozy and calm, no loud music (or karaoke) by the main pool, no running kids. Kids have their own activities and entertainment which is run by a professional team of animators in dedicated places. Kids club for kids of different ages is available. I loved yoga classes every morning by the sea. The level of yoga teacher is verily close to a good yoga retreat. Little things like cooking classes, cats cafe, their own ice cream/crepe place. Every centimetre of the property is well thought through by a very good designer. We absolutely loved our stay! Special thanks to Eva and Olga in the restaurant for their kind attention and hospitality.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a vacation with kids
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort, that’s like a smaller version of IKOS - minus the all inclusive and certain extra touches. Scenic resort right by the beach. Of the three à la carte restaurants on site, Almyra is the best. We didn’t enjoy the food at other spots. Service across the restaurants is great - with some lovely staff. We noticed some of the older staff (particularly at the buffet restaurant) weren’t the most welcoming and struggle the smile. The rooms were cleaned promptly every morning. We found reception/room service quite slow to deliver water/replenish glasses in the room and had to call multiple times for our order to arrive. The beach shack is really cool, great staff and lovely cocktails. If you’re looking for a resort with minimal brits abroad, this is the perfect option. Very European clientele, many young families like ours, all very friendly and wanting to have a chat. I would definitely recommend but to be aware of some of the cons I mentioned above - particularly if you’re used to IKOS resorts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great for family holiday

Excellent hotel with a very friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Very good food overall in all restaurants. Own tennis court,we played every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a brilliant hotel for young families. It’s a really beautiful place with some lovely restaurants, bars & some cute additions like the gelateria & the little on-site kafenio. The staff are brilliant with kids and they’ve thought of everything you need. Malia isn’t the prettiest area, but parts of the Old Town are charming with some lovely, great value restaurants. My only criticism of this hotel how expensive the restaurant are. We chose not to go half board or all-included but I wish we had – I think it would’ve been much better value overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay here! The facility is beautiful and offers many things to do. We didn't need to leave the resort at any time to do something else. Staff was mostly very sweet and friendly. Defenitely recommend or will come back someday :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We’ll come again!

We had an absolutely great time at the hotel, the staff was very welcoming and the hotel facilities perfect, offering everyone the right alternative: with kids at the pool, quiet at the river pool or with some good chill out music by the beach - we’ll come again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organized staff very gentle creating a wonderful relationship with the guests. Always someone nearby waiting to delight and fulfill your expectations. Wonderful meals.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing and comfortable family holiday.

Very comfortable stay, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice pools. Good place to stay for a relaxing family holiday. One minor downside is the beach, which is not the best around for accessibility to the water for kids. But largely made up for by the rest of the experience. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay with our 2 year old. The property is well kept and staff is excellent. Enough dinner options (included in halfboard is the buffet or a discount in the other restaurants). Pool was great and it felt like a small village. Perfect for a relaxing holiday. The resort is a little outside of the village and we rented a car for a few days to explore part of the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great place. Lots of kids.

Great location, Amazing building, food and service. Maybe toooo child friendly for such an amazing place. Most areas are littered with Toddlers running around or making noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull. Very beautiful resort. Nice restaurants with decent prises. One widget though: They could improve the teenage program and the gym could be bigger. All in all a really great hotel. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Claes af Wetterstedt and Isabelle Dahlin

We are very pleased with our stay at Cretan Malia Park The hotel have a lovely contemporary style with a fresh and sophisticated feeling and style. The food was really amazing in all 4 restaurants. A special thanks to the lovely staff members in all parts of the hotel. You all made our stay special and we were so happy with the overall experience and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel.

We had three different room types. Best was beach villa. Fantastic personnel at beach bar! Great breakfast! Only issue was all the rocks in water. Hurt my foot badly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024