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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, tapas bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Emmanouil Tsagaraki, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 07
  • Place, Palace of Malia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Potamos Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Malia Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bungalow (Pool Front) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow (Pool Front)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bungalow, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bungalow (Beach Front) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow (Beach Front)

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

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Bungalow (Side Sea View) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Bungalow (Family) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite (Sea Front) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite (Sea Front)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

  • Beach view
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Swim-Up Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Swim-Up Bungalow

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Located in Hersonissos, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Palace of Malia and 6 minutes from Malia Beach. .This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stalis Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Palace of Malia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Potamos Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Malia Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Malia Ruins - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Stalis Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epsilon: The Alcoholic Church - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Eva - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Kalyva - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Stavri Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Violet Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 204 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a health club, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Mediterraneo, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Mediterraneo - This buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Almyra - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Mouries Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Melissi - This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
The Beach Shack - This beachfront tapas bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 onsite 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
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Yoga

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Almyra
  • Mediterraneo
  • Melissi
  • Mouries Restaurant
  • The Beach Shack

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cooking classes
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • 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
  • Stroller

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 room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 13 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
This property uses some solar and geothermal energy
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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and 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
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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 373 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel

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

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

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family resort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, totally kid friendly, pristine beach and pool, amazing staff, excellent food. Would recommend 100 times out of 100
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steffen

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

10/10 Excellent

ATHANASIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great food and location just by the beach. If you’re traveling with children, it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bubune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, staff and facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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
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10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and fantastic service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a week here with our two daughters. It was an amazing experience. The hotel itself is beautifully designed with several options for swimming and laying out. It was great to be able to stay at a hotel where we could access the ocean directly. We never had issues finding beach chairs. The staff was incredibly nice and the food was excellent. Would love to return here again someday!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joao Paulo

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quite, beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heated kids pool was amazing for swimming in May with a baby, beautiful clean grounds and incredibly friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Particularly worth mentioning: Very nice, helpful and child-friendly staff. Delicious food as well as beautiful flora.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bosh

Excellent place to stay. Kids friendly. Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Britt Lise

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 5 star resort in a human scale. Great facilities and service, especially good for families with children. Beautiful decor and tasty food options. Loved the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Especially with children. The Cretan restaurant with its Cretan breakfast is marvelous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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