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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

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8.7/10 on 326 reviews

 

204 rooms - Resort - score: 8.7, from 326 review/s

 

 

Located in the midst of rich med nature, along a secluded sandy beach in Malia Village, Cretan Malia Park is a family-friendly resort, that features a sandy beach, long river pool, a main swimming pool, heated pool for the shoulder season and a children's pool.

The stylish hotel includes 4 restaurants and offers a variety of activities from relaxing treatments at Cute Spa, such as yoga, meditation sessions and pilates classes to basketball, volleyball and biking. Free WiFi access is provided throughout.

Elegantly decorated with tiled floors, custom-made furnishings and artwork, the light-filled rooms, bungalows and suites of Cretan Malia Park are equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, safe and a Smart TV. Each unit features a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries based on Greek bio olive oil. Scales, bathrobes, slippers and magnifying mirrors are available in all rooms.

Guests can start their day with a Mediterranean or Cretan breakfast including various cheese types, homemade pies and honey. For lunch, guests can now choose between a la carte dining in the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Italian cuisine at Almyra, tapas at the Beach Shack and levantine cuisine at the new poolside MEZZE. For dinner, guests can choose between the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Mouries Cretan Restaurant, Almyra Italian Restaurant, Mezze restaurant and The Beach Shack. An upgraded selection of wine and beverages is available.

The hotel's entertainment team provides Greek cookery as well as evening shows, fun and games. The younger guests can spend their time at the Little Explorers kid's club, baking, gardening or performing, at the playground or the kid's pool. For teenagers, The Place offers cinema screenings, hot tub fun and lounging in hammocks.

Labeled as a bike-friendly hotel, Cretan Malia Park also provides bike rental services. Guests may cycle around the hotel and through nearby villages and explore at their own pace the wild beauty of Crete. Other facilities include the Bostani-organic kitchen garden where pop-up garden dinners are hosted every week, and 4 bars: The Beach Shack, The Crush – a coffee & sweets corner, the Melissi Bar and the new Kafenio that serves traditional Greek coffee and Cretan mezze.

The beachfront is extensive and runs for about 5 km, between Stalida and Malia. The centre of the lively Malia lies within 2.5 km from Cretan Malia Park, while Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 34 km.

  • Published Wednesday, 16 May, 2018
  • Modified Thursday, 28 November, 2024

Facilities & Features Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

  • General:
  • Air conditioning,
  • Airport shuttle,
  • Car rental,
  • Convenience store on site,
  • Designated smoking area,
  • Facilities for disabled guests,
  • Family rooms,
  • Hair/Beauty salon,
  • Heating,
  • Non-smoking rooms,
  • Packed lunches,
  • Room service,
  • Shared lounge/TV area,
  • Smoke-free property
  • Activities:
  • Aerobics,
  • Beach,
  • Bicycle rental,
  • Bike tours,
  • Canoeing,
  • Cooking class,
  • Cycling,
  • Darts,
  • Entertainment staff,
  • Evening entertainment,
  • Hiking,
  • Kids' club,
  • Live music/Performance,
  • Live sports events (broadcast),
  • Movie nights,
  • Nightclub/DJ,
  • Ping-pong,
  • Playground,
  • Pool table,
  • Temporary art galleries,
  • Tennis court,
  • Tennis equipment,
  • Themed dinners,
  • Tour or class about local culture,
  • Water sports facilities on site,
  • Windsurfing
  • Food & Drink:
  • Bar,
  • Breakfast in the room,
  • Coffee house on site,
  • Kid-friendly buffet,
  • Kids' meals,
  • Restaurant,
  • Snack bar,
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Internet:
  • Internet
  • Outdoors:
  • Beachfront,
  • Garden,
  • Outdoor furniture,
  • Picnic area,
  • Private beach area,
  • Sun deck,
  • Terrace
  • Parking:
  • Parking
  • Pool and wellness:
  • Beach chairs/Loungers,
  • Beach umbrellas,
  • Beauty services,
  • Facial treatments,
  • Fitness,
  • Fitness classes,
  • Hair treatments,
  • Kids' pool,
  • Massage,
  • Pool 1 – outdoor,
  • Spa,
  • Spa facilities,
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Reception services:
  • 24-hour front desk,
  • Baggage storage,
  • Concierge,
  • Currency exchange,
  • Express check-in/out,
  • Invoice provided,
  • Private check-in/out
  • Entertainment and family services:
  • Baby safety gates,
  • Babysitting/Child services,
  • Board games/Puzzles,
  • Indoor play area,
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids,
  • Strollers
  • Cleaning services:
  • Daily housekeeping,
  • Dry cleaning,
  • Ironing service,
  • Laundry,
  • Suit press
  • Business facilities:
  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Safety & security:
  • 24-hour security,
  • CCTV in common areas,
  • CCTV outside property,
  • Fire extinguishers,
  • Key card access,
  • Safe,
  • Security alarm,
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety features:
  • Access to healthcare professionals,
  • Face masks for guests available,
  • First aid kits available,
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
  • Process in place to check health of guests,
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed,
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities,
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Physical distancing:
  • Cashless payment available,
  • Contactless check-in/out,
  • Mobile app for room service,
  • Physical distancing rules followed,
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cleanliness & disinfecting:
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning,
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay,
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies,
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food & drink safety:
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized,
  • Breakfast to-go containers,
  • Delivered food covered securely,
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation,
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Terms and conditions of booking Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Check In / Check Out

  • Check-in from 15:00
  • Check-in from 00:00 to 11:00

Transfers to / from Airport

The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra beds

Children of all ages are allowed.
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The maximum number of guests is 5.

Conditions and cancellation policy

Please select the arrival and departure date

 

Overall Impression 8.7

All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!

Score breakdown

Comfort 8.7 / 10

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Courtesy 8.7 / 10

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Leisure 8.7 / 10

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