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Cretan Malia Park
Greece, Europe
Malia
This hotel enjoys a privileged location in Crete, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean and very popular for its reach history, stunning beaches and picturesque villages. Travellers visiting this beautiful region may have the chance to discover a wide choice of important historical sites including the ancient Minoan Palace of Knossos as well as Phaestos. The world renowned town of Heraklion is within easy reach. Ideal for those guests wishing to combine culture, history and a relaxing beach holiday, this luxurious property in a quiet corner of Malia offers a range of different accommodation options to suit all guests' needs. Guests may find comfortable guests rooms, spacious bungalows as well as luxurious suites offering modern amenities and state-of-the-art services for guests' convenience. The onsite dining options include Greek and international-inspired dishes including Italian recipes, a wide range of drinks and delicious desserts.
Facilities
- Darts
- Tennis*
- Billiards*
- Volleyball*
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- TV lounge
- Entertainment programme for children
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Children playground
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent727 reviews
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56%
Very Good
29%
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9%
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Family Holiday at Phāea Cretan Malia
We had a great holiday at this hotel. The rooms, facilities, food, and service were excellent and we would like to come back.
We rarely had a problem with finding a lounger. At times the hotel pool was dominated by children, at these times we used the private beach instead. Each restaurant closes on one day of the week, so plan your meals ahead so don't miss out.
Great Experience & Wonderful Vacations
We had a great family vacation at Phaea. We've stayed at two garden bungalow suites in the all inclusive regime (which I strongly recommend). Positives:
- Super friendly and welcoming staff
- Not too big and not too small - it never felt crowded
- Three high-quality restaurants à lá carte: Almyra (Italian), Mezze (Greek), Mouries (Cretan)
- Mediterraneo buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner with a lot of options
- Two bars (including one by the beatch where they would bring drinks to your sunbed)
- The Crush bar with assorted offering of ice-creams, crepes, coffees..
- Modern rooms, maintained very clean
- Modern, easy to use app to view all amenities and manage your reservations
- Beautiful well-maintained gardens
- Nice beaches (there are some rocks at the edges, but in the center it's fine)
- Close to touristic places such as the Knossos palace and Heraklion
Negatives:
- In one of the pools (the river pool), the sunbeds are reserved for some rooms which makes it virtually unacessible for most of the guests
Overall it was a great experience that I highly recommend.
Review by jcortez73 Maia, Portugal
Amazing family holiday
The flora was wonderful and lush. The room spacious. Great restaurant choices. Staff sometimes not too friendly (with a few being very kind and professional). The beach could ve been cleaned better and more often.
Beautiful Design and Great Food, but with a Potential Yet to Be Fully Realised
I recently stayed at the Phaea Malia Crete Hotel and had a mixed experience. The highlights were undoubtedly the food and the room design. The culinary offering was consistently very good, with a varied selection and high-quality ingredients, especially at Almyra restaurant. The room was beautifully decorated, combining comfort with a stylish and authentic aesthetic that reflected the hotel's design-focused aspirations.
However, the service fell short of expectations. While the staff were generally friendly, the overall experience would benefit significantly from better organisation, coordination and training. At times, service felt inconsistent and lacked the attention to detail one would expect from a hotel of this category giving the sense of your typical all-inclusive hotel.
The hotel has the potential to be even better if it were less dependent on tour operators and less overwhelmingly focused on families with children. These aspects currently shape much of the atmosphere and experience, which can feel at odds with the identity and exclusivity typically associated with Design Hotels. These elements do not always work in harmony.
Overall, this is a hotel with many strengths and clear potential to be one of the best in Crete. With improvements in service organisation and a more balanced guest experience, it could truly deliver on its design-led promise.
Review by Justino_Cabecas Santa Cruz, Portugal
Beautiful place
Amazing resort with so much to do and a beautiful location. The food is next level! Would definitely recommend.
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