Hotels of Earth

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

★★★★★ Main Street, Malia, GR

8.7 guest rating· 532 reviews

The five stars

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Swimming pool, Room service and Terrace.

Guests score it 8.7/10 across 532 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

The elegantly decorated rooms, bungalows, and suites at Cretan Malia Park offer a blend of style and comfort, equipped with modern amenities and private bathrooms featuring Greek bio olive oil toiletries.

Dining Experiences

Indulge in a culinary journey with a variety of dining options ranging from Mediterranean and Cretan breakfast to a la carte dining at different themed restaurants offering Italian, tapas, and Levantine cuisine.

Entertainment and Activities

From relaxing spa treatments to engaging activities like basketball, volleyball, and biking, guests of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled stay. The hotel also offers entertainment shows, kids' clubs, and teen hangout spots for a memorable vacation experience.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure at Cretan Malia Park? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the sandy beach in Malia Village.

Rooms & rates

Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

Signature Room

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 4 · 64 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom

Junior Suite

Sleeps 4 · 34 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

One-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Family Bungalow

Sleeps 5 · 42 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Bunk bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom

Bungalow Pool Front

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

Swim-Up Bungalow

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Signature Bungalow Garden

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room - Main Building (2 Adults)

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Heated pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
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  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Beauty Services
  • Billiards
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Minimarket on site
  • Movie nights
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Strollers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Table tennis
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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Main Street, Malia, GR

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.7532 reviews

+ Great atmosphere+ Kid-friendly amenitiesNoise from neighboring hotelSome cleanliness issues
Cleanliness7.9
Service9.4
Location8.9
Room Quality8.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money7.4

Toller Familien- Boutiquehotel

10.0

Normalerweise schreibe ich nur selten Bewertungen – in diesem Fall mache ich aber gerne eine Ausnahme. Vorweg: Dieses Hotel ist ein Boutique-Familienhotel. Wer einen ruhigen Adults-only-Urlaub sucht oder sich an Kindern stört, sollte besser ein anderes Hotel wählen. (Auf Kreta gibt es übrigens wunderschöne Adults-only-Boutique-Hotels.) Wir waren mit fünf Erwachsenen und drei Kindern unterwegs und genau deshalb war dieses Hotel für uns die richtige Wahl. Wir reisen seit rund zehn Jahren jedes Jahr nach Kreta und haben in dieser Zeit viele familienfreundliche Hotels kennengelernt. Dieses war mit Abstand eines der besten. Man sollte jedoch wissen, dass es sich um ein eher kleines Boutique-Hotel handelt. Wer eine riesige Hotelanlage mit langen Spazierwegen sucht, wird hier wahrscheinlich nicht glücklich. Wir haben ganz bewusst ein Hotel mit kurzen Wegen, direkter Strandnähe und einem flachen Sandstrand gesucht – und genau das haben wir gefunden. Der Strand war für uns hervorragend: sauber, feiner Sand, sehr flacher Einstieg und die Liegen standen angenehm weit auseinander. Besonders positiv fanden wir auch, dass die Liegen nicht schon früh morgens mit Handtüchern reserviert wurden. Die Zimmer sind eher klein und das Badezimmer ist wirklich eng – zwei Personen haben dort kaum gleichzeitig Platz. Uns persönlich hat das aber nicht gestört, da wir ohnehin die meiste Zeit draussen verbracht haben. Das Buffet hat unsere Erwartungen leider nicht ganz erfüllt. Das Essen war gut, aber der Speisesaal wirkte eher funktional und bot weder eine schöne Aussicht noch eine besonders gemütliche Atmosphäre. Das fanden wir etwas schade. Dafür waren die À-la-carte-Restaurants umso besser. Besonders das Amyra hat uns begeistert. Auch das griechische Restaurant war sehr gut, und dort zu frühstücken war jedes Mal ein besonderes Erlebnis. Ein echtes Highlight war der Wein – aussergewöhnlich gut, obwohl wir kein All-inclusive gebucht hatten.

Das kleine Zimmer und leerer Kühlschrank. Buffet hatte keine Aussicht und das essen war etwas Eintönig.

Yulia · CH · 2026-07-24

Lækkert resort

9.0

Fantastisk lækkert resort hotel med meget høj kvalitet og en perfekt privat strand. Mad, vin og faciliterer var meget gode. Flotte værelser og kunst. Haven er fantastisk.

Stedet ligger et stykke fra by, og prisniveauet på hotellet er i den høje ende. Vi savnede en bedre politik omkring reservering af liggestole samt uledsagede børn i træningsområdet. Desværre var der meget beskidt og ulækkert i træningslokalet.

Morten · DK · 2026-07-24

Dieses Hotel ist einfach traumhaft, jeden Cent wert!

10.0

Es ist ein wunderbares Hotel, man ist für sich, freundliches, aber sehr dezentes Personal und einfach was zum Entspannen!!

Nichts

Barbara · DE · 2026-07-23

We had a beautiful time with our little boy, the place is beautiful abd the people were treating us extraordinarily kind

10.0

Everything, hospitality, food, just great people, clean and overall beautiful place.

Just a tiny thing, the soap and body gel in the bathroom, strange consistency, strange smell. All else excellent really.

Tomas · CZ · 2026-07-18

A lovely stay and truly appreciated the hotel's unique environment and beautiful surroundings

9.0

Overall, the hotel was fantastic, and we truly loved our experience there. Extra credit must go to the gardeners and the amazing landscape architect — the beautiful natural surroundings were genuinely what made this stay stand out for us. Also, we loved the idea of the nuts and peanuts as an in-room welcome treat. Such a nice touch! One final and very positive note: our child absolutely loved his stay at the hotel, especially the pool and the kids' areas. All the "teachers" at the kids' area were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming, and really contributed to his wonderful experience.

I would also like to share two comments that I believe could be useful: Firstly, the shampoo, conditioner and body wash — although Cretan, I assume, and aligned with the hotel's sustainability philosophy — unfortunately did not really work for us. The scent of all three products felt quite unusual and not particularly pleasant (with the exception of the hand bar soap), and we didn't really feel that the products cleaned effectively. Also, at this price point, I would perhaps expect a few more basic amenities to be available, such as toothpaste. Secondly, at checkout, we were told that we could use a dedicated room to shower and change before leaving the hotel, as long as we informed the front desk approximately one hour in advance so they could check availability. We were genuinely and happily surprised by this thoughtful option. However, when we later went to inform the front desk, another member of staff — admittedly not particularly enthusiastic about our request — corrected us and explained that we could not ask for the room in advance and would instead need to return and check availability on the spot at the exact time we wanted to use it. What started as a very positive surprise unfortunately ended up making us feel slightly uncomfortable, almost as though we were disturbing the staff by asking for something we had neither known about nor initially requested. The expectation had simply been created by the initial offer and instructions from the front desk, so the inconsistent communication made the experience more disappointing than it needed to be.

Olga · GR · 2026-07-13

Guest review

5.0

Beliggenheten og værelset

Børnehotel- småbørn og plastiklegetøj overalt

Rasmus · DK · 2026-07-13

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please note that this property participates in the Greek breakfast initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

All rooms are nonsmoking. Guests are only allowed to smoke in the private balcony/terrace area of their room. Smoking is allowed only in outdoor designated areas.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking

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

Internet

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

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.