Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels | Resort in Malia, Greece

| 8.6 (330 Reviews) |  9 Bathrooms  42 Guests
Malia Resort | Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Resort with Breakfast, Internet and Laundry

Located on Crete’s serene northeast coast, Phāea Cretan Malia blends authentic Cretan heritage with modern, conscious hospitality. As a proud member of Design Hotels, this peaceful retreat is designed with low-rise architecture, lush Mediterranean gardens, and open spaces that perfectly complement the island’s natural beauty. The hotel offers 204 elegant accommodations—including rooms, bungalows, and suites—featuring local materials like Cretan marble, chestnut wood, and rattan. Earthy tones, handcrafted furnishings, and botanical artwork by renowned Greek artists create a calm, inviting atmosphere. Many rooms offer spacious balconies or garden terraces, ideal for enjoying Crete’s breathtaking scenery. Dining at Phāea Cretan Malia is a culinary journey through Crete. Guests can savor traditional dishes cooked over open fire at Mouries, Levant-inspired cuisine at Mezze, and fresh Italian flavors at Almyra, right by the beach. The hotel’s organic kitchen garden provides seasonal produce, supporting a sustainable, farm-to-table philosophy. Nestled in lush gardens, our Kids’ Club offers a fun, creative space where children explore Cretan culture through cooking, crafts, nature play, and storytelling. With indoor and outdoor areas—including a garden, eco activities, and a cozy reading hut—young guests can learn, play, and connect with the magic of Crete. Guests are invited to immerse in authentic experiences, from yoga and meditation to Cretan cooking classes and botanical garden walks. Don’t miss the Phāea Farmers Feast at Bostani—a unique farm-to-table dinner where guests gather fresh ingredients from the garden and dine under the stars.

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is located in Malia.

This 204 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Private Beach, Ocean View, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 330 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Malia and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 204 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this Casai place in Malia. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels in Malia is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Main Street, Malia, 70007, Greece

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Beach
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

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

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
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, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 1032913(VER.3)

Reviews

Value for money:
8.05
Location:
8.51
Staff:
9.07
Facilities:
9.02
Comfort:
9.06
Cleanliness:
9.12
Iuliia
Aug 31, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Israel
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Nice big territory, kids area.
Negative: Would look for more secluded rooms
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room - Main Building (2 Adults)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels
Bungalow Garden view
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Junior Suite Sea Front
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 34 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Bungalow Pool View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 25 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Family Bungalow
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 42 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning

Living Area

Sitting area

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Bungalow Side Sea View
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning

Outdoors

Balcony

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Bungalow Beach Front
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning, Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Bungalow Pool Front
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 34 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

General

Safe

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
One-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 64 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower

Activities

Hot tub

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
Signature Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 24 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer

General

Air conditioning
Signature Bungalow Garden
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

General

Air conditioning, Safe

Outdoors

Balcony

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

FAQ's

Is this Malia resort pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Malia resort?

Check-in time for Malia resort starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Malia resort have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Malia resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Malia resort?

Best-rates for the Malia resort starts from $431 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Guest Services, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, Pool, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Beach, Ocean View, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Bar, Parking, TV, View, Oceanfront, Business Services, Spa, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant with all other facilities. Casai.nz matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Malia resort a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 5 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Malia resort wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Malia resort is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Malia resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Malia resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Malia resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Malia resort are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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