Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort *****
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HER238
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The stylish Alexander Beach hotel complex, located 32 km east of Heraklion, is situated directly on an 800-meter-long, gently sloping sandy beach that has been awarded the Blue Flag.
Coastal town with sandy beach, clear water, and surrounding mountains on a sunny day.
Beach with loungers and closed umbrellas along calm sea under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a coastline with hotels, beach, and relaxing loungers by the sea.
View of the sea with hotel building, palm tree, and umbrellas on the coast.
Aerial view of a resort with large pools, sandy beach, and clear blue sea.
Beach with white umbrellas and loungers by clear, calm sea under a blue sky.
Hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas at sunset by the sea.

Facilities

Hotel building with arched colonnades beside a large tree at sunset.
Terrace with white wicker furniture and sea view under clear sky.
Couple walking in a well-maintained hotel garden with a fountain and blooming plants.
Sandy beach with sun loungers, colorful umbrellas, and clear blue sea coastline under a clear sky.
Modern hotel pool at night with lounge chairs and surrounding buildings against mountains.
Covered restaurant with white tables and chairs directly by the sea overlooking the blue water.
The 5-star resort features 359 rooms across a main building and several annexes, offering a 24-hour reception, high-speed Wi-Fi (included), a mini-market, a jeweler, a main restaurant, a main bar, a tavern, a lounge bar, and the "Beach Club & Restaurant". Additionally, an Italian restaurant (dinner) and the Asian restaurant "Lemon Grass" are available. In summer 2026, the "Alexander Plaza" dining and wine area will open, featuring a renovated bar, a family restaurant, and the "Oliva" trattoria. The outdoor area also includes 4 freshwater pools, large sun terraces, a children's pool, a pool bar with sushi, and the Apollo Cocktail Bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and beach. Pool towels are available to guests free of charge.

Accommodation

Comfort Room with Garden View

The rooms are stylishly and comfortably furnished with a marble bathroom including a bathtub or shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), refrigerator, kettle for coffee and tea, and a balcony or terrace with seating (D/DA). Upon arrival, a bottle of water, wine, Cretan pastries, slippers, and a bathroom set are provided for you. A bottle of water is included daily, and coffee/tea is also replenished daily.
Optionally bookable with sea view (DM/DMI) or as a Comfort Room Beachfront (D2W) for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with a comfortable double bed and sea view through large windows.

Single Room

Optionally bookable as a double room for single use with garden view (DE) for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with white bed, sofa, desk, and beige-gray accents.

Luxury Superior Double Room

These beautiful, spacious rooms feature the same amenities as the double rooms, plus an additional seating area, extra-wide sliding glass doors with insect screens, and a garden view (DSU).
Optionally bookable as a Luxury Superior Double Room Beachfront (RF2) located directly on the sea for an extra charge.

Junior Suite Beachfront

These particularly comfortable accommodations feature the same amenities as the Comfort rooms, with the addition of a coffee/tea station, Nespresso machine, mineral water (replenished daily and included), and a separate WC. They consist of a combined living/sleeping area and are located in a preferred position in the Village area, directly on the beach, with a private garden, sun loungers, and a direct sea view (JB2).
A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and pool towels are provided in the room.

Bright hotel room with double bed, sea view, and desk with mirror.
Seaside promenade with greenery and sun terraces next to hotel buildings under blue sky.
Hotel garden with green palm trees, sun loungers, and a view of the blue sea under a blue sky.
Bright hotel lobby with seating area, canopy bed, and terrace overlooking garden.
View through a patio door of a woman on the covered terrace and a couple in the garden in sunshine.

Family Room Garden View

The family rooms consist of a combined living/sleeping area and are located on the garden side, with otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms (DF2). The family rooms can be located in either the main building or the Village area.

Premium Family Room

The premium family rooms consist of a combined living/sleeping area and a separate bedroom with a garden view, with otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms (2FZ). Optionally bookable with a sea view (2ZF) for an extra charge.
The family rooms can be located in either the main building or the Village area.

Bright hotel room with large bed, cream headboard, and brown runner.
Modern hotel room with large bed, yellow canopy, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with light wood furniture and balcony overlooking the sea.

Premium Suite Garden View

In addition to the amenities of the Superior double rooms, these suites feature more elegant furnishings and a separate living/sleeping area, as well as a coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine, and mineral water (replenished daily, included, S2).
Optionally bookable with a direct sea view in a preferred location (S2M) for an extra charge.
A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and pool towels are provided in the room.

Dream Villa Athene 2 Bedrooms Beachfront Private Pool

The villas are located directly on the sea (Seafront) and have the same amenities as the suites, plus 2 separate bedrooms and a private pool (only bookable on request, 2V2). A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and pool towels are provided in the room.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please exercise caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased risk for children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 16 applies to bookings of these room types.

Bright hotel room with double bed, blue wall, balcony, and view of pool and sea.
Modern hotel room with blue sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Terrace with seating area, breakfast table, and view of pool and sea.
Cozy hotel room with stone wall, large bed, armchairs, and mountain view through the window.
Cozy hotel room with stone wall, sea view window, and desk with chair.
Hotel terrace with pool, sun loungers, chairs, and a view of the blue sea under a clear sky.

Dream Villa Aphrodite 2 Bedrooms Beachfront Private Pool

The presidential villas are replicas of typical Cretan stone houses. They feature 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a living area, with the same basic amenities as the suites. In addition to the spacious layout, the large private infinity pool, direct beach access, and magnificent view will exceed your expectations (only bookable on request, V2P).
The infinity pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please exercise caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased risk for children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 16 applies to bookings of these room types.

Deluxe Bungalow Suite Artemis Private Pool

These elegant rooms feature the same amenities as the Junior Suites Beachfront, with a visual partition and a furnished terrace with a private pool and direct beach access instead of a private garden (2WW).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please exercise caution and pay special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased risk for children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 16 applies to bookings of these room types.

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling, view of terrace and sea.
Bright living room with sofa, chairs, and small table overlooking terrace and sea.

Meals

Breakfast/Half board/Full board

Breakfast (7:15 AM - 11 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) in buffet style with show cooking.
Theme buffets 6 times per week in the evening.
Guests with half board can choose whether to have lunch or dinner. Full board includes additional lunch with a menu choice. Dinner can be taken à la carte at the Italian trattoria "Oliva" once per stay.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Sports included

Brightly lit gym with diverse workout equipment in a modern hotel.
2 tennis courts, beach volleyball, table tennis, basketball, aerobics, yoga and Pilates classes, water gymnastics, and a large professional fitness center.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, water sports provided by local vendors.

Children's program

Entertainment in the Alexander Mini Club (ages 4-12) featuring a clubhouse, playground, adventure and fun pool with water features, water slides, as well as a separate children's pool and baby pool, children's disco, and children's animation.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are available at the children's pool free of charge.
Babysitting service on request, for a fee.
Children's pool with colorful water playground, shaded areas, and sunshade sail at a resort.
Children's pool with colorful water play area in a hotel setting with sunshade and buildings in the background.
Children play in the shallow water area of a hotel pool with colorful water features and sun sails.

Wellness

Modern hot tub in green spa room with wooden chair and soft lighting.
Indoor pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and large windows under a glass roof.
In the large hotel-owned "Alexander Spa" wellness area with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, and hammam, comprehensive beauty treatments and massages are offered for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. In the evening, there is animation and shows.

Hotel service

High-speed Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel.
Daily room cleaning and towel change; bed linen change every 3 days.
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Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Eurocard.

Hotel features

  • Children's club/Mini club
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Massages
  • Spa
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Indoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle rental
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family-friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Expanded hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The hotel features one room accessible for guests with disabilities (on request).
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No pets allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
Telephone: +30 28970 32 134
Fax: +30 28970 31 038
Email: info@alexander-beach.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 162.

Destination information (Climate Resilience Tax)

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a visitor's tax. The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and, as of Jan 1, 2025, ranges from €0.50 to €15 per day and room.
For stays in high season (Apr 1 - Oct 31):
Local category 1-2 stars: €2
Local category 3 stars: €5
Local category 4 stars: €10
Local category 5 stars: €15
For stays in low season (Nov 1 - Mar 31):
Local category 1-2 stars: €0.50
Local category 3 stars: €1.50
Local category 4 stars: €3
Local category 5 stars: €4

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 02:02