Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Malia Bay ****
Tour operator category

HER379
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
Map

Location

Located on one of Crete's most beautiful beaches. The gently sloping, fine sandy beach stretches for miles and is directly adjacent to the hotel. It is approx. 1.5 km to the lively town center of Malia. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 34 km.
Aerial view of a modern beach hotel with pools and direct sea view at sunset.
Beach hotel with pool and rows of umbrellas on golden sand overlooking the sea.
Overview of a pool area with sun loungers near a sandy beach.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees in a sunny, mountainous setting.
A modern hotel pool area with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas in a garden setting.
A woman relaxes on a lounge chair at the beach with a view of the sea and blue sky.
A coastal hotel resort with a pool, beach, and views of the sea and mountains.
Beach with wooden loungers and white umbrellas in front of calm sea under clear sky.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with round reception, leather sofas, and a central vase.
Modern hotel area with clean lines and a calm pool in front of balconies.
Modern hotel buffet area with wooden counters, light tiles, and subdued lighting.
Covered terrace with wooden roof and modern chairs provides seating at a hotel or restaurant.
Modern buffet with fresh food in a hotel restaurant featuring wood paneling.
Modern hotel with pool, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs outdoors.
A woman relaxes in a hanging wicker chair on a hotel terrace in sunlight.
Woman in swimwear carrying a bag walks outside modern hotel rooms.
Modern hotel with outdoor pool, sun loungers, and palm trees under clear sky.
The family-friendly hotel features 179 rooms distributed across the main building and several 1- and 2-story row bungalows. The main building houses the reception area with 24-hour reception, lift, lounge area, lobby bar, pool/snack bar, satellite TV corner, Wi-Fi (included), as well as a restaurant with a terrace. The beautiful garden area offers 4 seawater swimming pools with a sun terrace and lawn, as well as a separate children's pool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and available for a fee at the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room

The rooms are modernly furnished and feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station (refilled daily), electric kettle, and a balcony or terrace (D/DI). Optionally bookable as Type A in the annex building next to the tennis court (DA).
Optionally bookable for single use (DE) or single use in the annex building (DEA) for an additional charge.

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through open balcony door.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
A simple hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and mountain view.
A simple hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wall-mounted TV.
A narrow outdoor pool at a hotel with white walls and palm trees in the background.

Double Room Swim Up

Feature the same amenities as the double rooms with the addition of direct pool access (SH2).
The swim-up pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Double Room Superior

Renovated and feature shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, and balcony or terrace. Furthermore, these modern rooms are equipped with a coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, bathrobes, and slippers (DSU/DSI).
Optionally bookable with sea view (DMU/DIM).
For solo travelers, also available as Double Room Superior for single use (DSE).

Hotel room with two single beds, cactus wall decoration, and modern amenities.
Modern hotel balcony with hanging chair and view into bright room.
Modern hotel courtyard with seating, hanging rattan chairs, and bright architecture.
Modern hotel room with white bed, open doors, and view of terrace and sea.
Modern hotel room with cactus wall art, double bed, sofa, and desk.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs in front of hotel rooms under clear sky.
Luxury hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm garden, and clear sky at sunset.

Double Room Superior Sharing Pool

Feature the same amenities as the Superior Double rooms with access to a sharing pool (P2H).
The sharing pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Double Room Superior Swim Up Sea Side

Feature the same amenities as the Superior Double rooms with direct pool access and are located on the sea side (2MW).
The swim-up pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked into these room types.

Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and privacy cabanas at a hotel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel with pool and reflective glass windows and railings in soft blue tones.

Meals

All Inclusive

All meals in buffet form.

Buffet with various salads and dishes in a modern hotel restaurant.

All Inclusive

Woman in black dress choosing food at buffet in modern restaurant setting.

All Inclusive

American breakfast buffet with show cooking (7:30-10 a.m.), late-riser breakfast (10-10:30 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.) and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m.) with theme nights and show cooking, in buffet style. From 4-5 p.m., coffee, tea, and pastries are available.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. at the currently open bar.

Sports included

Table tennis, billiards, darts, boccia, and volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Water sports such as diving and water skiing (local provider).

Children's program

Separate children's pool, playground, children's disco. Multilingual mini club (4-12 years) daily in the morning and afternoon (from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 3-5 p.m.).
Baby cot and high chair upon request (free of charge), babysitting service available for a fee.
Children's playground with slide and colorful play equipment in front of a hotel under blue sky.
Colorful children's playground with slides and swings on a hotel terrace at sunset.
Children's playground with slide and climbing tower on green artificial turf with mountain backdrop.

Wellness

On request: Massages, body and facial treatments, physical therapies, and aromatherapy (for a fee).

Entertainment

Evening entertainment (karaoke, bingo, and disco nights), live shows.

Hotel services

Daily room cleaning, towel change 3x weekly, bed linen change 2x weekly.
****************************************Beach towels available at the reception for a €10 deposit (cash).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, AMEX.

Hotel features

  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Sandy beach
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Family-friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Hotelhinweis

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Pets are not allowed in the hotel.
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The hotel is not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Destination information: Climate resilience fee

For stays from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is staggered from Jan 1, 2025, between 0.50 Euro and 15 € per day and room.
For stays during the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Local category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Local category 3 stars 5 Euro
Local category 4 stars 10 Euro
Local category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays during the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Local category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 stars 3 Euro
Local category 5 stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 10.06.2026 12:57