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A hotel pool surrounded by palm trees and a covered terrace under a clear sky.
Cozy outdoor lounge with large sofas and hammocks under a thatched roof.
Modern hotel room with large bed, sofa, armchair, and view of a green terrace.
Aerial view of hotel pool surrounded by greenery and walkways.
Modern hotel room with seating area and view of garden and sea.
Outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs under shade-providing trees.
Modern hotel bar area with green tiled decor, rattan stools, and a selection of spirits.
Modern hotel lounge area with geometric patterns and decorative wall lamps.
A set wooden table outdoors with wine, water, and appetizers at a hotel restaurant.
A long wooden table with chairs is set under a leafy pergola, two people preparing a table decoration.
Bright lounge with wooden furniture, plants, and an open ceiling in a hotel.
Bright bar with five wooden stools, plants, and shelves with bottles and dishes.
Two wooden tables next to a blue seat with pillow by the pool with drink and snacks.
Person walking through a sunny, plant-filled garden along a country hotel path.
Hotel pool area with sun loungers and straw umbrellas in warm late afternoon light.
Modern outdoor daybeds with cushions and sun sails beside a pool in a hotel setting.
Woman in white shirt walks along the beach at sunset.
Beach with clear blue water and rows of lounge chairs under umbrellas
Aerial view of a beach with sun loungers, trees, and clear blue water adjacent to rocks.
Open beach bar area with seating and palm trees, overlooking the sandy beach.
Brightly lit breakfast table set with dishes and food in a hotel restaurant.
Open café with blue and white striped awning and staff behind the counter.
Bright, modern living area with comfortable sofas, armchairs, and large windows overlooking a garden.
Modern interior with rattan chair, wooden shelf, and green plants on white wall.
Two people practice yoga on a wooden platform surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden structure with white curtains.
Outdoor basketball court with colorful mural and palm trees in the background under clear sky.
Modern hotel area with wooden slats and lush greenery along a walkway.
Calm massage room with wooden furniture, soft table, and natural light through blinds.
Bright modern kitchen with white wood interior, large island, and garden view.
Bright room with wooden furniture, shelves, chalkboards, and colorful hula hoops, ideal for children.
Small white cottage with thatched roof and large glass door, surrounded by palm trees.
Two small wooden stilt houses with a terrace and picnic table in the garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, two wooden chairs, table, and balcony with a view.
Modern bathroom with rectangular sink, hanging lamps, and walk-in shower in light stone design.
Bedroom with double bed, patterned pillows, bedside table, and lamp on a green wall.
Elegant hotel room with green patterned wall, white bed, and two chairs with table.
Modern hotel room area with bed, bench, chair, and garden view through large windows.
Modern bedroom with white bed, blue-gray pillows, and geometric wall pattern.
Bright hotel room with large window overlooking palm trees and a terrace with furniture.
Bright hotel room with large bed, geometric wall pattern, seating area, and balcony with plants.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, daybed, armchair, and view of a pool.
Modern hotel room featuring large windows with garden and terrace views.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wood panels, decorative wall art, and stylish lighting.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of two-story rooms and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, geometric headboard, and warm color tones.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and terrace access overlooking palm trees.
Modern bedroom with large cactus wall art and minimalist design.
View from a hotel room onto a terrace with chairs and green vegetation.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Phāea Cretan Malia, a member of Design Hotels *****
Tour operator category

HER388
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The quietly located Phaea Cretan Malia, member of Design Hotels, is the ideal starting point for guests who want to combine a relaxing beach holiday with the rich culture of the island of Crete. It is situated in a lush garden setting, directly on the beach. Malia, with its numerous entertainment and shopping options, is approximately 2 km away. The international airport of Heraklion can be reached in just 30 km.
Woman in white shirt walks along the beach at sunset.
Beach with clear blue water and rows of lounge chairs under umbrellas
Aerial view of a beach with sun loungers, trees, and clear blue water adjacent to rocks.

Facilities

Open beach bar area with seating and palm trees, overlooking the sandy beach.
Brightly lit breakfast table set with dishes and food in a hotel restaurant.
Open café with blue and white striped awning and staff behind the counter.
Bright, modern living area with comfortable sofas, armchairs, and large windows overlooking a garden.
Modern interior with rattan chair, wooden shelf, and green plants on white wall.
The beautiful hotel complex with a relaxed, eco-conscious atmosphere is the perfect retreat for young families and couples. Here, peace and relaxation in harmony with nature are at the center of attention. The hotel offers 204 rooms, spread across the main building and bungalows, an inviting lobby with a 24-hour reception, souvenir shop, mini-market, the main restaurant with an outdoor terrace "Mediterraneo," as well as the Italian à la carte restaurant "Almyra," the traditional Cretan à la carte restaurant "Mouries" with regional dishes, the à la carte restaurant "Mezze" with Levantine cuisine, and the main bar "Melissi." In the beautifully landscaped garden area, there are 2 freshwater swimming pools (one of which is heated in the shoulder months), a "Beach Shack" beach bar, a sweet corner "The Crush," and the traditional Cretan coffee shop "Kafenio." Comfortable sun loungers with parasols and Bali beds invite you to relax by the pool. Sun loungers and parasols are also available free of charge at the beach. Pool towels can be borrowed free of charge. Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel complex.

Accommodation

Double room

The elegant and cozy rooms are located in the main building and feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and a furnished balcony (D/DA).
Also available for single occupancy (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, two wooden chairs, table, and balcony with a view.
Modern bathroom with rectangular sink, hanging lamps, and walk-in shower in light stone design.
Bedroom with double bed, patterned pillows, bedside table, and lamp on a green wall.
Elegant hotel room with green patterned wall, white bed, and two chairs with table.
Modern hotel room area with bed, bench, chair, and garden view through large windows.
Modern bedroom with white bed, blue-gray pillows, and geometric wall pattern.

Bungalow Type A Garden View

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, seating area, and a furnished balcony or terrace. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings (B2A/BI/B2B).
Also available for single occupancy (B1A/B1B).

Bungalow Pool View

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, seating area, and a furnished balcony or terrace with a view of the pool area. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings (B2O).
Also available for single occupancy (B1O, on request).

Bright hotel room with large window overlooking palm trees and a terrace with furniture.
Bright hotel room with large bed, geometric wall pattern, seating area, and balcony with plants.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with curtains.

Bungalow Side Sea View

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, seating area, and a furnished balcony or terrace. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings and have a side sea view (2BS).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant is included.
Also available for single occupancy (BS1).

Bungalow Pool Front

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, seating area, and a furnished terrace with access to the pool. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings. Sun loungers in front of the veranda or by the river pool are reserved for guests of this room category (GF2).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant is included.
Also available for single occupancy (GF1, on request).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked in these room types.

Modern hotel room with king-size bed, daybed, armchair, and view of a pool.
Modern hotel room featuring large windows with garden and terrace views.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wood panels, decorative wall art, and stylish lighting.

Bungalow Beachfront

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, seating area with sofa bed, Nespresso machine, and a furnished balcony or terrace. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings in the first beach row. Sun loungers are also reserved for guests of this room category (2BB).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant is included.

Bungalow Swim Up

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, seating area, and a furnished terrace with access to the pool. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings (BSW).
The "Vitality Bar" is exclusively accessible for guests in this room category. An olive oil tasting ritual and a Cretan herbal ritual are offered there.
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful behavior and extra attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booked in these room types.

Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of two-story rooms and palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, geometric headboard, and warm color tones.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with curtains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and terrace access overlooking palm trees.
Modern bedroom with large cactus wall art and minimalist design.

Junior Suite

The luxuriously appointed junior suites feature an open-plan living area visually separated from the sleeping area and are equipped with a bathroom with a walk-in shower, WC, hairdryer, toiletries, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers, safe, minibar (a bottle of water is included on arrival and replenished daily for AI guests), coffee/tea station, Nespresso machine, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, as well as a furnished private balcony or terrace and reserved sun loungers (JS2).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant is included.
Optionally available for an extra charge directly by the sea (JF2, seafront).

Junior Suite Seafront

With the same amenities as the junior suites, these are located directly by the sea (JF2).

Modern bedroom with large cactus wall art and minimalist design.
View from a hotel room onto a terrace with chairs and green vegetation.

Meals

Breakfast/Half board/All inclusive

The main restaurant "Mediterraneo" with indoor and outdoor areas offers Mediterranean buffets for breakfast and dinner. With ingredients from the hotel's own surroundings and a focus on Greek recipes, every dish reflects the regional variety.
Breakfast from 7:30-10:00. Late riser breakfast from 10:00-11:00 with selected dishes.
With half board, dinner is also included from 18:30-21:30.
Drinks are not included during dinner.
Additionally, for certain room types, a Cretan breakfast is optionally possible in the "Mouries" restaurant from 8:00-11:00. Lunch is also available in the à la carte restaurants (for an extra charge).
Vegetarian dishes as well as menus for special dietary needs are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested (no swimwear).

All Inclusive

Effortless All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30-11:00) and dinner (18:30-21:30) are offered in buffet form in the main restaurant "Mediterraneo."
Alternatively, guests can also have breakfast in the Cretan à la carte restaurant "Mouries" (8:00-11:00).
For lunch, there are light snacks from 12:00-17:00 at "The Beach Shack" as well as a selection of à la carte dishes in "Almyra" from 12:30-16:00 and from 12:30-16:30 in the "Mezze" restaurant.
Drinks such as water, soft drinks, juices, Greek beer, and a selection of wines are served with meals.
Dinner is also possible in the à la carte restaurants "Mezze" (adults-only, 19:00-22:30, June-September), "Almyra" (18:30-22:30), and "Mouries" (18:30-22:00) with a reservation (selected drinks and dishes are only available for an extra charge) as well as in "The Beach Shack" (18:30-22:30).
The "Kefanion" offers various coffee specialties and local spirits from 16:00-23:00, and "The Crush" offers sweets like ice cream and waffles as well as coffee from 11:30-18:00.
A large selection of local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soft drinks, beer, wine, coffee, aperitifs, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, digestifs, and liqueurs as well as cocktails are included from 10:15-01:00 at the bars that are open.
Lunch boxes are available for excursions upon request (orders should be placed one day in advance by 20:00).
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Not included in All Inclusive

Wine tasting and themed evenings like the Cretan Soul program and Bostani event.
Selected premium drinks and some à la carte dishes in the restaurants are offered for an extra charge.
"Premium" minibar refill with local, healthy snacks.

Sports included

Two people practice yoga on a wooden platform surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden structure with white curtains.
Outdoor basketball court with colorful mural and palm trees in the background under clear sky.
Open-air fitness area, yoga pavilion, Pilates, fully equipped gym with modern equipment, half basketball court.
Pedal boats, canoes, and SUPs are included for half an hour per guest, subject to availability.

Sports for a fee

Tennis court (included for AI guests, floodlights for a fee), tennis lessons (from third-party providers), water sports center, Crete Golf Club (15 min away with green fee discounts for hotel guests).
Phaea Cretan Malia is certified by "NATTOUR" as a bicycle-friendly hotel. E-bikes are available for rent.

Children's program

Children's pool, paddling pool, playground.
In the "Mediterraneo" restaurant, there is a selection of children's dishes at the dinner buffet, and in the "Almyra" restaurant, a kids' menu is offered for lunch and dinner (included with All Inclusive).
Tiny Explorers Kids Club (0-3 years, accompanied by parents, 10:00-21:00).
Little Explorers Kids Club (3-12 years, 7 days a week, 10:00-21:00).
"The Place" for teens (13+ years) with movie nights and more. The outdoor area has a large water basin and tall trees with hammocks. Table tennis and darts provide age-appropriate activities.
Snacks and drinks are included during movie nights when booking All Inclusive.
The lovingly designed treehouses in the garden are a special meeting place for families and offer plenty of space for playing, picnicking, and relaxing amidst the beautiful gardens. Creative activities, treasure hunts, stories from Cretan mythology, as well as seasonal craft offerings ensure varied experiences. Treehouse overnight stays as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner picnics are also offered for an extra charge. A reservation for all treehouse activities is required via the concierge.
Bright modern kitchen with white wood interior, large island, and garden view.
Bright room with wooden furniture, shelves, chalkboards, and colorful hula hoops, ideal for children.
Small white cottage with thatched roof and large glass door, surrounded by palm trees.
Two small wooden stilt houses with a terrace and picnic table in the garden.

Wellness

Modern hotel area with wooden slats and lush greenery along a walkway.
Calm massage room with wooden furniture, soft table, and natural light through blinds.
A small wellness area offers massages and various beauty treatments, which can be taken advantage of for an extra charge.

Entertainment

Yoga, evening entertainment, and occasional live music.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Parking spaces are available.
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The rooms are cleaned daily.
Bed linen is changed every four days.
Towels are cleaned upon request.
A laundry service can be used for an extra charge.
Room service 7:30-23:00 (for an extra charge).
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.
A babysitting service can be used upon request and for an extra charge.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard are accepted at the hotel.

Note

Three rooms are bookable for people with reduced mobility: Bungalow Type A or Bungalow Pool View (B2A, B2O, or GF2). All areas of the hotel are accessible barrier-free.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 15:00.
Check-out: 11:00.

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been verified through independent certification procedures. This product line offers our guests additional guidance in choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen under: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Travelife (valid until 30.09.2027)
  • Green Key (valid until 31.12.2026)

Note

Hotel contact:
Phaea Cretan Malia
70007 Malia/Crete/Greece
Phone: +30 28970 31461
Fax: +30 28970 31460
E-mail: reservations@phaeacretanmalia.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 168.

Climate Resilience Fee Note

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount is based on the type/category of accommodation and is staggered from Jan 1, 2025, between 0.50 Euro and 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays in the high season April 1 - Oct 31:
Land category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Land category 3 Stars 5 Euro
Land category 4 Stars 10 Euro
Land category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays in the low season Nov 1 - March 31:
Land category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 Stars 3 Euro
Land category 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 19:34