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Modern sun loungers with white and striped cushions by a pool in a garden area.
Cozy lounge with beige sofas and hammocks under a thatched roof outdoor area.
Modern furnished hotel room with bed, sofa, armchairs, and garden view
Drone view of a modern resort with two pools surrounded by lush greenery and buildings.
Modern seating area with sofa and chairs overlooking a green outdoor space.
Outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs surrounded by green trees
Modern hotel bar with green design, wooden stools, and hanging bottle racks.
Cozy seating area with chairs, tables, and decorative wall art in warm tones.
Server pouring wine at a table set with food in an outdoor restaurant area.
Outdoor dining area under a leafy canopy with table, chairs, and two people in the background.
Open lounge area with wooden furniture and plants under a pergola with a glass roof.
Modern hotel bar counter with wooden stools and decorative plants.
Two wooden tables with drinks and snacks beside a pool, a blue seating area with cushions.
Open kitchen with wood paneling, hanging lamps, and cook in front of large fireplace.
Person walking on a path through a sunny garden full of plants and trees.
Outdoor resort area with beach loungers and bar under straw umbrellas.
A woman walks barefoot in the water on the beach at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with small sun umbrellas and waves at the shore.
Modern living area with white sofa, wooden furniture, and plant-covered wall in the background.
Open beach bar area with seating and thatched roofs by the sea
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees on a calm, clear day.
A set wooden table with breakfast dishes in a bright restaurant with wicker chairs.
Open kiosk with blue and white awnings and juicers in modern setting
Bright living room with two beige sofas, armchairs, and large plants by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cozy wooden and rattan armchair in a stylish, bright interior with plants.
Bright hotel room with double bed, two wooden chairs, small table, and balcony overlooking the sea and trees.
Modern bathroom with hanging lights, rectangular sink, and marble tiles.
Bedroom with padded headboard, patterned wall, and modern bedside table with lamp.
Bright hotel room with double bed, patterned wall, seating area, and view of green garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, geometric wall decor, and terrace with garden view.
Bright hotel room with modern decor, bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large beds, seating area, and pool access.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, large wall mural, and garden view through glass sliding door.
Modern hotel room with blue floral wall, double bed, and seating area.
Modern hotel room with large bed, geometric wall design, and stylish bedside tables.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, armchair, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and umbrellas beside two-story white buildings and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and view of terrace with palm trees.
Bright, modern kitchen with island, wooden beams, and large window overlooking garden.
Bright children's playroom with wooden furniture, shelves, and colorful hoops on the floor.
White holiday house with thatched roof, glass sliding door, and palm trees in garden
Two women practicing yoga on a wooden platform surrounded by tropical plants.
A colorful basketball court with a hoop, palm trees, and a geometric mural wall.
Modern hotel corridor with wooden slats and lush greenery along a pathway.
Rustic spa room with massage table, wooden furniture, blinds, and curtains
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Phāea Cretan Malia, a member of Design Hotels *****

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Location

The quietly located Phaea Cretan Malia hotel, a member of Design Hotels, is the ideal starting point for guests wishing to combine a relaxing beach holiday with the rich culture of Crete. It is located directly on the beach. Malia, with its numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities, is about 2 km away. Heraklion International Airport is only about 30 km away.
A woman walks barefoot in the water on the beach at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with small sun umbrellas and waves at the shore.

Facilities

Modern living area with white sofa, wooden furniture, and plant-covered wall in the background.
Open beach bar area with seating and thatched roofs by the sea
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees on a calm, clear day.
A set wooden table with breakfast dishes in a bright restaurant with wicker chairs.
Open kiosk with blue and white awnings and juicers in modern setting
Bright living room with two beige sofas, armchairs, and large plants by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cozy wooden and rattan armchair in a stylish, bright interior with plants.
The beautiful hotel complex with a relaxed, environmentally conscious atmosphere is the perfect retreat for young families and couples. The focus here is on peace and relaxation in harmony with nature. The hotel offers 204 rooms, spread across the main building and bungalows, a welcoming lobby with a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi (included throughout the complex), a 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". The beautifully designed garden area features 2 freshwater swimming pools (one heated in the transition months), a "Beach Shack" beach bar, a "The Crush" sweet corner, and the traditional Cretan coffee shop "Kafenio". Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and Bali beds invite you to relax by the pool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are also available free of charge on the beach; beach towels are included.

Accommodation

Double Room

The elegant and cozy rooms are located in the main building and have a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, bath towels, bathrobes, and slippers, Wi-Fi (included), safe, minibar (bottle of water included on arrival and daily refill for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and a furnished balcony (D).
Also available for single use (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, two wooden chairs, small table, and balcony overlooking the sea and trees.
Modern bathroom with hanging lights, rectangular sink, and marble tiles.
Bedroom with padded headboard, patterned wall, and modern bedside table with lamp.
Bright hotel room with double bed, patterned wall, seating area, and view of green garden.

Bungalow Type A Garden View

The spacious bungalows have a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, bath towels, bathrobes, and slippers, Wi-Fi (included), safe, minibar (bottle of water included on arrival and daily refill 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 use (B1A/B1B).

Bungalow Partial Sea View

In addition to the same amenities as the Type A bungalows, these offer a partial sea view (2BS).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant included.
Also available for single use (BS1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, geometric wall decor, and terrace with garden view.
Bright hotel room with modern decor, bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Bungalow Pool View

In addition to the same amenities as the Type A bungalows, these offer an unobstructed view of the pool area (B2O).
Also available for single use (B1O, on request).

Bungalow Poolfront

These bungalows have the same amenities as Type A bungalows and are located on the ground floor with direct access to the pool, featuring reserved sun loungers in front of the veranda or by the river pool (GF2).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant included.
Also available for single use (GF1, on request).

Modern hotel room with large beds, seating area, and pool access.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, large wall mural, and garden view through glass sliding door.
Modern hotel room with blue floral wall, double bed, and seating area.

Bungalow Beachfront

Located on the first beach line, these bungalows have the same amenities as the other bungalows, plus a Nespresso machine, a seating area with a sofa bed, and a balcony or terrace with reserved sun loungers (2BB).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant included.

Bungalow Swim Up

With the same amenities as the Bungalow Pool View rooms, these also feature sun loungers on the private terrace and direct access to the communal pool (BSW).

Modern hotel room with large bed, geometric wall design, and stylish bedside tables.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, armchair, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and umbrellas beside two-story white buildings and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and view of terrace with palm trees.

Junior Suite

The luxuriously appointed Junior Suites feature an open living area optically separated from the sleeping area and are equipped with a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, bath towels, bathrobes, and slippers, Wi-Fi (included), safe, minibar (bottle of water included on arrival and daily refill for AI guests), coffee/tea station, Nespresso machine, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and a furnished private balcony or terrace with reserved sun loungers (JS2).
Cretan breakfast in the "Mouries" restaurant included.
Also available at 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).

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board/All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Mediterraneo", with indoor and outdoor seating, offers Mediterranean buffets for breakfast and dinner. With ingredients from the hotel's own surroundings and a focus on Greek recipes, each dish reflects regional diversity.
Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Late riser breakfast from 10 AM to 11 AM with selected dishes.
Half board also includes dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (drinks at an extra charge).

Additionally, Cretan breakfast is available for certain room types in the "Mouries" restaurant from 8 AM to 11 AM. Lunch is also available in the à la carte restaurants (at an extra charge).
Vegetarian dishes and menus for special dietary needs are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested (no swimwear).

All Inclusive

Premium All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 11 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) are served buffet-style in the main restaurant "Mediterraneo".
Alternatively, guests can enjoy breakfast at the Cretan à la carte restaurant "Mouries" (8 AM - 11 AM).
For lunch, light snacks are available from 12 PM to 5 PM at "The Beach Shack", and a selection of à la carte dishes is offered at "Almyra" from 12:30 PM to 4 PM and at "Mezze" restaurant from 12:30 PM to 5 PM.
Drinks such as water, soft drinks, juices, Greek beer, and a selection of wines are served with meals.
Dinner is also available at the à la carte restaurants "Mezze" (adults-only, 7 PM - 10:30 PM, June-September), "Almyra" (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM), and "Mouries" (6:30 PM - 10 PM) with reservations (selected drinks and dishes are only available at an extra charge), as well as at "The Beach Shack" (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM).
From 4 PM to 11 PM, "Kefanion" offers various coffee specialties and local spirits, and "The Crush" offers sweets like ice cream and waffles, as well as coffee, from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
A wide selection of local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including water, soft drinks, beer, wine, coffee, aperitifs, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, digestifs, liqueurs, and cocktails, are included from 10:15 AM to 1 AM at the respective open bars.
Lunch baskets are available for excursions upon request (orders should be placed one day in advance by 8 PM).
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner.

Not included in All Inclusive

Wine tasting and themed evenings such as the Cretan Soul program and Bostani event.
Selected premium drinks and some à la carte dishes in the restaurants are available at an additional charge.
"Premium" minibar refill with local, healthy snacks.

Sports included

Open-air fitness area, yoga pavilion, Pilates, fully equipped gym with modern equipment, beach volleyball, half basketball court.

Sports for a fee

Tennis court (included for AI guests, floodlight at an extra charge), tennis lessons (from third-party providers), billiards, water sports center (pedal boats, canoes, and SUPs included for all guests), Crete Golf Club (15 minutes away with green fee discounts for hotel guests).
Phaea Cretan Malia is certified as a bicycle-friendly hotel by "NATTOUR". E-bikes are available for rent.

Children's program

Children's pool, splash pool, playground.
In the "Mediterraneo" restaurant, there is a selection of children's dishes at the evening 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 AM - 9 PM)
Little Explorers Kids Club (3-12 years, 7 days a week, 10 AM - 9 PM).
"The Place" for teens (13 years and up) with movie nights and more. The outdoor area features a large water feature and tall trees with hammocks. Table tennis, billiards, and darts provide age-appropriate activities.
Snacks and drinks are included during movie nights when booking All-Inclusive.
Bright, modern kitchen with island, wooden beams, and large window overlooking garden.
Bright children's playroom with wooden furniture, shelves, and colorful hoops on the floor.
White holiday house with thatched roof, glass sliding door, and palm trees in garden

Wellness

Modern hotel corridor with wooden slats and lush greenery along a pathway.
Rustic spa room with massage table, wooden furniture, blinds, and curtains
Small wellness area with massages and various beauty treatments (each at an extra charge).

Hotel service

Daily room cleaning, linen change every four days. Towel change upon request.
Room service 7:30 AM - 11 PM (at an extra charge).
Laundry service (at an extra charge).
Baby cots and high chairs (free of charge, upon request), babysitter (at an extra charge, upon request).

Credit card

MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, MAESTRO.

Hotel features

  • Directly on the beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Family friendly
  • Children's playground
  • Kids club/Mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft (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, and the 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 has the following certification:
  • Travelife

Note

3 rooms accessible for disabled guests available upon request: Bungalow Type A or Bungalow Pool View (B2A, B2O or GF2). All areas of the hotel are accessible.
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel contact:
Phaea Cretan Malia
70007 Malia/Crete/Greece
Phone: +30 28970 31461
Fax: +30 28970 31460
Email: reservations@phaeacretanmalia.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 156.

Note regarding climate resilience contribution

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience contribution, payable by guests on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will range from €0.50 to €15 per day per room from 01.01.2025.
For stays during high season from April 1st to October 31st:
Land category 1-2 stars: €2
Land category 3 stars: €5
Land category 4 stars: €10
Land category 5 stars: €15
For stays during low season from November 1st to March 31st:
Land category 1-2 stars: €0.50
Land category 3 stars: €1.50
Land category 4 stars: €3
Land category 5 stars: €4

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