Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Palace of Malia

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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels features a free children's club and puts you only steps from Palace of Malia. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body treatments, and Mediterraneo, one of 3 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, a beach bar and a health club. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
The current price is Rp3.069.938
Rp3.566.567 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Bungalow, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bungalow (Pool Front)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bungalow, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bungalow (Beach Front)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bungalow (Side Sea View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Bungalow (Family)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Junior Suite (Sea Front)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • Beach view
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Bungalow (Garden)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Signature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Swim-Up Bungalow

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Emmanouil Tsagaraki, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 07

What's nearby

  • Palace of Malia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Potamos Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Malia Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Aelos Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Stalis Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ilios Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thalassa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Piatsa Kebab - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Kalyva - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

  • Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels features a free children's club and puts you only steps from Palace of Malia. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body treatments, and Mediterraneo, one of 3 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 outdoor pools, a beach bar and a health club. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

    • All buffet meals and snacks included
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)
    • Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues
    • Gourmet or à la carte dining limited to 3 meals per stay

Land activities

    • Fitness facilities
    • Children's club

Lessons/classes/games

  • Yoga

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 204 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests who book a half board inclusive rate plan receive breakfast and dinner at the property's buffet restaurant.
    • Please note: Guestroom photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Bed rails
  • Pushchair

What to do

  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes
  • Farming classes
  • Basketball
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Ping pong
  • Cooking classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 13 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Mediterraneo – This buffet restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Almyra – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
Mouries Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Melissi – This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
The Beach Shack – This beachfront tapas bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) and Travelife. For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from April to November
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses some solar and geothermal energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 1039K014A2512000

Also known as

Cretan Hotel Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park Hotel
Cretan Malia Park Hotel Malia
Cretan Hotel Malia
Cretan Malia Park Crete
Cretan Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Hersonissos
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing is available.

What is there to do at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball, helicopter/aeroplane tours and yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool. Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels also has a health club and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views.

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels like?

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is located on the waterfront, a short 3-minute walk from Palace of Malia and 12 minutes' walk from Potamos Beach.

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Reviews

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurants offered excellent food with high-quality ingredients, delicious dishes, and attentive staff. (39 reviews)
  • The pool was great, heated, and well-maintained, with plenty of options for swimming and relaxation. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful resort with a gorgeous beach and wonderful restaurants. It’s very quiet and has a lot of families with young children. The rooms are spacious with nice balconies and I would stay here again if I ever go back to Crete.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great family resort Beautiful beach front bar Clean room Nice bar Delicious breakfast Friendly staffs Good location Renting a car is good. 10 mins to Amelia town
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Great hotel with great staff and surroundings. All in all a great stay and we will be back
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing family resort
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel had a calm, relaxing atmosphere, good choice of restaurants and was perfectly located on the coast.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely resort, that’s like a smaller version of IKOS - minus the all inclusive and certain extra touches. Scenic resort right by the beach. Of the three à la carte restaurants on site, Almyra is the best. We didn’t enjoy the food at other spots. Service across the restaurants is great - with some lovely staff. We noticed some of the older staff (particularly at the buffet restaurant) weren’t the most welcoming and struggle the smile. The rooms were cleaned promptly every morning. We found reception/room service quite slow to deliver water/replenish glasses in the room and had to call multiple times for our order to arrive. The beach shack is really cool, great staff and lovely cocktails. If you’re looking for a resort with minimal brits abroad, this is the perfect option. Very European clientele, many young families like ours, all very friendly and wanting to have a chat. I would definitely recommend but to be aware of some of the cons I mentioned above - particularly if you’re used to IKOS resorts.
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8/10 Very good

Great place for a vacation with kids
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and lovely staff throughout. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was exceptional – the room, food, service, staff, facilities, and location. We would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great family atmosphere with the most down to earth staff. Would highly recommend, what a unique and wonderful experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

The most impressive was quality of food in buffet and the 3 restaurants. It's also perfect for families with kids. Cleaning was good, but missed some spots occasionally. The rooms are descent sized, comfy beds, bathroom was a bit small, but not a problem. What made stay great was that it was such a compact resort, but somehow they have "hidden the rooms" so it doesn't feel crowded. Beach is great, with plenty of chairs, pools the same. Amazing place for kids, as they kept meeting new friends, and parents could relax with a good overview pools and beach areas. Kids club had good opening hours and nice staff. Some staff members were excellent, some average, but they were all helpful with the kids. Food was beyond expectations. Top ingredients cooked very well. Exceptional value for money. What could be improved- Though most food was included, a couple of dishes needed extra payment. No roomservice was included in the Effortless package, but the ice cream shop was. There were 2 Wine lists, Effortless (all inc) + regular. The regular was available everywhere, the full effortless only in restaurants. In Bars only 3 wines, but all drinks included. Wine selection on effortless wine list could be improved, but a couple of good wines so no issues. Did not like shampoo and shower gel at all. Overall, for what we paid, we feel we received great value, our kid met so many new friends it was a great vacation for all. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great for family holiday

Excellent hotel with a very friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Very good food overall in all restaurants. Own tennis court,we played every morning.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very family friendly, comfortable hotel

Lovely resort, incredibly family friendly. Kids club is great if child is over 3 years old. Very relaxing stay, only downside is beach is quite rocky compared to others visited in Crete, but you can always use the pool.
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10/10 Exceptional

Me and my boyfriend loved this hotel. We got a really lovely welcome with a refreshing drink by really helpful staff. The hotel has everything you need and the restaurants are all wonderful. There are enough sunbeds at the beach and the hotel is really serene.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is such a brilliant hotel for young families. It’s a really beautiful place with some lovely restaurants, bars & some cute additions like the gelateria & the little on-site kafenio. The staff are brilliant with kids and they’ve thought of everything you need. Malia isn’t the prettiest area, but parts of the Old Town are charming with some lovely, great value restaurants. My only criticism of this hotel how expensive the restaurant are. We chose not to go half board or all-included but I wish we had – I think it would’ve been much better value overall!
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here! The facility is beautiful and offers many things to do. We didn't need to leave the resort at any time to do something else. Staff was mostly very sweet and friendly. Defenitely recommend or will come back someday :)
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10/10 Exceptional

We’ll come again!

We had an absolutely great time at the hotel, the staff was very welcoming and the hotel facilities perfect, offering everyone the right alternative: with kids at the pool, quiet at the river pool or with some good chill out music by the beach - we’ll come again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Well organized staff very gentle creating a wonderful relationship with the guests. Always someone nearby waiting to delight and fulfill your expectations. Wonderful meals.
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and comfortable family holiday.

Very comfortable stay, friendly staff, good breakfast, nice pools. Good place to stay for a relaxing family holiday. One minor downside is the beach, which is not the best around for accessibility to the water for kids. But largely made up for by the rest of the experience. Would recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay with our 2 year old. The property is well kept and staff is excellent. Enough dinner options (included in halfboard is the buffet or a discount in the other restaurants). Pool was great and it felt like a small village. Perfect for a relaxing holiday. The resort is a little outside of the village and we rented a car for a few days to explore part of the island.
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8/10 Very good

Great place. Lots of kids.

Great location, Amazing building, food and service. Maybe toooo child friendly for such an amazing place. Most areas are littered with Toddlers running around or making noise.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfull. Very beautiful resort. Nice restaurants with decent prises. One widget though: They could improve the teenage program and the gym could be bigger. All in all a really great hotel. We will definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Claes af Wetterstedt and Isabelle Dahlin

We are very pleased with our stay at Cretan Malia Park The hotel have a lovely contemporary style with a fresh and sophisticated feeling and style. The food was really amazing in all 4 restaurants. A special thanks to the lovely staff members in all parts of the hotel. You all made our stay special and we were so happy with the overall experience and service.
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel.

We had three different room types. Best was beach villa. Fantastic personnel at beach bar! Great breakfast! Only issue was all the rocks in water. Hurt my foot badly.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were stunned at how beautiful the property was. It had many restaurants to choose from, some of the best resort/hotel food we've had. Even an ice cream/crepe bar! Staff was welcoming, warm and friendly. The spa was great. I didn't want to leave b/c they had everything there on the property. Would def come back again and recommend to friends.