Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
- Garden
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
Experience world-class service at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
Located on Crete’s serene northeast coast, Phāea Cretan Malia blends authentic Cretan heritage with modern, conscious hospitality. As a proud member of Design Hotels, this peaceful retreat is designed with low-rise architecture, lush Mediterranean gardens, and open spaces that perfectly complement the island’s natural beauty. The hotel offers 204 elegant accommodations—including rooms, bungalows, and suites—featuring local materials like Cretan marble, chestnut wood, and rattan. Earthy tones, handcrafted furnishings, and botanical artwork by renowned Greek artists create a calm, inviting atmosphere. Many rooms offer spacious balconies or garden terraces, ideal for enjoying Crete’s breathtaking scenery. Dining at Phāea Cretan Malia is a culinary journey through Crete. Guests can savor traditional dishes cooked over open fire at Mouries, Levant-inspired cuisine at Mezze, and fresh Italian flavors at Almyra, right by the beach. The hotel’s organic kitchen garden provides seasonal produce, supporting a sustainable, farm-to-table philosophy. Nestled in lush gardens, our Kids’ Club offers a fun, creative space where children explore Cretan culture through cooking, crafts, nature play, and storytelling. With indoor and outdoor areas—including a garden, eco activities, and a cozy reading hut—young guests can learn, play, and connect with the magic of Crete. Guests are invited to immerse in authentic experiences, from yoga and meditation to Cretan cooking classes and botanical garden walks. Don’t miss the Phāea Farmers Feast at Bostani—a unique farm-to-table dinner where guests gather fresh ingredients from the garden and dine under the stars.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bar
- Private beach area
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 sofa beds | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sarah
Netherlands“I loved the facilities and the staff was super friendly. Nice pools, restaurants and also the private beach is beautiful.” 
Corina
Romania“Everything was perfect, it was the most beautiful vacation. The food, the people, the facilities, everything perfect.”- Maya
United Kingdom“Beautiful hotel, and the decore as well. Our room was so lovely and the staff are great. The restaurants offer amazing food with so much variety, kids club was great too. Really nothing I can fault. We loved it.” - Warren
Germany“Lots of amenities and really great spot right by the ocean with beautiful sunsets. The Italian restaurant there gives you the most romantic atmosphere by the sea. Shoutout to Manolis for his caring hospitality. Great door man and staffer!” 
Tj
Switzerland“The staff is the highlight of the establishment. The cleaners were friendly, the service staff at the Mezze restaurant, especially Olga, were wonderful and took care of personal details. The staff at the spa were also wonderful and were ...”- Jeroen
Spain“Very family friendly (loads of families with babies and very young children which some might put as a negative), abundance at breakfast, most of the staff exceptionally focused on guest’s wellbeing. Beautiful welcome and a beach bar to die for....” - Anatolia Switzerland“The service was really great. Everyone is so kind and attentive. The food is really amazing. The whole hotel really is well thought out. Everything you might want or need is there. I really really loved this hotel!”
- Sarah
Australia“This place is magical. I would give it 10 stars if if could.” - Greetta
France“Great stay and relaxing vacation, the hotel was just perfect !” - Yogmcm United Kingdom“Excellent resort-style hotel with everything required on-site: several swimming pools; multiple restaurants; clean private sandy beach with good snorkelling; very friendly and efficient staff.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Mediterraneo Restaurant
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- Almyra
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Mouries
- CuisineGreek
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Mezze
- CuisineMediterranean • Middle Eastern • Moroccan
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that this property participates in the Greek breakfast initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
All rooms are non-smoking. Guests are only allowed to smoke in the private balcony/terrace area of their room. Smoking is allowed only in outdoor designated areas.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 1032913(VER.3)
