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
About this property
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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Spa
- Bar
- Private beach area
Availability
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1 king bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 bunk bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 2 sofa beds | ||
Bedroom 1 king bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 king bed and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anna
Canada“The property is very nice and is geared towards couples and families that like to stay active and do activities. The property is clean and well maintained, though the beach is very rocky (there’s a small section that is sandy).” - Katherine Canada“Room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. The beach was also great, including the beach bar service. Although the sandy part of the cove is a little small there is a long stretch to walk along surrounding coves etc.”
- Juan
United States“Food options, the organic garden, the pools and the beach.” - Ted United States“Had a late arrival and the staff was very helpful! Excellent guest parking.”
Ademola Canada“The interior decoration and the cuisine was extraordinary. The staff were friendly as well.”- Ron
Israel“Facilities all staff members Perfect room (Family bungalow)” - Maximilian
Germany“The staff was very welcoming and really helpful. The different restaurants offered variety and were all super tasty. The whole grounds/ Design of everything was very pretty and well taken care of.” 
Uri Israel“It was clean, tidy, comfortable, spacious, relaxed”- Richard United States“Although presented as an hotel, this establishment is a resort similar to what one would find in Mexico and as such offers all that one would expect to find at a resort with various restaurants to experience beach side snacks available with sun...”
Shuyu
China“Fantastic breakfast, long beaches and swimming, best spot for staycation. And the front desk stuff is always ready to help.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Mediterraneo Restaurant
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- Almyra
- CuisineItalian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Mouries
- CuisineGreek
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Mezze
- CuisineMediterranean • Middle Eastern • Moroccan
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.
All rooms are nonsmoking. 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 1032913(VER.3)
