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Drossia Palms Hotel and Nisos Beach Suites is a beautiful complex set amidst delightful gardens with palm trees and located 150 metres from the Malia beach. It consists of 2 separate buildings and features a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. Facilities include a snack bar, pool table and large swimming pool area with sun terrace.

The room is probably the best possible room you can stay at whilst being in malia centre. Having worked in the resort for a number of years I haven’t seen a room like it.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,126 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

The warm and friendly Sunvillage Malia Boutique Hotel and Suites are located just 2 minutes’ walk from the golden sandy Malia beach. Set amidst gardens, it provides a pool with sun-lounger terrace and a pool snack bar.

Beautiful design Nice personal Cool hotel boutique

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8.8
Fabulous
356 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

This beachfront complex in Malia has sea-view rooms, a swimming pool with hot tub and a snack bar with sea view. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free. Malia is a 10-minute walk.

La Playa offers spacious and comfortable studios and apartments with kitchenette with fridge.

The location was perfect and beach amazing. Walking distance to downtown Malia close to the action. Pool was lovely and clean. Rooms we great for the money. Only thing is they don’t come with soap and shampoo so make sure you bring your own. AC takes time to cool down the room if it’s super hot as the key must be in the room to power it. The staff is super friendly. Family run and you feel that when you are there. Lovely stay.

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8.6
Fabulous
235 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Parthenis Beach is situated on the beach front in Malia. All suites have a balcony, with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking.

There is a large outdoor swimming pool with luxury terrace and hot tub. Parthenis has BBQ facilities and a games room.

really very close to the beach, the view outside the hotel reception is marvellous, overlooks the mountains, so beautiful and serene

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8.9
Fabulous
693 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Boasting a seafront location and unobstructed Cretan Sea views, Skajado Holiday Apartments offers elegantly decorated, self-catering accommodation, just a 5-minute walk from Stalida. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, and direct access to the crystal clear waters.

The view, the nice hostess, the location

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9.3
Superb
348 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

This 5-star resort is situated in the beautiful seaside village of Sissi. It features an impressive fresh-water swimming pool equipped with fibre-optical effects, and a state-of-the-art spa with indoor pool.

Castello Boutique Resort exclusive guest services include limousine rental, indoor garage with private parking for each room and express check-in/check-out.

we had HB service and food was very delicioous and on high level of quality, staff is very professional, rooms are spacious and clean and bathroom too, well behaving guests and athmosphere was calm and relaxing...

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8.6
Fabulous
100 reviews
Price from
£203
per night

Situated in the picturesque Koutouloufari, this small boutique hotel offers luxurious accommodation with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, an infinity pool and a la carte dining.

From the balcony or terrace of Creta Blue’s elegantly designed units, guests can enjoy garden, pool or sea views. Suites and rooms also feature air conditioning, LED TVs with media players and comfortable beds.

Incredible service, pool & restaurant was divine. George (Owner) is wonderful. Were already planning a trip back x

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9.2
Superb
398 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Offering a restaurant and a swimming pool with pool bar, Harma Boutique Hotel consists of 4 buildings and is located just 50 metres from the sandy beaches of Hersonissos. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi opening out to a balcony with garden, mountain or Cretan Sea views.

Staff were very friendly and professional, my parents had special needs and they were very helpful. If i ever go back to crete i will definitely go back there no doubt. We had 2 different roms, both were very spacious, clean, warm and confortable. The breakfast had a lot of choices for everyone, meat, breads, cereals, fruit and never ran out of. The dinner were different every night of the week, we stayed 11 nights and ate the same only twice, always 2 meats and 1 fish, potato, rice, pasta and plenty of vegetables, cakes and cheeses. The swimming pool is a very good size not too big and not small at all. The bar has a very large choice of cocktail which were very good. The are located 1min walk from the main streetwith all shop and restaurant, and 2 min walk f4om the beach Thank you guys, we really enjoyed our stay

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7.9
Good
965 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Located on Hersonissos’ coastal road, Petra Beach Hotel offers air-conditioned accommodation with kitchenette and balcony. The hotel has a pool with bar and spacious sun terrace with loungers and umbrellas.

Everything was excellent: from the high standard of cleaning — to the nice staff and the awesome pool. Chapeau!

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9.3
Superb
374 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Offering a restaurant and a private beach area, Kahlua Boutique Hotel is located in Hersonissos. Free WiFi access is available in all areas.

At Kahlua Boutique Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a nightclub and a shared lounge.

the hotel was beautiful and the people that work there where super sweet and so nice

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8.4
Very good
434 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £190.58
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 356 reviews
    Beautiful design Nice personal Cool hotel boutique
    Georgiana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £215.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 reviews
    Great design, use of space and beautiful furniture compatible with the region. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The premises are large and offer a variety of activities.
    Tijana
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 155 reviews
    Beautifully maintained property with very friendly staff. They were very easy to communicate with via booking.com. before our visit as wellThere was a gorgeous pool and bar with lovely cocktails and many other drinks. We had a very enjoyable evening meal at the Real Palace as well. It was very affordable.
    Melissa
    People with friends
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    An amazing place to stay. Great interior design very cozy and sweet located in the old town of Malia in a very quite neighbourhood. Everything was so clean and well maintained. The hostess was very kind and she explained everything very well. We had and amazing stay enjoyed our sleep and stay during the day. I highly recommend this place.
    Dashi
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £215.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 reviews
    The facilities are beautiful, it is truly a design hotel. The pool area, rooms, lobby- everything is beautiful and well maintained.
    Marja-Liisa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £215.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 reviews
    staff were fantastic. food was lovely. design and aesthetic fabulous. bed was very comfortable.
    Abby
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Stunning new apartment!! Designed in good taste, with new and modern furniture and equipment. Fully equipped kitchen for a long stay. The owner of the apartment is amazing. Every question and request is answered immediately with a smile. Central location, a wonderful experience staying in the apartment. I hope to come back soon to stay again. Highly recommended. A big thanks to the owner.
    Sorin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £215.65
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 reviews
    I really liked the interior design of the hotel; everything is airy, thought-of and contemporary. The rooms are very spacious. Staff were incredibly well trained, efficient and polite (shoutout to the outstanding Joao, who went far beyond the call of duty, the super professional Eva and the diligent Marianna). Maintenance is very quick to solve any issue. The food is incredible in all the hotel restaurants: do not miss the Burrata pizza at Almyra as it is next-level. The proximity to Malia gives young adults a chance to go clubbing at night.
    Sofia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £57.22
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,126 reviews
    -breakfast was really good and diverse -the family who owns the place is soo friendly and nice (we good the best recommendations from Maria and we loved her dog Amora 😍) everyone else was also very nice and always helpful -the interior design is so pretty and makes the hotel very special -drinks and snacks at the bar are yummy and cheap
    Marie-Luise
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £190.58
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 356 reviews
    Lovely and beautiful family run boutique hotel! Clean, nicely decorated and renovated spacious rooms! Marina, her mam Maria and the Rest of the team made me feel so welcome. It’s very relaxing and quiet although located not far off of Malias lively hood, restaurants and beaches. Will only come back here to stay in Crete! Efcharisto poly to all of the team there 💕
    nadine
    Solo traveller