Located in the midst of rich med nature, along a secluded sandy beach in Malia Village, Cretan Malia Park is a family-friendly resort, that features a sandy beach, long river pool, a main swimming pool, heated pool for the shoulder season and a children's pool. The stylish hotel includes 4 restaurants and offers a variety of activities from relaxing treatments at Cute Spa, such as yoga, meditation sessions and pilates classes to basketball, volleyball and biking. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. Elegantly decorated with tiled floors, custom-made furnishings and artwork, the light-filled rooms, bungalows and suites of Cretan Malia Park are equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, safe and a Smart TV. Each unit features a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries based on Greek bio olive oil. Scales, bathrobes, slippers and magnifying mirrors are available in all rooms. Guests can start their day with a Mediterranean or Cretan breakfast including various cheese types, homemade pies and honey. For lunch, guests can now choose between a la carte dining in the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Italian cuisine at Almyra, tapas at the Beach Shack and levantine cuisine at the new poolside MEZZE. For dinner, guests can choose between the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Mouries Cretan Restaurant, Almyra Italian Restaurant, Mezze restaurant and The Beach Shack. An upgraded selection of wine and beverages is available. The hotel's entertainment team provides Greek cookery as well as evening shows, fun and games. The younger guests can spend their time at the Little Explorers kid's club, baking, gardening or performing, at the playground or the kid's pool. For teenagers, The Place offers cinema screenings, hot tub fun and lounging in hammocks. Labeled as a bike-friendly hotel, Cretan Malia Park also provides bike rental services. Guests may cycle around the hotel and through nearby villages and explore at their own pace the wild beauty of Crete. Other facilities include the Bostani-organic kitchen garden where pop-up garden dinners are hosted every week, and 4 bars: The Beach Shack, The Crush – a coffee & sweets corner, the Melissi Bar and the new Kafenio that serves traditional Greek coffee and Cretan mezze. The beachfront is extensive and runs for about 3.1 mi, between Stalida and Malia. The center of the lively Malia lies within 1.6 mi from Cretan Malia Park, while Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 21 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Spa

Playground


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Malia
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jocelynjk
    United States of America United States of America
    The design is fantastic and lived the yoga classes! The buffet was fabulous
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really brilliant for young families, but still feels a bit discerning. Lovely swimming pools and beach. My little ones made lots of friends and there was a plethora of things for them to do. Everything is designed with children in mind, which...
  • Musaed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Staff, main restaurant, beach and facilities was great. We enjoyed our stay and we wish to extend the stay.. and 30 min from Heraklion airport.

Area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Mediterraneo Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Almyra
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Mouries
    • Cuisine
      Greek
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Mezze
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Moroccan
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Resort Facilities at Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool bar
Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • French

House rules

Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Cretan Malia Park 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)

FAQs about Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels

  • Check-in at Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels has 4 restaurants:

    • Almyra
    • Mezze
    • Mediterraneo Restaurant
    • Mouries

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Hair treatments
    • Cooking class
    • Beauty services
    • Movie nights
    • Entertainment staff
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Themed dinners
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Swimming pool
    • Facial treatments
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Spa facilities
    • Live music/Performance
    • Fitness
    • Bike tours
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Aerobics
    • Fitness classes
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels is 1.1 miles from the center of Malia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • Yes, Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels is popular with guests booking family stays.