Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort *****
Tour operator category

HER238
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Highlights

  • 5-star resort located directly on a Blue Flag awarded sandy beach.
  • Alexander Miniclub featuring a fun pool and waterslides for children.
  • Alexander Spa equipped with a heated indoor pool, Finnish sauna and hamam.
  • Large professional fitness center and two complimentary tennis courts.
  • Culinary variety including several restaurants and the new Alexander Plaza.

Location

The stylish Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort is located on the north coast of Crete, directly on the long, gently sloping sandy beach, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag," between the holiday resorts of Malia and Stalis. The complex is situated in a quiet beach location, while restaurants, bars, and shops are within easy walking distance. The center of Stalis is only about 1 km away and can be easily reached on foot. Malia is about 2 km away. Heraklion Airport is approximately 30 km west of the hotel. The island's capital, Heraklion, and the port town of Agios Nikolaos are each about 33 km away.
Coastal town with sandy beach, hotels, and mountains in the background under clear sky.
Sunny sandy beach with white umbrellas and loungers along a calm coastline.
Aerial view of a beachfront hotel with multiple pools and sunbeds along the coast.
Hotel with sea view, surrounded by palm trees and beach umbrellas.
Coastal beach hotel with pools, loungers, and turquoise sea against a mountainous backdrop.
Beach with loungers and closed umbrellas by calm, blue sea bay.
Hotel pool with many sunbeds and umbrellas at sunset by the sea.

Facilities

Hotel with white facade, large trees, and colorful sunset in the sky.
Terrace with wicker furniture and view of the sea under a clear sky at a hotel.
Two people walk in a hotel garden with a fountain and blooming flowers.
Sandy beach with umbrellas and people, blue sky and sea in the background.
Hotel complex with illuminated pool and lounge chairs against a mountain backdrop at night.
Open restaurant with white chairs and tables by the sea under a covered area.
The 5-star resort has a total of 359 rooms spread across a main building and several annexes. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, a mini-market, a jeweler, and various gastronomic establishments. These include the main restaurant "Alexandros," a Mediterranean restaurant, the main bar, the sushi bar, and the beach club. In addition, an Italian à la carte restaurant and the Asian restaurant "Lemon Grass" open for dinner.
Since summer 2026, the resort has expanded its culinary offerings with the new "Alexander Plaza," featuring a modern dining and wine area, a newly designed bar, a family restaurant, and the "Olivia" trattoria.
The spacious outdoor area features four freshwater pools, generous sun terraces, and a separate children's pool. A pool bar with snacks and the "Apollo Cocktail Bar" provide refreshments. Sun loungers, parasols, and beach towels are available to guests free of charge at both the pools and the beach.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.

Accommodation

Comfort room with garden view

The rooms are stylishly and comfortably furnished with a marble bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower/WC, hairdryer, slippers, and toiletries. They are also equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, a safe, satellite TV, telephone (for a fee), refrigerator (one bottle of water daily), kettle with coffee and tea (daily refill), and a balcony or terrace with seating (D/DA). Upon arrival, a bottle of water, wine, and Cretan pastries are provided.
Optionally bookable with a sea view (DM/DMI) or as a Comfort room Beachfront (D2W) for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with large windows, sea view, double bed, and elegant interior.

Single room

Optionally bookable as a double room for single use with garden view (DE) for an extra charge.

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and desk with fresh flowers.

Double room Luxury Superior

These beautiful, spacious rooms feature the same amenities as the double rooms, with the addition of a seating area, extra-wide sliding glass door with mosquito net, and garden view (DSU).
Optionally bookable as a Double room Luxury Superior Beachfront, located directly by the sea, for an extra charge (RF2).

Junior suite Beachfront

These particularly comfortable accommodations offer the same amenities as the Comfort rooms, with the addition of a separate WC and a Nespresso machine. They consist of a combined living/sleeping area and are located in a prime position in the Village area, directly on the beach, with a private garden, sun loungers, and a direct sea view (JB2).
A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and pool towels are ready in the room.

Bright hotel room with double bed, sea view, and cozy atmosphere.
Promenade with sun loungers beside a hotel, sea view and mountains in the background.
Green hotel terrace with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a view of the blue sea on a sunny day.
Bright hotel room with open balcony and seating area overlooking trees.
Bright hotel room with flowers on the table and a garden view featuring two people.

Family room garden view

The family rooms consist of a combined living/sleeping area and are garden-facing, with otherwise the same amenities as the double rooms (DF2). The family rooms can be located in either the main building or the Village area.

Premium Family room

The Premium family rooms feature a separate bedroom with garden view, with otherwise the same amenities as the family rooms with garden view (2FZ).
Optionally bookable with a sea view (2ZF) for an extra charge.
The family rooms can be located in either the main building or the Village area.

Modern hotel room with large bed, decorative wall, and access to the bathroom.
Spacious hotel room with two beds, blue sofa, and balcony with sea view.
Bright living room with sofas, table, and access to a balcony with sea view.

Premium suite garden view

In addition to the amenities of the Superior double rooms, the suites offer more elegant furnishings and a separate living/sleeping area with a Nespresso machine (S2).
Optionally bookable with a direct sea view in a prime location (S2M) for an extra charge.
A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and pool towels are ready in the room.

Dream Villa Athene 2 bedroom Beachfront private pool

Located directly by the sea (seafront), these villas offer the same amenities as the suites, with two separate bedrooms and a private pool (bookable on request only, 2V2). A selection of fruit is included upon arrival, and pool towels are ready in the room.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for bookings of these room types.

Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and access to a terrace with a pool.
Bright hotel room with sofa, desk, and view of sea and terrace with umbrella.
View of a hotel terrace with pool, sea view, and a breakfast table set.
Cozy hotel room with stone accent wall, large bed, and blue armchair overlooking mountains.
Cozy hotel room with stone wall, desk, blue armchair, and sea view.
Modern pool area with sun loungers and a view of the calm sea under a clear sky.

Dream Villa Aphrodite 2 bedroom Beachfront private pool

The presidential villas are a replica of typical Cretan stone houses. They offer the same basic amenities as the suites, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living area. Beyond the generous layout, the large private infinity pool, direct beach access, and magnificent view are highlights of this room (bookable on request only, V2P).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for bookings of these room types.

Deluxe Bungalow Suite Artemis private pool

These elegant rooms offer the same amenities as the Junior suites Beachfront, with an optical partition and, instead of a private garden, a furnished terrace with a private pool and direct beach access (2WW).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for bookings of these room types.

Bright hotel room with wooden beam ceiling, double bed, and terrace with sea view.
Cozy hotel room with seating area and view of terrace and sea.

Meals

Breakfast/Half-board/Full-board

Breakfast (7:15-11 am) and dinner (6:30-9:30 pm) in buffet style with show cooking.
Theme buffets 6 times per week in the evening.
When booking half-board, choice between lunch and dinner in addition to breakfast.
When booking full-board, lunch is also provided as a menu or buffet.
Once per stay, dinner can be taken à la carte at the Italian trattoria "Olivia" (valid for summer 2026).
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner.

Sports included

Modern gym with various workout equipment and bright ceiling lights.
Two tennis courts, beach volleyball, table tennis, basketball, aerobics, yoga and Pilates classes, water gymnastics, and a large professional fitness center.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and water sports through local providers.

Children's program

Entertainment in the Alexander Mini-club (4-12 years) with clubhouse, playground, adventure and fun pool with water games, water slides, as well as a separate children's pool and baby pool, children's disco, and children's animation.
Sun loungers and parasols are available at the children's pool free of charge.
Children's pool with colorful slides, play structures, and sunshades at a hotel resort.
Children's play area with small pool, colorful play equipment, and sunshade in hotel setting.
Children play in a shallow pool with colorful water play equipment and shade sails.

Wellness

A hotel room with green walls, a round bathtub, and a wooden chair.
Indoor swimming pool with blue water, glass roof, and lounge chairs on the side.
In the large hotel-owned wellness area "Alexander Spa," with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, and hammam, extensive beauty treatments and massages are offered for a fee.

Entertainment

Daily sports and animation program. Animation and shows in the evening.

Hotel service

Babysitting service on request, for a fee.
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Room cleaning and towel change daily, bed linen change every 3 days.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Eurocard.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to make conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The hotel has one wheelchair-accessible room (on request).
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No pets allowed.
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Check-in 3 pm
Check-out 11 am

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
Telephone: +30 28970 32 134
Fax: +30 28970 31 038
Email: info@alexander-beach.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 162.

Destination information: Climate Resilience Tax

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a local tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room starting January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
1-2 stars: 2 euros
3 stars: 5 euros
4 stars: 10 euros
5 stars: 15 euros
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
1-2 stars: 0.50 euros
3 stars: 1.50 euros
4 stars: 3 euros
5 stars: 4 euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 18.08.2026 10:12