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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa *****
Tour operator category

HER272
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • Adults-only resort for guests aged 16 and over located directly on a sandy beach.
  • Hotel complex designed in Cretan village style with natural stone bungalows.
  • Large spa center with sauna, steam bath, hot tub, and indoor pool included.
  • One complimentary à-la-carte dinner per stay in three restaurants included.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.

Location

The Ikaros Beach Resort is an adults-only property bookable for guests aged 16 and over. The resort is beautifully situated on a rocky outcrop, directly on a fine sandy beach. The town center of Malia can be reached in approx. 10 minutes on foot. Shopping facilities and several tavernas are in the immediate vicinity.
To the east, the town of Agios Nikolaos is approx. 30 km away, and to the west, the capital of Crete, Heraklion, is approx. 35 km away. A bus stop is within walking distance. Heraklion Airport is approx. 33 km away.
Aerial view of a sandy beach with rows of umbrellas and lounge chairs.
View of a coastal town with hotels and mountains in the background.
Beach with several white umbrellas and lounge chairs in front of calm blue sea.
Coastal town with hotels, houses, and mountains in the background on a clear day.

Facilities

A pathway leads through palm trees and green plants to a blue hotel building.
A stone archway with blooming pink flowers and green foliage in a sunny garden.
Covered terrace with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.
Lit stone house and pathway at hotel at night with palm trees.
A white swing frame with plants and sea view in the hotel garden.
A man walks on a paved path with palm trees and a sea view in the background.
Cozy hotel terrace with seating and lighting at dusk.
Modern pool area with loungers, palm trees, and sea view under a clear blue sky.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows, suitable for hotel guests.
Outdoor restaurant by the sea with several tables covered in white cloths and a water view.
Designed in the style of a Cretan village, the hotel complex features a main building as well as one- or two-story bungalows made of natural stone, offering a harmonious environment for a relaxing holiday, with a total of 271 modernly furnished rooms. Amenities include an indoor and outdoor theater, a restaurant, four à-la-carte restaurants, a bar, the "Ammos" Beach Restaurant, a mini-market, an internet corner, and an indoor pool.
The expansive and beautifully landscaped gardens feature two freshwater pools as well as sun terraces and lawns. Sun loungers and parasols are available free of charge at the pool and beach; bath towels are available for a deposit. Additionally, the complex includes a mini-market, a jewelry store, a souvenir shop, and a boutique. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the entire hotel complex.

Accommodation

Bungalow Garden View

The rooms are located in the bungalow buildings, modernly and comfortably furnished with shower or bath/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with music channel, safe, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace (2DB) with garden view.
Optionally available with sea view (B2M/B2I) for an extra charge.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden paneling, and glass door to bathroom.
Bright hotel room with double bed, floral bench, and balcony view of palm trees.
Modern pool with lounge chairs and palm trees at hotel with sea view.

Bungalow Sea View Sharing Pool

With the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, these feature direct access to an exclusive sharing pool and sea view (BH2).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Bungalow Private Pool (bookable from Summer 2027)

With the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, these feature a private pool (2PX).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Bungalow Private Pool Partial Sea View (bookable until Summer 2026)

With the same amenities as the Bungalow Garden View, these feature a partial sea view and a private pool (2BS).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel room with double bed, bathroom area, and seating by the window.
Pool with lounge chairs and umbrella, surrounded by stone wall and palm trees.
Several private pools with white loungers and stone terraces at a hotel beach.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden panel wall, bedside table, and balcony seating.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden headboard, and modern bathroom in the background.

Double Room

The double rooms are located in the main building, modernly and comfortably furnished with shower or bath/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with music channel, safe, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace (D/DB).
Optionally available as a double room for single use (DE) or with sea view (DM/MBB) for an extra charge.

Double Room Superior

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these additionally feature a cozy seating area, are located in the main building, and are significantly larger (DSU).

Bright hotel room with a large bed, mirror, TV, and modern decor.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and view of a terrace.
Modern hotel room with large bed, flat-screen TV, and elegant desk.
Modern bathroom with two round mirrors and double sinks on wooden vanity.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed and view of garden and pool.

Double Room Superior Sea View

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these additionally feature a separate bedroom (with connecting door) with sea view, are located in the annex building, and are significantly larger (DMU).

Bungalow Deluxe Garden View

The Deluxe Bungalows are located in the bungalow buildings, modernly and comfortably furnished with shower or bath/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with music channel, safe, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace. Compared to standard bungalows, these are significantly more spacious and additionally include a sitting area (2BD).
Optionally available with sea view (2BM) for an extra charge.

Modern hotel room with bed, desk, round mirror, and coffee machine.
Modern hotel room with large bed, bench, and open bathroom area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and bright, elegant interior.
Modern hotel room with bed, desk, round mirror, and coffee machine.

Deluxe Bungalow Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Bungalow Deluxe, these feature a private pool (L2P).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Bungalow Outdoor Whirlpool

These elegant bungalows are modernly and comfortably equipped with a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with music channel, minibar, coffee/tea maker, espresso machine, and a safe. They also feature a spacious terrace or balcony with garden view and private sun loungers, bath towels, and an outdoor whirlpool (2CW).
When booking this room category, both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed exclusively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Ayeri".

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, and sofa in modern design.
Two relaxed people sitting on a terrace with stone walls and wooden roof, surrounded by green nature.
Modern hotel room with two beds, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Modern hotel terrace with wooden chairs, table, and pool beside a natural stone wall and palm trees.

Junior Suite Seafront Private Pool

The junior suites are located in the first row to the beach, modernly and comfortably furnished with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with music channel, safe, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace. Compared to the bungalow buildings, these feature a living/bedroom area and a private pool (2CF).
When booking this room category, both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed exclusively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Ayeri".
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Suite Sea View

The suites are equipped with shower or bath/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV with music channel, safe, refrigerator, and balcony or terrace. The premises are divided into a bedroom and a separate living/sleeping area separated by a door, with sea view (S2M).
When booking this room category, both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed exclusively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Ayeri".

Modern hotel room with sea view, sofa, TV, and small table with fruit bowl.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large window.
Modern living area with sofa, armchair, glass table, and view of pool and terrace.
Modern hotel pool beside a terrace with chairs and warmly lit interior.

Suite Private Pool Sea View

With the same amenities as the Suite Sea View, these feature a private pool (X2Y).
When booking this room category, both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed exclusively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Ayeri".
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Suite Seafront Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Suite Private Pool Sea View, these rooms are located directly by the sea (Q2Q).
When booking this room category, both breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed exclusively in the à-la-carte restaurant "Ayeri".
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for careful conduct and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel pool area with sun loungers, stone walls, and palm trees in the background.
Modern outdoor pool with stone walls and sun loungers at sunset.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and view of terrace and sea.

Meals

Half Board/Full Board

Breakfast (7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) is served as a buffet in the main restaurant "Olive".
Late continental breakfast (10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) in the main restaurant "Olive".
Dinner (6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) is served as a buffet in the main restaurant "Olive".
Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) is served as a buffet for full board guests. Guests on half board can have this instead of dinner.
Early breakfast is available on request.
A formal dress code applies for dinner in all restaurants.
Snacks are available at the "Ammos" Beach Restaurant from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for an extra charge. Private dinners in the pavilion are also available for an extra charge (reservation required).
Drinks are not included with lunch/dinner.

Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows, suitable for hotel guests.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) as a buffet in the main restaurant "Olive"; with prior notice, this is also possible earlier.
Late continental breakfast (10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) in the main restaurant "Olive".
Drinks at the designated bars (10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.) include soft drinks, coffee, tea, local draft beer, house wine, and branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Snacks (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) with coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, and salads at the "Ammos" Beach Restaurant.
Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) as a buffet in the main restaurant "Olive".
Dinner (6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) as a buffet in the main restaurant "Olive".
One complimentary à-la-carte/set-menu dinner (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) per stay is included in one of the three à-la-carte restaurants ("Ammos" Beach Restaurant, "Sunset" Restaurant, or "En Lefko" Restaurant; reservation required).
Lunch and dinner include soft drinks, draft beer, and house wine.
The hotel also offers gluten-free dishes.

Sports included

Bright gym with treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals against white walls.
A modern gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and strength machines on light brown wooden flooring.
Modern gym with exercise equipment and large mirrors in a hotel.
Table tennis, tennis (floodlights for a fee), boccia, darts, aerobics, aqua aerobics, fitness room, sauna, and whirlpool.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, bicycle rental, and various water sports at the beach offered by local providers.

Wellness

Large spa center with an extensive range of services, including sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, fitness room, and indoor pool. A well-trained team offers guests a wide selection of beauty and wellness treatments (each for a fee).
Indoor pool with waterfalls and bubbling sections in a modern hotel.
Person lies relaxed with hot stones on the back in a wellness hotel.
Indoor hotel pool with blue lounge chairs and glass walls allowing natural light.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in the hotel area and rooms.
Parking is available free of charge.
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Room cleaning and towel changes take place daily.
Bed linen is changed 3 times a week.
Laundry service is available for a fee.
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Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners Club, and Eurocard.

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

For more information on sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen, please visit: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Adults-only hotel (bookable for ages 16 and up).
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2 rooms for guests with limited mobility can be booked on request (Bungalow Garden View/2DB).
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Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.
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Pets are not suitable.
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Check-in: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa
Phone: +30 28970 31268
Fax: +30 289 7031341
E-mail: reservations@ikarosvillage.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 166.
In the catalog "High Class" 2026 on page 160.

Destination information

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room since January 1, 2025.
For stays in high season April 1 – October 31:
Official hotel category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Official hotel category 3 stars 5 Euro
Official hotel category 4 stars 10 Euro
Official hotel category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays in low season November 1 – March 31:
Official hotel category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Official hotel category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Official hotel category 4 stars 3 Euro
Official hotel category 5 stars 4 Euro

Seasonal information

Also bookable under HERA56.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 15.09.2026 01:38