Logo
Large outdoor pool with clear blue water, located on a sunny coast overlooking the sea.
Hotel complex with pool and beach area by clear blue sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking mountains.
Pool with blue loungers, pavilion, and stone wall by calm sky near the sea.
Beach with organized lounge chairs and umbrellas along the coast on a clear day.
Large hotel pool with blue water, sun loungers, and palm trees under a blue sky.
Modern hotel complex with sunny terraces, green lawn, and palm trees in the foreground.
Outdoor restaurant with wooden furniture and white umbrellas by the sea.
Path lined with palm trees and plants leading to the sea under a blue sky.
Cozy outdoor area with table and chairs at dusk in a hotel garden.
Garden path with flowers and natural stone buildings under a cloudy sky.
Bright hotel lounge area with modern seating and large glass windows leading to terrace.
Sunny hotel terrace with wooden tables under green grapevines and colorful flowers.
A set table with four chairs on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel lounge area with cozy armchairs and tables, bright stone wall in the background.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables and sea view on a sunny day.
Covered outdoor hotel area with tables, chairs, and Mediterranean plants.
Hotel terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Restaurant terrace with set tables and a view of the sea and sailboats.
Two lounge chairs on a green lawn overlooking the sea and blue sky.
Modern gym with treadmills, overlooking pool, sea, and sun umbrellas.
Cozy wellness area with two loungers, warm lighting, and decorative elements in a hotel setting.
Large pool with palm trees, mountains in the background, and two people in the water.
Hotel room with two single beds, blue armchair, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, orange accents, and sea view through glass windows.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace access, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, armchair, and elegant lighting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and warm wooden accents.
Modern hotel room with sofa, chair, desk, and view of terrace.
Modern hotel room with large bed and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright living room with white sofas, blue armchairs, and view of balcony and garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, colorful bed runner and view of a garden with palm trees.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, colorful bed runners, and sea view through large windows.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Kernos Beach ****+
Tour operator category

HER350
Logo - https://static.schauinsland-reisen.de/certificates/LOG000-03.jpg
Map

Highlights

  • Direct beach location on a sandy beach approx. 300 m long.
  • 4-star hotel with 287 rooms and bungalows.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.
  • Wide selection of family rooms and suites.
  • Sports facilities include a gym, table tennis, and mini-golf.

Location

The holiday hotel is located just about 35 kilometers east of Heraklion, directly on a approx. 300 m long, gently sloping sandy beach. The town of Malia is only a few minutes' walk away and offers numerous shopping opportunities as well as vibrant nightlife. The distance to Heraklion airport is approx. 31 km.

Facilities

In addition to the 287 rooms, which are distributed across the three wings of the main building and the numerous bungalows, the hotel features a 24-hour reception with lobby, main restaurant with a large veranda, snack bar, bar and pool bar/cafeteria, as well as a mini-market. Furthermore, a Kafenion is available where Greek coffee can be enjoyed. The premises also feature a large and renovated freshwater swimming pool, a children's and baby pool, extensive gardens with walkways, and a sunbathing area with sun loungers and umbrellas, which are included both at the pool and on the beach. Bath towels are provided in the rooms.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.
Modern hotel lounge area with cozy armchairs and tables, bright stone wall in the background.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables and sea view on a sunny day.
Covered outdoor hotel area with tables, chairs, and Mediterranean plants.
Hotel terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea under a blue sky.
Restaurant terrace with set tables and a view of the sea and sailboats.
Two lounge chairs on a green lawn overlooking the sea and blue sky.

Accommodation

Hotel room with two single beds, blue armchair, and balcony with sea view.

Super saver room

Located in the main building, the rooms feature a bathtub with shower function/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, TV, telephone, refrigerator, a desk, and a balcony with mountain view (SSZ, bookable under hotel code HER750).
Alternatively available with sea view (SSM, bookable under hotel code HER750), for single use (SSE, under hotel code HER750) or for single use with sea view (SEM, under hotel code HER750).

Superior double room

Located in the main building, these rooms feature modern furnishings, a bathtub with shower function/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, LCD TV, telephone, refrigerator, a desk, and a balcony with mountain view (DSU).
Alternatively available for single use (DSE) or with sea view (DMU) for an additional charge.

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking mountains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, orange accents, and sea view through glass windows.
Modern hotel room with two beds, terrace access, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, armchair, and elegant lighting.

Superior bungalow garden view

The Superior bungalows feature the same amenities as the Superior double rooms and are located in the bungalow area with a bathtub and additional shower cabin, or partially on the ground floor of the main building with a shower and terrace (B2A).
Alternatively available with sea view (B2M) or in the first row to the beach with sea view (B2). Also available for single use (B1A).

Superior family room

The Superior family rooms consist of one room, are located in the bungalow area, and have the same basic amenities as the Superior bungalows, but are more spacious with an additional large sofa bed and a large terrace with garden view (DF2).
Alternatively available as a Super saver family room (EF2, located in the main building or bungalow area) or as a Comfort double room (2CD) bookable under the code HER750.

Superior family suite

Featuring the same amenities as the Superior double rooms, these include a combined living/bedroom, a separate bedroom, a bathroom, a balcony or terrace, and are located in the main building or the bungalow area (FU2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, flat-screen TV, and warm wooden accents.
Modern hotel room with sofa, chair, desk, and view of terrace.
Modern hotel room with large bed and balcony overlooking the sea.

Superior family suite sea view

Featuring the same basic amenities as the Superior double rooms, these are located in the main building or the bungalow buildings and include a living room/bedroom with a sofa bed, a separate bedroom, a bathroom, and sea view (2FU).

Superior family suite 2 bedrooms garden view

Featuring the same amenities as the Superior family suite, these consist of 2 bedrooms, a separate living room/bedroom, two bathrooms, and are located in the main building (S22).

Bright living room with white sofas, blue armchairs, and view of balcony and garden.
Bright hotel room with double bed, colorful bed runner and view of a garden with palm trees.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, colorful bed runners, and sea view through large windows.

Superior bungalow sea view

Same as the Superior bungalows, but bookable with sea view (B2M) or in the first row to the beach with sea view (B2).

Meals

Half board/Full board

Breakfast (7-10 AM) and dinner (6:30-9:15 PM) in buffet style.
For full board, additional lunch (12:30-2:30 PM) in buffet style or as a set menu (depending on hotel occupancy).
Children's menu, vegetarian dishes, and special dietary food (such as gluten-free meals) available upon request (on-site).
Appropriate attire is requested for meals (smart casual, men in long trousers).

Open-air restaurant with wooden roof and sea view, set tables and wicker chairs.

Sports included

Minigolf, fitness room, and table tennis.
Modern gym with treadmills, overlooking pool, sea, and sun umbrellas.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and two tennis courts.

Children's program

Large pool with palm trees, mountains in the background, and two people in the water.
Separate children's pool and baby pool.

Wellness

Mini-spa with massages and treatments (each for a fee).
Cozy wellness area with two loungers, warm lighting, and decorative elements in a hotel setting.

Entertainment

Live music twice a week in the bar (in the low and shoulder season depending on occupancy).

Hotel services

Daily room cleaning, daily change of towels and bed linen.
Laundry service for a fee.
Cribs and high chairs (free of charge, upon request), babysitting service (for a fee, upon request).
Parking available.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.

Hotelhinweis

The images shown here are partially model images; deviations are possible.
*******
Disabled-accessible rooms are not available.
********
Pets are not allowed.
********
For the hotel with the code HERA07, only day options are possible. Cancellation/rebooking/modification only possible through the tour operator.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Kernos Beach
Stalis-Malia Road
70007 Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28970 27800
Fax: +30 28970 31774
Email: kernos@kernosbeach.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 170.

Note on climate resilience fee

For stays starting 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 is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euros per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
1-2 star local category: 2 Euros
3-star local category: 5 Euros
4-star local category: 10 Euros
5-star local category: 15 Euros
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
1-2 star local category: 0.50 Euros
3-star local category: 1.50 Euros
4-star local category: 3 Euros
5-star local category: 4 Euros

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 10:58