Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

High Beach *****
Tour operator category

HER378
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Highlights

  • Direct location on the gently sloping sandy beach of Malia
  • Ultra All Inclusive with international brand drinks available
  • Hotel complex with 4 swimming pools and one heated pool
  • Certified with the Green Key label for sustainable operations
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex

Location

The family-friendly High Beach Hotel is located on the long, gently sloping sandy beach of Malia. Numerous shopping and entertainment options, bars, and discos are in the immediate vicinity. The center of Malia is approximately 800 meters away. The distance to Heraklion Airport is about 35 km. A bus stop can be reached after approximately 750 meters.
Aerial view of sandy beach with sun loungers and umbrellas beside waves.
View of calm sea at sunset with outdoor tables and chairs and string lights.
Beach hotel with umbrellas, blue sky, and calm sea along the coast.
Beach with white umbrellas, calm blue sea, and small rock formation in the water.
Modern hotel with balconies and terrace under blue sky in daylight.

Facilities

Modern, bright hotel room with inviting sofa and hanging lamps.
Bright hotel lobby with white columns, seating areas, and large windows overlooking a garden.
Modern outdoor area with woven chairs and bar in warm lighting.
Open-air restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking the sea and outdoor sun umbrellas.
Modern hotel reception with counter, decorations, two staff members, and a man walking by.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and bar under clear sky.
Outdoor hotel table set with place settings and sunlight.
Bright, spacious hotel lounge with white marble floor and wicker chairs.
Modern breakfast area with white countertops, cabinets, and decorative elements.
Silhouettes of people on a hotel terrace at sunset by the sea.
A modern hotel building with a terrace, surrounded by well-kept grass and trees in sunny weather.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and palm trees under a clear blue sky.
A terrace with armchairs and tables by palm trees overlooking the sea at sunset.
Hotel with outdoor pool, sun loungers, and light buildings under clear sky.
The charming complex, spread across nine buildings, features a total of 144 rooms, an entrance area with a 24-hour reception, the "Estia" main restaurant, the rooftop à-la-carte restaurant "Elia", as well as three bars and the "Veranda" pool bar restaurant. The well-kept outdoor area includes a sun terrace, 4 swimming pools (one of which is heated), a separate children's pool, and a whirlpool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at both the pool and the beach. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel premises.

Accommodation

Double Room

The tastefully furnished double rooms feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, slippers, care products, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine (daily replenishment of espresso capsules included), coffee/tea station, mini-fridge (one bottle of mineral water included daily), rental safe, and a balcony or terrace (D/DI). Optionally, these can also be booked as super saver rooms without slippers (SSZ, bookable until Summer 2026).

Modern hotel room with double bed, grey headboard, white walls, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and balcony view.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel bathroom area with glass shower, sink, and adjacent bedroom with balcony.

Double Room Deluxe

The Deluxe rooms are slightly more spacious and feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, slippers, care products, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine (daily replenishment of espresso capsules included), coffee/tea station, mini-fridge (one bottle of mineral water included daily), rental safe, and a balcony or terrace. In addition, the rooms feature a 43'' Smart TV, higher-quality care products, bathrobes, beach towels, and a small sitting area (DD2/D2I). For a third person in the room, a sofa bed is provided.
For bookings made until March 31, 2026, for the 2026 summer season, two sun loungers and one umbrella at the beach are reserved in advance by the hotel for guests, identified by room number.

Double Room Deluxe Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these rooms offer a side sea view. Additionally, two sun loungers and one umbrella at the beach are reserved in advance by the hotel for guests, identified by room number (DDS/ID2).

Bright hotel room with double bed, bedside lamp, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Brightly furnished hotel room with bed, colorful bedding, and modern furniture.
Bright hotel room with large bed, bedside table, and dressing table with mirror.
Modern hotel hallway with staircase, desk, chair, and sofa in neutral tones.
Modern hotel lobby area with sofa, staircase, and artwork on white walls.
A simple hotel room with a bed, TV, and a decorative rug on the floor.

Maisonette

The ground floor contains the living area with 1-2 sofa beds, shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, telephone, two satellite TVs, coffee/tea station, high-quality care products, Nespresso coffee machine (espresso capsules included), mineral water (one bottle included daily), beach towels (included), bathrobes and slippers, mini-fridge, rental safe, and a terrace. The separate bedroom is located on the first floor (access via a staircase in open maisonette style, M2).

Deluxe Family Room

The Deluxe Family Rooms consist of two separate bedrooms, equipped with a king-size bed in one and two single beds in the other bedroom. Additionally, the rooms feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, high-quality care products, two individually adjustable air conditioning units, telephone, two Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machine (espresso capsules included), coffee/tea station, mineral water (one bottle included daily), beach towels (included), bathrobes, and slippers, as well as a garden or pool view (2XF).

Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds and modern wooden elements.
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, and artwork on the wall.
Balcony with chair, table, and two drinks overlooking the blue sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bathroom with white toilet, sink on red shelf, and wooden stool.

Junior Suite Sea View Aquamarine

The spacious Junior Suites Sea View Aquamarine consist of a combined living/sleeping area with a king-size bed and a sofa bed, as well as a sitting area. They feature a bathroom with a hydromassage bathtub and WC (some suites also offer a separate shower cabin), high-quality care products, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, 55" Smart TV, Nespresso coffee machine (espresso capsules included), mineral water (one bottle included daily), a minibar stocked with soft drinks upon arrival (replenishment for a fee), beach towels (included), and a balcony or terrace with sea view (J2M). Additionally, two sun loungers and one umbrella at the beach are reserved for guests, identified by room number. Upon arrival, a welcome package with snacks, mineral water, and a bottle of wine is also provided.

Suite Diamond Beach Sea View

The Suite Diamond Beach Sea View has the same amenities as the Junior Suite Sea View Aquamarine, but is slightly larger and offers a fantastic sea view due to its position in the first beach row (SDM). Additionally, two sun loungers and one umbrella at the beach are reserved for guests, identified by room number.

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden furniture, and red cabinets.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror wall, and red sink cabinet.
Modern hotel room with bed, seating area, desk, and sea view through a window.
Two orange drinks on a table with sea view and island in the background.
Bright hotel room with modern design, double bed, sofa, and minimalist furnishings.
Modern bathroom with large bathtub, double sinks, and view into adjacent room.
Modern hotel room with bright decor and tropical view.

Emerald Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the Junior Suite Sea View Aquamarine, the open-plan Emerald Suites Sea View are considerably more spacious, providing perfect conditions for relaxing comfort (S2M). Additionally, two sun loungers and one umbrella at the beach are reserved for guests, identified by room number.

Pasiphae Beachfront Villa

The exclusive and luxurious villa spans two floors. The ground floor features a spacious, approximately 50 m² open-plan area that combines the living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a bathroom including a shower/WC. The first floor features an equally spacious 50 m² bedroom, equipped with a king-size bed and two sofa beds, with a private WC and hydromassage bathtub, offering ultimate relaxation with a breathtaking sea view. A private 55 m² garden, perfect for enjoying the sun and sea in a quiet and secluded environment, is also part of the villa. Furthermore, the villa offers additional amenities such as high-quality care products, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, two 55" Smart TVs, Nespresso coffee machine (espresso capsules included), mineral water (one bottle included daily), a minibar stocked with soft drinks upon arrival (replenishment for a fee), beach towels, and a welcome package upon arrival (snacks, mineral water, and a bottle of wine). In addition, two reserved sun loungers are available at the beach (H2V, bookable on request only).

Modern living room with white sofas and open kitchen in a bright vacation apartment.
Sunny hotel terrace with chairs, table, stone wall, and palm trees under clear blue sky.
Bright living room with white sofas, wooden tables, and sea view through large windows and sliding doors.
Modern hotel room with white kitchenette and wooden slat wall, minimalistic design.

Meals

All Inclusive

Chef prepares pizza in modern stone oven kitchen.

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m.) in buffet form. Children's buffet for lunch and dinner, including fish, pasta, French fries, and pizza. An early-bird breakfast is available from 7:00-7:30 a.m., and a late-riser breakfast from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Snacks, ice cream, and waffles are included from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the "Tropicana Vitamin Pool Bar".
The pizzeria "Il Forno" serves homemade pizza from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Local non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks, juices, wine and beer, coffee, and tea are included from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the bar that is currently open.
Once per stay, a 4-course menu in the "Veranda" restaurant or a 5-course menu in the "Elia" restaurant is included (reservation required one day in advance).
Additionally, access to the cocktail bar is included once per stay (reservation required).

Ultra All Inclusive

In addition to the services mentioned above, local and selected international non-alcoholic and alcoholic brand-name drinks, such as whiskey (Johnnie Walker, Haig, Mackenzie, Red Label, etc.), rum (e.g., Havana Club, Bacardi), gin, tequila, Martini, brandy, vodka, soft drinks, juices, cocktails, wine, and beer, coffee, and tea are included from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the bar that is currently open.
Access to the adults-only bar "Sunset", which serves international alcoholic drinks, cocktails, long drinks, brand-name spirits, wine, beer, and soft drinks (black labels for a fee) from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (May to October), is included (reservation required).
For all room types, a 5-course menu in the à-la-carte restaurant "Elia" and a 4-course menu in the "Veranda" restaurant are included once per stay each (reservation required at least one day in advance).

Sports included

Table tennis, darts, the gym, the outdoor fitness area, as well as the mini-football field and the mini-basketball court can be used free of charge. For padel, a fee applies only when using the floodlights.
Aerial view of a fenced sports court next to a parking lot and a soccer field.
Brightly lit gym with exercise equipment including treadmill, bike, and rowing machine.
Outdoor modern fitness area with equipment and dumbbells in front of a hotel building.
Small gym room with various exercise equipment and bright walls.
Blue padel court with protective fences and hilly landscape in the background.
Outdoor fitness area with green and black exercise equipment on red flooring beside grass.
Green soccer field with goal and ball in front of mountains under clear blue sky.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and water sports are offered at the beach by local providers for a fee.

Children's program

Sunny garden with grass, trees, and a small climbing structure.
The hotel complex is equipped with a children's pool and a playground.
Age-appropriate entertainment with theme-based activities, sports and team games, as well as arts and crafts workshops are also offered.

Wellness

Massages and various beauty treatments, manicures, pedicures, facial and body treatments, as well as the sauna and hammam, are offered for a fee.
Relaxing spa room with blue walls, massage tables, and soothing lighting.
Sauna with wooden paneling and benches, two dark blue towels folded together.
Modern spa with blue-lit jacuzzi and smooth mosaic walls.

Entertainment

Six times a week, a varied evening program with live music, DJ performances, and folklore evenings provides entertainment. A changing animation program with various activities also takes place daily at the Tropicana pool bar.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Parking spaces can be used free of charge subject to availability.
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Daily room cleaning.
Towels and bed linen are changed 3 times a week.
A laundry service can be used for a fee.
Beach towels can be rented.
Room service, beach service, minibar, babysitter, and doctor are available for a fee.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge on request.
A stroller can be rented for a deposit.

Credit card

MasterCard, Visa, and Amex are accepted.

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

For further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen, please visit: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel possesses the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
High Beach
Phone : 00302897031738
Fax: 00302897032293
E-Mail: info@highbeach.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 156.

Information on climate resilience tax

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which is to 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 Euro per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1 - October 31
National category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
National category 3 Stars 5 Euros
National category 4 Stars 10 Euros
National category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays in the low season November 1 - March 31
National category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 Stars 3 Euros
National category 5 Stars 4 Euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 15.09.2026 01:36