Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Malia Bay ****
Tour operator category

HER379
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Highlights

  • Direct location on the fine sandy, gently shelving beach in Malia.
  • Four saltwater swimming pools with sun terrace in the garden area.
  • All Inclusive board with themed evenings and daily show cooking.
  • Multilingual mini club for children aged 4 to 12 years.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel complex.

Location

Hotel Malia Bay is located directly on one of Crete's most beautiful beaches. The gently shelving, fine sandy, and kilometer-long beach is directly adjacent to the hotel complex. The lively center of Malia is approximately 1.5 km away. Restaurants, bars, cafés, and shopping facilities are within walking distance. Heraklion Airport is at a distance of approximately 34 km, and the nearest bus stop is about 1 km from the hotel.
Aerial view of a modern beach hotel with pools and direct sea view at sunset.
Beach hotel with pool and rows of umbrellas on golden sand overlooking the sea.
Overview of a pool area with sun loungers near a sandy beach.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees in a sunny, mountainous setting.
A modern hotel pool area with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas in a garden setting.
A woman relaxes on a lounge chair at the beach with a view of the sea and blue sky.
A coastal hotel resort with a pool, beach, and views of the sea and mountains.
Beach with wooden loungers and white umbrellas in front of calm sea under clear sky.

Facilities

Spacious hotel lobby with round reception, leather sofas, and a central vase.
Modern hotel area with clean lines and a calm pool in front of balconies.
Modern hotel buffet area with wooden counters, light tiles, and subdued lighting.
Covered terrace with wooden roof and modern chairs provides seating at a hotel or restaurant.
Modern buffet with fresh food in a hotel restaurant featuring wood paneling.
Modern hotel with pool, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs outdoors.
A woman relaxes in a hanging wicker chair on a hotel terrace in sunlight.
Woman in swimwear carrying a bag walks outside modern hotel rooms.
Modern hotel with outdoor pool, sun loungers, and palm trees under clear sky.
The family-friendly hotel has 179 rooms distributed between the main building and several 1- and 2-story row bungalows. The main building houses the reception area with a 24-hour front desk, elevator, a lounge area, lobby bar, pool/snack bar, satellite TV corner, and a restaurant with a terrace. The beautiful garden area features four seawater swimming pools with sun terraces and sunbathing lawns, as well as a separate children's pool. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pool and available for a fee at the beach. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are modernly furnished and feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station (incl. daily replenishment), electric kettle, and a balcony or terrace (D/DI). Optionally bookable as Type A in the annex building next to the tennis court (DA).
Optionally bookable for single use (DE) or single use in the annex building (DEA) for an additional charge.

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through open balcony door.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
A simple hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and mountain view.
A simple hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and wall-mounted TV.
A narrow outdoor pool at a hotel with white walls and palm trees in the background.

Double Room Swim Up

The double rooms swim-up are modernly furnished and feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station (incl. daily replenishment), electric kettle, and a terrace with direct pool access (SH2).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased risk potential for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Double Room Superior

The renovated Superior double rooms offer a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, mini-fridge, and balcony or terrace. Furthermore, these modern rooms are additionally equipped with a coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, bathrobes, and slippers (DSU/DSI).
Also optionally bookable with sea view (DMU/DIM).
For solo travelers, also optionally bookable as a Superior double room for single use (DSE).

Hotel room with two single beds, cactus wall decoration, and modern amenities.
Modern hotel balcony with hanging chair and view into bright room.
Modern hotel courtyard with seating, hanging rattan chairs, and bright architecture.
Modern hotel room with white bed, open doors, and view of terrace and sea.
Modern hotel room with cactus wall art, double bed, sofa, and desk.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs in front of hotel rooms under clear sky.
Luxury hotel pool with lounge chairs, palm garden, and clear sky at sunset.

Double Room Superior Sharing Pool

The renovated Superior double rooms offer a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, and mini-fridge. Furthermore, these modern rooms are additionally equipped with a coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, bathrobes, slippers, and a terrace with access to the sharing pool (P2H).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased risk potential for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Double Room Superior Swim Up Sea Side

The renovated Superior double rooms offer a shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, air conditioning, safe, telephone, satellite TV, and mini-fridge. Furthermore, these modern rooms are additionally equipped with a coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, bathrobes, slippers, and a terrace with access to the swim-up pool. The rooms are located on the sea side (2MW).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased risk potential for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and privacy cabanas at a hotel.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel with pool and reflective glass windows and railings in soft blue tones.

Meals

All Inclusive

Bright restaurant with buffet and wooden furniture in a cozy atmosphere.

All Inclusive

American breakfast buffet with show cooking (7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.), late-riser breakfast (10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.), lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.), and dinner (6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) with theme nights and show cooking, all buffet style. Coffee, tea, and pastries are available from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the respective open bar.

Sports included

Table tennis, billiards, darts, bocce, and volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Water sports such as diving and water skiing are offered at the beach by local providers.

Children's program

A separate children's pool, a playground, and a kids' disco provide varied entertainment. The multilingual kids' club for children aged 4 to 12 offers a diverse daily program and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Children's playground with slide and colorful play equipment in front of a hotel under blue sky.
Colorful children's playground with slides and swings on a hotel terrace at sunset.
Children's playground with slide and climbing tower on green artificial turf with mountain backdrop.

Wellness

Upon request, various wellness treatments are offered, including relaxing massages, body and facial treatments, physical therapies, and aromatherapy. All treatments are available for a fee.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment (karaoke, bingo, and disco nights), live shows.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.
Parking spaces are free of charge, subject to availability.
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Rooms are cleaned daily.
Towels are changed 3 times per week. Bed linen is changed 2 times per week.
Pool towels can be borrowed against a deposit.
A laundry service is available for a fee.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.
A babysitting service is available upon request for a fee.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted at the hotel.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed in the hotel.
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Check-in: 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Destination information (Climate Resilience Charge)

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government imposes a climate resilience charge, 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, as of January 1, 2025, ranges from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and per room.
For stays during high season (April 1 to October 31):
Hotel category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Hotel category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Hotel category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Hotel category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays during low season (November 1 to March 31):
Hotel category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Hotel category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Hotel category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Hotel category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:04