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Modern sun loungers with white and striped cushions by a pool in a garden area.
Cozy lounge with beige sofas and hammocks under a thatched roof outdoor area.
Modern furnished hotel room with bed, sofa, armchairs, and garden view
Drone view of a modern resort with two pools surrounded by lush greenery and buildings.
Modern seating area with sofa and chairs overlooking a green outdoor space.
Outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs surrounded by green trees
Modern hotel bar with green design, wooden stools, and hanging bottle racks.
Cozy seating area with chairs, tables, and decorative wall art in warm tones.
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Outdoor dining area under a leafy canopy with table, chairs, and two people in the background.
Open lounge area with wooden furniture and plants under a pergola with a glass roof.
Modern hotel bar counter with wooden stools and decorative plants.
Two wooden tables with drinks and snacks beside a pool, a blue seating area with cushions.
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Outdoor resort area with beach loungers and bar under straw umbrellas.
Hotel pool with sun loungers and palm trees under clear sky
A woman walks barefoot in the water on the beach at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with small sun umbrellas and waves at the shore.
Aerial view of a sandy beach with clear turquoise water and sun loungers.
Open beach bar area with seating and thatched roofs by the sea
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees on a calm, clear day.
A set wooden table with breakfast dishes in a bright restaurant with wicker chairs.
Open kiosk with blue and white awnings and juicers in modern setting
Bright living room with two beige sofas, armchairs, and large plants by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cozy wooden and rattan armchair in a stylish, bright interior with plants.
Bright hotel room with double bed, two wooden chairs, small table, and balcony overlooking the sea and trees.
Modern bathroom with hanging lights, rectangular sink, and marble tiles.
Bedroom with padded headboard, patterned wall, and modern bedside table with lamp.
Modern hotel room with green patterned wall, two wooden chairs, and table beside white bed.
Bright hotel room with double bed, patterned wall, seating area, and view of green garden.
Modern hotel room with white bed, decorative pillows, and geometric headboard.
Bright hotel room with double bed, geometric wall decor, and terrace with garden view.
Bright hotel room with modern decor, bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large beds, seating area, and pool access.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, large wall mural, and garden view through glass sliding door.
Modern hotel room with blue floral wall, double bed, and seating area.
Modern hotel room with large bed, geometric wall design, and stylish bedside tables.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, armchair, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and umbrellas beside two-story white buildings and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and view of terrace with palm trees.
Bedroom with large bed, brown headboard, cactus wall art, and modern pendant lights.
Bright, modern kitchen with island, wooden beams, and large window overlooking garden.
Bright children's playroom with wooden furniture, shelves, and colorful hoops on the floor.
White holiday house with thatched roof, glass sliding door, and palm trees in garden
Two women practicing yoga on a wooden platform surrounded by tropical plants.
A colorful basketball court with a hoop, palm trees, and a geometric mural wall.
Modern hotel corridor with wooden slats and lush greenery along a pathway.
Rustic spa room with massage table, wooden furniture, blinds, and curtains
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Phāea Cretan Malia, a member of Design Hotels *****

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Location

The quietly located Phaea Cretan Malia hotel, a member of Design Hotels, is the ideal starting point for guests wishing to combine a relaxing beach holiday with the rich culture of the island of Crete. It is situated in a lush garden setting, directly on the beach. Malia, with its numerous entertainment and shopping facilities, is approximately 2 km away. Heraklion International Airport is only about 30 km away.
A woman walks barefoot in the water on the beach at sunset.
Aerial view of a beach with small sun umbrellas and waves at the shore.
Aerial view of a sandy beach with clear turquoise water and sun loungers.

Facilities

Open beach bar area with seating and thatched roofs by the sea
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and palm trees on a calm, clear day.
A set wooden table with breakfast dishes in a bright restaurant with wicker chairs.
Open kiosk with blue and white awnings and juicers in modern setting
Bright living room with two beige sofas, armchairs, and large plants by floor-to-ceiling windows.
Cozy wooden and rattan armchair in a stylish, bright interior with plants.
The beautiful hotel complex, with its relaxed, environmentally conscious atmosphere, is the perfect retreat for young families and couples. The focus here is on tranquility and relaxation in harmony with nature. The hotel offers 204 rooms, spread across a main building and bungalows, a welcoming lobby with a 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi (free throughout the property), a souvenir shop, a mini-market, the main restaurant with an outdoor terrace "Mediterraneo", as well as the Italian à la carte restaurant "Almyra", the traditionally Cretan à la carte restaurant "Mouries" serving regional dishes, the à la carte restaurant "Mezze" offering Levantine cuisine, and the main bar "Melissi". In the beautifully designed garden area, there are 2 freshwater swimming pools (one heated during the shoulder seasons), a "Beach Shack" beach bar, a "The Crush" sweet corner, and the traditionally Cretan coffee shop "Kafenio". Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and Bali beds invite you to relax by the pool. Sun loungers and umbrellas are also available free of charge on the beach; beach towels are included.

Accommodation

Double Room

The elegant and cozy rooms are located in the main building and feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, bath towels, bathrobes, and slippers, Wi-Fi (included), safe, minibar (bottle of water included upon arrival and daily refill for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and a furnished balcony (D).
Also available for single use (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, two wooden chairs, small table, and balcony overlooking the sea and trees.
Modern bathroom with hanging lights, rectangular sink, and marble tiles.
Bedroom with padded headboard, patterned wall, and modern bedside table with lamp.
Modern hotel room with green patterned wall, two wooden chairs, and table beside white bed.
Bright hotel room with double bed, patterned wall, seating area, and view of green garden.
Modern hotel room with white bed, decorative pillows, and geometric headboard.

Garden View Bungalow Type A

The spacious bungalows feature a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, bath towels, bathrobes, and slippers, Wi-Fi (included), safe, minibar (bottle of water included upon arrival and daily refill for AI guests), coffee/tea maker, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, a seating area, and a furnished balcony or terrace. These rooms are located in the bungalow buildings (B2A/BI/B2B).
Also available for single use (B1A/B1B).

Side Sea View Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as Bungalow Type A but with a side sea view (2BS).
Cretan breakfast is included at the "Mouries" restaurant.
Also available for single use (BS1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, geometric wall decor, and terrace with garden view.
Bright hotel room with modern decor, bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking palm trees.

Pool View Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as Bungalow Type A but with an unobstructed view of the pool area (B2O).
Also available for single use (B1O, upon request).

Poolfront Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as Bungalow Type A, are located on the ground floor with direct access to the pool, and feature reserved sun loungers in front of the veranda or by the river pool (GF2).
Cretan breakfast is included at the "Mouries" restaurant.
Also available for single use (GF1, upon request).

Modern hotel room with large beds, seating area, and pool access.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, large wall mural, and garden view through glass sliding door.
Modern hotel room with blue floral wall, double bed, and seating area.

Beachfront Bungalow

Located on the first beachfront row, these rooms have the same amenities as the other bungalows and additionally feature a Nespresso machine, a seating area with a sofa bed, and a balcony or terrace with reserved sun loungers (2BB).
Cretan breakfast is included at the "Mouries" restaurant.

Swim Up Bungalow

These rooms have the same amenities as the Pool View Bungalows and additionally feature sun loungers on the private terrace, as well as direct access to the communal pool (BSW).

Modern hotel room with large bed, geometric wall design, and stylish bedside tables.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, armchair, and large window with curtains.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and umbrellas beside two-story white buildings and palm trees.
Bright hotel room with bed, wooden furniture, and view of terrace with palm trees.
Bedroom with large bed, brown headboard, cactus wall art, and modern pendant lights.

Junior Suite

The luxuriously appointed junior suites feature an open living area visually separated from the sleeping area and are equipped with a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, bath towels, bathrobes, and slippers, Wi-Fi (included), safe, minibar (bottle of water included upon arrival and daily refill for AI guests), coffee/tea station, Nespresso machine, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning, and a furnished private balcony or terrace with reserved sun loungers (JS2).
Cretan breakfast is included at the "Mouries" restaurant.
Also available at an additional charge directly by the sea (JF2, seafront).

Junior Suite Seafront

These junior suites have the same amenities and are located directly by the sea (JF2).

Bedroom with large bed, brown headboard, cactus wall art, and modern pendant lights.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board/All Inclusive

The main restaurant "Mediterraneo", with indoor and outdoor seating, offers Mediterranean buffets for breakfast and dinner. Featuring ingredients from the hotel's own surroundings and a focus on Greek recipes, each dish reflects regional diversity.
Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Late risers' breakfast is available from 10 AM to 11 AM with selected items.
Half board includes dinner from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (drinks at an additional charge).

Additionally, Cretan breakfast is available at the "Mouries" restaurant from 8 AM to 11 AM for certain room types. Lunch is also available at the à la carte restaurants (at an additional charge).
Vegetarian dishes and meals for special dietary needs are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested (no swimwear).

All Inclusive

Effortless All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 11 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) are served buffet-style at the main restaurant "Mediterraneo".
Guests can also opt for breakfast at the Cretan à la carte restaurant "Mouries" (8 AM - 11 AM).
For lunch, light snacks are available from 12 PM to 5 PM at "The Beach Shack", and a selection of à la carte dishes at "Almyra" from 12:30 PM to 4 PM, and at the "Mezze" restaurant from 12:30 PM to 5 PM.
Drinks such as water, soft drinks, juices, Greek beer, and a selection of wines are served with meals.
Dinner is also available at the à la carte restaurants "Mezze" (adults-only, 7 PM - 10:30 PM, June - September), "Almyra" (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM), and "Mouries" (6:30 PM - 10 PM) with reservation (selected drinks and dishes are only available at an additional charge), as well as at "The Beach Shack" (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM).
"Kefanion" offers various coffee specialties and local spirits from 4 PM to 11 PM, and "The Crush" offers sweets like ice cream and waffles, as well as coffee from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
A wide selection of local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including water, soft drinks, beer, wine, coffee, aperitifs, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, digestifs, and liqueurs, as well as cocktails, are included from 10:15 AM to 1 AM at the open bars.
Lunch baskets are available upon request for excursions (orders should be placed one day in advance by 8 PM).
Smart casual attire is requested for dinner.

Not included in All Inclusive

Wine tasting and theme nights such as Cretan Soul program and Bostani event.
Selected premium drinks and some à la carte dishes in the restaurants are available at an additional charge.
"Premium" minibar refill with local, healthy snacks.

Sports included

Open-air fitness area, yoga pavilion, Pilates, fully equipped gym with modern equipment, half basketball court.
Pedal boats, canoes, and SUPs are included per guest for half an hour, subject to availability.

Sports for a fee

Tennis court (included for AI guests, floodlight at an additional charge), tennis lessons (from third parties), billiards, water sports center, Crete Golf Club (15 minutes away with green fee discounts for hotel guests).
The Phaea Cretan Malia is recognized as a bicycle-friendly hotel by "NATTOUR". E-bikes are available for rent.

Children's program

Bright, modern kitchen with island, wooden beams, and large window overlooking garden.
Bright children's playroom with wooden furniture, shelves, and colorful hoops on the floor.
White holiday house with thatched roof, glass sliding door, and palm trees in garden
Children's pool, splash pool, playground.
At the "Mediterraneo" restaurant, there is a selection of children's dishes at the evening buffet, and at the "Almyra" restaurant, a kids' menu is offered for lunch and dinner (included with All Inclusive).
Tiny Explorers Kids Club (0-3 years, accompanied by parents, 10 AM - 9 PM)
Little Explorers Kids Club (3-12 years, 7 days a week, 10 AM - 9 PM).
"The Place" for teens (13+ years) with movie nights and more. The outdoor area features a large water feature and tall trees with hammocks. Table tennis, billiards, and darts provide age-appropriate activities.
Snacks and drinks are included during movie nights when booking All-Inclusive.

Wellness

Small wellness area with massages and various beauty treatments (each for a fee).
Modern hotel corridor with wooden slats and lush greenery along a pathway.
Rustic spa room with massage table, wooden furniture, blinds, and curtains

Hotel service

Daily room cleaning, linen change every four days. Towel change upon request.
Room service from 7:30 AM to 11 PM (for a fee).
Laundry service (for a fee).
Baby cots and high chairs (free of charge, upon request), babysitter (for a fee, upon request).

Credit card

MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, MAESTRO.

Hotel features

  • Directly on the beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Family friendly
  • Children's playground
  • Kids' club/mini club
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

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

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Travelife

Note

Three rooms are available for guests with reduced mobility: Bungalow Type A or Bungalow Pool View (B2A, B2O or GF2). All areas of the hotel are accessible.
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel contact:
Phaea Cretan Malia
70007 Malia/Crete/Greece
Phone: +30 28970 31461
Fax: +30 28970 31460
Email: reservations@phaeacretanmalia.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2025 on page 156.

Note on climate resilience contribution

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience contribution, which is to be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
Category 1-2 Stars 2 Euros
Category 3 Stars 5 Euros
Category 4 Stars 10 Euros
Category 5 Stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.03.
Category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euros
Category 3 Stars 1.50 Euros
Category 4 Stars 3 Euros
Category 5 Stars 4 Euros

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