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Entrance of a lit hotel with palm trees and inviting design at dusk
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and garden view.
Green garden with palm trees and pink buildings in the background under a blue sky.
Evening terrace with wooden chairs and covered walkway, surrounded by plants.
Modern hotel bar with cozy seating and stylish lighting in the evening.
Green garden with palm trees and winding path on a sunny day
Buffet with various foods, stone wall background, and glasses of orange juice.
Buffet with a variety of breakfast items set against a stone wall in a cozy dining area.
Green hotel garden area with palm trees under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden wall, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel bar with stools, illuminated shelves, and tropical decor
Open-air seating area of a stylish restaurant with cozy chairs and a bar in the evening.
Illuminated garden with palm trees in front of a house at dusk.
Open hotel dining area with wooden furniture overlooking pool at night
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and walk-in shower with glass partition.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wood paneling, and workspace with mirror.
Close-up of a hotel room nightstand with plant, cozy bed, and reading light.
Modern bedroom with large bed, red headboard, and wooden wall panels.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, towels, and glass-enclosed shower.
Cozy bedroom with double bed, access to terrace with chairs and garden view.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Villa Sonia ***
Tour operator category

HER573
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Highlights

  • The 3-star hotel is centrally located, approx. 250 m from the sandy beach.
  • The 18 modern rooms are housed in two buildings connected by a tropical palm garden.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi is available to guests in the rooms and public areas.
  • Use of the swimming pool at the neighboring hotel approx. 150 m away is included.
  • A rich continental breakfast buffet is served daily in the Café Edelweiss.

Location

Surrounded by a tropical palm garden, in a quiet yet central location, the small, charming Hotel Villa Sonia is separated from one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Crete by just one road (approx. 250 m from the beach).
Shopping and entertainment options, bars, and restaurants are in the immediate vicinity and within walking distance. The town center of Stalis is approx. 1.5 km away, and the pulsating heart of Malia with its famous nightlife is about 2.5 km away. Heraklion airport is approx. 30 km away.
Furthermore, the central location of the Villa Sonia makes it easy to explore the surroundings. As a starting point, the Villa Sonia is ideal for discovering the attractive beaches, charming villages, and breathtaking landscapes of the island of Crete.

Facilities

This boutique hotel is a schauinsland-reisen original and features 18 modern rooms distributed across two buildings, which are connected by a tropical palm garden. The hotel offers a reception area, a satellite TV lounge, and the "Edelweiss" café-cocktail bar with a shaded terrace. The café, which is open all day, transforms in the evening into a stylish lounge where you can enjoy relaxed hours with drinks and cocktails in a romantic atmosphere with carefully selected background music. The swimming pool of the neighboring hotel is about 150 m away and can be used by guests. Sun loungers and parasols are available at the pool and on the beach for a fee.
Wi-Fi is included in public areas and in the rooms.
The Villa Sonia captivates guests with its warm and inviting atmosphere. Host Dimitris takes personal care of his guests with great warmth, creating an environment where one quickly feels at home. The accommodation is considered a real insider tip in Malia and stands for the authentic hospitality for which the island is known.
Modern hotel bar with stools, illuminated shelves, and tropical decor
Open hotel dining area with wooden furniture overlooking pool at night

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and garden view.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and walk-in shower with glass partition.

Double room

The bright and pleasantly designed double rooms feature a double bed or two single beds and a bathroom with a shower/WC and hairdryer. They are also equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, a safe, satellite TV, a coffee/tea maker, a mini-fridge, and a balcony or terrace (D).
Also bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Double room Superior

Partially renovated in 2023, the Superior double rooms have the same features as the double rooms but offer more modern furnishings (DSU).
Also bookable for single occupancy (DSE).

Modern hotel room with large bed, wood paneling, and workspace with mirror.
Close-up of a hotel room nightstand with plant, cozy bed, and reading light.
Modern bedroom with large bed, red headboard, and wooden wall panels.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, towels, and glass-enclosed shower.
Cozy bedroom with double bed, access to terrace with chairs and garden view.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, towels, and glass-enclosed shower.

Double room Superior small private garden

These rooms feature the same amenities as the Superior double rooms and additionally have a small private garden (DAS).

Meals

Breakfast

Rich continental breakfast buffet from 8-10 am in the "Edelweiss" café.

Buffet with hot dishes in stainless steel containers in a hotel or restaurant setting

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach provided by local operators (for a fee).

Hotel service

Baby cot on request and subject to availability (free of charge).
Room cleaning 6x per week, towel change 3x per week, and bed linen change 1x per week.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotelhinweis

Check-in: from 3 pm on the day of arrival.
Check-out: by 11 am on the day of departure.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Villa Sonia
Nik. Grammatikaki Str.
Malia/Crete/Greece
Phone: 0030 28970 32221
Fax: 0030 28970 32221
Email: villasoniamalia@gmail.com

Note on climate resilience fee

For stays from Jan 1st, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and, as of Jan 1st, 2025, ranges from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room.
For stays in high season April 1st - Oct 31st
Official category 1-2 stars 2 euros
Official category 3 stars 5 euros
Official category 4 stars 10 euros
Official category 5 stars 15 euros
For stays in low season Nov 1st - March 31st
Official category 1-2 stars 0.50 euros
Official category 3 stars 1.50 euros
Official category 4 stars 3 euros
Official category 5 stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:29