Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels - Malia
Beyond the blue waves lies a rugged winter poem written in stone and frost. High atop Mount Parnassus or nestled in the misty peaks of Zagori, a different Greece awaits. Here, ancient arched bridges cross icy streams and smoke rises from the chimneys of timbered lodges. Wander through the stone-paved alleys of Metsovo or ski down slopes overlooking the sea. This is a sanctuary of warmth and silence. Claim your place by the fire and witness the breathtaking beauty of a snow-covered Hellenic winter.
Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels
Malia Main Street
No. of rooms
216
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
EL FR
8.7/10
No. of rooms
216
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
facilities
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
EL FR
8.7/10
Located on Crete’s serene northeast coast, Phāea Cretan Malia blends authentic Cretan heritage with modern, conscious hospitality. As a proud member of Design Hotels, this peaceful retreat is designed with low-rise architecture, lush Mediterranean gardens, and open spaces that perfectly complement the island’s natural beauty.
The hotel offers 204 elegant accommodations—including rooms, bungalows, and suites—featuring local materials like Cretan marble, chestnut wood, and rattan. Earthy tones, handcrafted furnishings, and botanical artwork by renowned Greek artistsa calm, inviting atmosphere. Many rooms offer spacious balconies or garden terraces, ideal for enjoying Crete’s breathtaking scenery.
Dining at Phāea Cretan Malia is a culinary journey through Crete. Guests can savor traditional dishes cooked over open fire at Mouries, Levant-inspired cuisine at Mezze, and fresh Italian flavors at Almyra, right by the beach. The hotel’s organic kitchen garden provides seasonal produce, supporting a sustainable, farm-to-table philosophy.
Nestled in lush gardens, our Kids’ Club offers a fun, creative spacechildren explore Cretan culture through cooking, crafts, nature play, and storytelling. With indoor and outdoor areas—including a garden, eco activities, and a cozy reading hut—young guests can learn, play, and connect with the magic of Crete.
The Effortless All-Inclusive concept at Phaea Cretan Malia offers a refined holiday experienceeverything is thoughtfully taken care of, allowing guests to relax and enjoy Crete at their own pace. Rooted in Cretan hospitality and culinary tradition, the programme combines quality dining, premium comfort and meaningful experiences.
Guests are invited to immerse in authentic experiences, from yoga and meditation to Cretan cooking classes and botanical garden walks. Don’t miss the Phāea Farmers Feast at Bostani—a unique farm-to-table dinnerguests gather fresh ingredients from the garden and dine under the stars.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:00.
Please note that this property participates in the Greek breakfast initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
All rooms are non-smoking. Guests are only allowed to smoke in the private balconyterrace area of their room. Smoking is allowed only in outdoor designated areas.
Any type of extra bed or childs cotcrib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Double Room - Main Building (2 Adults). Located in the main building, this room features custom-made furniture and design elements, and offers views to the resort’s main pool and gardens from a private, furnished balcony. A safe, a smart TV and a refrigerator are available. The marble bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms have a connecting door. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Bungalow Garden view. This elegantly decorated bungalow has views to the resort’s gardens and features custom-made daybed, furniture and design elements, a safe, smart TV and a refrigerator. The marble bathroom comes with a walk-in shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some units have a connecting door. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Junior Suite Sea Front. Opening to a private furnished balcony or veranda with unobstructed views to the sea and reserved sunbeds, this seafront suite offers an ample living area with 2 enlarged divans, visually separated from the bedroom with custom-made furniture and design elements, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower. A 40" smart TV, a safe, a hairdryer as well as a Nespresso® coffee machine and tea and coffee facilities are provided. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Bungalow Pool View. Opening to a furnished veranda or balcony with views to the resort’s river pool, this bungalow features a custom-made daybed and furniture, a refrigerator, a hairdryer, as well as a smart TV and tea and coffee facilities. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Deluxe Family Bungalow. Opening to a balcony or veranda overlooking the resort’s gardens, pool or sea, this bungalow with custom-made furniture and design elements, features a main bedroom, a separate bedroom with a bunk bed and a build-in sofa bed, a master bathroom and a guest WC, both with walk-in shower. Two 40 smart TVs and a safe, as well as a hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities are provided. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Bungalow Side Sea View. Opening to a garden level terrace or upper level balcony, this bungalow offers partial views of the sea and resort’s gardens. It features custom-made daybed and furniture, a refrigerator and a hairdryer, as well as a smart TV and tea and coffee facilities. ;
Bungalow Beach Front. Located at the beachfront, this bungalow features custom-made daybed and furniture, and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower. A 40 smart TV, a safe and a hairdryer, as well as tea and coffee facilities and free toiletries are provided. Aof sun loungers is reserved for guests staying in this bungalow and right opposite its veranda or scattered around the resorts garden by the sea. ;
Bungalow Pool Front. This bungalow boasts a spacious veranda leading directly to a river-shaped pool with reserved sunbeds and features custom-made daybed and furniture, a safe, a smart TV, as well as a refrigerator and tea and coffee facilities. The marble bathroom comes with a walk-in shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms have a connecting door. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Junior Suite. Opening to a private furnished balcony or veranda with views of the resort’s gardens, this suite offers an ample living area with 2 sofas, visually separated from the bedroom with custom-made furniture and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower. A 40 smart TV, a safe and a hairdryer, as well as tea and coffee facilities are provided. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
One-Bedroom Suite. Opening to a large furnished balcony with views of the resort’s gardens, this suite offers an ample living area separated from the bedroom, with custom-made furniture and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower and double sinks. A 40 Smart TV, a safe, a hairdryer, a Nespresso® coffee machine and tea and coffee facilities are provided. Photos are representative of each room type, and there is no guarantee that your room will be the same as the photo. ;
Deluxe Suite. This quadruple rooms special feature is the hot tub. This quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Signature Room. The twin room provides air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Signature Bungalow Garden. The twin room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box and a balcony. The unit offers 3 beds. ;
Triple Room. The unit offers 3 beds. ;
Triple Room. The unit has 3 beds.
License number: 1032913(VER.3)
Access to health care professionals
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Heating
Aerobics
Barber/beauty shop
Beachfront
Table tennis
Currency exchange
Breakfast in the room
Children's playground
Non-smoking throughout
Internet services
Bike toursadditional charge
Express check-in/check-out
Picnic area
Heated pool
Parking on site
Kids' pool
Airport shuttle
Dry cleaningadditional charge
Themed dinner nights
Sun terrace
Kids' club
Family rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Room service
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Process in place to check health of guests
Billiardsadditional charge
Outdoor pool
Live sport events (broadcast)
Entertainment staff
CCTV outside property
Invoice provided
Fitness
Evening entertainment
Free WiFi
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Contactless check-in/check-out
Delivered food is securely covered
Restaurant
WiFi
Parking
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Facial treatments
Beauty Services
Movie nights
Laundryadditional charge
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Pool bar
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Free parking
Spa/wellness packages
Safety deposit box
Cycling
Physical distancing rules followed
Beach
Physical distancing in dining areas
Snack bar
Luggage storage
24-hour security
Hair treatments
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Special diet menus (on request)
Trouser pressadditional charge
Valet parking
Accessible parking
Private check-in/check-out
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Tennis courtadditional charge
Water sport facilities on siteadditional charge
CCTV in common areas
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Ironing serviceadditional charge
Strollers
Cashless payment available
Sun umbrellas
Concierge service
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Private beach area
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
24-hour front desk
Spa and wellness centreadditional charge
Tennis equipmentadditional charge
Hikingoffsiteadditional charge
Mobile app for room service
Cooking class
Swimming pool
WiFi available in all areas
Outdoor furniture
Babysitting/child servicesadditional charge
Garden
Live music/performance
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Shallow end
Daily housekeeping
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Board games/puzzles
Temporary art galleries
Darts
Packed lunches
Facilities for disabled guests
Face masks for guests available
Nightclub/DJ
Kid meals
Spa facilities
Fire extinguishers
Minimarket on site
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Airport pick upadditional charge
First aid kit available
Terrace
Key card access
Bar
Security alarm
Windsurfingadditional charge
Indoor play area
Car hire
Breakfast takeaway containers
Baby safety gates
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Fitness classes
Massageadditional charge
Canoeingadditional charge
Designated smoking area
Smoke alarms
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Coffee house on site
Outdoor pool (all year)
Kid-friendly buffet
Airport drop offadditional charge
Tour or class about local culture
