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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Malia (Crete), selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Sirens Beach & Village |
8.7 / 10 (150 Reviews) |
From 275$ | |
| Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort |
8.9 / 10 (270 Reviews) |
From 201$ | |
| Dionisos Hotel (Adults Only) |
8.1 / 10 (89 Reviews) |
From 92$ | |
| Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows |
8.3 / 10 (73 Reviews) |
From 158$ | |
| Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only |
9.0 / 10 (328 Reviews) |
From 169$ |
Are you planning your next summer vacation to Crete and wondering where to stay in Malia? The answer might be simpler than you think: hotels. While some travelers may turn to Airbnb or vacation rentals in search of a more "authentic" experience, hotels are often the better option for a hassle-free, comfortable vacation. In this post, we'll explore why you should consider choosing hotels when traveling to Malia in Crete.
First and foremost, hotels offer a sense of security and peace of mind. Unlike vacation rentals, hotels are staffed 24/7 with professionals who are trained to handle any issues that may arise during your stay. From a faulty toilet to a lost key, you can rest assured that help is just a phone call away. Additionally, most hotels have security measures in place such as cameras, secure entrances, and locks on guest room doors. This can give you peace of mind when you leave your valuables in your room and head out to explore Malia.
Another advantage of staying in a hotel is the amenities. Many hotels in Malia will offer free Wi-Fi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant. Some may even offer a spa or fitness center for guests to enjoy during their stay. These amenities can add extra comfort and convenience to your vacation and save you time and money from having to seek them out elsewhere. Whether you want to relax by the pool or stay active with a workout, most hotels have something to offer for everyone.
Location is also a significant factor to consider. Hotels in Malia are often situated in prime locations for easy access to the beach, nightlife, and tourist attractions. By staying in a hotel, you can save time and avoid the hassle of trying to navigate unfamiliar streets. Additionally, some hotels offer shuttle services or car rentals to help guests get around more easily. This can make your vacation stress-free and more enjoyable.
In conclusion, while vacation rentals may seem like a trendy and budget-friendly alternative, hotels offer many advantages for travelers looking for a hassle-free vacation. With secure facilities, amenities, and prime locations in Malia, hotels are an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience the best that Crete has to offer.
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Situated a 5-minute stroll from Nisos Beach, the 4-star Sirens Beach & Village Malia also offers a swimming pool. Area attractions, including Malia beach, are located within easy reach from the hotel.
The property places you 5 minutes by car from Potamos Beach and at 400 metres from Afentis Christos Chapel on The Island. The hotel in Malia is a short distance to KartLand Malia. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is about 5 minutes' walk away. Guests can visit historical sights, including Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins, placed 2.7 km from Sirens Beach & Village, and learn more about Malia.
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Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
From 201$
Located 15 minutes' drive from Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, the 5-star Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort Malia boasts a wellness area with body scrub, body treatments and pedicure. Staying at the beachfront hotel, guests can discover a tourist area, within 7 km of shopping venues like Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic Store.
The luxury accommodation has a beachfront setting within 10 minutes' drive of Bay of Malia. At the Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort Malia you'll be 30 metres of Aegean Sea. The private beach is just 7 minutes' walk away. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Malia by visiting Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins, located at a 4.2 km distance from Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort.
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Dionisos Hotel (Adults Only)
From 92$
The 4-star Dionisos Hotel Malia lies a mere 10 minutes' stroll from Malia beach and features a terrace with chairs and a table. With Roman Archaeological Remains only a short drive from and a sporting attraction like KartLand Malia only 0.6 km away, the hotel boasts a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation in Malia is a 15-minute drive from Star Beach. There is a central beach 0.8 km from this Malia hotel. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Nisos Beach, which is just 0.8 km away. The friendly Potamos Beach is about 25 minutes on foot from Dionisos Hotel.
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Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows
From 158$
Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, the 4-star Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows Malia is set 3.6 km from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum. This hotel is placed 4.3 km from Malia Minoan Palace, and invites guests to one of the 3 onsite restaurants.
The accommodation is placed about 30 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and 6 km from such cultural venues as Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre. Natural attractions in the area include the tranquil Potamos Beach, 3.8 km from the hotel, and a beach is about 1.3 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away. The area offers shopping experience such as Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic Store 7 km from Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows.
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Placed around 25 minutes' walk from Nisos Beach, the 5-star Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort And Spa Malia welcomes guests with a storage for belongings and a barber shop. Featuring a swimming pool, this Malia resort is 3.4 km from natural sights like Potamos Beach.
The luxurious accommodation places you at a 4 km distance from Malia Minoan Palace and only a short drive from Malia beach. Surrounded by hills, the hotel is at a 3.9 km distance from Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins. This Malia property is placed within close distance of North Coast. Along with other cultural attractions Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is nestled 3.8 km from Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort And Spa.
Hotels in Malia (Crete)
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Sirens Beach & Village |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Dionisos Hotel (Adults Only) |
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Offering a barber shop and baggage storage, the unique 5-star Royal Heights Resort Villas & Spa Malia lies in an entertainment area, approximately 25 minutes' walk from Malia beach and 15 minutes by car from such cultural places of interest as Lychnostatis Open Air Museum. This luxury resort provides a 24-hour front desk, wake up calls and express check-out and also has a fitness studio and an indoor pool.
Situated on hills and mountains, the luxurious Royal Heights Resort Villas & Spa is within 10 minutes' drive of the friendly Potamos Beach. Guests can visit places of worship such as the Greek Orthodox Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, set 6 km from the charming property. Platanus Tree is situated nearly a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. Royal Heights Resort Villas & Spa enjoys a private location 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport.
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Placed 6 minutes on foot from Malia beach, the 3-star Sunvillage Malia Boutique Hotel And Suites includes 25 rooms with views of the pool. This romantic hotel, located within 6 km of Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, boasts a swimming pool along with massage facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Central Court is a 10-minute ride from the smoke-free property, while Star Beach is settled a 15-minute drive away. You can find Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins, which is a great place to explore the area, 2.6 km from the Sunvillage Malia Boutique Hotel And Suites. The golden sandy beach is about a 6-minute stroll away. Sunvillage Malia Boutique Hotel And Suites is situated in proximity to KartLand Malia.
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Drossia Palms Hotel And Nisos Beach Suites
From 94$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star Drossia Palms Hotel And Nisos Beach Suites Malia is 1.5 km from Malia Harbour. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre and a sun deck, in addition to other facilities.
The accommodation is placed about 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and just a walk down to Afentis Christos. Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is also located within 4.7 km of this Malia hotel. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Nisos Beach, which is just 200 metres away. In addition, Malia beach is very close to Drossia Palms Hotel And Nisos Beach Suites.
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Triton Hotel
From 45$
Featuring car rentals, as well as WiFi throughout the property, the 3-star Triton Hotel is set in Malia, a few metres away from KartLand Malia. The hotel offers parking on site and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The accommodation is placed about 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and fairly close to Roman Archaeological Remains. The hotel is within 2.9 km of Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins and just a walking distance from Malia beach. Malia Minoan Palace lies a 10-minute ride from the property.
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The 2-star Silver Sun Studios & Apartments is located in Malia, nearly a 20-minute walk from Malia beach, and offers an outdoor pool. The hotel also provides guests with Wi Fi, available throughout the property.
This property is placed about 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and 15 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Lychnostatis Open Air Museum. The friendly Potamos Beach is within a 5-minute drive of the hotel in Malia. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Strand, which is around 1.2 km away. Silver Sun Studios & Apartments is also 5 minutes by car from Malia Minoan Palace.
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Featuring a terrace and an outdoor pool, the 4-star Dessole Malia Beach Hotel lies at a 7 km distance from Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, guests of this Malia hotel can enjoy steam baths, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool plus a poolside bar.
Set in the immediate adjacency of Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, the beachfront property also gives access to such sports venues as KartLand Malia, which is a 6-minute walk away. Paralia Mallion is within 6 minutes' walk of the Dessole Malia Beach, while Malia Strip is nearly a 6-minute walk away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is less than a 5-minute walk away. Guests can visit historical sights, including Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins, placed within 10 minutes' drive of Dessole Malia Beach Hotel, and learn more about Malia.
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Offering a sunny patio with a kitchenette, the fine Stelios Residence Malia is placed nearly a 6-minute walk from Malia. Featuring a well-tended garden, this 3-star family run aparthotel is set in a fabulous location to enjoy scenes of nature at the friendly Potamos Beach 10 minutes' drive away.
Located in the very heart of Malia, the property is within a short walking distance from KARIDIS Fashion Clothes & Shoes Shopping Mall. Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is 6 km from the Stelios Residence Malia, while Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 35 km from it. This fine accommodation lies 10 minutes by car from Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins.
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Phaea Cretan Malia, A Member Of Design Hotels
From 135$
The 5-star Cretan Malia Park A Member Of Design Hotels is a great place to stay in a beautiful district, nearly a 5-minute drive from Malia beach. The hotel is based in a popular area overlooking patio, and offers cots and a push cart for children together with an organic garden.
Guests may find Malia Palace within 15 minutes' walk of this stylish property, while Boufos Beach is 10 minutes' drive away. At the Cretan Malia Park A Member Of Design Hotels you'll be less than 11 minutes' walk from Strand. The own beach is located just 11 minutes' walk away. The nearby cultural attractions include Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, which is 15 minutes by car from Cretan Malia Park A Member Of Design Hotels.
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Akrogiali Beach Hotel Apartments
From 86$
Located around a 10-minute ride from Lixnostatis Folk Museum, the 4-star Akrogiali Beach Hotel Apartments Malia offers WiFi in public areas and private parking.
The centre of Malia can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of the aparthotel, and such cultural venues as Lychnostatis Open Air Museum are 4.3 km away. This stylish property in Malia is at a moderate distance from Paralia Mallion. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Nisos Beach, which is just 1.3 km away. Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins is situated around a 10-minute ride from the hotel. Nikos Kazantzakis airport is at a distance of 27 minutes' journey by car.
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Anesea Hotel
From 253$
Featuring a terrace and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Anesea Hotel Malia lies within 3.3 km of Potamos Beach. The hotel boasts views of the mountain and offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property is placed about 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and within 7 km of such cultural venues as Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre. Roman Fountain is within 7 km of this 4-star hotel in Malia. The accommodation is located only metres from Meropi Aqua, in Malia.
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Philoxenia Hotel & Spa Malia, located merely 7 minutes on foot from Malia beach and about a 25-minute stroll from the friendly Potamos Beach, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. A hairdresser, a Jacuzzi and a wellness area are also available at the hotel.
The property is placed about 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport and within 4.9 km of such cultural venues as Lychnostatis Open Air Museum. The Philoxenia Hotel & Spa Malia places you 600 metres of Nisos Beach. The accommodation is nearly a 10-minute drive from Malia Minoan Palace and other main attractions of Malia.
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Stelios Gardens Hotel
From 21$
Standing around a 5-minute walk from Afentis Christos Chapel on The Island, Stelios Gardens Hotel Malia offers a swimming pool. The hotel also provides car rentals to explore the area.
The accommodation is located within a 5-minute stroll of Malia beach, and around 25 minutes' walk from the friendly Potamos Beach. At this 3-star hotel you'll be merely 10 minutes' walk from Nisos Beach. The property is at a 2.8 km distance from Malia Minoan Palace and other main attractions of Malia. Stelios Gardens Hotel is about 27 minutes' drive from Nikos Kazantzakis airport, which is 35 km away.
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Set a 14-minute stroll from Malia beach, the comfortable Meropi Hotel & Apartments Malia includes 108 rooms with views of the pool. Boasting a swimming pool along with a traditional Hammam, a hot tub and a massage chair, this 4-star smoke-free aparthotel is positioned just off Meropi Aqua.
The centre of Malia can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre are about 7 km away. Star Beach is also located 15 minutes' drive from the functional Meropi Hotel & Apartments Malia. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is less than a 5-minute stroll away. Paralia Mallion is set a few metres away from the stylish Meropi Hotel & Apartments.
5 Star Hotels in Malia (Crete)
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High Beach Resort
From 287$
Offering 3 restaurants, the 4-star High Beach Resort Malia is set in an entertainment area merely a 5-minute walk from Afentis Christos. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Malia hotel is nestled within 2.3 km of natural attractions like the tranquil Potamos Beach.
The property lies 15 minutes by car from Star Beach and just a pleasant stroll away from Malia Strip. The hotel is at 100 metres from a sand beach in Malia. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Nisos Beach, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Malia by visiting Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins, located 2.8 km from High Beach Resort.
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Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows
From 179$
The 4-star Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows, set 10 minutes by car from Boufos Beach, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a gym facility. This Malia hotel lies in an eastern area, at a 7 km distance from such cultural sights as Lychnostatis Open Air Museum.
Surrounded by gardens, the comfortable accommodation is a 25-minute stroll from Malia beach. Lixnostatis Folk Museum is at a 7 km distance from the hotel and Nikos Kazantzakis airport is 35 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Strand, which is a mere 450 metres away. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Malia by visiting Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins, located within a minutes' drive of Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows. The comfortable accommodation stands close to the tranquil Potamos Beach, approximately 15 minutes' walk from Sapoutie bus stop.
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Aegean Sky Hotel-Suites
From 72$
The excellent 3-star Aegean Sky Hotel-Suites Malia lies a 5-minute ride from Malia beach, and features baggage storage and a restaurant. Located a 10-minute drive from the friendly Potamos Beach, this Malia hotel offers views of the pool and an outdoor pool.
Thanks to its prime location in a shopping area, the property is a stroll from Malia Strip. Situated right in the centre of Malia, the hotel is within 13 minutes' stroll of Safari Club Crete. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Nisos Beach, which is an 18-minute stroll away. The nearby notable religious buildings include the Greek Orthodox Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, 15 minutes by car from Aegean Sky Hotel-Suites.