Phaea Cretan Malia

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“A beachside resort that fuses family-friendly with an eco-conscious appeal. Part of Design Hotels and Marriot Bonvoy, Phãea Cretan Malia is a stylish ‘fly-and-flop’ escape with strong dining, thoughtful sustainability touches and a relaxed, up market package-holiday feel.”

Hotel review

Set on a sandy stretch of Crete’s north coast, Phãea Cretan Malia (formerly Cretan Malia Park) offers a resort-style experience that feels a cut above the typical package stay and with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local character. The flat layout, beachfront setting, heated outdoor pool (in cooler months) and lively evening entertainment in higher season make it particularly well suited to families and those seeking an easy ‘fly and flop’ break with meaning.

Accommodation ranges from suites to bungalows with earthy tones and natural textures throughout, though some rooms and suites can feel a touch dark. Swim-up bungalows are the highlight offering private terraces, direct access to a meandering shared pool and a greater sense of light, space and privacy. Dining is varied spanning Cretan open-fire cuisine, Italian and Levantine sharing plates plus relaxed beachside options.

A gentle sustainability ethos runs throughout including a dedicated on-site cat sanctuary where local cats are fed and cared for responsibly. It’s a polished, family-friendly resort with just enough personality to elevate it beyond the ordinary.

Rebecca Hall

Recommended for

  • Yoga

    • Wellbeing is a key tenet of this lifestyle hotel; book onto a course of yoga classes during your stay to refocus and revitalise

  • Back to Nature

    • Nestled on a secluded beach in Crete with nature-inspired interior design, book this hotel for a holistic escape from the city

  • Hideaway

    • Set outside of the busy town centre, with all the amenities you need onsite, book this hotel for a tranquil hideaway holiday

  • Families

    • Enjoy tailored, family-friendly experiences at this hotel, from the kids' club to the children's playroom and pool

  • Snorkelling

    • Go snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of the hotel's private beach; get equipped at the hotel's watersports centre

  • Cycling

    • Rent bikes and explore the curved Cretan roads and picturesque landscape

  • Restaurant

    • Plenty of choice from Cretan to Italian to Levantine

  • Child friendly

    • Kids clubs and other entertainments

  • Cooking classes

    • including bread making

  • Golf

    • nearby

  • Views

  • Intimate

  • Secluded setting

  • Eco

  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Cinema

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • On an island

  • Spa

  • On the beach

  • Sea Views

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Romantic

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    205 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    Plenty of choice from Cretan to Italian to Levantine

  • Child friendly

    Kids clubs and other entertainments

  • Wifi

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Cinema

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Bicycle hire

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Yoga

    • Wellbeing is a key tenet of this lifestyle hotel; book onto a course of yoga classes during your stay to refocus and revitalise

  • Snorkelling

    • Go snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of the hotel's private beach; get equipped at the hotel's watersports centre

  • Cycling

    • Rent bikes and explore the curved Cretan roads and picturesque landscape

  • Cooking classes

    • including bread making

  • Golf

    • nearby

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