Hersonissos · Hotels & Resorts · Greece

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The elegantly decorated rooms, bungalows, and suites at Cretan Malia Park offer a blend of style and comfort, equipped with modern amenities and private bathrooms featuring Greek bio olive oil toiletries.

Dining Experiences

Indulge in a culinary journey with a variety of dining options ranging from Mediterranean and Cretan breakfast to a la carte dining at different themed restaurants offering Italian, tapas, and Levantine cuisine.

Entertainment and Activities

From relaxing spa treatments to engaging activities like basketball, volleyball, and biking, guests of all ages can enjoy a fun-filled stay. The hotel also offers entertainment shows, kids' clubs, and teen hangout spots for a memorable vacation experience.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure at Cretan Malia Park? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the sandy beach in Malia Village.

Tribes review

Phāea Cretan Malia is clearly family-oriented: guests highlight child-friendly facilities (kids' club, play areas), direct beach access, lush gardens and an excellent breakfast, with many families praising friendly, attentive staff and kid-focused extras like an ice-cream/waffle parlour. Families with babies and toddlers generally felt comfortable. However, note recurring issues: loud music from a neighbouring hotel at night, occasionally cramped family rooms and some cleanliness/service inconsistencies — and on-site food and drinks are frequently described as expensive.

Families love
  • Very family-focused facilities (kids' club, play areas) and many guests with babies/toddlers

  • Private beach access, multiple pools and lush, shaded gardens ideal for children

  • Friendly, attentive staff and abundant breakfast options popular with families

Worth knowing
  • Regular loud music from a neighbouring hotel late into the evening — can disturb young children

  • Some family rooms feel cramped, humid or have layout issues (limited space for cots/strollers)

  • On-site food and drinks are often pricey and service/cleaning standards can be inconsistent

Verified kids club

What we checked

0 – 3 yrs

Tiny Explorers Club

A warm and welcoming baby room for little ones, with padded flooring, a changing table, corner protectors, cushions, and toys. It is described as a safe space for babies to explore, learn, and grow with their parents.

Hours

For children aged 0-3; described as a baby room.

Price

On request

Lang

EN

3 – 12 yrs

Little Explorers Kids’ Club

A supervised kids’ club in the resort’s gardens with activities inspired by Crete, including crafts, cooking and baking, environmental play, dance and theater, gardening, and myths and legends. The space also includes a kitchen, play area, performance area, an organic garden, a nearby playground, and a separate hut for reading or relaxing.

Hours

Program focused on Crete’s culture; daily operation is implied by the dedicated family page and confirmed in the home page copy as a complimentary kids club.

Price

Included

Lang

EN

What we checked:Property website · 6 source quotes

How we verify
Indicative information, based on hotel/third-party data and our review at a point in time. Kids clubs, ages, hours and amenities may change, be seasonal or chargeable. Tribes does not guarantee availability — please confirm with the property before booking.

Family-friendly amenities

Kids club
Free cribs/infant beds
Playground
Supervised childcare
Indicative information, based on hotel/third-party data and our review at a point in time. Amenities may change, be seasonal or chargeable. Tribes does not guarantee availability — please confirm with the property before booking.

Choose your room

Oct 3 – Oct 10 · 7 nights · 2 adults, 1 kids

Signature Bungalow Garden

2 Twin bed + 1 Sofa bed
26 m²
Sleeps 3
From

€2,889

total · 7 nights

Breakfast Included

Lowest rate. Lowest rate.

Non-refundable

€2,889

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Breakfast Included

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€3,036

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Half-board

Non-refundable

€3,753

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Half-board

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€3,900

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All-inclusive

Non-refundable

€5,473

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All-inclusive

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€5,621

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Bungalow Beach Front

2 Twin bed + 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
26 m²
Sleeps 3
From

€3,432

total · 7 nights

Breakfast Included

Lowest rate. Lowest rate.

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€3,432

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Half-board

Non-refundable

€4,125

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Half-board

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€4,296

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All-inclusive

Non-refundable

€5,845

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All-inclusive

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€6,016

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Junior Suite Sea Front

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) + 2 Sofa bed
34 m²
Sleeps 4
Family room
From

€3,959

total · 7 nights

Breakfast Included

Lowest rate. Lowest rate.

Non-refundable

€3,959

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Breakfast Included

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€4,175

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Half-board

Non-refundable

€4,823

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Half-board

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€5,039

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All-inclusive

Non-refundable

€6,543

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All-inclusive

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€6,759

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Deluxe Family Bungalow

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) + 1 Bunk bed + 1 Sofa bed
42 m²
Sleeps 5
Family room
From

€5,029

total · 7 nights

Breakfast Included

Lowest rate. Lowest rate.

Non-refundable

€5,029

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Breakfast Included

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€5,314

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Half-board

Non-refundable

€5,893

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Half-board

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€6,178

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All-inclusive

Non-refundable

€7,613

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All-inclusive

Free cancellation

until Sep 18

€7,898

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What family travelers say

8.7

/10

Loved by families

73 family reviews

Since we travelled by car, the hotel’s location was not a concern for us. We were warmly welcomed by very friendly and attentive staff, and the hotel’s aesthetic is truly stunning. The garden is beautifully lush — filled with a wonderful variety of plants — and our child absolutely loved the cat café in front of the hotel, where the staff provide food for the local cats to keep them peacefully away from the main hotel area. The beach is lovely, though we didn’t spend much time there as it was quite windy during our stay. Breakfast was excellent, with a generous selection of options to choose from. Beds were really comfy. Although nearly every family had one or two children under the age of five, the atmosphere remained calm and noticeably quieter than at many larger family-friendly hotels.

Verified stay
· May 2026

great place & amenities, great for big families with generations.

atmosphere was great! nice fruniture & design, landscaping was great with sun and shadow options and gave a very good vibe all over. kids club was perfect, restaurants good & nicely done! staff was super friendly but maybe a bit slow due to end of season…

Verified stay
· Oct 2025

Almost the perfect 5 star beach holiday for our family

Very family friendly (loads of families with babies and very young children which some might put as a negative), abundance at breakfast, most of the staff exceptionally focused on guest’s wellbeing. Beautiful welcome and a beach bar to die for. VIP treatment for everyone. Facilities look beautiful all around.

Verified stay
· Jul 2025

Family FAQ

Does Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels have a kids club?
Yes — Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels has a Tribes-verified kids club (Tiny Explorers Club) for ages 0–12.
What ages does the kids club accept?
Ages 0–12.
Is Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels suitable for toddlers and babies?
Yes — the kids club welcomes young children, including toddlers, with age-appropriate care for the youngest guests.
What can kids do at Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels?
Children can enjoy Playground.
Verified by Tribes — last checked 20 Jun 2026 · How we verify

Around the property

Address:Main Street, Hersonissos, Greece

From

€2,889

total · 7 nights