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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, $ | |
| Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows |
7.6 / 10 (115 Reviews) |
From 179$ | |
| Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only |
9.0 / 10 (331 Reviews) |
From 169$ | |
| Ariadne Beach Hotel |
8.0 / 10 (47 Reviews) |
From 130$ | |
| Malia Mare Hotel |
8.8 / 10 (67 Reviews) |
From 69$ | |
| Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort |
8.8 / 10 (271 Reviews) |
From 201$ |
It is no secret that Malia, Crete, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. And while there are many reasons why people flock to this idyllic village, the main lure is without a doubt the plethora of amazing beaches. But what if you're not a fan of the sun and sand? What if you're looking for a place to stay that's closer to the action?
Well, you're in luck, because Malia also has a thriving hotel scene. In fact, there are so many hotels to choose from that it can be a little daunting to figure out which one is right for you. So, to help make your decision a little bit easier, here are a few factors to consider when choosing a hotel in Malia.
Location is key
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a hotel is its location. After all, you want to be as close to the action as possible, without sacrificing too much on convenience or comfort.
Malia is a relatively small village, and most of the hotels are located close to the main beach and the town centre. This means that you're never too far from the shops, restaurants, and nightlife. And, if you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet, most of the hotels offer beautiful views of the beach or the mountains.
Choose your style
Another important thing to consider when choosing a hotel is its style. Do you want a modern establishment with all the bells and whistles, or would you prefer a more traditional hotel with a rustic feel?
Malia has something for everyone, so you're sure to find a hotel that suits your style. If you're looking for a luxurious getaway, there are a few high-end hotels in the area. But if you're on a budget, there are also a number of affordable options available.
Check out the reviews
One of the best ways to get a sense of what a hotel is like is to read the reviews. This will give you a good idea of the amenities offered, the quality of the service, and the overall atmosphere.
So, before you make your final decision, be sure to take a look at the reviews on TripAdvisor and other popular review websites. This will help you to make an informed decision and ensure that you're booking the right hotel for your needs.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your hotel in Malia today and start planning your dream vacation.
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Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows
From 179$
Set within 7 km from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, the 4-star Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as free parking facility onsite. The venue is merely a 25-minute walk from the centre of Malia.
Agios Georgios Monastery is less than 6 km away. The beach is 450 metres away. The tranquil Potamos Beach is also located near the accommodation. The hotel is only a short drive from Building CD.
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Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
From 169$
Offering a sun terrace, tennis courts and a bar, Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa Malia is 10 minutes' drive from Star Beach. The venue has an indoor pool, while boasting an enviable setting in a touristic area.
Piskopiano Museum of Rural Life is less than 6 km away. The centre of Malia is 15 minutes' walk from the property. Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa is a few minutes' drive from Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins.
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Ariadne Beach Hotel
From 130$
Featuring a free private car park, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun deck, Ariadne Beach Hotel is set 7 km from Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic Store in Malia. Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre is less than 6 km away.
The venue boasts a prime location within 20 minutes' walk of the city centre. The beach is 250 metres away. Ariadne Beach Hotel is just a short drive from Central Beach Stalis.
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Malia Mare Hotel
From 69$
Set within a 15-minute walk of Malia beach, this 3-star Malia Mare Hotel is located near Malia Strip. The venue comprises 34 air-conditioned rooms overlooking the garden.
Star Beach is less than 7 km away. The accommodation is set within 1 km from Malia city centre. Malia Mare Hotel is placed a few minutes' drive from Central Beach Stalis.
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Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort
From 201$
Alexander Beach Hotel And Village, located about 2.5 km from Bay of Malia, features a sundeck, chaise longues and a tennis court. The venue is situated 2 km from Malia city centre and 30 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport.
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is less than 3.9 km away. The sandy beach is merely 650 metres away. Malia Palace is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
Hotels in Malia (Crete)
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Nikos Kazantzakis, Sitia Public |
| Average price 💰 | 120$ |
| Hotels in Malia (Crete) 🏨 | 243 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 1479 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Malia Palace Archaeological Site, Aeolos Beach Water Park & Water Sports, Roman Archaeological Remains, Malia Harbour, Malia Strip |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Ariadne Beach Hotel |
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Kristalli Hotel Apartments
From 49$
Kristalli Hotel Apartments Malia is located 7 km from Star Beach and features an aqua park, sun loungers and a lending library. Safari Club Crete is about 350 metres away.
The venue is set in the old part of Malia, a few minutes away from Bay of Malia. A golden beach is within walking distance to the accommodation.
Pet Friendly Hotels
Triton
Hotel Triton Malia is located at 100 metres' distance from Paralia Mallion as well as features medical service, housekeeping service and wake up service. KartLand Malia is 700 metres away, and there is Agia Pelagia-Menopetra nearby.
The venue is situated 1 km from Malia city centre and 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport. You'll be 600 metres from the sand beach. Piskopiano Museum of Rural Life is also a few minutes' drive away.
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High Beach Resort
From 287$
The 4-star High Beach Hotel is set 0.9 km from KartLand Malia and 6 km from Star Beach. Offering ping-pong, golf and darts onsite, the venue boasts modern rooms along with children's menu, babysitting and board games for children.
The accommodation is set in the coastal part of Malia, a few minutes away from the friendly Potamos Beach. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away.
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Philoxenia Hotel & Spa
From 113$
Offering chaise longues, a patio and a play area, Philoxenia Hotel Malia is located 7 km away from Star Beach. The venue is within walking distance of many of the attractions including Malia beach and KartLand Malia.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from Malia city centre and 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport. Approximately a 9-minute walk separates guests from Malia Strip. The sandy beach is located 7 minutes' walk away. Philoxenia Hotel is a short ride from Malia Palace Archaeological Site Ruins.
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Kalypso Hotel
From 149$
Kalypso Hotel offers free parking, a patio and a sun deck in the coastal part of Malia, with a reasonable distance from Star Beach. There is a well-tended garden, an a la carte restaurant and a snack bar available on site.
Lixnostatis Folk Museum is within 4.2 km of the venue, while Piskopiano Museum of Rural Life is a 15-minute drive away. A sand beach is about 10 minutes’ walk from the accommodation. Kalypso Hotel is located in proximity to Meropi Aqua.
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Socrates Hotel Malia Beach
From 76$
Socrates Hotel is located 1.5 km from Malia beach and offers airport transfer service, 24-hour front desk assistance and 24-hour security service. Malia Strip is a popular place to visit 450 metres away from the venue.
The accommodation is set about 15 minutes’ walk from the local beach. You can reach the centre of Malia in 10 minutes on foot. Star Beach is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Phaea Cretan Malia, A Member Of Design Hotels
From 135$
Featuring a sunny patio and heated swimming pool, Cretan Malia Park A Member Of Design Hotels lies within 20 minutes’ walk of Malia beach. The venue is set about 11 minutes’ walk from the sand beach.
The accommodation is set in the old part of Malia, a few minutes away from Agios Georgios Monastery. There is the friendly Potamos Beach, located 0.9 km away.
Kid Friendly Hotels
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The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa
From 81$
Royal Heights Resort, located about 4 km from Bay of Malia, features loungers and a lending library. Malia beach is less than 2.9 km away.
The venue is situated 2 km from Malia city centre and 35 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport. There is easy access to the sand beach. This unique accommodation is within a short driving distance of Lychnostatis Open Air Museum.
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Meropi Hotel & Apartments
From 93$
The modern Meropi Aparthotel comprises fashionable rooms only 14 minutes away from Malia beach. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, this property is set a short distance from Agia Pelagia-Menopetra and Meropi Aqua.
The venue is located within 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Malia. It’s easily reached within 0.9 km from Roman Archaeological Remains. The sand beach is 11 minutes' walk away. Meropi Aparthotel is a short driving distance of Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre.
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Pyrgos Blue Aparthotel
From 98$
Located a few minutes' drive from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum, Pyrgos Blue Aparthotel Malia offers 35 air-conditioned rooms. Malia Minoan Palace is 2.2 km from the aparthotel and Star Beach is 7 km away.
The venue is 2 km from the city centre and adjacent to Malia Harbour. The sand beach is set nearly 150 metres away.
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Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows
From 158$
Kernos Beach Hotel is located in a shopping area of Malia, just a short drive from Central Beach Stalis. The venue features tennis courts and water sports facilities, as well as an a la carte restaurant.
Malia beach is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Star Beach is 6 km away. The city centre lies within 2 km of the property. Kernos Beach Hotel is close to tourist attractions, including Meropi Aqua.
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Mistral Hotel - Adults Only
From 46$
Mistral Studios, situated in proximity to Malia beach, entices guests with a picnic area and a bar. The accommodation is 150 metres from KartLand Malia and 2.6 km from Malia Palace.
The venue is located in the centre of Malia, in close vicinity of Malia Strip. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Mistral Studios is a short ride from Lychnostatis Open Air Museum.
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Yiannis Manos Hotel Resort
From 41$
Placed only a short driving distance from Star Beach, Yiannis Manos Hotel Resort Malia offers amenities, such as loungers and a bar. Malia Strip is 1.3 km from the venue, while Central Beach Stalis is 3.6 km away.
The accommodation is set about 9 minutes’ walk from the golden sandy beach. Malia city centre is 15 minutes’ walk from this property.
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Parthenis Beach, Suites By The Sea
From 197$
The 3-star Parthenis Beach, Suites By The Sea is located in the old part of Malia, a few minutes drive away from Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre. Guests can enjoy the a la carte restaurant on site that offers international cuisine as well as admire views of garden.
Agia Pelagia-Menopetra is 0.6 km from the accommodation, while Lychnostatis Open Air Museum is settled 4.6 km away. The venue is set within 2 km distance of the city centre.
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Alexandra Rooms
From 24$
Area attractions, including Meropi Aqua and Malia beach are located only a short walk from Alexandra Rooms. The guest house features free parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace for guests' convenience.
The property lies within 7 km from Roman Fountain. It is about 2 km away from the centre of Malia. The sand beach is 10 minutes' walk away. A short driving distance to Star Beach is a perk for guests staying at Alexandra Rooms.
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Hotel Malia Holidays
From 126$
Offering 106 rooms with view of the garden, Malia Holidays Hotel lies within walking distance of the sand beach. The tranquil Potamos Beach is 10 minutes' drive away, while Malia Harbour is 25 minutes' walk from the venue.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from Malia city centre and 30 km from Nikos Kazantzakis airport. The property is located next to Malia. A short driving distance to Star Beach is a perk for guests staying at Malia Holidays Hotel.