About this Property
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 artists create a 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 space where children 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 experience where everything 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 dinner where guests gather fresh ingredients from the garden and dine under the stars.
Luxury Features
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Room Types
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.
Amenities & Facilities
Location
Main Street
Malia, Greece