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Phãea Cretan Malia

Crete, Greece

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A Bohemian Resort on Crete’s Northern Coast Offering Green Luxury for the Entire Family

Phãea Cretan Malia's Summer Season from April to November

Located directly on the beach along the northern coast of Crete, Phãea Cretan Malia is a sustainably developed resort designed to harmonize with the natural environment. Modernist, minimal design defines the property’s aesthetic. Think: Bright, elegantly bohemian rooms and bungalows opening up to botanical gardens, interiors fit with contemporary pieces by local artists alongside family heirlooms, and a color palette reflecting the Mediterranean. Sustainability is integral to the resort—solar power generates 80% of its electricity, water is recycled, and the grounds are thoughtfully landscaped to support bee populations.

Phãea Cretan Malia’s culinary philosophy centers on seasonal and local ingredients. Three distinct restaurants, including the organic Cretan Mouries, offer immersive dining experiences. Ingredients are sourced directly from the resort’s herb and vegetable gardens, with olive oil, goat and sheep milk dairy, and local wines forming the cornerstone of the menus. Guests can deepen their connection to Cretan traditions by participating in cooking classes that highlight ancient preparation methods and sustainable farming practices.

Activities cater to every interest. Start your day with yoga or Pilates in the lush gardens, take a dip in one of the three pools, or lounge on the pristine Blue Flag beach with a natural cocktail in hand. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis and basketball courts, while evenings are best spent at the open-air cinema under the stars.

The spa provides a sanctuary for relaxation, offering treatments inspired by local ingredients, such as an organic olive oil and sea salt scrub. For families, the Tiny (0-3) and Little (3-12) Explorer’s Clubs delight younger guests with their vegetable garden, performance area, and test kitchen, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning.

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Sustainability Criteria

- Phãea Cretan Malia Park belongs to the family-run Phaea Group which puts strong emphasis on caring for its community
- They are committed to using mostly locally sourced products & buying from sustainable local businesses
- The Phāea Farmers Program supports resort staff who also farm their land
Community
- Phãea Cretan Malia does regular beach clean-ups
- They use eco-friendly cleaning products and laundry procedures
- Malia Park is also dedicated to helping guests explore traditional local culture
Conservation
- Phãea tracks its energy consumption carefully, using LED light and energy saving appliances throughout
- Solar panels are used for warm water
Energy
- The restaurant provides an extra vegan menu and the food is sourced locally
- The hotel has its own vegetable and fruit garden
Food
- The resort is single-use plastic free
- Waste is separated and recycled, or composted
Waste
- Bathroom amenities are with organic ingredients
- The spa offers holistic Cretan treatments, yoga and meditation
Wellness

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Features & Activities

24h Room Service
24h Room Service
Bar at Hotel
Bar
Beach
Beach
Concierge Service Available
Concierge Service
Culture
Culture
Family Friendly Hotel
Family Friendly
Gym at the Hotel
Gym
Hotel for Honeymooners
Honeymoon
Hotel Close to Nature
Nature
Pool at the Property
Pool

ACTIVITIES
Regular evening events, tours of the organic kitchen garden, Raki distillation, cooking classes, tastings of local beer, wine, and olive oil, and much more. Guests can get active and play tennis, basketball or beach volleyball, exercise in the gym or participate in numerous water sports activities such as pedal boating or canoeing.

Phãea Cretan Malia has green gardens, retail stores, a library, and common areas for guests to lounge and relax throughout their stay.

The capital Heraklion is about 35 minutes away by car and offers access to numerous sights, museums and stores.

BEACH & POOL
The hotel is located directly on the beach with calm and shallow waters. An outdoor pool, which is heated in the cooler months, a river pool, and a children’s pool extend across the hotel grounds.

SPA
Six times a week, the hotel offers free yoga classes and Pilates sessions in the open-air yoga pavilion. At the Cute-Spa, guests can book a variety of treatments in indoor and outdoor treatment rooms.

FAMILY
All ages are welcome at this hotel, which is one of the most family-friendly hotels in Crete.

The hotel offers a toddlers club (accompanied by parents only) “Tiny Explorers” for ages 0-3, a kids club “Little Explorers” for ages 3-10, and a teen club “The Place” for children 11 and older. At the Kids Club, kids can expect a wide range of activities, such as baking, cooking, or reading. The Teens Club features a large water pool, hammocks, table tennis, and evening cinema shows.

Younger guests can also enjoy a playground, inflatable animals by the pools, and a short chocolate massage at the spa.

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Certifications

4.6

1016 Google Reviews

Bee Pahnke

6 months ago

My partner and I came to Crete for 10 days in September, and stayed at Cretan Malia Park. We had a wonderful time – the room was beautiful and the whole resort was gorgeous. Incredible food, we tried every restaurant and particularly enjoyed the Cretan one. The staff were so lovely and friendly. One thing My partner and I came to Crete for 10 days in September, and stayed at Cretan Malia Park. We had a wonderful time – the room was beautiful and the whole resort was gorgeous. Incredible food, we tried every restaurant and particularly enjoyed the Cretan one. The staff were so lovely and friendly. One thing for future travellers to be aware of – it's a VERY family-friendly hotel. I'd say it is a family hotel first and foremost, honestly. We were one of the only parties there without children. But, the children were all pretty well behaved and it certainly didn't spoil our stay. The music in the bar in the evenings was so lovely, especially the beautiful setting over the pool with the light. And we had a great time on the beach too. My top tip would be that the best sun loungers by the main pool are by far the orange beds, they have shade you can move around and aren't on the grass which can become muddy. It would have been nice to have more of those. Only downside for us was that the quieter River pool, with signs asking children not to play or be loud and so was more adult-only, only had poolside beds dedicated for particular bungalows/rooms. Some days they weren't used all day, but they were designated as for those rooms still, so we couldn't use them. This was a bit frustrating when the main pool was full of kids having fun, and the river pool was beautifully quiet and peaceful. We could still use that pool, but we couldn't relax by it. I'd love it if the hotel would rethink that policy. That really was the only downside, otherwise we had such a wonderful stay and would definitely visit again. [...]

Ina Abdou

9 months ago

We are a young couple but still wanted to take our chance at this hotel being aware that it is not an adults only resort. After our stay, I would not recommend this to couples only during the summer month. I guess off season could work. During the week we were there, we basically were We are a young couple but still wanted to take our chance at this hotel being aware that it is not an adults only resort. After our stay, I would not recommend this to couples only during the summer month. I guess off season could work. During the week we were there, we basically were unable to use the pool at the hotel because it was entirely full of flowties (and I mean every inch of the pool was covered), spray pistols, that would be used to spray everything and everywhere and that resulting into kids constantly crying. We have stayed at family hotels before and never had a problem like this. I think especially about the situation with all the floating tools, the hotel could do better. The food was outstanding, the resort was beautiful and the service was great as well! I would definitely recommend all inclusive here since the property is a little out of Malia and the restaurants at the place are really pricy! The rooms where not a 5 star standard in my option, we also seemed to have an electricity outage twice on our last day. As a family, we definitely would come back, as a young couple we would rather not. [...]

Z. C.

10 months ago

I’ve recently stayed at the Cretan Malia Park 5* hotel. It’s an amazing place with five different restaurants, two pools and an own access to the beautiful sand beach. The food was delicious. For me there was almost everything included, because I chose the all inclusive package. Most of the food was Cretan style and I’ve recently stayed at the Cretan Malia Park 5* hotel. It’s an amazing place with five different restaurants, two pools and an own access to the beautiful sand beach. The food was delicious. For me there was almost everything included, because I chose the all inclusive package. Most of the food was Cretan style and there was also an Italian restaurant. The vegetarian and vegan options are very good! The staff was very friendly and the place was really beautiful and quiet. I especially liked the nice (live) evening music at the pool. I just need to say that the older part of the hotel needs a renovation, but it’s really just a small criticism and despite of that everything is very clean. Generally the place is in a very good in shape and the atmosphere is almost like in paradise 🏝️🥰🌅 I’d like to thank everyone, especially the staff, for making such a great experience possible! [...]

Location

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The hotel is located slightly outside the coastal town of Malia on the north coast of Crete. The city center is 2km away. The accommodation is located directly on the beach, at which the sea is quite calm.

The airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” in Heraklion is about 34km away and can be reached by car in about 35min. The airport “Ioannis Daskalogiannis” in Chania is about 180km away.

Phãea Cretan Malia

Cretan Malia Park Hotel, Malia, Greece

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