Luxury hotels in Malia

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Malia. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Enorme Ammos Beach Resort Malia, Greece

  

  Hotel. Located in Malia, 500 metres from Central Malia Beach, Enorme Ammos Beach Resort provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room has a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Enorme Ammos Beach Resort each room includes bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Ikaros and Kernos Beach is 1.6 km from Enorme Ammos Beach Resort, while Alexander Beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 29 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 2 Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa Malia, Greece

  

  Resort. Commanding an enviable location in Malia, the Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort & Spa offers a private sandy beach, 4 swimming pools and delicate dishes of Greek and International cuisines. The Ikaros Beach rooms are stone-built and offer views to the sea or the gardens. The spacious rooms are modern, with stylish furnishings. The branded spa offers a range of luxury treatments from expert therapists. Malia resort is within walking distance, with many shops, cafes and restaurants. Heraklion International Airport is 33 km away from the hotel. It is a 30-minute drive to Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos. Free shuttle service to Star Beach Water Park is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 3 Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort Malia, Greece

  

  Resort. Situated at the sandy Malia Beach and just 2 km from the town centre, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort, offers a host of activities, in quiet surroundings. The main building and bungalows are set on 50,000 m² gardens, facing the beach. Rooms and suites are clean and simply decorated, featuring balconies with sea or garden views. All rooms contain a refrigerator, separate bathroom with a bath, shower and bathroom amenities. Extended in more than 1,000 m2, the on-site spa features an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and hammam. Guests can relax with face and body treatments, manicure, pedicure and peelings. Yoga and pilates courses can be provided upon request. The property hosts 2 restaurants, Meltemi serving Greek, traditional specialties and Main Restaurant, which is more formal and boasts superb views of the bay. Kriti Tavern is also available. For refreshing drinks, guests have a choice from the Apollo Pool Bar, Main Bar, Alexander Beach Club and Alexander Lounge. Activities guests can enjoy without leaving the property include beach volley ball, tennis, and swimming in any of the 5 swimming pools. Alternatively, the lively villages of Malia and Stalis are only few minutes away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 4 Cretan Malia Park a Member of Design Hotels Malia, Greece

  

  Resort. Located in the midst of rich med nature, along a secluded sandy beach in Malia Village, Cretan Malia Park is a family-friendly resort, that features a sandy beach, long river pool, a main swimming pool, heated pool for the shoulder season and a children's pool. The stylish hotel includes 4 restaurants and offers a variety of activities from relaxing treatments at Cute Spa, such as yoga, meditation sessions and pilates classes to basketball, volleyball and biking. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. Elegantly decorated with tiled floors, custom-made furnishings and artwork, the light-filled rooms, bungalows and suites of Cretan Malia Park are equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, safe and a Smart TV. Each unit features a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries based on Greek bio olive oil. Scales, bathrobes, slippers and magnifying mirrors are available in all rooms. Guests can start their day with a Mediterranean or Cretan breakfast including various cheese types, homemade pies and honey. For lunch, guests can now choose between a la carte dining in the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Italian cuisine at Almyra, tapas at the Beach Shack and levantine cuisine at the new poolside MEZZE. For dinner, guests can choose between the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Mouries Cretan Restaurant, Almyra Italian Restaurant, Mezze restaurant and The Beach Shack. An upgraded selection of wine and beverages is available. The hotel's entertainment team provides Greek cookery as well as evening shows, fun and games. The younger guests can spend their time at the Little Explorers kid's club, baking, gardening or performing, at the playground or the kid's pool. For teenagers, The Place offers cinema screenings, hot tub fun and lounging in hammocks. Labeled as a bike-friendly hotel, Cretan Malia Park also provides bike rental services. Guests may cycle around the hotel and through nearby villages and explore at their own pace the wild beauty of Crete. Other facilities include the Bostani-organic kitchen garden where pop-up garden dinners are hosted every week, and 4 bars: The Beach Shack, The Crush – a coffee & sweets corner, the Melissi Bar and the new Kafenio that serves traditional Greek coffee and Cretan mezze. The beachfront is extensive and runs for about 5 km, between Stalida and Malia. The centre of the lively Malia lies within 2.5 km from Cretan Malia Park, while Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 34 km. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 5 Royal Heights Resort Villas & Spa Malia, Greece

  

  Hotel. Royal Heights is situated within 240,000 m² of land and features swimming pools and spa. It offers elegant rooms with verandas and villas with private pools. All Royal Heights Resort accommodation is decorated with modern furnishings. Units feature well-equipped, stylish kitchens with fridge and microwave ovens. All accommodation is air-conditioned and includes a sitting area with satellite TV. Villas feature a beautiful garden with patio furniture. Wellness options include the hotel spa with a hammam and sauna, and a fully equipped fitness centre. A beauty and hair salon is on site. The seasonal Royal a la carte Restaurant offers dishes with Cretan ingredients. The Royal View Café & Bar serves coffee, cocktails and snacks in a relaxing environment. Buffet breakfast is daily served. A games room and a children’s playground cater for younger guests. Free Wi-Fi access is offered throughout the hotel. The beaches of Malia are just a 2-minute drive. Heraklion International Airport is a 20-minute drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 6 High Beach White - Adults Only Malia, Greece

  

  Hotel. Located in Malia, a few steps from Central Malia Beach, High Beach White - Adults Only provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At High Beach White - Adults Only each room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Ikaros and Kernos Beach is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Alexander Beach is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 29 km from High Beach White - Adults Only. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!