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!
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1 High Beach Resort Malia, Greece
Hotel. Set in Malia, a few steps from Central Malia Beach, High Beach Resort offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides karaoke and a concierge service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a terrace and others also feature sea views. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Guests at High Beach Resort can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at the 5-star hotel. Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 21 km from High Beach Resort, while Lake Voulismeni is 29 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 29 km away.
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2 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. Guest review score 8.9
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3 Ikaros Beach, Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only Malia, Greece
Resort. Commanding an enviable location in Stalida, 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. Stalida 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.
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4 Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort Malia, Greece
Resort. Situated on the sandy Malia Beach and just 2 km from the town centre, Alexander Beach Hotel & Village Resort offers a wide range of activities in peaceful, natural surroundings. Set within 50,000 m² of landscaped gardens directly facing the beach, the main building and bungalows provide an ideal retreat. Rooms and suites are clean, tastefully decorated, and feature balconies or terraces with views of the sea or gardens. Browse through our different categories to find the perfect fit for your holiday dreams—choose between Comfort Rooms, Luxury Superior Rooms, Family Rooms, Junior Suites, and Suites with an optional private pool. All rooms are equipped with modern bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite TV, fridge, safe box, and high-speed cable and Wi-Fi internet connections. Spanning more than 1,000 m², the on-site spa includes an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and hammam. Guests can unwind with a wide selection of face and body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and peelings. Yoga and Pilates classes are available upon request. Dining options include five restaurants: Taverna Mediterraneo serving Greek, traditional and Mediterranean specialties Trattoria Oliva for authentic Italian cuisine Main Restaurant Alexandros offering buffet meals with superb views of the bay Asian Fuson restaurant Lemon Grass Plaza Sushi Bar for Asian snacks and bites For drinks and relaxing moments, guests can choose from five bars: Dionysos Main Bar Apollo Cocktail Bar Poseidon Pool Bar Beach Club Bistro & Bar On-site activities include beach volleyball, tennis, and swimming in any of the five outdoor pools. For those looking to explore, the lively villages of Malia and Stalis are just minutes away. Your property description is created according to the facilities and amenities you add. It’s then translated into multiple languages. This can increase your bookings because it appeals to all potential guests.
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5 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. 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 an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 21 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room comes with a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Lake Voulismeni is 29 km from High Beach White - Adults Only, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 36 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 29 km from the property.
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7 The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa Malia, Greece
Hotel. The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa 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. Units feature well-equipped, stylish kitchens with fridge. 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. 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. A la carte breakfast is daily served. An indoor playroom 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. Complimentary shuttle bus service is available for our guests, providing transportation to and from Malia. Schedule: 11:30 AM departure from the hotel entrance to the center of Malia and to the beach & 5:00 PM departure from Malia back to the hotel. The above schedule is valid from May 1st.
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