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Malia Beach sundown MALIA BEACH HOTEL **** Malia Beach hotel, one of the first hotels in Malia Crete, enjoys a great reputation for its inviting and friendly atmosphere, prime beachfront position, golden sandy beach and gorgeous views over the Cretan Sea and the surrounding landscape. Malia Beach hotel covers a surface area of 30,000 sq.m. surrounded by beautiful gardens and shady trees with over eighty species of endemic and international flora. The recently renovated and refurbished hotel offers a delightful base for the seeker of relaxation and rest, but also for the sun lover who wants to explore the area with its cultural riches and charming traditional villages. http://www.maliabeach.gr/en/hotel-facilities/pools-a-beach/
Malia Beach sundown MALIA BEACH HOTEL **** Malia Beach hotel, one of the first hotels in Malia Crete, enjoys a great reputation for its inviting and friendly atmosphere, prime beachfront position, golden sandy beach and gorgeous views over the Cretan Sea and the surrounding landscape. Malia Beach hotel covers a surface area of 30,000 sq.m. surrounded by beautiful gardens and shady trees with over eighty species of endemic and international flora. The recently renovated and refurbished hotel offers a delightful base for the seeker of relaxation and rest, but also for the sun lover who wants to explore the area with its cultural riches and charming traditional villages. http://www.maliabeach.gr/en/hotel-facilities/pools-a-beach/
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Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels

5 out of 5
Cretan Malia Park Hersonissos Crete
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (363 reviews)
This is such a brilliant hotel for young families. It’s a really beautiful place with some lovely restaurants, bars & some cute additions like the gelateria & the little on-site kafenio. The staff are brilliant with kids and they’ve thought of everything you need. Malia isn’t the prettiest area, ...

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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Sirens Beach and Village - All Inclusive

Sirens Beach and Village - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Malia Hersonissos Crete Island
Stay at this beach resort in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (22 reviews)
Hotel set up for Germans on one side and Italians on the other. Not very friendly to anyone else!

Reviewed on 29 July 2017

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High Beach Hotel

High Beach Hotel

5 out of 5
Almyrolakos Hersonissos Crete Island
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Staff were amazing. Everyone working there has been so kind and warm. Special shout out to Giorgio and Vasillios (forgive me if they’re not spelled right) for being the best bartenders and making my stay so much fun!

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

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Kastro Beach Apartments

Kastro Beach Apartments

1 out of 5
143 Dimokratias Hersonissos
Stay at this aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
The hotel grounds are stunning, the roof top bar area and area around the pool is so nice couldn't fault it. The staff are lovely. Our room seemed to be in an older block so we felt it was really dated but for the price we paid we couldn't complain

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Kastro Beach Apartments
Theo Star Beach Hotel

Theo Star Beach Hotel

2 out of 5
Grammatikaki Hersonissos
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
What a nice family run Hotel. From reception staff to cleaners and bar staff. Keep doing the good job. Kostas

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

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Galini Apartments

Galini Apartments

Emmanouil Tsagkaraki Malia
Stay at this apartment in Hersonissos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
La struttura è carina con Piscina e appartamenti che hanno i colori tipici della grecia : Bianco e Blu con bei fiori e ambiente rilassante. GEntilissima la reception con Vassilika o Basilico come dovrebbe essere la traduzione dal Greco!!! Creta ha una infinità di belle spiagge che abbiamo visitato ...

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

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Aquaworld Aquarium

Make time to visit the sea animals who live in Aquaworld Aquarium during your holiday to Limenas Chersonisou. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Aquaworld Aquarium
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Potamos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potamos Beach during your trip to Malia? Wander the marina in this relaxing area.

Potamos Beach

Star Beach Water Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Bring your family to Star Beach Water Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Hersonissos Centre. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Star Beach Water Park

Port of Hersonissos

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Limenas Chersonisou with a trip to Port of Hersonissos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Port of Hersonissos

Malia Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Malia Beach during your trip to Malia? Wander the marina in this relaxing area.

Malia Beach

Crete Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Hersonissos at Crete Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Crete Golf Club

Activities

Knossos Palace

E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty

NZ$69
per adult
E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty
Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

NZ$55
per adult
Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide
Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum: E-Tickets with Audio Tours

Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum: E-Tickets with Audio Tours

NZ$94
per adult
Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum: E-Tickets with Audio Tours
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

NZ$51
per adult
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
Horse Riding & Cretan Traditional Lunch

Horse Riding & Cretan Traditional Lunch

NZ$157
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Horse Riding & Cretan Traditional Lunch
Sailing Trips with Cretan Sailing

Sailing Trips with Cretan Sailing

NZ$89
per adult
Sailing Trips with Cretan Sailing
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Cities near Malia

The beach at Stalis or Stalida, Crete, Greece

Stalida

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