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Phāea Cretan Malia

Phāea Cretan Malia is a green-fingered, family-friendly hotel, ideally situated on pristine sands surrounded by lush gardens. From its boundless slow-paced aura, carefully aligned with the tempo of the island, to the authentically Cretan gastronomy, this boutique hotel is a real treat.

On Crete’s north-east coast, near Malia port and 30 minutes from Heraklion airport, this resort offers 204 elegant rooms, suites, and bungalows, blending bohemian and Cretan design. The Deluxe Suite has ocean views, a private balcony, and a four-poster bed, while select bungalows offer direct river pool access. Families can enjoy the spacious Deluxe Family Bungalow with a bunk bed. Dining options include Mouries, serving traditional Cretan dishes, Mezze for Levantine cuisine, and Almyra for Italian fare by the beach. The resort features two freshwater pools, a gym, yoga areas, and an organic garden. The Cute Spa offers restorative treatments in a serene setting. The Kids Club provides children aged 3-12 with fun-filled activities. Historical sites like the Palace of Knossos are nearby for added exploration.

7 Nights from £976

per person including breakfast, return flights, private transfers, and access to a UK airport lounge.

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Airport Transfer

30 minutes from Heraklion airport.

Location

On the north east coast of Crete, near the tiny port of Malia.

Accommodation

There are 204 rooms, suites and bungalows. Mixing bohemian luxe and Cretan design detail, the rooms, suites and bungalows are relaxed and elegant. Elements of nature and the gardens are brought in with shades of green and plant motifs on the walls. The two-bedroom Deluxe Suite comes with ocean views from a private balcony and a four-poster bed. Select Bungalows feature a terrace with direct access to the hotel’s river pool. Families will love the Deluxe Family Bungalow with a bunk bed in the second bedroom.

Restaurants And Bars

There are three restaurants to choose from here. Mouries serves authentic Cretan dishes in a taverna-style atmosphere, where the emphasis is very much on sharing. The poolside and informal Mezze has a menu inspired by cuisine from the Levant, whilst Almyra is an Italian restaurant, close to the beach and pool, overlooking the sea and offering sustainably sourced Italian dishes with local ingredients and amazing desserts. Mediterraneo is the main all-day restaurant serving a sumptuous buffet including local specialty dishes and ingredients. There is also Melissi, a sophisticated lounge bar offering an elegant setting and hand-crafted cocktails and a selection of local Greek wine. Kafeino is a traditional Greek coffee shop serving a selection of coffee, Cretan meze dishes and local desserts. The Beach Shack is right on the beachfront and offers light dishes including raw food and vegan options.

Meal Plans

  • Bed & Breakfast 
  • Half Board 
  • All-Inclusive 

Facilities

There are two fresh water pools (one heated during colder moths), fully-equipped gym, organic kitchen garden and outdoor yoga areas. The Cute Spa is home to two treatment rooms, where both body and face treatments for men and women are carried out following a restorative approach. Children between 3-12 yrs will enjoy the fun-packed Kids Clubs. There is also a three-thousand-five hundred- year-old archaeological ruin nearby and the island’s most famous site – the Palace of Knossos is just forty minutes away.

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"Little ones will love the children’s kitchen for baking activities, the play area, an environmental awareness space, and a performance area for dance and theatre."

"As a member of Design Hotels, you can expect incredible architecture and décor at every angle."

"The lush gardens cover 8,000 sq ft, and every inch of that is certified organic. You will see gardeners hard at work during your stay as their work never stops."

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  • Sporty types
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