Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows - Malia (Crete)

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Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows - Malia (Crete)
Malia, Malia (Crete), Greece, 70007·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.2
Location8.1
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Free WiFi7.5
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples33%
Groups23%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.2
Location8.1
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.8
Free WiFi7.5
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples33%
Groups23%
Solo5%

4-star beachfront hotel with 5 saltwater pools on Malia Beach

Pools & Beach Access

The Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows offers 5 outdoor saltwater pools, including a seasonal children's pool and multiple pools with shallow ends and swim-up toys. The hotel maintains a private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas, though beach sunbeds require a daily fee. Guests also have access to a tennis court, a table tennis table, and a billiards room on site.

Dining Options

The on-site restaurant serves Greek, Italian, and Japanese cuisine, with a buffet, continental, or American breakfast available each morning. Guests with dietary restrictions can request gluten-free and vegetarian menus, and a kid-friendly buffet is provided at every meal. The pool bar and lounge bar offer drinks and snacks, including live grill dishes prepared by the chef during dinner service.

Entertainment & Activities

A dedicated animation team runs daily entertainment programs, including live music performances and children's activities. The hotel provides bicycle rental, a children's playground with outdoor play equipment, and organized games such as billiards and table tennis. Evening entertainment features live performances, and the shared lounge with TV area offers a relaxed spot for guests.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

The hotel offers family rooms and soundproof, non-smoking units, with some rooms providing garden or sea views. A seasonal children's pool and a shallow-end saltwater pool are reserved for younger guests, and the hotel provides a kids' buffet and special children's menus. The property is fully equipped with a lift, making it accessible for strollers and guests with limited mobility.

Location & Services

The Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows sits directly on Malia Beach, 300 ft from the sea, and is a 20-minute walk from the Malia nightlife area. The Palace of Malia archaeological site is 2600 ft away, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 14 miles from the hotel. The property offers a paid airport shuttle to Heraklion International Airport (19 miles), free private parking, and a 24-hour front desk with tour desk assistance.

  • Pools & Beach: 5 saltwater pools + private beach area
  • Dining: Greek, Italian, Japanese cuisines with gluten-free options
  • Entertainment: daily animation team, live music, billiards
  • Family: kids' pool, playground, children's buffet, family rooms
  • Location: beachfront, 2600 ft from Palace of Malia, 20 min walk to nightlife
  • Services: paid airport shuttle, free parking, 24-hour front desk

License number: 1000442

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Greek, Russian
Building
Number of rooms:85
Former name
malia bay beach hotel and bungalows
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Rooms and availability

Economy Annex Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Pool Side Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Plunge pool

Saltwater pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Sports & Fitness

  • Tennis court
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows

💵 Lowest room price 179 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.4 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 21.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nikos Kazantzakis, HER

Location

Malia, Malia (Crete), Greece, 70007
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Malia, Malia (Crete), Greece, 70007
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