Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows - Malia (Crete)
35.294471, 25.481281Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Garden view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Sea view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Garden view
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Seasonal outdoor pool
Plunge pool
Saltwater pool
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
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
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