Given it was end of season, the overall price was fairly steep.
Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows
Malia, Crete, Greek Islands
About this hotel
The 4-star Malia Bay Beach Hotel & Bungalows is a charming collection of rooms and bungalows set on the northern coast of Crete in the peaceful eastern suburb of Potamos. With a golden sandy beach at its doorstep and blooming gardens throughout the property, this all-inclusive hotel offers an ideal retreat for families seeking a relaxing holiday in the sun. The hotel's tranquil position, just metres from the well-known Minoan summer palace, provides the perfect balance of serenity and cultural interest.
Accommodation
All rooms come with air conditioning, heating and a private bathroom complete with hairdryer. Each room features a flatscreen TV with satellite channels, telephone, fridge and safety deposit box for peace of mind. Many rooms boast a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy the surrounding garden views. The property offers a mix of rooms in the main building and charming bungalows, all surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens.
Pool and wellbeing
Four outdoor swimming pools provide plenty of space for relaxation, complemented by sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace. The poolside bar ensures refreshments are always close at hand. For those seeking active pursuits, there's a well-equipped gym and massage treatments are available for the ultimate in relaxation.
Food and drink
The all-inclusive package includes rich buffet-style meals served in the main restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two bars cater to all tastes - the main bar and pool bar serve soft drinks, beer and traditional Greek spirits. The poolside snack bar provides light bites throughout the day, whilst coffee and sweets are available at the pool bar during afternoon hours.
Children
Young guests are well catered for with a dedicated children's playground and kids' activities programme. High chairs are available in the restaurant, ensuring comfortable dining for families with little ones.
Activities and entertainment
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy basketball and beach volleyball courts, whilst billiards, tennis, darts and petanque provide additional entertainment options. A light daily animation programme keeps guests entertained during the day, followed by organised evening shows and entertainment.
Outside the hotel
The hotel enjoys a prime beachfront location with direct access to a beautiful golden sandy beach. The historic Minoan summer palace is just a short stroll away, offering fascinating insights into ancient Cretan culture. The charming town of Malia, with its selection of local tavernas, shops and bars, is easily accessible for those wanting to explore the local area.
At a glance
- Heraklion Airport: 34km
- Potamos Beach: 500m
- Private beach
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- WiFi
- 24-hour reception
- Evening entertainment
- Gym
- Hairdryer
- Poolside snack bar
Amenities
- 24-hour reception
- Accessible facilities
- Airport shuttle service*
- Car hire
- Currency exchange
- Garden
- Laundry service*
- Parking
- WiFi in public areas
- *charge applies
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' activities
- Playground
Pool and wellness
- Gym
- Massages*
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private beach
- Sun loungers and parasols
- Sun terrace
- Sun loungers and parasols at beach*
- *charge applies
Activities
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Billiards*
- Tennis*
- Darts
- *charge applies
Food and drink
- Bar
- Poolside snack bar
- Restaurant
Entertainment
- Evening entertainment
Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony or terrace
- Fridge
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- WiFi
All Inclusive
Meals
One buffet-style restaurant
Main restaurant
Breakfast: Time not specified
Lunch: Time not specified
Dinner: Time not specified
Drinks and snacks
Selected bars and restaurants
Coffee and sweets at Pool Bar: 16:00 - 17:00
Bars
Main bar and Pool bar serving soft drinks, beer and traditional Greek alcoholic drinks: Time not specified
Seasonal openings | Dress code may apply | Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are local
Check-in instructions
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- Late check-out*
- *charge applies
Other Information
- As you're travelling to Crete, you'll need to pay an additional £62 in local taxes and fees directly to your hotel. This amount is based on current exchange rates and may vary. Including these fees, your total is £960.
- Spoken languages: Multilingual
- Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities
Points of interest
- Heraklion Airport: 34km
- Potamos Beach: 500m
- Malia beach: 2km
- Bikini Beach Bar: 2km
Good
Based on 33 loveholidays customer reviews
Customer reviews
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Good hotel with fabulous food, loads of Sunloungers always available. Didn’t like that you had to pay for sun beds on the beach & there were a couple of nights with no entertainment but it was October!
Annexe room was separate from main hotel would have rather been in a hotel room, food was basic but you could always find something to eat, there was only entertainment on 2 nights of the week,
Staff were mostly unfriendly bar a few. Food was not the quality or verity advertised. No kids activities at all. Rooms were very small.
Nice hotel overall, room did not look like the pictures for a Superior room. Limited drawer space so lived out of suitcase. Had to ask for bed topper as putup bed very hard. Room cleaning wasn't up to scratch, sand left in the corner. Food and restaurant staff were amazing. Some of the male bar staff not very friendly. Beach difficult to walk into the sea due to the rocks. Tho potamas beach nearby which was sandy and calm. Beach towels were hit and miss. last day facilities were very poor, no bodywash, shampoo or towels provided. Was given dressing gown and hand towels to dry with.
Hotel reception staff wasn’t the best
A selection of available rooms is shown below. There may be more options available, shown as you continue your booking journey.
- Electric Kettle: 1
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower: 1
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Internet access
- Mini fridge
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Ironing set
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Safe
- Balcony
- Toiletries
- 220V power supply
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi
- Satellite TV
- Room size (sqm): 22
- Housekeeping
- Soundproof room
- Non-Smoking
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Television
- Tile flooring in room
- Electric kettle
- Satellite TV service
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Pillowtop mattress
- Soundproofed rooms
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Desk
- WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
- Towels provided
- Energy-saving switches
- Bedsheets provided
- LED light bulbs
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 32
- Free bottled water
- Free cribs/infant beds
