Malia Holidays Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (79 reviews)
4, Math. Zahariadi St. , Malia , gr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly/helpful staff (Pani Mery highlighted)
Excellent central location, close to old town and transport
Clean / spotlessly clean rooms
Good swimming pool with sunbeds and pool bar
Good value for price
Option to extend stay (30€) and family-run atmosphere
Cons:
Pool only open until 18:00
No towels provided / towel rental expensive
Limited/weak breakfast selection (mixed reviews)
AC only works with key causing rooms to be hot after outings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Rooms described as clean on arrival; one review explicitly says 'Spotlessly clean' — overall cleanliness is a strong positive.
Service
8.9
Multiple mentions of very friendly/helpful staff (Pani Mery highlighted, 'Fantastic Friendly Staff', 'Ευγενέστατο κι εξυπηρετικό προσωπικό') — service is a clear strength.
Location
9
Repeated praise for central location ('centrum', 'right in the heart of Malia', close to old town, tavernas and transport) — location is excellent.
Room Quality
7
Rooms are clean but some comfort issues reported (AC only works with key causing rooms to be hot after outings); mixed but acceptable for the price.
Amenities
6.8
Good pool and sunbeds noted, but practical limitations (pool closed by 18:00, no towels provided, expensive towel rental) reduce the amenity score.
Value for Money
8.3
Several reviewers explicitly state satisfaction with price/quality ('given the price we are satisfied', 'price to quality definitely 5 stars') — perceived as good value.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Mixed comments on breakfast: one review says breakfasts were varied and satisfactory, others call the selection weak or 'bad breakfast' — slightly below average.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall stays are positive (friendly staff, central location, clean rooms) though diminished somewhat by breakfast, pool hours and towel issues; overall impression matches the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 21:24

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Crete

Relax by the Pool: Hotel Malia Holidays boasts a spacious, free-form pool surrounded by a lush garden, perfect for unwinding under the sun.

Comfortable Accommodation: The rooms and suites, featuring stone floors and modern amenities like air conditioning, offer stunning views from private balconies. Some even include a cozy seating area.

Entertainment and Convenience: Enjoy billiards and satellite TV in the lounge, or explore nearby bars and shops. With a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and a delicious buffet breakfast, your stay is sure to be seamless.

Ready to experience a slice of paradise at Hotel Malia Holidays? Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 79 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Sergey • extended_group • il
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • couple • fr
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • couple • it
6
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
İlayda • solo_traveller • tr
7
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

The bathroom and the room in general need some renovation, but the value for money is good—it’s acceptable for a guys’ getaway.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Mohamad • couple • il
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • extended_group • fr
3
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Christos • couple • gr
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Shay • extended_group • il
5
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Noam • couple • il
5
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Patryk Krawczyk • solo_traveller • pl
9
Najlepszy hotel w centrum Mali
Pros:

Zatrzymaliśmy sie w tym hotelu wraz z grupą przyjaciół , śniadania byly różnorodne i odpowiadające wymaganiom. Pokoje po przyjściu były czyste.
Fajną opcją była możliwość przedłużenia doby hotelowej w cenie 30€ , lokalizacja tego hotelu to największy plus. Pani Mery to najwspanialsza osoba w tym hotelu , sprawia że czujesz chęć powrotu do tego miejsca. Kwestia ceny co do jakosci to zdecydowanie 5 gwiazdek

Cons:

Szkoda że basen był otwarty tylko do godziny 18
Cena za wypożyczenie ręczników basenowych jest absurdalna.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
Γιώργος Δουρδουρας • couple • gr
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Giannis • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great Family run Hotel right in the Heart of Malia
Pros:

Fantastic Friendly Staff, Great Location right in the heart of Malia, 2 mins walk from the Old Town and it's fantastic Taverna's - 2 mins walk from the hustle and bustle of "The Strip" - despite being so close to the strip it is very quiet - very convenient for transport links (bus and taxi) - Large supermarket right opposite, approx 10 - 15 mins walk to the Beach.

Great Swimming Pool and plenty of Sun beds/Umbrella's, good pool bar with a good selection of bar snacks and drinks.

Spotlessly clean

Cons:

The only thing that slightly lets the hotel down is the Breakfast selection - however this is my 5th year staying here and it doesn't detract from the overall plus points.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • se
7
Med tanke på priset så är vi nöjda över vistelsen. Vi var 8 grabbar som hade 4 rum. Finns mycket att förbättra men för p
Pros:

Det var ett trevligt boende ifall man är där för att festa då det ligger precis i början på bargatan

Cons:

Tyvärr så upplevde vi att flera saker kunde förbättrats. Till exempel så fungerade bara AC:n när man hade i nyckeln vilket gjorde att rummen var varma när man kom hem efter en utgång.

Vi fick inga handdukar, poolen hade bara öppet till 18:00, dålig frukost

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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MICHAIL • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

Ωραίο κεντρικό οικογενειακό ξενοδοχείο σε κεντρικό σημείο.Ευγενέστατο κι εξυπηρετικό προσωπικό

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Lieke • extended_group • nl
8
We had a lovely time and if we’re ever back in Malia we will be coming back here.
Pros:

This hotel is located in the busiest street of Malia but it isn’t noticeable at all from the hotel room. The building looks lovely and the rooms are small but convenient. There is a supermarket nearby and plenty of restaurants. It is also very close to the Malia 33 busstop from which you can travel to for example Hersonissos and Iraklion. With that is is also just a few streets away from the beautiful Malia old town, and only about 15 minutes away from the beach.

Our favourite thing to do at Malia Holidays hotel was go to the pool. There were many sunbeds and parasols for free use and there was a bar with lovely smoothies and lots of food choices. We want to compliment the lovely woman that worked at the pool bar every day for the whole week we were there. She worked 10-18 everyday in the heat and she deserves some appreciation for that. I very specifically want to tell every guests that stayed or will stay there that you can bring back your own food left overs and dishes to the bar and that it is no bother at all, instead of forcing the lovely woman at the bar to keep going into the heat of the sun to clean up your messes. Thank you in advance.

We very much enjoyed our stay here.

Cons:

There were some loud guests which was not the hotels fault. The lovely owner even send some guests away because of improper behaviour. This was very much appreciated.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
1
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ch
8
2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ch
8
2025-10-07 • via Nuitee