Aeolos Beach Resort

Hotels
7.9 (544 reviews)
Platis Shinos , Malia , GR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location and proximity to restaurants/bars
Modern rooms cleaned daily with comfortable bedding
Pools, water sports and children's slides
Polite/attentive staff mentioned by several guests
Cons:
Poor food quality and limited/bad breakfast options
Rude/inattentive bar staff reported (except one named employee)
Extra charges (sunbeds, water at dinner) and towels not always changed
Pool crowding and hygiene issues due to non-guests; some rooms have low light/ventilation or unpleasant odors

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed signals: several guests note rooms are cleaned and tidy daily, but there are reports of towels not being changed, occasional unpleasant room odors and poor pool hygiene during busy days.
Service
7.4
Mixed service: multiple reviews praise attentive and polite staff, but others report rude or inattentive bar personnel (one named employee consistently singled out as positive).
Location
10
Consistently praised: beach-front position, convenient for restaurants/bars and exploring Malia; guests repeatedly call the location a major positive.
Room Quality
9.5
Generally high: several guests describe modern, well-kept rooms cleaned daily and comfortable bedding, though a minority report issues like lower-level rooms with little light/air or occasional sewer smell.
Amenities
7.2
Good variety: pools (adult and children), water slides, and water-sports available; however the main pool can become crowded with non-guests and some facilities incur extra charges (sunbeds).
Value for Money
6.8
Below average: guests complain about food quality, extra charges (water at dinner, sunbed fees) and limited included services, reducing perceived value despite the strong location.
Food and Beverage
5.2
Generally negative: multiple reviews describe poor buffet quality and repetitive dinners, with several guests preferring nearby restaurants; a few guests enjoyed the food, but criticism predominates.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall mixed but positive for many: excellent location, good rooms and several friendly staff create a strong stay for many visitors, though food, occasional staff issues and pool crowding lower satisfaction for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 09:49

Property Description

Prime Beach Front Position
Located just a walk from Malia's village, Aeolos Beach Resort offers a prime beach front position, ideal for those seeking a relaxing holiday by the sea.

Variety of Activities
From relaxing by the pool to engaging in water sports, the resort provides a range of activities to cater to different preferences. Guests can also enjoy shooting hoops or savoring a drink at the beach bar while watching the sunset.

Convenient Location
Situated only 32 km from Heraklion port and airport, Aeolos Beach Resort offers easy access for travelers. Additionally, with Malia's bustling center just 400m away, guests have a plethora of shops, bars, and restaurants to explore during their stay.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Aeolos Beach Resort. Book now for an unforgettable holiday experience!

Important information:

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel/property using the contact details found in the booking confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 544 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 7.4
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 5.2
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Olivier • family_with_children • fr
3
Je ne recommande pas
Pros:

L accès mer

Cons:

Accueil du personnel glacîal ,
C’était écrit formule tout compris mais nous n avions pas les boissons pendant le repas
Et n avions pas le droit d’amener notre eau
Buffet : choix restreint
Nous étions deux adultes et deux enfants et ils nous ont donné deux chambres dans bâtiment différent , n ont pas voulu faire de changement alors qu il y avait des dispos

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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henny • solo_traveller • nl
10
Top
Pros:

Schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien

Cons:

Alles was oké

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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VASILIKI • family_with_children • gr
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Pikkumäki • family_with_children • fi
8
Pros:

Rauhallinen sijainti Hyvät Huoneet Hyvä Aamupala ja Illallinen= Hintaansa nähden Erittäin hyvä

Cons:

Olimme 6 vuorokautta , Mutta vain yhtenä päivänä RantaBaari Auki ja Allasalueelta Kerättiin Aurinkotuolit Pois Ensimmäisen päivän jälkeen = Toki Asiakkaita vähemmän kun Sesongin Aikana Ja Kausi Loppusuoralla , Mutta kyllä Meiräkin Varaukses näkyi Nuo Palvelut ja Maksoimme Niistäkin

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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PORLIER • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Séjour agréable dans l’ensemble, avec un emplacement pratique pour découvrir la région de Malia. Un bon point de départ pour visiter les alentours et profiter de la Crète.

Cons:

Déçus par la qualité moyenne des repas et le choix très limité (répétitifs). Le personnel restaurant était peu sympathique. Autre déception : dès le 27 octobre, les transats de plage avaient été retirés et il en restait très peu autour de la piscine pour profiter du soleil en famille. Dommage pour un séjour en bord de mer.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Konstantin • family_with_children • ee
10
Pros:

красиво бюджетно територия шикарная

Cons:

немцы орали за ужином шутка

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • lt
10
Pros:

Perfect location at the Beach. Delicious breakfast. Comfortable bed.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • de
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Liga • family_with_children • lv
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Emilia • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • fr
7
Bien
Pros:

J’ai aimé la chambre c’est sympa !
Bien placé pour visiter l est.

Cons:

J’ai moins aimé c’est les repas. Trop salé. Peu varié.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • ro
10
Locatie superba!
Pros:

Locatie superba, mancare foarte buna si diversificata, personal foarte amabil, curat. O sa mai revenim.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Negru • extended_group • ro
5
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Frederique • couple • fr
10
Très bien une mention spécial à Lisa au restaurant ainsi qu à la dame du bar qui sont adorables le personnel de cet étab
Pros:

Établissement super sympa très belle chambre avec frigo cafetière et bouilloire très appréciable
Belles piscine et au bord de l eau près du centre
Ville 10minutes à pied

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner mais je pense que cela est notre côté français lol pas de vrais viennoiseries
Pas de jus juste des jus dilués
Pas bons du tout du coup nous avons préféré aller au supermarché acheter de quoi déjeuner en chambre et sur notre terrasse étant donner qu on avait une cafetière dans la chambre

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Athanassios • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Die Stille.....

Cons:

Das Restaurant war weit vorne (ca. 150 m), bei Regen etwas schwer zu erreichen.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Otto • family_with_children • fi
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Günther • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Alles

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
Сонечко 🐞 • solo_traveller • ua
10
Aeoloc A big thank you to the hotel!!!
Pros:

Aeolos ⛱️The hotel is amazing! I recommend it to everyone! We’re already dreaming of coming back!

Заселение прошло чуть раньше, бесплатно повысили категорию номера на улучшенный стандарт с видом на бассейн и море. А с другой стороны пальмы и горы. Очень красивая и ухоженная территория. Много пальм и разной зелени. Для детей есть бассейн с горками. А бассейн у бич бара выше всяких похвал!!! Питание завтраки и ужины. Вкусно, сытно, разнообразно , особенно на ужин. Вечером атмосфера релакса, включают фонтан с подсветкой и приятная музыка. Пляж ухоженный в 50 метров , лежаки и зонтики платные или берешь что то в баре....мы так и поступали.Все сотрудники очень вежливые и внимательные! Всему персоналу отеля огромное спасибо.

Cons:

Такого нет!!!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Irina • couple • ro
10
O locatie buna, odihnitoare .
Pros:

O locatie foarte bine îngrijită, retrasa de la șosea, aproape de mare, cu priveliște spre munte si putin spre mare. Palmierii sunt superbi si grădină foarte bine întreținută. Paturi confortabile, camera spatioasa , balcon terasa ce permite savurarea unui pahar de vin, relaxare. Toaleta, eleganta si spatioasa.

Cons:

Izolarea fonica lasa usor de dorit, se auzeau, usile trantite si eleganta turistilor intorsi de la club la 2:00 dimineata. Dar am rezolvat cu castile puse pe post de izolare fonica. Parcarea nu este amenajata, practic este un spatiu spatiu cu pamant bătătorit. Nu te lasa sa o parchezi pe zone cu pavele.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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BASTIEN • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee