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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Zsolt farkas • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Benedetta • couple • it
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Arsen • family_with_children • nl
3
verblijf locatie accomodaties perfect alleen personeel eigenaar eten erg slecht
Pros:

alles behalve personeel en eigenaar

Cons:

eigenaar lijkt een dictator vandaar personeel verhaal ook zelfde gedraag niks mag niks kan

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
Óvári • couple • hu
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Nazar • couple • ua
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Dariusz • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Vanda • family_with_children • hu
9
Pros:

Great hotel for a family vacation

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Tamas • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Gary • extended_group • gb
7
Good food, close to beach
Pros:

Close to beach, fantastic location
Pool never crowded
Loungers always available

Cons:

No ketchup for breakfast only dinner.
See through / glass door to bathroom in room, which wakes your partner up when you go to toilet (and put light on)
No free water served at dinner only breakfast
No complimentary water provided daily

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Lana • couple • lv
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • solo_traveller • ro
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Eszter • couple • hu
9
Great beach holiday
Pros:

Very nice staff, clean swimming pool. Very beautiful beach with beach bar which has reasonable prices. Great location close to the night clubs and pubs in a walking distance but far enough to have a proper rest.

Cons:

Food was only acceptable, but still great for this price.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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manfre • family_with_children • it
9
Super
Pros:

Riservatezza

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Edina Barkó • solo_traveller • hu
10
Pros:

Minden közel volt, a tengerpartra közvetlenül a beach bárból léptünk ki, a szobák tiszták, a leírásnak megfelelően mi tengerparta, medencékre, kertre nézőben voltunk. A part homokos, a tenger kristálytiszta csodás türkiz.
A személyzet segítőkész, kedves, az ételek büfé reggeli és büfé vacsora, mindig friss, ízletes, a beach bárban finom koktélok, ebéd lehetőség.
A medence hangulatos, szuper volt
A sétányról kiérve, üzletek, ajándékboltok, túraszervező üzletek, kölcsönzők tömkelege. Este hangulatos sétákat lehet tenni Malián, van élet.

Cons:

Nem volt olyan ami nem tetszett.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Lucas Jungermann • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage und das Zimmer.

Cons:

Das Buffet/Essen.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
Χριστινα • extended_group • gr
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Edith • family_with_children • ar
7
Pros:

El desayuno muy completo y la ubicación del hotel excelente con salida a restaurantes y comercios. La atrnción en la recepción es muy buena.

Cons:

El hotel tiene salida a la playa , pero cobran 20 euros por una reposera. Eso inhabilita bastante poder disfrutar de la playa. Incluso algunas reposeras dentro del hotel no se pueden usar porque hay que pagarlas. No se entiende que pagando una tarifa elevada no se habilite el uso de la playa. Otro aspecto muy negativo: alquilan la zona del bar que da al mar para fiestas privadas , esto implica una invasión de la pileta y también, ponen música con un volumen excesivo, esto resulta insoportable.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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rayene.r • extended_group • fr
5
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • de
5
Buona posizione; cibo non all'altezza.
Pros:

Sicuramente la location: Malia è un posto fantastico per esplorare la parte nord di Creta. A mezz'ora di viaggio dall'aeroporto di Heraklion, la città è piena di vita, sicuramente molto attrattiva per la quantità di ristoranti e locali. L'hotel ha una piccola piscina, fondamentale per quando il mare è mosso. Durante la nostra settimana di soggiorno siamo riusciti a fare il bagno solo un giorno; per il resto, le condizioni erano proibitive a causa dei forti venti e delle onde. Il nome Aeolos non penso sia casuale...

Cons:

Se siete italiani o amate il cibo decente, tenetevi alla larga dalla colazione o dalla mezza pensione. L'hotel è molto frequentato dalla clientela nord europea, che penso si trovi bene qui. La cena è sempre uguale, la colazione povera. Intorno all'hotel ci sono tantissime taverne e forni per fare colazione, che offrono sicuramente una qualità molto superiore a quella dell'albergo. Anche una semplice acqua a cena è a pagamento; non mi era mai capitata una cosa del genere. Attenzione: alcune camere sono sotto il livello stradale; se capitate in quelle, scordatevi la luce o il passaggio d'aria.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Chloe Louise • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Brilliant location, right on the beach and a short walk to plenty of restaurants and bars. Lovely modern rooms which were cleaned everyday. The staff were excellent as well and very attentive.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee