Malia Mare Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (70 reviews)
10, Dimokratias St. , Malia , GR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and well-maintained
Cons:
None reported

Categories

Cleanliness
9.01
Guests noted the hotel was very clean and well-maintained, reflecting high cleanliness standards.
Service
8.98
Consistently praised for friendly and welcoming staff, indicating a high level of service.
Location
9.02
The location is highly rated for being close to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms are described as spacious and well-decorated, contributing to a positive stay.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities such as the pool and bar area were positively highlighted by guests.
Value for Money
8.46
Guests feel they receive good value for their spend, considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.51
While food and beverage options weren't explicitly mentioned, overall satisfaction suggests good offerings.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall experience rated very positively, with many indicating a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 12:24

Property Description

Authentic Cretan Experience

Experience the charm of Cretan authenticity at our family-run 3-star hotel on Malia Beach Road. The traditional island-style interior combined with modern comforts offers a unique stay for guests seeking a genuine taste of Crete.

Comfortable Accommodation

Relax in one of our 35 spacious rooms featuring stone-built arcades, marble floors, private bathrooms, balconies, mini-fridges, and air conditioning. Enjoy a cozy retreat that reflects the essence of the local architecture while providing all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Relaxation and Entertainment

Indulge in leisure at our lounge area with satellite TV, internet corner, and a lush garden. Join us for our weekly BBQ night or unwind at the pool area with a whirlpool bath and swim-up bar. The sun terrace with sunbeds offers the perfect spot to soak up the Mediterranean sun.

Book now for an unforgettable Cretan getaway at Malia Mare!

Important information:

Please note that the 24-hour reception will not be available during winter.

Please note that the commmon facilities: bar, pool, garden, reception, etc. remain closed from November until April.
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

8.7
Based on 70 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.68
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De Lucia • family_with_children • it
4
Pulizia e igiene decisamente da migliorare.
Pros:

Per correttezza segnalo come aspetto positivo il parcheggio convenzionato al costo di 5 € al giorno, situato a circa 7 minuti a piedi dall’hotel, soluzione comoda soprattutto per chi soggiorna con l’auto.

Cons:

Il problema principale è stata sicuramente la pulizia, che abbiamo trovato molto insufficiente. Su Booking è indicato chiaramente il servizio di “Daily housekeeping”, quindi pulizia giornaliera della camera, ma durante il nostro soggiorno la qualità della pulizia è stata decisamente al di sotto delle aspettative. In una giornata, inoltre, la nostra stanza non è stata proprio pulita.

Quando lo abbiamo fatto presente alla struttura erano ormai circa le 18:00 e ci è stato risposto che avremmo dovuto segnalarlo prima. Comprendiamo che a quell’ora non fosse più possibile far intervenire il personale delle pulizie, ma noi eravamo appena rientrati dal mare e solo in quel momento abbiamo potuto constatare che la stanza non era stata fatta. Non credo inoltre che debba essere compito dell’ospite controllare durante la giornata che un servizio indicato come giornaliero venga effettivamente svolto.

Le condizioni igieniche sono state particolarmente deludenti anche perché abbiamo trovato un verme all’interno della camera, come è possibile vedere dalle foto.

Anche la gestione degli asciugamani è stata problematica. Avevamo due stanze e già al nostro arrivo una aveva gli asciugamani mentre nell’altra non ce n’erano affatto. Inoltre, alcuni degli asciugamani ricevuti inizialmente erano sporchi.

Siamo arrivati mercoledì e il sabato gli asciugamani non erano ancora stati sostituiti, quindi abbiamo dovuto richiederli personalmente. In quell’occasione ci sono stati consegnati soltanto gli asciugamani grandi da doccia, senza quelli più piccoli per le mani. Successivamente sono stati effettivamente cambiati due volte, la domenica e il martedì. Rimane però il fatto che su Booking gli asciugamani risultavano tra i servizi inclusi senza che fosse indicata chiaramente una politica di cambio limitata a determinati giorni della settimana.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Photini • solo_traveller • cy
3
Pros:

Έχει καλη τοποθεσία

Cons:

Τα δωμάτια δεν εχουν καμία σχέση με τις φωτογραφίες και την διαφήμιση που έχουν στο booking. Είναι σε άσχημη κατάσταση τα έπιπλα. Τα είδη υγιεινής δεν φαίνονται να είναι καθαρά

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • ch
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Earl • solo_traveller • us
10
Always my first choice when staying in that area. Best value and amenities.
Pros:

Location, pool and pool bar. Great spot away from the noise but close enough for a short walk.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family_with_children • be
8
Very good
Pros:

Very Nice accomodation. Although close to the strip it was not noisy esspecially if you close the window. The staff was also very pleasant!

Cons:

I would not go with family because the hotel is close to the strip a lot of party people stay here.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jaan • family_with_children • gb
7
nice pool, good location, security guy is an asshole.
Pros:

Property had a great pool with a lovely swim up bar, good location to the Malia strip and was overall a nice hotel.

Cons:

The cleaners are very rude, don’t knock on your doors or respect privacy. Most mornings my room was opened and cleaned while I was sleeping and I was woken up by cleaners. The night shift security is very rude, he constantly threatened to kick us out the hotel for making any sort of noise at all. We were respectable but we’re constantly threatened with being kicked out by the security and some of my friends were told they would have to fight him. However the owner and all other staff who checked us in and out were very respectable and kind.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
מיטל • couple • il
4
Pros:

מיקום מצוין

Cons:

מיטות קשות , לא הצלחנו לישון דקה. אמבטיה ישנה עם וילון מטונף

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Batsheva • solo_traveller • il
6
היה בסדר. עלה על הצורך
Pros:

מיקום טוב קרוב לשדה רק לסיים חופשה בלילה יחסית זולה כי יוצאים ב5:00 בבוקר

Cons:

המיקלחת ישנה מאוד עם וילון אמבטיה לא נוח

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
D
Ducharme • couple • ca
8
Pros:

The hotel was closed for renovations and we were staying in an apartment close by on the Main Street of the small town. The room was clean and comfortable.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anass • solo_traveller • be
9
مكان جيد يوجد حوض سباحة قريب من المركز والبارات
Pros:

الموقع ممتاز

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Marlies • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Konstantinos • solo_traveller • de
10
10/10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel sehr sauber nah am Strand und an der Party Meile . Alles zu Fuß erreichbar und as Personal sehr freundlich sehr nett kann ich wirklich nur jedem weiter empfehlen

Cons:

Es gab’s Nix was mir nicht gefiel alles tip top

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great staff very welcoming couldn’t of asked for anything better

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Murray • extended_group • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Antonios • couple • gr
10
2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Eddie
10
Will revisit.
Pros:

Fantastic place. Can’t complain for the money and the family are so hospitable.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
‫עמית‬‎ • couple • il
8
2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Vasilis • extended_group • cy
10
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Earl • extended_group • us
10
#1 choice when staying in Malia
Pros:

Everything. From the location, the facilities, to the staff and owners, Malia Mare is the best hotel. 7th stay in 4 years and first and only choice when in Malia.

Cons:

Perfect place

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee