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Malia Bay Beach Hotel and Bungalows
Greece, Europe
Malia
Malia Bay Hotel is a charming collection of rooms and bungalows located on the northern coast of Crete, in Potamos the quiet eastern suburb of Malia. With a golden sandy beach at its doorstep, the all-inclusive hotel is beautifully built just meters away from the well-known Minoan summer palace. Despite its family-oriented nature, it is ideal for those who seek to relax and unwind, as its position allows guests to enjoy the tranquility of the hotel and its surroundings. The blooming gardens of Malia Bay Hotel and the shimmering deep-blue of the sea, guarantees satisfaction even to the most demanding guests.
Facilities
- Darts
- Tennis*
- Billiards*
- Massage
- Children playground
- Sun loungers
- Poolside snack bar
- Private beach area
- Sun terrace
- Garden
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent431 reviews
Excellent
71%
Very Good
14%
Average
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Senra spa makes the experience perfect
We are staying in a nice room with the 3 of us. Located just next to the pool. Everything is very nice and they keep it clean. The food is very very good, lots to choose from. Every evening something special to eat.
Today my wife and I went to the Senra spa for a couples massage. We had a warm welcome. Both ladies were very skilled and took good care of use. A very relaxing massage and body scrub. We highly recommend you to book a massage, it makes you holiday perfect!!
Review by pieterbeetle Fijnaart, The Netherlands
Food holds this hotel at its star rating
I had a really disappointing start to our holiday here, I had two rooms as we are a family of 5 and we were originally places over opposite ends of the complex. We arrived at 3am on a Friday and were able to move my husband and daughter across to us on the Sunday. I offered to pay for the move to be sooner but no rooms were available. I had put on the booking request 6 months prior that I would like rooms to be next to each other or close by, so I’m sure with better planning from management my request could have been accommodated. The lovely ladies at the spa walked around the poolside and we were given mini massages. They were lovely ladies and I went on to book and pay for my daughter and I to have some treatment- this is well worth the cost and I would recommend. The beach is on the doorstep but be prepared to pay between €10-€20 euros for a sun lounger.
The pool bar really lacks if I’m honest. The cocktails weren't great. A Pina-colada didn’t have coconut milk of any sort in it. I ended up paying for a cocktail which was just as bad and I left it. It’s time to sort out the pool at drinks.
The evening entertainment was decent. Some lovely live musicians and Greek dancers and live music on various nights.
Pool/day entertainment & games was almost non existent.
The one thing that really shone here and is mainly the reason I’ve given 4* was the food. Exceptional food and a special mention to the two gents managing this service, I managed to get one gents name of Mario but there were two and they went out of their way to help their teams and were always supporting their staff by serving and clearing tables. The food was outstanding! Fresh fish, beef, lamb & pork and excellent vegi dishes. Compliments to the Chef! The cleaning team were kind and always very friendly also.
I asked for a late check out and this was made possible- we checked out at 6pm rather than 11am for an extra 60€.
The let down was the planning for guest services, the poolside drinks and activities in the day and the payment for icecream and sun loungers.
Would i come back. Yes- mainly because some of the staff made it up for the rubbish service at the start from reception.
Review by Claire K Cardiff, United Kingdom
A Place We Will Carry With Us
Some hotels give you a beautiful room. Others give you a beautiful holiday. This one gave us fifteen days of genuine happiness.
From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy, warm and deeply welcoming. The hotel is intimate and human in scale, with a wonderful atmosphere that makes you feel at home almost immediately. There is space to breathe, time to slow down, and that rare feeling of being truly looked after without anything ever feeling formal or forced.
Our room was spacious, peaceful and extremely comfortable, especially for a family travelling with children. The gardens are beautifully maintained, the pools are lovely, and the beach is exceptionally clean. Days seem to unfold naturally between the sea, the shade of the gardens and long, quiet moments by the pool.
The yoga and Pilates classes were excellent and became part of the rhythm of our stay. They added to the feeling of complete escape. We genuinely disconnected from everyday life, while still enjoying a very reliable internet connection, which allowed me to take care of a little business from the pool. It is difficult to imagine a better office.
The restaurant was one of the greatest surprises. The food was fresh, varied and genuinely delicious, with plenty of healthy options and an extraordinary dessert buffet that became impossible to resist. A very special thank you to Chef Yannis and his team, who brought generosity and care to every meal.
What we will remember most, however, is the people. The entire team was attentive, kind and naturally thoughtful throughout our stay. Their warmth reflected something we felt everywhere during our time in Greece: the genuine kindness and generosity of the Greek people.
A heartfelt thank you to Mario, Angelo, Marianna, Haris, Panayotis, our wonderful lifeguard, Eva at the bar, and all the others whose names we may not know but whose smiles and kindness made such a difference.
There are places you enjoy, and there are places you carry with you after leaving. This hotel belongs to the second category.
We arrived for a holiday and left feeling rested, reconnected as a family and already dreaming of coming back.
Anselme, Irina & Eva
Great holiday everything perfect
What a great hotel , swim up pool room was fantastic, all staff were brilliant especially the restaurant staff who catered for my egg allergy big thanks to the guys in the photo 👍
Beautiful swim up room
Beautiful hotel and location. We loved the upgrade to a superior swim up bungalow, loved just being able to go into private pool. Staff very friendly and helpful as partner has an egg allergy and chefs made sure he was ok to eat certain food and catered for his dietary needs. Lovely to celebrate our 27 yrs together. Can’t fault the hotel. Big thanks to the guys in the picture with my partner. Would definitely come back again. Great value for money. Thank you
