Life lies in making time stand still.
Our boutique-style hotel, set amidst lush botanical gardens and surrounded by beautiful Cretan landscapes is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Our award-winning resort stretches out to meet the sandy beaches and sparkling azure waters of the Mediterranean, while nearby, traditional island villages and endless expanses of unspoilt nature are just waiting to be explored.
Breathe in the heady scent of pine trees as you pass the hammocks, pools and exotic gardens to arrive at the hotel, where our welcoming staff are dedicated to ensuring every detail of your stay invites you to unwind and enjoy in this Crete retreat.
Welcome to Cretan Malia Park, this is life worth living.
Our boutique-style hotel, set amidst lush botanical gardens and surrounded by beautiful Cretan landscapes is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
The Cretan Malia Park is located in Malia, on the north coast of Crete, 35 km from the Capital City, Heraklion and is one of the most cosmopolitan Resorts of the Island.
Inspired by healthy, sustainable eating and celebrating local, homemade Mediterranean dining, Cretan Malia Park offers a range of dining and catering options that are sure to delight everybody. Sit back and savour the fresh taste of summer in the beautiful surroundings of our resort.
With a focus on local produce and authentic recipes and Cretan cuisine and with a commitment to sustainability, health and well-being regimes, we offer to our guests an enhanced dining experience and introduce new concepts based on the Cretan Mediterranean way of living.
Mediterraneo
Our fully renovated Mediterraneo restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating so that you can start the day out on the sunny terrace with a visit to our sumptuous breakfast buffet. Savour freshly picked fruit, warm and cold dishes, a selection of local specialities, juices, teas, coffee and more.
07:30 – 10:00 Full buffet breakfast including healthy options
10:00 – 11:00 Selected options for late breakfast
12:30 – 14:30 Buffet Lunch and show cooking
18:30 – 21:00 Buffet Dinner and show cooking
All meals are served buffet style, while drinks are served at the table.
Dress Code is Casual Chic.
Almyra
A fresh new eating concept for 2018, Cretan Malia Park’s Italian restaurant is located near to the beach and pool. Hidden away in a relaxed setting, the restaurant offers a range of fresh, traditional and delicious Italian dishes, made using sustainably sourced, local ingredients. This popular Crete restaurant offers something for everyone!
12:30 – 15:30 Lunch
19:00 – 21:30 Dinner is available between 15/05 and 15/10
The dress code for dinner is casual chic and reservations are required.
Mouries
In celebration of Crete’s UNESCO-protected food heritage, our new Cretan restaurant focuses on authentic local cuisine. We are proud to offer our guests a true taste of the island’s traditional food culture. Discover our culinary heritage in this new Cretan restaurant.
19.00 – 21.30 Dinner a la carte
Enjoy a range of drinks, including a selection of Greek beer, wines, ouzo and raki, in addition to mineral water; soft drinks and juices.
The dress code for dinner is casual chic and reservations are required.
Pool Bar & BBQ
Located by the main pool, the pool bar is a perfect daytime stop off for a light snack or ice cream. Our BBQ corner, serves a fresh, casual menu of grilled dishes. Enjoy a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, coffee and refreshments while relaxing in the bar’s idyllic, sunny surroundings or after taking a refreshing dip in the pool.
Opening Hours: 10:15 – 17:45
Light Snacks: 11:00 – 17:00
BBQ Corner: 12:30 – 16:00
Main Bar
The ideal place to mingle and socialise as you sip on a cocktail and soak up the relaxed atmosphere of your surroundings. The main bar offers a varied menu of international and local alcoholic brands, cocktails, draft beer, soft drinks, refreshments and coffees.
Opening Hours: 17:30 – 01:00
Beach Bar
For days when you don’t want to stroll far from the blissful retreat of our beach, the beach bar is perfect for savouring a cocktail, soft drink or coffee. Our beach bar also serves a range of local and international alcoholic drinks, draft beer and light snacks.
Opening Hours: 10:15 – 17:45
As part of our holistic approach to wellbeing and leisure, Cretan Malia Park offers guests a range of recreational activities to enjoy during their holiday.
Unwind at our spa resort in Crete
Lie back and succumb to the simplicity and charm of your surroundings, nourishing your wellbeing and sharing every blissful moment with your loved ones in this authentic paradise. Close your eyes and drift off under the blue skies and warm sun to the sound of the ocean lapping at the shore, or the breeze stirring the trees… As one of the most unique and inviting spa hotels in Crete, Greece, Cretan Malia Park Hotel is the perfect option for guests looking for pure relaxation.
Spa
Our new spa is here to rejuvenate and relax you in body, mind and soul. Epitomising the hotel’s holistic approach to wellbeing, appreciation for the Mediterranean’s natural beauty and riches, and our simplistic yet sophisticated approach to living, a visit to the spa is a highlight of any stay at Cretan Malia Park.
With indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, you can lie back, feel the gentle sea breeze through your fingers, smell the heady scent of pine trees and succumb to true bliss with a divine spa experience.
Garden Tours
Set amidst lush Mediterranean gardens, Cretan Malia Park offers guests the opportunity to learn about the island’s floral heritage. Join our head gardener on a tour through our beautiful grounds and learn about a world of hundreds of indigenous species, providing a splendid overview of what you can expect to see as you explore the island of Crete.
As part of Cretan Malia Park’s sustainability and conservation ethos, we regularly organise environmental workshops, among other things carrying out recycling activities and cleaning initiatives – come join our efforts!
Biking
Crete’s curvy country roads and beautiful scenery make it the perfect place to enjoy bike riding. Visit some of our neighbouring landmarks, or simply set off with no fixed destination in mind and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
Cretan Malia Park is proud to be a bike-friendly hotel; guests travelling with their own bikes can use our safe bike parking space, and guests travelling without two wheels can take advantage of our mountain bike rental station (*open Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 19.00, service available at an extra charge).
*Dates and hours of operation of the bike rental station may change, please always check with our Reception desk.
Wine Tasting
In order to showcase and promote Crete’s indigenous grape varieties, we organise special wine appreciation events. In doing so, we also support local wine producers who practice sustainable cultivation, as part of the Futouris project for Sustainable Viticulture.
Come and join us on one of these occasions and get acquainted with Crete’s most iconic varieties, Plyto, Dafni, Vilana, Mandilari and Kotsifali. Savour them with delicious local cheeses pairings, including Tirozouli, Anthotiros, Xynomizithra, Mizithra, and Gruyere – a gourmet immersion into the flavours and aromas of Crete.
Theme Nights
Cretan Malia Hotel regularly hosts themed dining nights, which often include entertainment. Among our successful theme nights, we offer a Cretan Soul evening: enjoy a degustation menu accompanied by new generation Cretan wines – the perfect way to immerse yourself in Crete’s celebrated food culture.
All theme nights are offered at a charge for Half Board guests and at a supplement for All Inclusive guests.
Cooking Lessons
Discover the secrets of Cretan cuisine by taking cooking classes with our Executive Chef. This immersive experience teaches you how to make delicious, seasonal dishes using garden-fresh ingredients and locally-sourced produce.
Yoga Sessions
Here at Cretan Malia Park, yoga is a key element in our approach to holistic wellbeing. Relaxing and refreshing, yoga helps you to find balance and harmony in both body and mind. It also helps to strengthen, tone and energize, and increases your body’s flexibility. Enjoyable for all ages, classes can be taken in groups or, for a more personalized practice, one-on-one.
Cretan Malia Park also offers a varied schedule of sunset meditation, Pilates, stretching and aqua yoga.
Cultural Activities
The beautiful Mediterranean island of Crete entices visitors with its laidback charm and enviable climate. The island offers something for everybody, with its celebrated wine and food heritage, renowned hospitality, rich history and fascinating culture. Guests love exploring the local towns and villages, not to mention partaking in Crete’s many festivals and traditional events.
Kids & Teens
Crete is an ideal family holiday destination. Here at Cretan Malia Park, we provide tailored services and facilities to ensure children enjoy a playful, engaging holiday and parents have plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of Mediterranean living. With so much on offer, we are proud to be one of the best resorts in Crete for families.
During the day, Cretan Malia Park Kid’s Club provides a full programme of recreational activities and entertainment that are especially tailored for children, allowing them to explore a world of playful memories to take home and treasure. Kid’s Club is open from 10:00 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 17:30 daily and is available for children aged between 4 and 12 years old. During high season, we also offer a Teenager’s Club for children aged between 13 and 17.
Families with newer additions to the family will appreciate our Baby Package: rent buggies, baby phones, changing mats and more during your stay with us and enjoy complimentary use of baby beds, high chairs, bottle sterilisers and other useful amenities. Cretan Malia Park can also arrange a babysitting service* for when parents want to enjoy an evening to themselves. Please contact us for more information about our extensive child-friendly services.
*Babysitting service can be provided upon availability and after making the relevant arrangements with our Reception Desk.
Other
Here at Cretan Malia Park, we have everything you need to take advantage of the crystal clear Mediterranean waters that surround us.
Stroll the soft sands of our private beach, fully equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and plush beach towels and indulge in bliss with a refreshing drink or a light snack from our Beach Bar.
Our Water Sports centre is fully equipped with canoes, pedalos and windsurfing equipment. The idyllic water temperature are also ideal for snorkeling.
Here at Cretan Malia Park, all of our accommodation has been designed and furnished to reflect our sustainable, nature-inspired approach to holistic relaxation and effortless elegance. Tastefully decorated in contemporary earthy wood tones, creating a striking contrast with a palette of calming greens and white finishes, our boutique-style hotel offers guests a haven of peace and wellbeing. Each light-filled room is fully equipped to ensure your comfort and appreciation of the small things in life. If you are looking for luxury Crete accommodation on the beach, Cretan Malia Park is your dream option.
ALL Rooms Feature:
- Refrigerator with renewed mini bar selection, including healthy options (at extra charge)
- Complimentary bathroom toiletries made with organic Greek olive oil
- Room service (for an additional charge)
- Walk-in shower
- Hairdryer, magnifying mirror, bathrobes and slippers
- Beach towels
- Tea and coffee facilities
- In-room safe deposit
- Direct dial telephone
- LCD TV with satellite channels
- Daily room service
- Welcome amenity upon arrival
- Private furnished balcony/terrace
- Connecting rooms (available for certain rooms only)
- Complimentary wifi
- All rooms are non-smoking
- Central air-conditioning
