Phaea Cretan Malia, A Member Of Design Hotels: Accommodation in Malia (Crete), Crete

The hotel operates an on-site organic garden that supplies seasonal crops for farm-to-table meals. Creative culinary experiences are led by well-known Cretan chefs, including garden dinners with Chef Lefteris Iliadis. Guests can choose from four restaurants: Mouries for traditional open-fire cooking, Mezze for Levant-inspired cuisine, Almyra for fresh Italian flavors by the beach, and the Mediterraneo buffet.

The dedicated Little Explorers Kids Club offers cooking, crafts, nature play, and storytelling for children. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and movie nights for all ages. The hotel also provides cooking classes, cultural tours, and watersports on site.

The award-winning spa features treatments from renowned brands, including full body massages, facials, and holistic programs. Guests can join daily yoga, Pilates, and meditation sessions in dedicated spaces. The spa also offers beauty services like manicures, pedicures, and hair treatments.

The hotel has 204 rooms, bungalows, and suites using local materials such as Cretan marble, chestnut wood, and rattan. Interior spaces feature botanical artwork by renowned Greek artists and handcrafted furnishings. Many rooms offer spacious balconies or garden terraces with views of the Mediterranean gardens.

The resort is a beachfront property with a private beach area and a shallow sandy entry for children. Guests are 5 km from Aquaworld Aquarium, 27 km from Aghios Nikolaos, and 35 km from Elounda. The hotel provides car hire, airport shuttle, and electric vehicle charging station for easy exploration.

Sustainability: On-site organic garden & farm-to-table dining

Family: Little Explorers Kids Club & teen hangout space

Wellness: Award-winning spa with yoga & meditation

Dining: 4 restaurants including open-fire Cretan cuisine

Design: 204 rooms with Cretan marble & local craftsmanship

Location: Beachfront, 5 km from Aquaworld Aquarium