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

Phaea Cretan Malia holds three TUI awards: Holly, Top Quality, and Environmental. The hotel integrates sustainable practices with an on-site organic garden that supplies seasonal crops for farm-to-table dining. Guest rooms feature Cretan marble, chestnut wood, and botanical artwork by Greek artists.

Dining spans three restaurants: Mouries (open-fire Cretan dishes), Mezze (Levant-inspired), and Almyra (Italian by the beach). Chef Lefteris Iliadis hosts garden dinners where guests pick ingredients from the organic garden. The hotel's farm-to-table philosophy relies on locally sourced ingredients and well-known Cretan chefs.

The Little Explorers Kids Club offers daily activities including cooking, crafts, nature play, and storytelling in indoor and outdoor spaces. Three swimming pools include a dedicated children's pool and a heated pool for year-round use. Babysitting services, stroller rentals, and a kids' buffet are available on request.

The spa offers treatments from renowned brands, plus yoga, meditation, and full-body massage services. Guests can join Cretan cooking classes, cultural tours, and watersports on the private beach area. Two outdoor pools (one heated) and a fitness centre complete the wellness offerings.

The 204 accommodations include rooms, bungalows, and suites with balconies or garden terraces overlooking lush Mediterranean gardens. Nestled on Crete's northeast coast, the hotel is 5 km from Aquaworld Aquarium and 27 km from Aghios Nikolaos. Electric vehicle charging stations and valet parking are provided for guests.

Sustainability: TUI Environmental Award & on-site organic garden

Dining: Garden dinners with Chef Lefteris Iliadis

Kids: Little Explorers Kids Club & heated children's pool

Wellness: Yoga, meditation & spa by renowned brands

Location: Beachfront, 5 km from Aquaworld Aquarium

Rooms: 204 rooms with Cretan marble and local art