Socrates Hotel & Villas Malia Beach is located on the beach road connecting Stalida and Malia. Guests enjoy a quiet location 2 minutes from the beach, 10 minutes' drive from Stalida and 10 minutes' from Malia. Rooms are en suite and they include free AC, free Television and free Safe Box. Our rooms, offer view to the pool, the sea, the garden and the mountains! The complex offers a swimming pool and a separate pool for children. A snack bar, a pool restaurant and free sun beds and umbrellas are featured on the sun terrace. Sports fans can watch satellite TV at the snack bar. Stalis is perfect place for lazy days on the beach with blue waters. There are plenty of water sports on offer. There are number of historical places to visit such as the Palace of King Minos at Knossos and Heraklion, with its impressive Venetian architecture and imposing castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Efrem
Israel Israel
I stayed at villa no. 5 The property is a top notch! The private pool is huge and clean, and the room is super spacious and luxurious.
Chloe
Ireland Ireland
The hotel is perfect, very central location and 2 minute walk to the beach. The staff (especially Despina) are lovely and friendly and really helpful. The breakfast is great. The rooms are cleaned every day. Would definitely stay again
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The suite and the private pool,polite helpful staff
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great, bars and restaurant within walking distance, we visited early May so not everything was open but still enough to enjoy, nice walk to old town, breakfast was nice, beds were supper comfy, staff were friendly, helpful, everywhere...
Natalie
Belgium Belgium
this was one of the best experienced I had in a hotel. The staff was always helpfull and very kind - a special shoutout go Despina the barworker, she made sure you had you food, drinks, breakfast… always with a smile! Also the barman was very...
Kateryna
Israel Israel
Our stay at the hotel was absolutely magnificent. The hotel boasts a truly professional team. There wasn't a single question that Anna at the reception couldn't answer she knows everything (and we asked a lot of questions!). She has excellent...
Finlay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
rooms were very spacious and always clean, pool area was amazing especially the sunbeds and pool bar! Drinks were 10/10
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had a wonderful stay at Socrates. A special shout out to Anna in reception and Despina around the pool and restaurant area. Both looked after us throughout and gave us all superb service with a smile! The pool restaurant food is excellent -...
Andrei
Estonia Estonia
Socrates is fantastic! What we loved the most about the hotel is definitely hospitality, cleanliness, serene atmosphere both in the hotel and around the hotel area and very very friendly and smiley staff! Rooms are cleaned every day. There was...
Evelyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Extremely friendly and helpful staff (especially Despina). Rooms cleaned everyday. Great location. Quiet and relaxed. Breakfast was excellent, the pool never too busy and always available sun beds. For a family holiday, it was perfect for us!

Hosted by George Vlachos

9.4
Host Review Score
George Vlachos
A good hospitality always begins with a proper welcoming: Therefore, we offer transfer from/to the port or the airport of Heraklion to our guests. For the transfer please contact us The friendly personnel of Socrates Hotel is here to help and assist you to organize your sightseeing visits or book your seat in group tours and excursions inside and outside Crete. You can also rent a car in privileged price. Last but not least, Socrates Hotel 's list of amenities includes: free parking, free wi-fi for all the rooms and all common-use areas, free bottle of mineral water on a daily basis in each room, etc.
We are a brother and a sister who loves its village and working area!By visiting us you will realize that work for us is more like a hobby! We travel a lot through out winter and visit all kind of countries and cultures in order to get to know every nation! Helping you with quires and questions is our number one priority and we are doing our best to give you one over view of what you can see in the beautiful area of Malia ex. old village,the famous strip of Malia, archaeological sites etc. In addition it will be our pleasure to provide you with information for Crete in general! We hope to meet you in one of your trips! Eva & George
Built in a beautiful, privileged location, literally "by the sea" and just ten minutes away from the cosmopolitan center of Malia village, Socrates Hotel is the ideal choice for relaxed sea side vacations, combined with all the comforts and amenities offered by a four-star hotel.
Languages spoken: Greek,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Εστιατόριο #1
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Socrates Hotel & Villas Malia Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests wishing to make use of this service, are kindly requested to contact the hotel via email prior for arrangements.

Please inform Socrates Hotel & Villas Malia Beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1039K031A0004601

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