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About this property

Socrates Hotel 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
or
5 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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!
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and freshly prepared. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool area was great. Plenty of hot water, and good water pressure in shower.
  • Konstantinos
    Greece Greece
    It was a lovely hotel with nice and kind owners and staff. Breakfast quality was high as they used their own products and house made food. I really enjoyed the beach as it’s just opposite the hotel! Looking forward to visit you next year for...
  • Joanna
    Poland Poland
    Everything was perfect. Room was clean. Breakfast was good and varied. We arrived late but staff was waiting for us. There is private parking.
  • Arsinta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was my first time in Malia and I didn’t know what to expect but Socrates Hotel exceeded my expectations . The stuff was lovely especially the receptionist, Klaudia . She would answer any of our questions, she always had a smile on her face ,...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by George Vlachos

9.5
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

Property surroundings

House rules

Socrates Hotel Malia Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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 Malia Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

License number: 1039K031A0004601