Phāea Cretan Malia
Phaea Cretan Malia is a design-conscious family retreat where earthy interiors and Mediterranean gardens create mindful hospitality on Crete's northern coast.
Phaea Cretan Malia stretches along a secluded sandy beach in Malia, its low-rise architecture blending into lush Mediterranean gardens. The hotel offers 204 accommodations - rooms, bungalows, and suites - featuring local materials including Cretan marble, chestnut wood, and rattan. Earthy tones, handcrafted furnishings, and botanical artwork by Greek artists
Rooms feature custom-made furniture, cement-tiled feature walls, herringbone stone floors, and marble bathrooms with rainfall showers. Terraces and balconies open to garden or pool views. Signature amenities include Cretan welcome snacks, artisanal beers, and organic olive oil bath products - details that reflect the island's character.
Three restaurants span traditional Cretan cooking at Mouries (dishes cooked over open fire), Levant-inspired cuisine at Mezze, and beachfront Italian at Almyra. The Phaea Farmers programme connects guests with local agricultural producers, while Cute Spa offers treatments alongside yoga, meditation, and pilates. A river pool, main pool, and private beach complete the facilities.
Run by sisters Agapi and Costantza Sbokos (second-generation hoteliers), Phaea Cretan Malia welcomes families and couples seeking conscious hospitality. The Palace of Malia lies nearby; Heraklion airport sits 34 kilometres west. ISO 21401-certified for sustainability, this is Cretan philoxenia delivered with genuine design credentials.