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Socrates Hotel Malia Beach

1.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Socrates Hotel, seaside, offers a peaceful retreat with a pool, bar, and free self-serve breakfast and lunch at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy deep-tissue massages at the spa, cycling, a garden, playground, multilingual staff, and free WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool

Luxury Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Malia, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70007

What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stalis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Palace of Malia - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Potamos Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion Malia - bar and restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Thalassa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maria Rouse Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Cocktail Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Socrates Hotel Malia Beach

Beach aparthotel with free breakfast and spa services
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as spa services or a children's pool. Each apartment boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Thoughtful touches include an espresso maker and bathrobes. Other touches available are room service and a flat-screen TV.
Socrates Hotel Malia Beach offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Hersonissos aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private pool
  • Reflexology
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

Dining

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 31 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2005
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 24 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 1039K031A0004401

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Socrates
Socrates Chersonissos
Socrates Hotel
Socrates Hotel Chersonissos
Socrates Hotel Malia
Socrates Malia
Socrates Hotel Malia, Crete
Socrates Hotel Crete
Socrates Hotel Crete
Socrates Hotel
Socrates Malia Hersonissos
Socrates Hotel Malia Beach Aparthotel
Socrates Hotel Malia Beach Hersonissos
Socrates Hotel Malia Beach Aparthotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Socrates Hotel Malia Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Socrates Hotel Malia Beach located?

This family-friendly Hersonissos aparthotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Malia Beach and Stalis Beach. Potamos Beach and Palace of Malia are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Socrates Hotel Malia Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linnéa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very good hotel. Extremly good staff, helpful and caring. Eleni, Despina and Anna was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hello dear Socrates Team, we had a very nice time with you!!! Everything was fine. Everything was clean. All the staff in the hotel were very friendly☝️ I have only a comment. We had a familyroom for 4 people with two bedrooms. But there was only 1 TV. We come again !!!!🥰 Kind regards
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Although we had a technical issue with the TV on arrival, the staff reacted in a speedy and thorough manner to resolve the problem. In general a warm, welcoming & helpful hotel - the restaurant staff in the morning exceptional.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Emanuele

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ho soggiornato al socrates hotel una settimana e devo dire che l'esperienza è stata deludente. La seconda stella la dò solo per la cordialità del personale, solare e gentile (non alle inservienti perché non facevano il loro lavoro e sembravano palesemente scocciate dal lavoro che facevano). Abbiaml fatto il check-in che la stanza era sporca (non aspiravano e tiravano lo straccio, ho dovuto usare io uno degli asciugamani messi a disposizione per spostare lo sporco e nonostante questo, il giorno successivo, vedendo palesemente lo sporco attorno e sull'asciugamano lasciavano comunque la stanza lercia) e abbiamo fatto il check out con la stanza lercia. Fortunatamente le lenzuola e gli asciugamani te li cambiavano ogni giorno. Il bagno era invaso dalle formiche, abbiamo dovuto spostare la tazza degli spazzolini (anche qui, abbiamo dovuto usare una delle tazze da thè per mettere gli spazzolini) sul comò fuori perchè sennò trovavamo invasi pure quelli. Mi dispiace ma la pulizia è la cosa più importante in un hotel, due stelle solo per la gentilezza del personale, soprattutto il guardiano notturno ed Espina (non ricordo il nome, ma la signora che serve alle colazioni).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles super, Bad müsste renoviert werden.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Accueillant

Personnel très gentil .Piscine accueillante surtout dans cette zone très touristique .bien entretenu .Chambre très correcte
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lukas

Location was perfect for our needs as we were looking for something cute and calm but not too far from the beaches, restaurants and markets. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, schöne und saubere Unterkunft (wie auf den Fotos), zentrale Lage, grosser Parkplatz (kostenfrei), gutes WIFI, schöne Poolanlage, im einigen Gehminuten am Strand, leckeres und grosszügiges Frühstücksbuffet….wie waren sehr zufrieden. Betten waren für mein Empfinden etwas hart.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Short break hotel Malia

The hotel is located in the tourisic place of Malia. In general the site is ok, breakfast average. No permanently staffed front desk. Ok for the money and a brief stop
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Ombonat men lite slitet. Trevlig poolområde. Nära till restauranger och gamla stan.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bel établissement proche plage magasins restaurants bien situé bien entretenu propre chambres spacieuses propres personnel très aimable serviable à l'écoute des clients Bonne ambiance au calme sûr bref j'ai passé un très bon séjour... J'y reviendrai
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accueil en français Piscine incroyable Situation idéale très proche mer et bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

10

There are not enough words to say thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice moments
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rakefet

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good hotel

The hotel is nice good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice and clean, air conditioning a bit weak but overall a enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plus: Sehr nettes und bemühtes Personal, Riesen Pool , große Zimmer ( hatten Familienappartement), Küche Negativ: altes Mobiliar, veraltetere Duschen mit klappfalttüren in denen man sich fast nicht umdrehen kann, hellhörig. Frühstück jeden Tag gleich Insgesamt ok, wenn man es günstig bekommt, .für uns Last Minute gebucht ,im Griechenland zu teuer . Die tollen Bewertungen sind gerechtfertigt, wenn man das Hotel zu sehr günstigen Konditionen buchen kann.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pool and location. Quiet but not far from restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top niveau : accueil, cadre, calme, situation, très belle piscine avec un bel éclairage le soir, jardin propre et très bien entretenu (gazon et fleurs) rapport qualité prix Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

JACQUES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent accueil très bon prix rapport qualité
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay somewhere close enough to amenities but away from excessive noise. Clean, well maintained and with helpful and pleasant staff. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful, airport transfer a bonus. Pool clean and well maintained, pleanty of sun beds. Grounds well looked after and pretty. Rooms clean and well equiped - only downfall was the shower which is fairly small. Stalis and Malia centre/old town all within easy walking distance. Nearest bars/restaurants/beach within ten minutes walk of hotel.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevligt hotel som passar familjer och par

Hotellet var trevligt även om det inte var det modernaste. Personalen var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam. Speciellt flickan Sofie i receptionen. Vi kände oss välkomna och trivdes bra. Rummet var rent men kanske lite litet. Vi är familj med två barn, så fick två sovrum och två balkonger i lägenheten, väldigt bra! Det ända minuset var att så gen var hård. Annars var allt bra. Frukosten var också bra. Poolen var härlig och stor! Våra barn simmade hela tiden!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A conseiller

Superbe séjour. Accueil très chaleureux et professionnel. Très belle piscine et plage à environ 10 minutes.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laure, Aix en Provence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

superbe séjour en famille

Accueil extrêmement chaleureux. Établissement très agréable, propre, soigné, au calme. Nous avons adoré notre chambre avec terrasse donnant sur la piscine. La piscine est magnifique. Le personnel est charmant, mention particulière à la réception. Un immense merci pour l'accueil qui nous a fait nous sentir bien. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

bernd, darmstadt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Hotel

Gute Lage, perfekter Service, gutes Frühstück, ruhige zentrale Lage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018