Hotels in Malia

Long sandy beaches, beach hotels and the ruins of a Minoan palace by the sea.

Best-rated hotels in Malia

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are 111 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Malia city centre.

Looking for something specific? Spa hotels Β· Beach hotels Β· Hotels with a pool Β· Adults-only hotels Β· Pet-friendly hotels Β· Hotels with parking Β· Accessible hotels Β· Family hotels Β· Aparthotels Β· 5-star hotels Β· 4-star hotels Β· Cheap hotels Β· Boutique hotels.

To see Malia with a guide, try the free walking tours in Malia and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Malia: the best areas

Old village

Around the church and the old lanes there are small hotels and apartments near the tavernas.

Malia beach

Along the beach there are beach hotels and resorts, with the party strip in the middle and the Minoan palace to the east.

Hotels in Malia in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 3.5 km of the centre of Malia. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
199
average score of 189 rated properties
9.1
guest reviews
25,203
four- and five-star hotels
101
Spa hotels
6
Beach hotels
99
Hotels with a pool
120
Adults-only hotels
18
Pet-friendly hotels
38
Hotels with parking
120
Accessible hotels
120
Family hotels
120
Hostels
1
Aparthotels
56
5-star hotels
10
4-star hotels
63
Cheap hotels
9
Boutique hotels
7

Getting to Malia

The nearest airport is Heraklion (HER), 26 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Malia

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Malia

Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Malia

How many hotels are there in Malia?

We list 199 places to stay within 3.5 km of the centre of Malia: 12 five-star, 89 four-star, 40 three-star, 13 two-star and 3 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Malia?

Drossia Palms Hotel and Nisos Beach Suites, with a score of 9.0 out of 10 from 1,208 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Malia?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Malia explains what each one offers: Old village and Malia beach.

Is there a free walking tour in Malia?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Malia lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.