CASA ILIOS, Malia (Crete)

Casa Ilios, rated 7.9 out of 10 on Booking.com, sits directly on Malia's main nightlife strip, steps from bars and clubs. The 3-star property offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and fully equipped kitchenettes including a microwave, sink, fridge, and cutlery. Each room also features a dining area, TV, and work desk. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and a pool bar serves British and Greek dishes alongside a separate snack bar. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the hotel provides daily housekeeping, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and a paid airport shuttle to Heraklion International Airport 29 km away. Free on-site private parking is included. Central Malia Beach is less than 1 km away, while the Old Town is a five-minute walk. Nearby attractions include Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos at 21 km and the Venetian Walls at 37 km. Carvalho provides a scenic garden and sun terrace for relaxation. The hotel's bar often plays music until late, and the pool is open until around 7 pm.

Extremely convenient location directly on the strip, a 2-3 minute walk to all bars and clubs and five minutes to the Old Town.

Kitchenettes in every room allow for self-catering, ideal for making breakfast or simple meals.

Daily housekeeping included, with towels changed every second day according to several guests.

Free private parking on-site, a rarity in the area, with parking right in front of the property.

Staff praised for friendliness and helpfulness, notably Poppy and Panos.

Noise from the attached bar can be very loud until 3-4 am, making sleep difficult for light sleepers.

Some guests reported the bathroom being small and the shower causing the floor to get wet, with no bath mat provided.