Phaea Cretan Malia, A Member Of Design Hotels, Malia (Crete)

Phaea Cretan Malia, A Member Of Design Hotels - A beachfront resort with organic gardens, Anne Semonin spa, and Cretan cuisine

Phaea Cretan Malia, A Member Of Design Hotels is a 5-star beachfront resort featuring organic gardens, including Bostani, an on-site vegetable and herb garden supplying seasonal produce for intimate garden dinners hosted by Chef Lefteris Iliadis. The property includes 4 bars—The Beach Shack, The Crush, Melissi Bar, and Kafenio—and The Cretan Mournies restaurant, serving woodfire and charcoal-cooked Cretan dishes. Guests can enjoy the Anne Semonin spa, offering personalized facial and body treatments, or relax by the heated main pool, river pool, or sandy beach with reserved sunbeds. The resort is 1.5 km from Malia’s Minoan Palace and 35 km from Heraklion International Airport.

Pros

The organic Bostani garden supplies fresh ingredients for on-site dining experiences.

The Anne Semonin spa provides specialized facial and body treatments.

Multiple pools, including a heated main pool and a river pool, offer varied leisure options.

The Cretan Mournies restaurant serves traditional woodfire-cooked Cretan cuisine.

Cons

The beachfront location may result in higher room rates during peak season.

Some dining options require advance reservations due to limited seating.