Philoxenia Hotel & Spa, Malia (Crete)

Philoxenia Hotel & Spa - A family-friendly 3-star hotel with a Thalassotherapy pool, Cretan cuisine, and proximity to Malia Beach

Philoxenia Hotel & Spa offers 52 rooms across two blocks, including Standard, Superior Double, and Family Rooms with balconies featuring pool, garden, or city views. Each room includes air conditioning, satellite TV, and a fridge, with Superior options providing safety deposit boxes. The on-site restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner with traditional Cretan and international dishes, using locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy themed evenings, such as Cretan nights with live music and BBQ by the pool. The Thalassotherapy Pool & Spa area includes a heated saltwater pool, three Jacuzzis, and a sauna. Located 300 meters from Malia’s city center and 100 meters from the beach, Philoxenia Hotel & Spa provides free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour reception.

Pros

The Thalassotherapy Pool & Spa features a heated saltwater pool, multiple Jacuzzis, and a sauna.

The on-site restaurant serves locally sourced Cretan dishes and hosts themed evenings with live music.

Rooms include balconies with pool, garden, or city views, along with air conditioning and satellite TV.

The hotel is 100 meters from Malia Beach and 300 meters from the city center.

Cons

Some room amenities, like safety deposit boxes, require an additional fee.

The pool area has a maximum capacity limit of one person per 5 m² during peak times.