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Socrates Hotel Malia Beach

1.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Malia, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70007
  • Place, Malia Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stalis Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, Private Pool

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Within a short walk of Malia Beach, Socrates Hotel Malia Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) of Stalis Beach. This 31-room aparthotel has private in-room pools along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Palace of Malia - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Potamos Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion Malia - bar and restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maria Rouse Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thalassa - ‬15 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 Socrates Hotel Malia Beach enjoy a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this beach aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace.
Each apartment is individually decorated and features a furnished balcony and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and the bathroom offers a rainfall showerhead, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a private pool, an espresso maker, and free bottled water.
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 onsite 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

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

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
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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 October 21 and April 24.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1039K031A0004401

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the aparthotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Socrates Hotel Malia Beach provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

This aparthotel is located in Hersonissos within a short 15-minute walk of Malia Beach. You'll also find Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel.

Is there a spa available at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Spa services at the aparthotel include Swedish massages, sports massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach feature a casino on the premises?

No, Socrates Hotel Malia Beach doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

There are many amenities for couples at this aparthotel, including a private pool as well as a poolside bar and a restaurant.

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Socrates Hotel Malia Beach serves free self-serve breakfast at Main Restaurant each morning.

Will Socrates Hotel Malia Beach allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach.

Does this aparthotel have connecting rooms?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

The closest major airport to Socrates Hotel Malia Beach is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 19.1 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?

Yes, every apartment at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden or pool views.

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

Connor Nicholas Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

daniel james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

10

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rakefet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 11 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

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

paul, Liverpool

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

Lovely hotel

We booked the Socrates as a last minute deal and we were really pleased with our choice. The welcome from Sophia was warm and sincere and she offered us lots of useful information on the local area. We were given rm 202 om 1st floor facing swimming pool but enough of a distance away not to be too noisy. The room was a good size with a king size double and single bed, TV, kitchenette, hairdryer, and a small but functional bathroom. The room was spotless and cleaned everyday with fresh towels provided as well as bottled water. A/C was free and worked well. WiFi was strong in reception but weak in the room. Pool was a decent size and again cleaned regularly with enough comfy beds and a couple of cabanas that there was never the normal rush for beds even when the hotel was full. The breakfast was buffet style with the usual cold meats and salads, hot bacon and eggs, toast and pastries, unlimited tea and coffee so you could really fill up for the day. Served at the pool bar till 10.30 meant that it was still there after a heavy night on the strip. This then became the bar where snacks were served all day. All again well cooked and presented. Staff were all happy and welcoming. Socrates is 5 mins from the beach, 10 mins from the main strip and 15 mins from the old town so was handy for everything. Lovely hotel and a lovely stay!! NB the hotel advertised with free airport trfers but this is only from Heraklion. Chania will cost around 190 euros!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger, North Wales

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

Good value hotel with helpful staff

I went with my daughter and her 9 year old son. We stayed in late October right at the end of the holiday season. It was quiet and the staff were very helpful. We took their advice on nearby places to eat and weren't disappointed. There are plenty of restaurants along the sea front road, all within walking distance and very good value compared to UK equivalents. We hired a car for our holiday so we could see different parts of the island, and found plenty to see and do. Our room was kept beautifully clean throughout our 4 day stay. Breakfast was by the pool with a good selection (bread, pastries, cold ham, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, cereals, egg and bacon) and as much as you wanted. Only minor downside was that it seems you can't get a decent cup of tea, but that applied throughout the island, not just at this hotel. Overall we were very impressed with the hotel. This site doesn't allow reviews that include room prices, but for a British tourist it was excellent value, even at a time when the value of the pound was relatively low.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Steven, Ohio

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

Facilities

Outdoor pool and pool side bar are very nice. Pool water is cold since they don't seem to have a heater.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Great service

Excellent service and a really nice chilled out atmosphere. You're a short walk from lots of nice restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jules, London

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

Quiet and Relaxing Hotel

I would definately recommend this hotel, if you want a relaxing and quiet holiday. Sofia is a very helpful host, and nothing is too much trouble. She always has a smile on her face. All her recommendations were spot on. All the other staff were lovely too. It's about 10 minutes walk from Malia, and 20 minutes from Stalis. It's very easy to get a buses, and cheap too. I would come back here again. There isn't anything negative I can say about The Socrates Hotel, and its staff.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

LK, Texas

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

Accommodating and delightful

House staff very friendly and helpful. They reach out to their guests to assist in making your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

kristen , london

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

Great location and staff

Great stay, Sofia was amazing at the front desk and helped us with all our needs and everyone else also was helpful. Great location, great service, clean and comfortable. They helped us book excursions and everything else we needed. Less then 10min walk to a main little town and beach. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Franklin A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A OK trip

We spend a week in Socrates, the hotel was within walk in distance to the beach. Local bars and restaurants were also within walking distance. The room was OK nothing else but needs some upgrade like a flat TV. The amenities were scarce and you had to ask for when needed, The reception desk recommended us to bring our own amenities for long stay. The breakfast and service in the bar restaurant was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie, Sussex, England

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

Nice relaxing place to stay in Malia

Our group of 4 'middle aged' ladies enjoyed our short break of 5 nights at the Socrates in early September. Good location, 10 mins walk to beach and restaurants. Although easy walking distance to 'the strip' ( most places were open, but they were pretty empty), the location of Socrates was so quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff on reception and in the bar which also served a lovely buffet breakfast. Our accommodation was a two bed appt with a double and twin beds. It was quite dated and storage was limited but it was very clean and the air con was efficient. This was our 3rd visit to Malia and we were very happy with our stay here. Would recommend for couples, families or groups of friends looking for a happy, relaxing holiday in the sun.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Not a lads hotel

This hotel is very clean, the staff are very friendly and the location is good if you want a quiet holiday because it's a very family orientated hotel, so not the best if you're going on a lads holiday (as we did). We used the cooking facilities in the room, but as the kitchen is in the same room as the bedroom it made the whole room smell of cooking food, which isn't too pleasant. The wifi is free but was very slow and kept on cutting out so was pretty useless. Overall despite those downsides if you want a family holiday and won't be cooking it is a very relaxing place to stay with nice staff and a gorgeous pool.

8/10 Good

bel, s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hotel with beautiful views close to everything

Staff are amazing and so friendly. The hotel is very relaxing close to both malia and stalis-within walking distance. Pool area is also great and has gorgeous views. Highly recommended. Only disadvantage is that the wifi connection was not very good

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Literally one of the best hotel within the region

It's location is ideal. Placed between the sea and a beautiful mountain ranges