Happy Cretan Suites

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Greek cuisine, pool views
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Agia Pelagia, Malevizi, Crete, 71500
  • Agia Pelagia Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Psaromoura Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mononaftis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪27 min drive‬
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Room options

Suite, Hot Tub, Sea View (Mini)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cave Suite Private Pool with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite Garden view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Cave Suite Private Pool with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Hot Tub, Sea View (Stone)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (Deluxe)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Mini)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Agia Pelagia

Happy Cretan Suites places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Mononaftis Beach and Stay Wet. This 49-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Agia Pelagia Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Psaromoura Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mononaftis Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Peninsula Private Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Heraklion Port - 25 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Side Resort & Spa restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Almyra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Red Pepper Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Side Veranda Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Happy Cretan Suites

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Guests of Happy Cretan Suites have access to a children's pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this golf hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
42-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Frette Italian sheets and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Balconies or patios, MP3 docks, and refrigerators are also standard.
A children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Pool
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.
Property Registration Number 1039K124K2845901

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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Happy Cretan
Happy Cretan Aparthotel
Happy Cretan Aparthotel Malevizi
Happy Cretan Malevizi
Happy Cretan Suites Hotel Malevizi
Happy Cretan Suites Malevizi
Happy Cretan Suites
Happy Cretan Suites Hotel
Happy Cretan Suites Malevizi
Happy Cretan Suites Hotel Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Happy Cretan Suites?

Happy Cretan Suites offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Happy Cretan Suites?

This hotel is located in Malevizi, close to Mononaftis Beach, Agia Pelagia Beach, and Psaromoura Beach. You'll also find Peninsula Private Beach and Lygariá Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Happy Cretan Suites?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Happy Cretan Suites?

Spa services at the hotel include thalassotherapy and massages.

Does Happy Cretan Suites have a casino at the property?

No, Happy Cretan Suites doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Happy Cretan Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Happy Cretan Suites?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does Happy Cretan Suites have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Happy Cretan Suites have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Happy Cretan Suites serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Happy Cretan Suites allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Happy Cretan Suites.

Does Happy Cretan Suites have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Happy Cretan Suites?

The closest major airport to Happy Cretan Suites is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 16.6 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Happy Cretan Suites?

Yes, every guestroom at Happy Cretan Suites comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Happy Cretan Suites offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Happy Cretan Suites.

Happy Cretan Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 276 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Happy Cretan Hotel was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the friendly and welcoming staff who made us feel right at home. The suite room was nothing short of amazing, very modern, spacious, and impeccably clean, with a private pool that was perfect for relaxing in peace and privacy. Each morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with a great variety of fresh options. The hotel's stylish and contemporary design added an extra touch of luxury to our experience. We can’t recommend Happy Cretan Hotel enough and will definitely be returning on our next visit to Crete!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kareem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good stay! Staff was really friendly and helpful and made the stay very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About 30 minutes away from Heraklion, so I would recommend renting a car. You can arrange a taxi, but it’s better to have your own transportation on the island. Food was a bit hit or miss. Breakfast had a large spread- I didn’t know until after the fact but you can request an omelette or fresh eggs. Room was lovely and we enjoyed being in a hot tub suite!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing holiday thanks to friendly kind staff . Good facilities. Brilliant trip recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property with super nice people! They had multiple pools, bars, and restaurants to choose from. Saying that, the food was meh. It had plenty of options and items to choose from, but in our opinion wasn’t real good. We decided to take the 8EU cab ride into town and eat there every night. We had one of the suites and it was excellent. Very spacious room and bathroom/shower area. Not to mention the hot tub right outside your room was incredible. The only issue we had was with Laundry service. We received our clothes later than the time we were told and when we got them back they were still wet due to them having dryer issues. Thankfully we weren’t flying out and only to pack them in a bag in our cab to our next location. A bit of a pain but not the end of the world. All in all a wonderful place to stay but you may want to step out to get your food.
The view looking out from our room.
Looking up at the Cretan from the street below.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent dining staff and dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun Lyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really enjoyable stay at the Happy Cretan Resort. The sea view from our room was gorgeous, and it was one of the highlights of the trip. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the amenities were everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We spent a lot of time at the pool, which was peaceful and had amazing views. The restaurant served very good food, and we appreciated the variety and quality. What stood out most was the friendly and helpful staff—everyone was welcoming and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Overall, it was a great experience, and we’d definitely stay here again if we’re back in Crete.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was truly amazing and very helpful with everything! The only thing I would recommend is a shuttle service to the city center. 45 euros each way adds up quick and expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and amazing staff! We stayed 4 days and 3 nights. We very much enjoyed a great night of traditional Greek music and dancing with an incredible meal. The Stone room was beautiful and the amenities were amazing! 25/10 highly recommend! The menu was absolutely delicious as well!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wahid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

Excellent overnight stay

Lovely setting overlooking the sea our room was spotlessly clean and really comfortable. Everything we needed was provided and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine was waiting for us. Our room had its own private outside seating area and jacuzzi which was lovely - although the communal pools and other facilities were also excellent. The included breakfast was superb and the service was exceptional, as was the dinner and traditional entertainment in the evening. All in all an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constandina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was amazing. ❤️ The staff SUPER friendly and the food awesome. Will be going back for sure and for a longer period. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA

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

The staff was just fantastic

The entire staff went above and beyond in every aspect. Once they heard we were checking out early, b4 breakfast, they made 2 "to go" breakfasts that we could eat on the ferry. I cant say enough about the staff and property. Our only mistake was not renting a car, but we were there to relax
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constandina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow wow wow ! The hotel was just beautiful The view breathtaking? The staff AMAZING!!!! Awesome food !!! Lots of choices. We would definitely recommend and we will be going back with family ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalin Traian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and staff. I miss it already. Can’t rave about this property enough. The staff is amazing. We were welcomed with a personal note and champagne as well as sweet treats. They even packed us a breakfast on our last day as we were leaving very early. We were even given a goodbye gift.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harjinder, Hounslow

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming Wonderful breakfast option for diners! Friendly and helpful staff . Taught us some Greek phases! Hand written Welcome note and good bye !! Super hotel and staff. Even we had horrible weather we had good time !!! Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food and room incredible. I want to come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Oluwatobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Twinkle

I like the area of property only
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Great Hotel outside of Heraklion

This was a terrific hotel about 25 kilometers out of Heraklion. It was fine for us because we had a car and the driving easy. The hotel was walking distance down the hill Agia Pelagia which is a cute little beach town. We ate at the hotel restaurant one night and were pleasantly surprised at the overall quality of the dishes we had- way better than a hotel restaurant usually is. The staff was great and the breakfast buffet was very good. If you are planning a trip to Knossos and the Archeological Museum this is a good option. It was nice to get back to the quiet of an out of town hotel. The only downside is they are trying to hard to be kitschy which is totally unnecessary for such a quality property. We loved it all in all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor Olaoluwa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just amazing! Dream place! Would definitely be coming back!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024