Socrates Hotel, by the sea, offers a relaxing getaway with free self-serve breakfast and an on-site restaurant serving lunch. Unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in spa treatments like a deep-tissue massage; adventurous travelers can also enjoy cycling. With amenities like a garden, playground, multilingual staff and free WiFi.
At Socrates Hotel Malia Beach, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. A poolside bar and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered, and apartments get the details right with private pools and premium bedding.
At a glance
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Property size
31 apartments
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Free ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Umbrellas
Sun loungers
Massages
Spa services
Body treatments
Aromatherapy
Facials
Sports massage
Manicures and pedicures
Body scrubs
Swedish massages
Deep-tissue massages
Reflexology
Body wraps
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free ferry terminal shuttle
On site car rental
Family friendly
Children stay free (see details)
Free crib/infant bed
Children's pool
Food and drink
Refrigerator (mini)
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Dining
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Snack bar/deli
Room service available
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Towels provided
Slippers
Toilet paper
Soap
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Living spaces
Library
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable service
TV in a common area
Outdoor areas
Furnished balcony
Terrace
Garden
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Tile flooring in room
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Safe
Multilingual staff
Phone
Luggage storage
Blackout drapes/curtains
Safe at front desk
Free bottled water
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Sailing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Water skiing nearby
Safari tours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
31 rooms
3 floors
1 building
Built in 2005
Individually decorated
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and light fare.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 21 and April 24.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 1039K031A0004401
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 Socrates Hotel Malia Beach currently open?
The property is closed between October 21 and April 24.
Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Socrates Hotel Malia Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Socrates Hotel Malia Beach and nearby?
Have fun with activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives and safari tours. Enjoy amenities like private pools, spa services, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Socrates Hotel Malia Beach?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Socrates Hotel Malia Beach have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a private pool and a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Socrates Hotel Malia Beach like?
Socrates Hotel Malia Beach is located a short 15-minute walk from Malia Beach.
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Reviews
Socrates Hotel Malia Beach Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2024
Location was perfect for our needs as we were looking for something cute and calm but not too far from the beaches, restaurants and markets.
Would definitely stay here again
Lukas
Lukas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Very good hotel.
Extremly good staff, helpful and caring.
Eleni, Despina and Anna was amazing.
Linnéa
Linnéa, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
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.
Emma
Emma, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Hello dear Socrates Team,
we had a very nice time with you!!! Everything was fine. Everything was
clean. All the staff in the hotel were very friendly☝️ I have only a comment.
We had a familyroom for 4 people with two bedrooms. But there was only 1 TV.
We come again !!!!🥰
Kind regards
Jaqueline
Jaqueline, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 14, 2023
Short break hotel Malia
The hotel is located in the tourisic place of Malia. In general the site is ok, breakfast average. No permanently staffed front desk. Ok for the money and a brief stop
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2022
10
There are not enough words to say thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great experience
Anat
Anat, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 24, 2024
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).
Emanuele
Emanuele, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
Alles super, Bad müsste renoviert werden.
Britta
Britta, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Accueillant
Personnel très gentil .Piscine accueillante surtout dans cette zone très touristique .bien entretenu .Chambre très correcte
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2023
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, schöne und saubere Unterkunft (wie auf den Fotos), zentrale Lage, grosser Parkplatz (kostenfrei), gutes WIFI, schöne Poolanlage, im einigen Gehminuten am Strand, leckeres und grosszügiges Frühstücksbuffet….wie waren sehr zufrieden.
Betten waren für mein Empfinden etwas hart.
Simona
Simona, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2022
Ombonat men lite slitet. Trevlig poolområde. Nära till restauranger och gamla stan.
Mika
Mika, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2022
Bel établissement proche plage magasins restaurants bien situé bien entretenu propre chambres spacieuses propres personnel très aimable serviable à l'écoute des clients
Bonne ambiance au calme sûr bref j'ai passé un très bon séjour... J'y reviendrai
Rachida
Rachida, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2022
Accueil en français
Piscine incroyable
Situation idéale très proche mer et bar
NICOLAS
NICOLAS, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2021
Nice moments
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6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2021
Good hotel
The hotel is nice good location
Rakefet
Rakefet, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2020
Very nice and clean, air conditioning a bit weak but overall a enjoyable stay
Tim
Tim, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2019
Plus: Sehr nettes und bemühtes Personal, Riesen Pool , große Zimmer ( hatten Familienappartement), Küche
Negativ: altes Mobiliar, veraltetere Duschen mit klappfalttüren in denen man sich fast nicht umdrehen kann, hellhörig. Frühstück jeden Tag gleich
Insgesamt ok, wenn man es günstig bekommt, .für uns Last Minute gebucht ,im Griechenland zu teuer .
Die tollen Bewertungen sind gerechtfertigt, wenn man das Hotel zu sehr günstigen Konditionen buchen kann.
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9-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2019
Very nice pool and location. Quiet but not far from restaurants and beaches.
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11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2019
Top niveau : accueil, cadre, calme, situation, très belle piscine avec un bel éclairage le soir, jardin propre et très bien entretenu (gazon et fleurs)
rapport qualité prix Excellent
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2019
excellent accueil très bon prix rapport qualité
JACQUES
JACQUES, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2018
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.
Karen
Karen, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2018
Trevligt hotel som passar familjer och par
Hotellet var trevligt även om det inte var det modernaste. Personalen var väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam. Speciellt flickan Sofie i receptionen. Vi kände oss välkomna och trivdes bra. Rummet var rent men kanske lite litet. Vi är familj med två barn, så fick två sovrum och två balkonger i lägenheten, väldigt bra! Det ända minuset var att så gen var hård. Annars var allt bra. Frukosten var också bra. Poolen var härlig och stor! Våra barn simmade hela tiden!
Laura
Laura, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2018
A conseiller
Superbe séjour. Accueil très chaleureux et professionnel. Très belle piscine et plage à environ 10 minutes.
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14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2018
superbe séjour en famille
Accueil extrêmement chaleureux. Établissement très agréable, propre, soigné, au calme.
Nous avons adoré notre chambre avec terrasse donnant sur la piscine. La piscine est magnifique. Le personnel est charmant, mention particulière à la réception. Un immense merci pour l'accueil qui nous a fait nous sentir bien. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir
Laure
Laure, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2018
Top Hotel
Gute Lage, perfekter Service, gutes Frühstück, ruhige zentrale Lage