Dessole Malia Beach, Malia (Crete)
About the Hotel
Dessole Malia Beach is a 4-star all-inclusive hotel situated along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This resort is known for its beachfront location and access to a range of activities that appeal to both leisure and business travelers. It combines relaxation with opportunities to explore nearby cultural sites, such as the Palace of Malia and the vibrant town of Malia.
Location
Dessole Malia Beach is located 32 km from Heraklion Airport, making it accessible for international travelers. It is positioned within a vibrant area known for shopping, bars, and restaurants, allowing easy access to local attractions. Important historical sites like the Malia Minoan Palace and the Roman archaeological remains are also within a short distance.
Rooms
The hotel features seven separate low-level buildings surrounded by well-tended gardens. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private balcony with either garden or sea views. Selected room types offer additional luxury options, such as a hot tub, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
Eat & Drink
Dessole Malia Beach offers diverse dining choices with two onsite restaurants serving international cuisine and offering ocean views. Guests can also enjoy a variety of beverages at the bar, tavern, and pool bar, providing options for casual and formal dining experiences. The all-inclusive plan ensures that guests have convenient access to meals and drinks throughout their stay.
Leisure & Business
Onsite leisure facilities include swimming pools, tennis courts, mini-golf, billiards, and a range of organized activities like beach volleyball and water sports. The hotel's Golden Spa provides wellness treatments, including massages and body scrubs. Business travelers can benefit from the hotel's amenities tailored for professional needs.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Gift/Newsstand
- Multilingual staff
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
- Tubing
- Outdoor tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Mini golf
- Fitness studio
Services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Medical facilities service
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Beach bar
- Snack bar
- Buffet breakfast
Children
- Cots
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Children's pool
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Treatment room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Terrace
- Balcony
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
I have to say, my stay at this hotel was quite delightful. The rooms, although basic, were spotlessly clean. The service was exceptional, with a staff that was incredibly friendly, helpful, and polite. The location was just perfect, nestled on the seashore and close to Malia center and the old town. The dining experience was top-notch, especially the fresh-baked scones. The facilities provided were good, making my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
The hotel was very cozy and clean with a nice view, offering great food. Giannis from the animation team was a fantastic and funny guy. I would definitely recommend this hotel and plan to come again. The rooms were a bit cold in the early May period, but overall a great experience.
I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were very basic but clean, and the hotel has a lot of amenities. However, they were a bit cold in the early spring period. The food was great, and the animation team, especially Giannis, was fantastic and really funny. I would definitely recommend this hotel and come back again.
The hotel's rooms are basic but clean, providing comfortable and functional accommodation. The service is fantastic, with friendly and professional staff. The location is great, near Malia center and with a cheerful atmosphere. The dining experience in the restaurant was perfect. The facilities are well-maintained, providing a pleasant stay overall with great value for money.
The hotel has a very professional atmosphere with clean rooms, though a bit cold in the April-early May period. The service is fantastic, always friendly, helpful, and polite, making you feel welcome. The location is excellent, near Malia center and right on the seashore. The dining experience is perfect with delicious local fruits. The facilities are well-kept and offer a great experience overall.
Although the rooms were very basic, they were clean and the ambiance was enhanced with aroma candles and ambient music. The hotel could benefit from modernizing the dated room decor. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff. The location is ideal, close to the seashore and within walking distance to both Malia center and the old town. The dining experience was delightful, especially in the restaurant. Overall, a pleasant stay with some room for improvement in modernizing the facilities.
I absolutely loved my stay at the hotel! The rooms were cozy, clean, and had a nice view, even though it was a bit cold in April and early May. The staff was incredibly professional and made my experience top-notch. However, the aroma candles and ambient music could have added a warmer touch to the room.
The hotel offers perfectly comfortable and pretty clean rooms, though they were a bit cold in the April-early May period. The service was top-notch, with the staff being fantastic, friendly, helpful, and polite. The location is excellent, with easy access to Malia centre and a beautiful seaside setting. The dining experience was perfect, emphasizing local fresh products. Overall, a great value for money stay with some room for improvement in room temperature during colder months.
The hotel is in a nice location, near Malia center and just a 15-minute walk to the old town. The rooms, although basic, were clean and tidy, but a bit chilly during the cooler months. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff explaining all about the food options. The location is ideal for accessing the beautiful beach and enjoying activities like the MiniDisco Show and MiniClub. The dining experience was enjoyable, offering perfect meals, and the facilities were top-notch. However, the room temperatures were slightly cold at times, and the rooms lacked extra amenities.
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed with a professional touch. The service was exceptional, with the staff being open-minded, friendly, and always making sure I felt good. The location was perfect, near the vibrant Malia center but also close to the serene old town. The dining experience was delightful, especially at the restaurant with its perfect offerings. The facilities were top-notch, enhancing my overall experience.
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