Socrates Hotel
Apartment hotel in Malia, Crete
1 full bed
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment hotel
Beach aparthotel with seasonal outdoor pool, near Stalis Beach
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a playground.
Each apartment boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Thoughtful touches include an espresso maker and bathrobes, and also available are room service and a flat-screen TV.
Socrates Hotel offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.
Guests at this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a playground.
Each apartment boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Thoughtful touches include an espresso maker and bathrobes, and also available are room service and a flat-screen TV.
Socrates Hotel offers 31 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
This Hersonissos aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Malia, Crete
Available Rooms
Superior Studio
1 Double
Sleeps 3
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Superior Triple Room
1 Double • 2 Single
Sleeps 3
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Family Apartment
1 Double • 1 Single
Sleeps 5
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
1 Double
Sleeps 3
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 Double • 2 Single
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
4.0
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
1.5
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
2.5
There are not enough words to say thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great experience
2.0
Nice moments
1.3
The hotel is nice good location
2.5
The hotel is nice good location
2.5
Very nice and clean, air conditioning a bit weak but overall a enjoyable stay
5.0
Very nice pool and location. Quiet but not far from restaurants and beaches.
2.5
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.
1.3
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!!
1.3
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!!
2.5
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!!
2.5
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 werent 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 cant 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 doesnt 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.
5.0
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.
2.5
In lovely quiet surroundings near the beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Loved the breakfast buffet and the swimmingpool. Stayed in a family appartment with 2 bedrooms not 3 separat rooms as mentioned on the site. Rooms are clean and could use an modern upgrade
Nice and friendly staff
2.0
Outdoor pool and pool side bar are very nice. Pool water is cold since they dont seem to have a heater.
4.0
Outdoor pool and pool side bar are very nice. Pool water is cold since they don't seem to have a heater.
5.0
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.
1.3
Excellent service and a really nice chilled out atmosphere. Youre a short walk from lots of nice restaurants and the beach.
2.5
Excellent service and a really nice chilled out atmosphere. You're a short walk from lots of nice restaurants and the beach.
2.5
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.
4.0
We stayed for a week and had room 310, on second floor . The room had a small balcony with chairs/table and drying rack. The room overlooked the street but was very quiet and pleasant. In the kitchen, which was well furnished, we had no proper cutting knife and no cereal bowls but made do. You have to buy your kitchen paper and washing up liquid which are not supplied. You get two bottles of water every day.
Bathroom amenities are scarce: two small tubs of shower gel for the whole stay and one tiny soap. But towels are all changed on daily basis and room was super clean.
Air conditioning was good, although we couldn't figure how to regulate it!
Wifi was poor from the room but good from lobby or garden/pool.
Breakfast was good and fresh, served by the huge pool, in pleasant garden.
4.0
We have been in Socrates hotel for 6 days. It was a nice stay. The hotel is about 400 meters from the beach. A nicer beach is at about 2 km from the hotel towards East. However we travelled also to other beaches on the far East and South cost of Creta. Hotel staff was very polite and provided useful info on restaurant, beaches etc. The pool of the hotel is nice and it has comfortable sunbeds. Breakfast and room were OK.
5.0
Great hospitality, rooms fine, swimming pool top and only 5 min. from beach and close to the centre.
5.0
House staff very friendly and helpful. They reach out to their guests to assist in making your stay enjoyable.
2.5
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.
5.0
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.
3.0
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.
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
2.0
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.
1.0
This hotel is very clean, the staff are very friendly and the location is good if you want a quiet holiday because its a very family orientated hotel, so not the best if youre 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 isnt 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 wont be cooking it is a very relaxing place to stay with nice staff and a gorgeous pool.
2.0
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
2.0
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
2.5
It's location is ideal. Placed between the sea and a beautiful mountain ranges
2.5
It's location is ideal. Placed between the sea and a beautiful mountain ranges
2.5
It was the perfect hotel for our group of 5 girls as its close enough to the strip but far enough away to not be noisy!
2.5
It was the perfect hotel for our group of 5 girls as its close enough to the strip but far enough away to not be noisy!
2.5
We arrived at our hotel late at night. It was after 22pm. We were all tired and we had booked an apartment with 2 rooms for 4 of us. We were welcomed at the reception and shown the map where we were and interesting sites near by. We were shown our apartment and were asked if we were happy with it. He sent 4 teas for us courtesy of the hotel. Whenever we had questions they were happy to answer and if they didn't have an answer they would find out for us and come back to us. Family oriented and quite resort. Family owned and all staff were very helpful.
1.0
We had a nice 4-day stay at the Socrates hotel. The location is near a nice (if a little too busy for my taste) sandy beach and a five minute walk to all the restaurants. A little weird fact about the hotel is they do not provide any toiletries at all -- no shampoo, conditioner or shower gel. Our two-bedroom unit was clean and spacious, plenty of room for the family of four.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Malia, Crete?
The average price for a rental in Malia, Crete is £43 per night. This rental is £19 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Socrates Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Socrates Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is Socrates Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Socrates Hotel?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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