Built in a beautiful, privileged location, literally "by the sea" and just ten minutes away from the cosmopolitan center of Malia village, Socrates Hotel is the ideal choice for relaxed sea side vacations, combined with all the comforts and amenities offered by a four-star hotel.

Enjoy the hot Cretan sun in the comfortable chairs, take a refreshing swim in the pool and taste the delicious snacks of the rick catalog of the snack bar; alternatively you can spend the entire day on the gorgeous sand of the central Malia beach, just two minutes distance from Socrates Hotel. All the rooms of Socrates (studios, superior studios, apartments, family apartments) share the same philosophy of comfort, high-level aesthetics and relaxation, which guarantee an unforgettable stay in Crete!

Accommodation

All accommodation options at Socrates Hotel from the Studios up to the Family apartments feature comfortable, large spaces. The rooms are bright, modern and decorated with beautiful colors with a touch of romantic nuance . They all have a marvelous view at the hotel's garden the pool or the sea and they all come with a private terrace. All rooms feature air-condition devices, free wi-fi, 32'' flat screen TV, hair dryers, flat iron and lots of body care amenities in the bathroom. Towels are changed on a daily basis, while sea towels are free-of-charge.

Facilities

Pool area & snack bar

Both interior and exterior spaces of Socrates Hotel are remarkably designed. The hotel is surrounded by evergreen gardens with lawn and flowers that make up a beautiful scenery, while everything turns even more impressive in the super-size pool of the hotel. This is the area of absolute relaxation, with comfortable chairs all around the pool so that you can lean back and enjoy the Mediterranean sun.

The snack bar is right next to the pool offering an amazing view and a summer breeze underneath the wooden pergola , along with a rich catalog full of snacks and delicious  meals such as: omelet, pasta, pizza, salads etc. Here you can also enjoy your coffee, your juice or your milkshake or even a beer and refreshing cocktails! The breakfast buffer is also served in the ethereal, relaxing area of the snack bar.

The kitchen is open from 8:30am until19:00 while the pool is open from 8:00 to 20:00.

Kids

Socrates Hotel is an excellent accommodation choice for families with young children. It features a kids' pool, a playground and offers all the necessary baby care equipment: baby cot, small launch chair, kids' bathtub and kids' car seat for their transport to and from the hotel.

Other amenities

In Socrates Hotel we put emphasis on the quality hospitality and the comfort of our guests. Therefore, we can arrange a transfer from/to Heraklion airport with an extra cost of 40€/way fror up to 8 persons.

The friendly personnel of Socrates Hotel is here to help and assist you to organize your sightseeing visits or book your seat in group tours and excursions inside and outside Crete. You can also rent a car in privileged price.

Last but not least, Socrates Hotel 's list of amenities includes: free parking, free wi-fi for all the rooms and all common-use areas, free bottle of mineral water on a daily basis in each room, etc.

Location

The biggest advantage of Socrates Hotel is definitely its location! The hotel is located above the Malia beach road, just 2' distance from the beautiful, organized beach of the region and at a very close distance (just 10' away) from the cosmopolitan Malia center, famous for its crazy nightlife. In other words, Socrates Hotel ideally combines sea, relaxation and fun.

Malia

Malia is one of the most well developed touristic settlements of Crete. It offers all the necessary infrastructures (shops, restaurants etc) and a great variety of nightlife options. Apart from the contemporary, touristic part of Malia we recommend you to explore the old village with the picturesque narrow streets, the stone buildings made by the traditional, Cretan architectural style and the old churches. Apart from the settlement, you can also visit the Malia archaeological site, where the third biggest and most significant Minoan palace (following Knossos and Faistos) has been excavated; according to the legend there reigned Sarpidonas, brother of Minoas and son of Europa and Zeus. You can combine the sightseeing with a swim at the beautiful, sand beach of Potamos, located right next to the site. Last but not least, it is worth exploring the picturesque villages, located southeast of Malia, such as Mohos, Krasi, Avdos and the neighboring and equally touristic Hersonisos .

Motto:

• Socrates Hotel: a place to combine relaxation, vacation by the sea and fun
• Located in a privileged site, next to the central Malia beach and close to the cosmopolitan resort
• Family or romantic holiday by the sea, with all the comforts of a 4-star hotel
• Live an alternative experience of Malia stay in a tasteful and friendly environment