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Socrates Hotel

1.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with restaurant, near Stalis Beach

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Superior Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Suite, Private Pool | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • 31 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, Private Pool | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Malia, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70007

What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palace of Malia - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Stalis Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Potamos Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Zoo Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion Malia - bar and restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪China Town - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Maria Rouse Hotel - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Socrates Hotel

Socrates Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. You can indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Main Restaurant serves lunch. A poolside bar and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered, and apartments get the details right with private pools and premium bedding.

Languages

English, French, Greek

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

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

Children

  • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • Facials
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Aromatherapy
  • Sports massage
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • 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)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Bathrobes
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
  • Communal living room

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game drive 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)

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

Main Restaurant - 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 - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 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

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.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 Aparthotel
Socrates Hotel Hersonissos
Socrates Hotel Aparthotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Is Socrates Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between October 21 and April 24.
Does Socrates Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Socrates Hotel 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?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Socrates Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Socrates Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Socrates Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Socrates Hotel?
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 and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, 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?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Main Restaurant.
Does Socrates Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a private pool and a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Socrates Hotel like?
Socrates Hotel is located a short 15-minute walk from Malia Beach.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10
There are not enough words to say thank you for the wonderful hospitality and great experience
Anat, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel
The hotel is nice good location
Rakefet, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean, air conditioning a bit weak but overall a enjoyable stay
Tim, 7-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice pool and location. Quiet but not far from restaurants and beaches.
11-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 11-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
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!!
paul, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value hotel with helpful staff
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.
Roger, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Facilities
Outdoor pool and pool side bar are very nice. Pool water is cold since they don't seem to have a heater.
Steven, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Excellent service and a really nice chilled out atmosphere. You're a short walk from lots of nice restaurants and the beach.
Nicholas, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and Relaxing Hotel
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.
Jules, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Accommodating and delightful
House staff very friendly and helpful. They reach out to their guests to assist in making your stay enjoyable.
LK, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and staff
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.
kristen , 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

A OK trip
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.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice relaxing place to stay in Malia
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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not a lads hotel
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.
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8/10 Very Good

Hotel with beautiful views close to everything
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
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10/10 Exceptional

Literally one of the best hotel within the region
It's location is ideal. Placed between the sea and a beautiful mountain ranges
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff but poor bathroom facilities
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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice apartment and staff were very polite
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.
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