Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows
Malia
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Why people book this hotel
“Excellent location, great pool, and very friendly staff”
“Location”
“The staff were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout our visit”
“Staff at front desk very helpful”
“When we arrived, our room had two single beds instead of a king-size bed”
“They let us enter the room early before check-in and check out later in full con…”
“Perfect location, beautiful pool, great beach, problems resolved quickly”
“Beach and pool are well furnished and very enjoyable”
“The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options at both breakfast and din…”
“Both breakfast and dinner buffets offered a great variety of Greek and internati…”
“Our bungalow was relatively newly renovated, clean with very good air conditioni…”
Overview
Kernos Beach Hotel & Bungalows is located on a secluded long white sandy beach in Malia. It offers 2 freshwater swimming pools and 2 tennis courts. Free WiFi is provided throughout. Surrounded by extensive gardens with walking paths, the 4-star hotel disposes 287 rooms, bungalows and suites, including 25 with waterfront position. Each is fitted with air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and bathroom with hairdryer. At the main restaurant, American buffet breakfast, 4-course lunch and dinner are served. The seafront Fish Restaurant offers a wide range of seafood and fish delicacies for lunch. The Tavernaki Snack-Bar offers a variety of snacks, salads and grilled food. The Kafenion serves traditional Greek coffee or ouzo. Hot and cold beverages are served at The Cafeteria. The Crete Golf Club is located 12 km from the Kernos Beach Hotel. The front desk can arrange reduced fees.
Traveller reviews
Iulians33
couple
August 27, 2025
Excellent location, great pool, and very friendly staff. Special thanks to the Manager of the main restaurant and to Nikos for their hospitality.
LENA
family_with_children
August 20, 2025
Location
Yauheni
family_with_children
August 1, 2025
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in July. The staff were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout our visit. Whenever we had questions, they were always there to help. When we arrived, our room had two single beds instead of a king-size bed. We requested a room change the next morning, and the staff quickly arranged a different room for us—with an amazing sea view. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options at both breakfast and dinner, so everyone could easily find something to their liking. On the whole, we were very satisfied with our choice. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning a stay in Malia, Crete!
Michael
family_with_children
July 28, 2025
Perfect location, beautiful pool, great beach, problems resolved quickly.
Alona
extended_group
July 27, 2025
“Overall fantastic holiday would recommend”
Location was great! Staff at front desk very helpful
Aslihan
family_with_children
July 24, 2025
“Total dissapointment”
The location was nice, close to the restaurants and good beaches. Parking was easy, there was always a spot to park.
דניאל
family_with_children
June 9, 2025
The place was perfect The staff was the nicest and very pleasant and welcoming. They let us enter the room early before check-in and check out later in full consideration of our flight times. Highly recommended!! We will definitely be back here
Paul
couple
October 2, 2024
“Amazing stay in such a great location. Very relaxing.”
Location and Facilities in a beautiful setting. The food was very good and The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Christiana
couple
June 20, 2024
“SPACE & LOCATION REALLY MATTER!”
The hotel's location is unbeatable, directly on a beautiful long sandy beach. While on a walking distance from Malia where many shops and bars are found, it is far away from the noise of the town. Our bungalow was relatively newly renovated, clean with very good air conditioning. At night, we loved lying on the sunbed of our private terrace enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Beach and pool are well furnished and very enjoyable. Both breakfast and dinner buffets offered a great variety of Greek and international cuisine. The food at the lunch restaurant near the sea was delicious with a local flair. We always had a table with a sea view. The greatest advantage of this complex is the space! We never felt like the place was crowded despite the hotel was full. Particularly praiseworthy is the staff. Very friendly and efficient! Great value for money, strongly recommended!
B VDB
extended_group
April 28, 2024
“Fantastic stay in Malia!”
We have had a fantastic stay in Kernos Beach. We had the chance to get an upgrade in a bungalow at the seafront and it was wonderful. Of course it was still very calme this time of the year. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast and diner with variation of food. Nice private beach shared with 1 other hotel. Staff do everything to give you a comfortable stay! I even got a birthday cake, very kind. Thank you. Barbara and Leslie from Belgium, last week in room 507 😊
Alicia
family_with_children
October 8, 2023
“Very dated hotel. Definitely not a four star hotel anymore. Hotel is in need of a modern renovation.”
Staff was helpful.
Nelson
couple
September 17, 2023
“excellent”
Hotel with great location, close to the beach and bars in Mália. Friendly and welcoming staff. We were offered a welcome and farewell reception. We love it
PAVLOS
family_with_children
September 19, 2022
THE LOCATION WAS PERFECT
Collwyn
solo_traveller
September 6, 2022
Next to the beach, good bedding, tidy resort (good maintenance), large and unusually deep swimming pool. Very good location close to all restaurants and cafes.
Nadege
family_with_children
September 5, 2022
“Good but would choose somewhere more vibrant next time”
Great location and some lovely staff
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Billiards, Table tennis, Mini golf, Private beach area, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Tennis equipment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Body treatments, Spa facilities, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Head massage, Full body massage, Fitness, Themed dinner nights, Live music/performance, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Coffee house on site, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Chapel/shrine, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk
Superior Room Mountain View
Situated in the main building, offering a balcony with mountain view, this air-conditioned room has sitting area with a desk, an LCD TV with 30 satellite channels, direct dial telephone, safe deposit box, mini-fridge, hairdryer and free toiletries. The bathroom features a magnifying mirror, a telephone and a bathtub equipped with shower facilities offering direct mountain views through a glass wall. Please note that this room type cannot accommodate extra beds.
Superior Room with Sea View
Situated in the Main Building, this room offers panoramic sea views from its balcony. It also comprises a sitting area with writing desk, air-conditioning/heating, LCD TV with 30 satellite channels, and safe. The bathroom features a magnifying mirror, telephone and a bathtub equipped with shower facilities offering sea view through a glass wall.
Superior Family Suite with Garden View
Situated in the bungalow area or in the main building, this bungalow suite offers views to the mountains or the quiet Mediterranean gardens. The hotel suite features 2 balconies, while the bungalow suite a fully furnished terrace with sunbeds and umbrella. They consist of two separate rooms, one bedroom with king size bed, sitting area, one or two bathrooms and a separate living room with sofa bed. Other facilities include air conditioning/heating, LCD TV with 30 satellite and safe.
Superior Family Suite with Sea View
Situated either in the main building or in the bungalow area, offering superb sea view, this air-conditioned suite consists of two separate rooms, one bedroom with king size bed, sitting area and a separate living room with sofa bed. Other facilities include a TV with 30 satellite channels, direct dial telephone and safe deposit box. The bathroom in hotel suite features a bathtub, separate shower cabin, double sink, telephone and magnifying mirror. The bungalow suite features two bathrooms, with a telephone, bathtub, separate shower cabin and separate WC in the master bathroom and shower cabin in the second. The hotel suite has two balconies and the bungalow suite a fully furnished terrace with sunbeds and umbrella.
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