Laplaya Beach
Street Malia-Stalis
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Why people book this hotel
“We liked the location of the hotel, also the view and access to the pool through…”
“Very good location and view to swimming pool and sea (located couple of meters f…”
“The location was superb and we were surprised by the renewed bathroom”
“Good breakfast but pretty expensive so we use to cook it in our room and eat it …”
“The staff and facilities were amazing”
“Atmosphere was great: very relaxed, family feel, staff were very welcoming”
“Everything in one point Sea beach, pool, bar and others”
“Everything was very convenient: Hotel, pool, cafe and sea front all within metre…”
“tranquility, swimming pool, cleanliness, proximity to the beach, kindness of the…”
“Clean room and clean towels every other day”
“restaurant has yummy food which is very well priced”
“There were plenty of sunbeds around the clean pool, and those on the beach were …”
Overview
This beachfront complex in Malia has sea-view rooms, a swimming pool with hot tub and a snack bar with sea view. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free. Malia is a 10-minute walk. La Playa offers spacious and comfortable studios and apartments with kitchenette with fridge. The complex also provides a PS3 gaming console and a ping pong table. The pool bar area and beach is manned by a certified lifeguard and at night the hotel premises are guarded by a security guard and CCTV. Guests can start their day with a continental breakfast. Barbeque facilities are also available. The archaeological site of Malia is very close by. The nearest tavern and supermarket are within a 5-minute walk. La Playa Studios is 27 km away of the Heraklion International Airport and 33 km from the Heraklion Port.
Traveller reviews
Nejc
couple
January 19, 2026
“Had a great time, would recommend!”
We liked the location of the hotel, also the view and access to the pool through the balcony door. The location was superb and we were surprised by the renewed bathroom. Also the cat was very cuddly. :)
Pete
extended_group
October 12, 2025
“Brilliant”
Overall great place
Iulian
couple
September 25, 2025
“Wonderful stay on nice sandy beach”
Very good location and view to swimming pool and sea (located couple of meters from our balcony). Good breakfast but pretty expensive so we use to cook it in our room and eat it on the big balcony :). 5 min walk to shops and bars. Beach has fine sand and no stones.
Josef
couple
September 13, 2025
“Konecne dobry pomer kvalita x vykon”
Everything in one point Sea beach, pool, bar and others
KirstenK
couple
August 26, 2025
“Great hotel”
The hotel was right on the beach I had a wonderful room with lots of space and the most incredible balcony! Looking at the sea with the perfect view of the sunset to the left. The staff and facilities were amazing! The location perfect
Sara
family_with_children
August 22, 2025
“Relaxing hotel”
tranquility, swimming pool, cleanliness, proximity to the beach, kindness of the staff
Sandra
family_with_children
August 12, 2025
“Loved it - felt incredibly happy there. Would definitely return.”
Everything was very convenient: Hotel, pool, cafe and sea front all within metres of each other. Atmosphere was great: very relaxed, family feel, staff were very welcoming.
Patrick
family_with_children
July 21, 2025
“As always -”
All good, I refer to all my other comments - we are coming back regularly :-) People are great and friendly
Lucy
extended_group
June 25, 2025
“BEST STAY EVER”
Amazing pool and beach area! restaurant has yummy food which is very well priced. Staff were amazing and made us feel so welcome and went out of their way to make us comfortable. The rooms were perfect and had everything you need. We would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely return.
Brian Ward
couple
June 16, 2025
“Small slice of Greek Paradise!”
The beach, the view, the pool and the staff were all excellent. Clean room and clean towels every other day. Tasty food, good selection of drinks and nothing was too much trouble for the lovely staff. The fact it is family run makes such a difference because they genuinely care. Would definitely stay again!
Maria lauritzen
extended_group
October 27, 2024
“not recommended”
The beach was beautiful and so was the pool area.
Karachalis
couple
September 28, 2024
“Great value for money”
Kind and helpfull owner and staff, great view (room 304)
Suzana
family_with_children
August 22, 2024
“10/10 - definitely would recommend it!”
The location was perfect, the room had everything we needed, even a balcony with a stunning view. The people were so kind an welcoming! There's a pool, a restaurant with delicious food and drinks. We really enjoyed everything! :)
Susan
family_with_children
August 12, 2024
“Fabulous hotel, welcoming staff”
Location is fab, sea view is amazing. We asked for another bed as my mum is elderly and needed more space and sharing was uncomfortable for her due to joint pain . We went out the first day and returned to a second bed in the room. Amazing service from the hotel went above and beyond
Tomasz
family_with_children
August 6, 2024
“Great view of the sea, good value for money”
Proximity to the beach. Big apartment with an overview of the sea. Listening to sea waves crashing while you sleep is a super relaxing experience. Proximity to shops and restaurants. Rooms were always kept clean and tidy!
Olga
family_with_children
July 4, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff. Sea view from our room was amazing.
Debbie
couple
July 2, 2024
“Family run hotel! George and his family are the perfect host couldn’t have asked for better. Fabulous holiday”
Beach front and view
O
family_with_children
June 14, 2024
“Nice vocation by the sea”
Was just by the sea, location
Mihnea
extended_group
October 19, 2023
“The island is really fantastic, there’s a lot of places to go to, the food was really really great and the people are so”
Everything was great - the room was really clean and the view was spectacular, loved waking up to the sounds of the waves. I would totally recommend it to everyone.
Carrie
extended_group
September 17, 2023
“A bit of the Old Malia”
The view from our two rooms was the wonderful roaring sea. The family run hotel felt like home from home. Nothing was too much trouble. Because of the hotels position on the coast, it wasn't possible to have too many sunbeds on the beach in front of the hotel. This was not the case, the nearer you get to the centre of Malia. There were plenty of sunbeds around the clean pool, and those on the beach were very reasonably priced, unlike some of the bigger resorts that we saw. The restaurant bar served varied breakfast options and light snacks, and one could ask for something from your sunbed, and the attentive and helpful staff would bring it to you, luxury! Yanis's Freddo Cappuccino was perfect! A Ten minute walk to supermarkets and good restaurants. We would return!
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Billiards, Table tennis, Private beach area, Beach, Beachfront
Cleanliness & disinfecting
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool bar, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, 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
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Valet parking, Car hire
Apartment with Sea View (4 Adults)
Air-conditioned apartment with a seating area, a well-equipped kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and the mountain.
Superior Apartment
This apartment's special feature is the infinity pool. The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The kitchen comes with a refrigerator and kitchenware. The apartment has soundproof walls, a coffee machine, a wardrobe as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.
Family Room with Garden View
Guests will have a special experience as this family room features a infinity pool. A kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious family room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.
Studio (2 Adults) with Sea View
Air-conditioned studio with a well-equipped kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and the mountain.
Studio (3 Adults) with Sea View
Air-conditioned studio with a well-equipped kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the Cretan Sea and the mountain.
Studio with Pool View
The infinity pool is a top feature of this studio. The well-equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle. The studio features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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