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Just 600 metres from a sandy beach in the lively Malia Town, Solimar Ruby boasts an outdoor pool surrounded by a tropical gardens and a poolside snack bar. Stylish and air-conditioned rooms offer pool or mountain views.

Fitted with floral print wallpaper, the tastefully decorated guestrooms feature a satellite TV and mini fridge. Each opens out onto a balcony. Free toiletries and a hairdryer stock the private bathroom. Some include slippers, bathrobes and an electric kettle.

The restaurant of Solimar Ruby offers Greek and International dishes throughout the day. The snack bar, conveniently located by the pool, provides light meals and refreshing drinks.

Kids can play in their own paddling pool and playground. Other on-site activities include billiards and table tennis. Wi-Fi is available throughout with surcharge.

Various café-bars, taverns and shops are just a few steps from the property. The famous Minoan Palace is at a distance of 3 km, whereas the archeological site of Malia is 5 km away. It is 32 km from Heraklion International Airport.

Located in Malia, 1.6 km from Central Malia Beach and 2.2 km from Ikaros and Kernos Beach, Nook House offers air conditioning. During your time staying in this recently renovated holiday home, dating back to 2022, you will have access to free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

Sightseeing tours are available near the property.

Sun Beach is 2.3 km from the holiday home, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 29 km from Nook House.

Situated in Malia, 1.8 km from Central Malia Beach and 22 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Nostalgic Rendezvous features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has quiet street views and is 29 km from Lake Voulismeni and 36 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Venetian Walls is 38 km from the holiday home, while The Palace of Knossos is 38 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 30 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Stelios Residence Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Hersonissos, within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This aparthotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Malia Beach.

Located in Malia, in a historic building, 1.6 km from Central Malia Beach, Boutique Cretan house in Old Malia with Jacuzzi is a holiday home with a garden and terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 21 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a hot tub.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Lake Voulismeni is 29 km from the holiday home, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 36 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 29 km from the property.

When you stay at Pyrgos Beach Hotel Apartments in Hersonissos, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Malia Beach.

When you stay at Bella Elena in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This aparthotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Malia Beach.

Located in Hersonissos, Creta Verano Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Malia Beach and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Seafront Villa Kallia & George, By IdealStay Experience can be found in Malia, close to Central Malia Beach and 22 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The villa comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area.

A car rental service is available at the villa.

Lake Voulismeni is 28 km from Seafront Villa Kallia & George, By IdealStay Experience, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 36 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 30 km from the property.

With a stay at Kristalli Hotel Apartments in Hersonissos, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stalis Beach and Star Beach Water Park. This guest house is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Malia Beach.

Located in Malia, the recently renovated Omalia Stay provides accommodation 700 metres from Central Malia Beach and 22 km from Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The apartment features family rooms.

The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a toaster, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels.

If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities, which include a stovetop, kettle and kitchenware.

Lake Voulismeni is 28 km from Omalia Stay, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 36 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Villa Calli is set in Malia. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.8 km from Central Malia Beach.

The villa with a terrace and lake views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The property offers garden views.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 22 km from the villa, while Lake Voulismeni is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 30 km from Villa Calli.

Set in Malia, 1.3 km from Central Malia Beach, Sokratis LocoLux Villas & Suites offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel all rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a patio with a sea view.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 20 km from Sokratis LocoLux Villas & Suites, while Lake Voulismeni is 28 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 30 km away.

Boasting inner courtyard views, Nana Apartments provides accommodation with patio, around 42 km from Venetian Walls. With city views, this accommodation offers a balcony and a swimming pool. The aparthotel features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Guests can have wine or champagne and fruits delivered to their room. At the aparthotel, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 43 km from the aparthotel, while The Palace of Knossos is 46 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 44 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Malia, 1.4 km from Central Malia Beach, Triton Garden Hotel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a balcony. Guest rooms at Triton Garden Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Triton Garden Hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the hotel.

With staff speaking German and English, around the clock guidance is available at the reception.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 22 km from Triton Garden Hotel, while Lake Voulismeni is 28 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Situated in Malia and only 2.4 km from Central Malia Beach, Retreat in Malia features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The rooms are fitted with a patio with views of the garden.

Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Units have a kettle, while some rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. At the apartment complex, every unit is fitted with a seating area.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 21 km from the apartment, while Lake Voulismeni is 30 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 29 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Zarós, 43 km from Venetian Walls and 44 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Rizes House features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has garden views and is 21 km from Phaistos and 21 km from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The property is non-smoking and is located 47 km from The Palace of Knossos.

This holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Heraklion International Airport is 46 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Kamihis Farm House Experience is situated in Zarós, 44 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum and 47 km from The Palace of Knossos. The property has lake and river views, and is 43 km from Venetian Walls. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the farm stay, units include a private bathroom.

Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zarós, like hiking. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Phaistos is 21 km from Kamihis Farm House Experience, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 21 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 45 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Zarós, 43 km from Venetian Walls and 44 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Anna grandmas house offers a terrace and air conditioning. The property has city views and is 47 km from The Palace of Knossos and 21 km from Phaistos.

This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 21 km from the apartment. Heraklion International Airport is 46 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Offering garden views, Zaros Villa Fountarinis is an accommodation located in Zarós, 42 km from Venetian Walls and 43 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and barbecue.

The villa is equipped with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Providing air conditioning, the villa offers PS3, game console and a laptop. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking.

The Palace of Knossos is 46 km from the villa, while Phaistos is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 45 km from Zaros Villa Fountarinis.