The Cretan Eco Resort
is an eco-friendly family resort on the beautiful island of Crete.
Special Offer
The hotel is currently offering a 10% discount for bookings made by 30.04.2026 (for certain room categories and travel dates).
Total capacity:
- 204 guest rooms, suites, and bungalows
Useful things to know:
- Located on a beautiful stretch of private beach
- The resort has won several awards for its eco-friendly and sustainable concept
- The closest airport is Heraklion Airport, about 30 minutes away
- Beautiful botanical gardens (tours available), as well as on-site vegetable and herb gardens
- three pools, including a heated pool and a smaller paddling pool for children
- four restaurants and 4 bars/cafés
- The kids club is complimentary for children aged 3 to 12. It includes activities like cooking, baking, dancing, theatre, and gardening in the small, kids-only organic garden
- There is a dedicated space for babies and toddlers (aged 0-3), who can attend with a caretaker
- The teen outdoor area has a large water tub, hammocks, table tennis, billiards, and darts boards
- There is a special programme for children aged 11-15 (offered in Summer only, charged separately)
- Relaxing spa that offers rejuvenating treatments and massages
- Baby-sitting service available on request
- The water sports centre has canoes, pedalos, and snorkelling gear available
- Daily gym classes, including yoga, Pilates, and aqua gym
- On-site bike rental station
- The hotel has a basketball half-court, a tennis court, and a beach volley
- Events offered include wine and olive oil tastings, cooking lessons, live music, and outdoor movie screenings
- Please note that there are musical events on several evenings per week around the main pool area
- The resort is open between mid-April and early November
Advantages when booking with The Little Voyager:
- Competitive rates
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Complimentary baby package (including free use of buggies, baby phones, baby tubs and more)
This beautiful resort combines gorgeous natural scenery – including a private beach and lush botanical gardens – with bright, sleek design. The hotel is known for its eco-friendly values, including organic farming, and is committed to sustainable hospitality. Beautiful Mediterranean gardens surround the hotel and it has three swimming pools (including a splash pool for kids). Its four restaurants offer various Mediterranean fares, from traditional Cretan dishes to authentic Italian fare. The hotel also has more casual buffet-style options at its main restaurant. The traditional Greek coffee shop or the lobby bar are great spots to grab a drink, and the ice cream stand is equipped to satisfy any sweet tooth.
The Little Explorers Kids' Club is a great space for children aged 3 to 12 to play and explore, with activities that include cooking and baking workshops, dance and theatre performances, learning about Crete’s plants in the small organic garden and climbing on the outdoor playground. It runs 7 days a week (except Saturdays) from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. There’s also a dedicated space for younger children to play (accompanied by a caretaker), as well as a separate space for older kids and teenagers to read and relax on hot Cretan afternoons. For teens, there is an outdoor, shaded chill area with a large water tub, hammocks, table tennis, billiards, and outdoor movie screenings in the evenings.
Check-in time
14:00
Check-out time
12:00
Minimum Stay
No minimum stay required.
Prices from
Rates vary according to season and daily demand. Please contact us for a precise quote.
Deposits / Cancellations
Depending on the rate you choose, different cancellation policies apply. We will be happy to send you a quote with all necessary details.
The Area
The resort is located on the edge of Malia, a town on Crete’s northeast coast. With a beautiful beach set against a backdrop of rugged mountains, Malia is a great place to enjoy all of Crete’s Mediterranean charms, from its rolling hills to its expansive olive groves to its ancient cities and small villages. If you’re interested in history, the ruins of the Minoan Palace and the archaeological site of Malia are just 2 kilometres from the hotel. The nearby village of Panagia Kera is also a great place to spend a day, with charming cobbled streets and impressive medieval churches.
Pets
Guiding dogs are permitted at the hotel.
These rooms (26 m²) have a furnished veranda or balcony and a king-size bed or 2 twin beds as well as a custom-made daybed made of trunks. They offer a lovely view to the hotel's lush gardens. A cot can be placed in the room free of charge. There are also other types of Bungalows available, with different views: pool view, pool front, side sea view and beach front. Maximum occupancy: 2 adults, 1 child and 1 baby in a cot. 
Guests can exercise at the fully equipped gym located in the hotel's gardens.
The hotel organises different daily fitness activities for adults such as yoga or pilates offered on a complimentary basis. Additional private yoga session can be booked.
For those that want to relax while reading, the hotel's own library, located in the lobby, offers a vast range of books and magazines that can be borrowed.
The Cat Café is a designated area for the care of local street cats. Clean water, food and shelter are provided for the four-legged friends. The resort also takes care of the sterilisation of the animals.
There is a separate area exclusively reserved for teenagers. This outdoor space features a large water tub and tall trees with hammocks; table tennis, billiards and darts. There are also daily-changing activities for older kids. In the evening, this area is used for family-friendly movie screenings (available three times a week).
This museum features a rare and scarce collection of bones and fossils. Children will enjoy travelling through time to the heart of prehistory. The park is located about a 20 minute drive from the hotel.
