# 6 of 104 hotels in Malia

Hotel Kyknos Beach(4 stars)

Beach Road Malia-Stalis 700 07 Malia Show map
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  • You feel very at ease here (108)
    "You feel very at ease here" found in 108 reviews
    • " ... meal times varied and really good quality. For cleanliness the Room, of the restaurant and complete complex is very large attention. Above all for families with Several children recommendable, you feel very at ease here . " 
      5.5
      September 2012
    • " Great holiday on Crete and exploration " 
      5.269444444444445
      July 2011
    • " The hotel is clean and makes an appealing impression. In the immediate vicinity there are a lot of supermarkets, ... " 
      5.269444444444445
      July 2011
    • " ... was in the two Tagesryhtmus varied but always with fries (for the English/Russian). Lunch and dinner were very good. The cream for dessert were a dream. Several bills end of dishes. Pool area was very clean . All the leisure activities on offer were up on the evening shift at the pool were all very ... " 
      5.008333333333334
      June 2011
    • " ... Pool area was very clean. All the leisure activities on offer were up on the evening shift at the pool were all very nice and partly also very funny. Ask for pool towels bring, are not provided! Recommendable Hotel , price is good value for money. " 
      5.008333333333334
      June 2011
    • " A great hotel with very nice grounds and friendly staff. Particularly to emphasize is here the head waiter ... " 
      5.455555555555556
      October 2011
    • " Great hotel for large & small, young & old " 
      5.625
      September 2011
    • " Clean hotel , nice surroundings, relaxing time, good excursions But the small and old TV:-) Food was very ... " 
      5.502777777777777
      September 2012
    • " Great hotel , nice staff, great service " 
      5.8500000000000005
      April 2012
    • " We have the German Easter holidays in the hotel Kyknos beach and were not disappointed: great hotel with demented friendly staff, very good, varied food. The pool was clean, the beach beautiful ... " 
      5.8500000000000005
      April 2012
    • " Great Hotel , very good location " 
      5.480555555555555
      October 2011
    • " Our stay in Crete We liked it very much. Super hotel and very friendly and entertaining staff. Furthermore, it has a great location (central)! You ... " 
      5.480555555555555
      October 2011
    • " Clean Hotel , very quiet location " 
      4.544444444444444
      July 2011
    • " Nice hotel . Service and friendliness good. Those who seek peace and quiet, should another hotel choose! ... " 
      4.6305555555555555
      June 2012
    • " We four women had ten days out of season and enjoyed the friendly service and the bungalows were located directly on the beautiful pool. Everything was very clean and attractive! The buffet was very satisfactory: hot and cold dishes, mainly Greek cuisine, ... " 
      5.241666666666666
      June 2011
  • Helpful staff (60)
    "Helpful staff" found in 60 reviews
    • " Great friendly, helpful staff . All meal times varied and really good quality. For cleanliness the Room, of the restaurant and ... " 
      5.5
      September 2012
    • " ... beach in front of the hotel ikaros beach is highly recommended, since there were no stones in the water. The walk is a bit further, but it was worth it. On the beach some water sports offered. The staff are very friendly and helpful . Most of them spoke German. Check-in and check-out went off without a hitch. At night because ... " 
      5.269444444444445
      July 2011
    • " I am very pleased with the holiday. The decor of the rooms is a bit getting old but very clean and well maintained. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The beach below the hotel is not recommended but about 500m further (sandy beach) ... " 
      5.233333333333333
      June 2011
    • " ... few beach chairs and the children pool was unfortunately very cold and dirty with sand. Our room was very noisy and the tv was very tiny. Positive to mention are the good quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff . " 
      3.858333333333333
      July 2011
    • " A great hotel with very nice grounds and friendly staff . Particularly to emphasize is here the head waiter Antonius. What have we laughed! He gave us ... " 
      5.455555555555556
      October 2011
    • " Clean hotel, nice surroundings, relaxing time, good excursions But the small and old TV:-) Food was very good, staff very friendly Kreta as a holiday destination, recommendable " 
      5.502777777777777
      September 2012
    • " Great hotel, nice staff, great service " 
      5.8500000000000005
      April 2012
    • " We have the German Easter holidays in the hotel Kyknos beach and were not disappointed: great hotel with demented friendly staff , very good, varied food. The pool was clean, the beach beautiful and the area brilliant. Also a ... " 
      5.8500000000000005
      April 2012
    • " ... posted. It is certainly not bad, but the three than four stars. The food was edible, but just. Especially the completely overcrowded very small room, where the buffet stood, was very annoying. Very friendly staff and the waiters make up for much fun. At the cleanliness there was nothing to complain about. ... " 
      4.544444444444444
      July 2011
    • " The hotel kyknos beach in stalida (stalis) is close to Malia very well located and a short distance to the beach (about 150m)! The staff is very friendly and the food was good. For us personally were too few young people there, but rather because of ... " 
      5.030555555555555
      September 2011
    • " ... directly on the beautiful pool. Everything was very clean and attractive! The buffet was very satisfactory: hot and cold dishes, mainly Greek cuisine, plenty of fresh fruit etc. The entire staff was very friendly and accomodating. " 
      5.241666666666666
      June 2011
    • " A very nice area in order to spend a holiday. At the end of the season at an unbeatable price holiday. Very friendly staff . For the first time, all inclusive booked and very satisfied with it. " 
      5.541666666666667
      May 2011
    • " We were in Greece September in kyknos beach hotel. The stay was very pleasant and relaxing. The staff is always friendly and helpful with complaints or other things. The food was very plentiful and something there ... " 
      5.916666666666667
      September 2011
    • " ... had up to three closed. A small, cheaper supermarket around the corner but had already open. The hotel was really beautiful with all comfort, the we needed. There was delicious, varied food, pleasant staff and you could a free fitness room use. Also a car rental was absolutely no problem with the ... " 
      5.408333333333334
      April 2012
    • " We have found what we were looking for! Anytime again, because we probably felt at any second. The staff was very friendly , courteous, helpful. The food was good, everything was clean! " 
      5.641666666666667
      September 2011
  • The food was very (28)
    "The food was very" found in 28 reviews
    • " ... water sports offered. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Most of them spoke German. Check-in and check-out went off without a hitch. At night because we got we even have something to eat. The food was very delicious and diversified, so that for each taste every day there was something for everyone. ... " 
      5.269444444444445
      July 2011
    • " Clean hotel, nice surroundings, relaxing time, good excursions But the small and old TV:-) Food was very good , staff very friendly Kreta as a holiday destination, recommendable " 
      5.502777777777777
      September 2012
    • " We have the German Easter holidays in the hotel Kyknos beach and were not disappointed: great hotel with demented friendly staff, very good, varied food . The pool was clean, the beach beautiful and the area brilliant. Also a room changing ( after ... " 
      5.8500000000000005
      April 2012
    • " The hotel kyknos beach in stalida (stalis) is close to Malia very well located and a short distance to the beach (about 150m)! The staff is very friendly and the food was good . For us personally were too few young people there, but rather because of the fact, that ... " 
      5.030555555555555
      September 2011
    • " ... are very friendly and helpful. Queries you no matter what, they will help you immediately. All were very nice and you feel very welcome. Most of them speak German, but also English not a problem. The food was very delicious and plentiful. The only thing, we would have liked, would be more fresh fruit for ... " 
      5.458333333333333
      April 2012
    • " No four stars but good three star! Delicious food in the evening! The breakfast was almost the same every day. But that wasn't bothered us. All ... " 
      5.333333333333333
      July 2011
    • " ... was totally stress free and relaxed. We were presented a very relaxing atmosphere. We don't want anyone to point out, however, the manager of the hotel Vasilis metric ton made a very good job. The food was varied and tastefully furnished. The price for the quality of the hotel with all the bells and ... " 
      5.138888888888888
      June 2011
    • " ... and taverns had up to three closed. A small, cheaper supermarket around the corner but had already open. The hotel was really beautiful with all comfort, the we needed. There was delicious, varied food , pleasant staff and you could a free fitness room use. Also a car rental was absolutely no ... " 
      5.408333333333334
      April 2012
    • " We were very satisfied, great food , varied and delicious, also for children was always something for everyone. Good communication ... " 
      5.5694444444444455
      August 2012
    • " ... as a result, this hotel is in the guest really was still a king (Thank Dörte). Small reductions you need (for a four stars hotel) at both the quality and taste of the food make, but it was always very tasty and really something there for every taste! You can currently very cheap to get a rental car, ... " 
      5.194444444444445
      June 2011
    • " We have found what we were looking for! Anytime again, because we probably felt at any second. The staff was very friendly, courteous, helpful. The food was good , everything was clean! " 
      5.641666666666667
      September 2011
    • " ... staff met, always patient all questions answering and at all times an open ear! My daughter and I have stay at the hotel Kyknos very enjoyed and the lag in the friendliness all staff. Also the food was very , very good: in addition to international dishes, there was on the rich buffet always Greek/ ... " 
      5.655555555555555
      May 2012
    • " Everything was right there, was just a great holiday. It is a very family friendly hotel, there were many very nice places. The food is good even my kids are a bit spoiled have always found something delicious. Just great as one would ... " 
      5.716666666666666
      September 2011
    • " Nice hotel, good food , relaxing vacation " 
      4.866666666666666
      July 2012
    • " ... vicinity. A bus stop is located above the hotel, the buses run regularly to Agios Nikolaos or Heraklion. We had a bungalow room directly at the pool occupied, beautiful room and always clean. The food was good , evenings always diverse. The staff were nice and friendly, the pool ok. All together a very ... " 
      4.866666666666666
      July 2012
  • Small tv (3)
    "Small tv" found in 3 reviews
    • " ... The pool made a neat impression, but could be a little bit bigger. Since we had booked a normal double room, we came in one of the many bungalows under. These rooms are functionally furnished ( small tv , etc.). If you came to the door, you sat already in bed. The bathroom had seen better days. So ... " 
      5.269444444444445
      July 2011
    • " We booked this hotel because of the good reviews posted. It is certainly not bad, but the three than four stars. The food was edible, but just. Especially the completely overcrowded very small room , where the buffet stood, was very annoying. Very friendly staff and the waiters make up for ... " 
      4.544444444444444
      July 2011
    • " Overall we were very disappointed, we were given a tiny room right away without any problems, after payment of a fee, we got a room with a sea view (pool ... " 
      3.1055555555555556
      June 2011
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Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    5.1
  • Room
    4.9
  • Service
    5.5
  • Location
    5.2
  • Gastronomy
    4.9
  • Sport
    4.9

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    188
  • Very Good
    47
  • Acceptable
    25
  • Poor
    5
  • Terrible
    0
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The most helpful favorable review

5.166666666666667
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

A nice hotel. Clean and tidy. Many cats, but that didn't bother us. …  read more

The most helpful critical review

3.858333333333333
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

The hotel is located between two roads-so very noisy. At the main pool. are too few beach chairs and the children pool was unfortunately very cold and dirty with sand. Our room was very noisy and the tv was very tiny. Positive to mention are the good quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. …  read more

Klaus
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 66-70
2 Other hotel reviews
5.2
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Other
  • Hotel recommended
With the service we were in all areas very satisfied. Especially the staff's hospitality we would Stress.A nice hotel. Clean and tidy. Many cats, but that didn't bother us.We had all-inclusive and got good food. Varied and for any taste Something for everyone.The room was simply furnished, but Clean. Was cleaned daily. The nightwear Was decorative on the beds put.Good shopping possibilities. All places within easy by bus To reach.The pool was really clean and there were a lot of Beach chairs available. … read more
Heinke
Germany
  • Friends
  • Age 14-18
1 Other hotel reviews
5.0
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
We had a very nice and relaxed vacation. The staff are very nice and accommodating. Me and my girlfriend would be a little action rather. There is entertainment in the hotel unfortunately not. In summary the hotel is clearly recommendable. … read more
Klaus
Germany
  • Couple
  • Age 56-60
1 Other hotel reviews
5.5
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Well-maintained hotel with very friendly and helpful mostly German speaking staff with an easy going atmosphere. Rich good food from the buffet with changing offer. Beautiful good to erreichender sandy beach in approximately 150 meters distance, two loungers plus sun screen cost however 6 Euro per day. It invited however water temperatures around 24 degrees for swimming a. A very nice vacation, we would gladly come again! … read more
4.5
Rated:  
  • 2 weeks
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
Staff was in all areas very friendly and nice, particularly the blond receptionist! Also the foreign language skills were incredibly good! Negative exception was the 'restaurant manager', the you had to to greet force ☺ The rooms were cleaned daily, however rather superficial. But still acceptable.Very well maintained facilities with approximately 135 rooms, divided in 2-storey bungalows and main building. Many cats (but not disturbing) and great garden with a lot of limes and plant pomegranate trees. Pool with enough chairs (it was not reserved!) , large parking space for the rental car, as well as free wi-fi. All-inclusive or half … read more
Liselotte
Switzerland
  • Single
  • Age 41-45
1 Other hotel reviews
5.8
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • Beach
  • Hotel recommended
I the hotel can kyknos beach absolutely recommend. In every area were the staff inside attentive, friendly and helpful. A sincere thank you at all! The hotel is at best location who something peace wishes. There are only few minutes on foot to the beach, bars and shops. For me it was perfect. During a week I could each moment with all senses enjoy! I wish the hotel kyknos and the whole team all the best for the future! L. staub … read more
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Information about Hotel Kyknos Beach

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    This family-run hotel was built with the special care by the architect-owner Georgios Tsamandouras. The hotel – which is 13,500 m² - has 134 rooms. There is a main building and a few bungalow buildings. In the main building you can find the reception, the lobby, the internet point and the dinning room with the terrace overlooking the pool. The complex also offers 2 sweet water swimming pools, 1 kiddies pool, free sunloungers and parasols, a pool/snack bar which opens from 10.00 am till late at night. Also there are 2 lifts, and a parking lot for the guests.
  • Location
    Between the resorts of Malia and Stalis, 200 meters from the sandy beach, where water sports are available. In the surrounding area there are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. Excellent bus service to Chersonissos (8km), Agios Nikolaos (25km) and Heraklion (35km). The nearest bus stop is 150 meters from the hotel.
  • Accommodation
    Double rooms : All recently renovated, tastefully decorated, 25m² in size, all rooms have WC/bath, balcony or terrace, satellite TV-radio (18 channels), self controlled air-conditioning, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, fridge and safe deposit box. Family rooms : Recently built (winter 2003), very elegant and modern, 38m² in size, with 2 separate bedrooms, large bathroom and also offer exactly the same amenities with the double rooms.
  • Food and Drink
    There is a buffet style restaurant and a pool bar. In the restaurant there is a wide variety of hot and cold specialties spread on tastefully decorated buffets. Greek traditional dishes but also international cuisine and show-cooking, as well as theme evenings are here to be enjoyed. The pool bar is open from 10.00 o'clock in the morning till late at night. You can try our delicious cocktails, or order something from our lunch menu. Of course this is also where our all inclusive package takes place. It starts at 10.00 in the morning and finishes at 23.00 at night. There are soft drinks, draught beer, house wine, coffee, cakes 15.00 till 16.00 o'clock and ice cream or slushpuppie.
  • Leisure
    2 tennis courts (1 lighted), 1 mini golf court (10 holes), billiard, table tennis, baby foot, dart
  • Other facilities and services
    24 hour reception, babysitting on request, room service, free wireless internet in the lobby, massage & wellness services, free parking, laundry service. Twice weekly various shows take place in the pool area of the hotel, eg. folklore evening, magic shows, pool parties, etc.
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    The hotel is situated 32 km east of Heraklion airport between Malia and Stalida. Just 200 m from the entrance is one of Crete's most beautiful beaches. There is a bus station 150 m from the hotel, where there are buses going to Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos. Malia Town is 1 km away, Hersonissos is 8 km away, Heraklion is 35 km away and Agios Nikolaos is 25 km from the hotel.
  • Facilities
    The hotel consists of a main building and 6 bungalow buildings spread throughout the lush gardens, and has 134 rooms altogether. The main building features a friendly reception area, an elegant lobby, a dining room with a veranda overlooking the pool and a main bar. In addition, there are 2 lifts, and a free parking lot for guests, along with a children’s playground and a small supermarket.
  • Rooms
    Guests can choose between a room in the main building or a bungalow. In the main building guests can enjoy the magnificent view of the pool and the Mediterranean sea, whereas in the bungalows guests are able to take advantage of the privacy, the peacefulness and the traditional architecture. All rooms (25m² in size) have been recently renovated and tastefully decorated, and include a WC/bath, balcony or terrace, satellite TV-radio (18 channels), individual air conditioning, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, telephone in the bathroom, fridge and safe deposit box. Family suites (38m² in size), accommodating up to 5 persons, are very elegant and modern, with 2 separate bedrooms and a large bathroom and also offer exactly the same amenities as the double rooms.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Among the main building and the bungalows guests will find a large swimming pool, 2 children's pools with water slides, a pool-side snack bar, parasols, 2 tennis courts (1 floodlit) and a minigolf course. Further on-site sport facilities include a pool table, table tennis, table football and darts. Outside of the hotel, within a close distance, there is a wide variety of sports, from the most common ones, e.g. football and volleyball to more exclusive ones, e.g. go-carting and bungee jumping.
  • Meals
    In the morning a rich breakfast buffet with lots of hot and cold options is offered. In the afternoon and in the evening guests are able to dine in the dining room, where there are rich buffets of soups, salads, hot dishes, fruits, ice cream and desserts.
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Hotel amenities

  • Luggage room
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Play rooms
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Safe
  • Terrace
  • Bathroom
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock
  • Pets allowed

Gastronomy

  • Hotel bar

A choice of sports

  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Spa centre
  • Massages

Other hotel information

  • 24 hour reception
  • Evening programs and entertainment
  • City hotel
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Multilingual
  • 24 hour security
  • Car hire
  • Currency exchange
  • Wifi
  • Newspaper
  • Laundry service
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