Danelis Studios & Apartments

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb
  • Apartments
  • Breakfast
  • Free on-site parking
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Danelis Studios & Apartments in Malia offers family rooms with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each unit includes a dining area, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional amenities include a hot tub, children's playground, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The aparthotel serves Greek and European cuisines with an à la carte breakfast, including full English and Irish options. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views of the garden, pool, or mountains. Prime Location: Located 29 km from Heraklion International Airport, the property is a short walk from Central Malia Beach and near attractions such as Pleasure Beach and Bikini Beach. Highly rated for its swimming pool, family-friendliness, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Apartments with:

Terrace

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Katafes
Ukraine Ukraine
“Very nice location for exploring Eastern Crete by car. The hotel is close to the historical centre, the lively party street, and a beautiful sandy beach. The apartment was spacious enough for our family of four, and having a small kitchen was a...”
Malia
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything was absolutely perfect. The hosts Makis and Nikos are lovley and so welcoming. The breakfast is homemade, which is a big plus. The fresh squeezed orange juice was the best way to start a day on the island. The building is close to the...”
Bianca
Romania Romania
“So let me tell you,this was the first time I ever visited Crete with my boyfriend,and we wanted something special for the ocasion. Danelis made that not an expectation,but a reality. The brothers made our stay feel like home and offered services...”
Ivanna
Ukraine Ukraine
“A very cozy family-run place Rooms are simple but clean, towels are changed every day. The pool is great - enough place to actually swim. Very well located - 10 min walk to the main street and 20 to the beaches But what makes this place...”
Visočnik
Slovenia Slovenia
“Very good hotel, clean rooms, beautiful pool. Close to the Malia centre. The 2 brothers Makis and Nikos make you feel very welcome.”
Ornella
France France
“We had such a good time at the hotel with the Danelis family! Thank you for everything :)”
Phoebe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I’ve never visited somewhere with such friendly and accommodating staff. The rooms were excellent and the food/breakfast menu was incredible for the price. Will definitely be coming back!”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My son traveled with a group of friends they were incredibly looked after , they said the owners were lovely, food incredible and good value for money . They had the best 5 days of there lives / thank you”
Hopwood
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful stay at Danelis. Fantastic food... beautiful clean swimming pool, comfortable beds, but what really makes this place special is the welcome and hospitality of the lovely family who will look after you perfectly. Many people are return...”
Stephen
France France
“Excellent family run accomodation. Friendly banter with the brothers and great cooking from their mother.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Εστιατόριο #1
  • Cuisine
    Greek • European

House rules

Danelis Studios & Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Danelis Studios & Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 1039K123K0197100