Crete · Malia · Greece
Cretan Malia Park
River Pool & Family Pools · best Day-long sojourns
- Outdoor
- garden view
- 2 pools
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 2 shared swimming pools and 1 children's pool.
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | Not verified |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 11.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 16 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
90/100
Heated pool check
Heating not confirmed
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not verified
- Heated pools
- None confirmed
- Swimming pools documented
- 2
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Cretan Malia Park's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
2 shared pools and 1 children's pool.
Heating has not been confirmed for any pool here.
River Pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Main Pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Paddling Pool
Children's pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 2 shared swimming pools and 1 children's pool.
- Pool type
- River Pool & Family Pools
- Pool size
- Main Swimming Pool, River Pool, Paddling Pool
- Heating
- Heating not confirmed
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Not verified
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Day-long sojourns
- View from the pool
- garden
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
90/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5★ | 1,222 | 100% | 90/100 |
Editor's note
Cretan Malia Park boasts a unique "River Pool" that meanders through the property, offering a picturesque setting with lush gardens and charming footbridges. Alongside this, a Main Pool caters to families, and a dedicated paddling pool ensures younger guests have a safe and fun experience. The pool areas offer ample lounging options, with some sunbeds reserved for specific bungalows, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
Cretan Malia Park features a diverse selection of pools, catering to different preferences. The Main Swimming Pool is heated and set within lush gardens. The River Pool offers a calmer, lounging area, and a dedicated Paddling Pool is available for babies and toddlers. There is also a Spa Pool within The Cute Spa. Sun loungers are available around the main pool, with some reserved for specific bungalows near the River Pool.
Why it's not higher
Some guests noted that the pool areas could be dominated by children. Sunbeds at the River Pool are reserved for specific bungalows, making it less accessible for other guests, and there is no service available at this pool.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: phaeacretanmalia.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medi ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY4ZvetBkmh ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
Official website, Google Places, Tripadvisor, Hotels.com, The Hotel Guru, and Trivago confirmed the presence of multiple outdoor pools including a Main Swimming Pool, River Pool, and Paddling Pool, with some pools being heated and suitable for children. The official website mentioned a spa with swimming. Trivago mentioned the hotel has two pool areas, river-style and heated pools, and a private hot tub within The Cute Spa. Database facts indicate the season is April to October.
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