Description: The Malia Prince Sarpidon is a traditional Greek-style hotel located in the bustling town of Malia with its lively centre, just 800 metres from a sandy beach. The 45 guestrooms have a colourful rustic decor with traditional redwood furniture, and all include direct- dial phones, televisions, safes and refrigerators. The half-board room rate incorporates buffet breakfast and dinner each day.
The hotel's restaurant offers Greek and international cuisine served in a traditional taverna with colourful rustic decor and relaxed informal surroundings. It is open for buffet breakfast and dinner daily. Guests of the hotel can relax under the parasols by the swimming pool, or unwind with a drink at the poolside bar, while children can be kept amused with their own swimming pool and playground. There is a dart board and table tennis, and the lounge area is available for those who would like to watch television or play billiards. Staff at the 24- hour front desk can advise on sightseeing opportunities, and there are currency exchange facilities available. The hotel is well placed for exploring Malia and the surrounding area; some of the popular sights include the Minoan Palace which is three kilometres away, and the Lychnostatis Open-Air Museum which is five kilometres from the hotel. Further out are the Homo Sapiens Museum and the Lassithi Plateau and Dikti Cave, which are approximately 25 kilometres away. Heraklion Airport is 35 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of 35 minutes.
Overview: 24-hour front desk
Location Description: IRAKLION
Rooms: Double With Mountain View-Two twin beds and one sleeper sofa. Colourful rustic decor with traditional redwood furniture. Balcony or terrace with mountain views. Direct-dial phone, television, safe and refrigerator.
Transportation: Taxis are readily available from Arrivals and cost approximately 32 EUR to the hotel. To explore the island, there is an extensive public bus network connecting the main towns and villages; but to reach the more rugged parts, car hire is recommended.
Driving directions: From the airport take the National Road in the direction of Agios Nikolaos. Follow the road to the end and turn left. At the traffic lights turn right and continue to Malia. Drive straight across the traffic light junction and past the taxi rank. Turn left at the next small junction and continue for approximately 300 metres. The hotel is on the left.
Attractions: - Minoan Palace - 3 kilometres (2 miles)
- Lychnostatis Open-Air Museum - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Homo Sapiens Museum - 23 kilometres (14 miles)
- Lassithi Plateau - 26 kilometres (16 miles)
- Dikti Cave - 26 kilometres (16 miles)
- Agios Nikolaos - 32 kilometres (19 miles)
- Minoan Palace of Knossos - 42 kilometres (25.5 miles)
- Elounda (Spinalonga Village) - 45 kilometres (27 miles)
Facilities: Swimming pool - children's, Swimming pool - outdoor, Air-conditioned public areas, Television in lobby, Poolside bar, Bar/lounge, Parking nearby, Billiards, Restaurant(s), Umbrella, Currency exchange
Room Facilities: Refrigerator, Private bathroom, In-room safe, Cribs (infant beds) available, Window opens, Direct-dial phone, Television