Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Malia

Kernos Beach ****+

HER350
Fitness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The hotel is located about 35 kilometers east of Heraklion, directly on a gently sloping sandy beach approximately 300 meters long. The town of Malia is just a few minutes' walk away and offers numerous shops as well as a lively nightlife. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 31 km.

Facilities

In addition to the 287 rooms, spread across the three wings of the main building and numerous bungalows, the hotel features a 24-hour reception with a lobby, Wi-Fi (included throughout the complex), a main restaurant with a large veranda, a snack bar, a bar and pool bar/cafeteria, parking facilities, and a mini-market. There is also a Kafenion where you can enjoy Greek coffee. The complex also includes a large, renovated freshwater swimming pool, a children's pool, and a baby pool, extensive gardens with walkways, and a sunbathing lawn with loungers and umbrellas, which are included both by the pool and on the beach. Bath towels are provided in the rooms.
Cozy hotel lounge area with seating groups, glass tables, and a view of a terrace with palm trees.
Outdoor restaurant with set tables and a sea view on a sunny day.
Covered outdoor café area with tables, chairs, and tropical plants.
Terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
View from a restaurant with set tables overlooking the sea and a sailboat in the background.
Two lounge chairs on grass with a view of the sea and blue sky.

Accommodation

Modern hotel room with two single beds, blue chair, and view of the terrace.

Super Saver Room

Located in the main building, these rooms feature a bathtub with a shower function/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, TV, telephone, refrigerator, a desk, and a balcony with a mountain view (SSZ, bookable under hotel code HER750). Optionally available with sea view (SSM, bookable under hotel code HER750), for single use (SSE, under hotel code HER750) or single use with sea view (SEM, bookable under hotel code HER750).

Superior Double Room

Located in the main building, these rooms feature modern and luxurious furnishings, a bathtub with a shower function/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, LCD TV, telephone, refrigerator, a desk, and a balcony with a mountain view (DSU).
Optionally available for single use (DSE) or with sea view (DMU) for an additional charge.

Bright hotel room with large bed, orange accents, and balcony with mountain view.
Bright hotel room with double bed, chairs, desk, and sea view through the windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, terrace, and desk.
Bright bathroom with bathtub, sink, large mirror, and towels.
Bright hotel room with view of garden and sea through large glass door.
Row of hotel bungalows with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs next to a lawn.

Superior Bungalow Garden View

The Superior Bungalows have the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms and are located in the bungalows with a bathtub and an additional shower cubicle, or partly on the ground floor of the main building with a shower and terrace (B2A).
Optionally available with sea view (B2M) or in the first row on the beach with sea view (B2). From 2026, also available for single use (B1A).

Superior Family Room

These family rooms consist of one room, are located in the bungalow area, and feature the same basic amenities as the Superior Bungalows, but are more spacious with an additional large sofa bed and a large terrace with garden view (DF2). From 2026, optionally bookable as Super Saver Family Room under code HER750 (EF2).

Superior Family Suite

With the same amenities as the Superior Double Rooms, these suites feature a combined living and sleeping area, a separate bedroom, a bathroom, a balcony or terrace, and are located in the main building or bungalow area (FU2).

Bright hotel suite with living area, TV, and access to a terrace overlooking a pool.

Superior Family Suite Sea View

These suites have the same basic amenities as the Superior Double Rooms but are located in the main building or bungalow areas, feature a living/sleeping area with a sofa bed, a separate bedroom, a bathroom, and a sea view (2FU).

Modern hotel room with sofa, armchair, and view of balcony and bedroom.

Superior Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Garden View

These suites have the same amenities as the Superior Family Suites and consist of 2 bedrooms, a separate living/sleeping area, two bathrooms, and are located in the main building (S22).

Meals

Half Board / Full Board

Breakfast (7-10 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:15 PM) are served buffet style.
With full board, lunch (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) is served buffet style or as a set menu (depending on hotel occupancy).
Children's menus, vegetarian dishes, and special dietary options (e.g., gluten-free meals) are available upon request (on-site).
Appropriate attire is requested during meals (smart casual, long trousers for men).

Open-air restaurant with set tables and sea view under a blue sky.

Sports included

Mini-golf, fitness room, and table tennis.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and two tennis courts.

Children's program

Separate children's pool and baby pool.
Large hotel pool with an island, palm trees, and guests playing in the water.

Wellness

Cozy spa relaxation room with warm lighting, comfortable loungers, and decorative sideboard.
Mini spa with massages and treatments (each for a fee).

Entertainment

Live music twice a week in the bar (depending on occupancy during the low and shoulder seasons).

Hotel service

Daily room cleaning, daily towel and linen change.
Laundry service available for a fee.
Baby cots and high chairs (free of charge, upon request), babysitting service (for a fee, upon request).

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Shopping facilities
  • Fitness
  • Air conditioning
  • Sandy beach
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Family friendly
  • Direct beach location
  • Extended hygiene concept

Notice

The hotel plans to reopen in April 2026 after renovation.
Please note that during the opening phase, there may still be limitations on the scope of services offered. We will provide information on any significant changes.
Please also note that the images shown here are partly model images and deviations are possible.
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Barrier-free rooms are not available.
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Pets are not allowed.
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For the hotel with code HERA07, only daily options are possible. Cancellation/rebooking/changes can only be made by the tour operator.
Hotel contact:
Kernos Beach
Stalis-Malia Road
70007 Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28970 27800
Fax: +30 28970 31774
Email: kernos@kernosbeach.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 170.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01/01/2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room as of 01/01/2025.
For stays in high season from 01/04 - 31/10:
National category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
National category 3 stars: 5 Euros
National category 4 stars: 10 Euros
National category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays in low season from 01/11 - 31/03:
National category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars: 3 Euros
National category 5 stars: 4 Euros

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