Dias Hotel & Apartments

🛏️ Modern studios and apartments with handy kitchenettes
🏊 Lovely outdoor pool with separate children’s section
🤝 Friendly, welcoming atmosphere and personal service
🌅 Elevated setting with views down to the sea
🚶 Walkable to beach, bars and Stalis centre
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Room Only, Self Catering

No formal minimum age – popular with couples, friends and families.

Tucked between lively Malia and buzzing Hersonissos, Stalis hits a sweet spot: a relaxed resort feel with one of Crete’s best sandy beaches and plenty of low-key bars and tavernas. Dias Hotel & Apartments sits slightly back from the seafront in a quieter part of town, giving you views down towards the sea and a peaceful base within walking distance of the action.

Spend the day on Stalis’ long, gently shelving beach, hop on the tourist “Happy Train” along the coast, or take a short taxi ride to the nightlife of Malia if you fancy a livelier night out. Evenings in Stalis itself are all about seafront dinners and easy-going cocktail bars.

• 600m from the sandy beach
• 1km from Stalis resort centre (seafront bars, shops and tavernas)
• Between Malia and Hersonissos for day trips and nightlife

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stalis, Crete (Heraklion Area), Greece

Food and drink are relaxed and great value at Dias. Start the day with a simple breakfast if you’ve booked Bed & Breakfast, or use your in-room kitchenette for a lazy brunch on your balcony. Down at the pool you’ve a handy snack bar serving light bites and drinks from morning through the afternoon.

There are two bars on site, including a cosy lobby bar for an evening nightcap and a poolside bar for daytime refreshments and casual cocktails. You’ll find a mix of local and international drinks, with some premium brands available for a supplement. Smart-casual dress may be requested in the indoor bar during the evening, and opening times or inclusions can vary by season and board basis.

The outdoor freshwater pool is the social hub of the property, framed by greenery and sunbathing terraces. There’s a separate shallow section for children, plus plenty of sunbeds and parasols where you can settle in with a good book. Pool towels are available for a small local charge, and inflatables and water toys are welcomed, adding to the relaxed, family-friendly vibe.

When you fancy the sea, Stalis’ long sandy beach is around 600m away. The shore shelves gently into the clear Mediterranean, making it ideal for paddling with little ones or taking a leisurely swim. Beachfront cafés and tavernas line the promenade, perfect for lunches and sunset dinners.

Dias keeps things simple and unpretentious. On-site leisure is all about relaxing by the pool or challenging friends and family to a game on the pool table (local charge).

Reception staff provide concierge-style assistance and luggage storage, and are on hand with tips on local beaches, day trips and car hire. With only 26 units split across two low-rise blocks and lift access in the main building, the whole place feels easy-going and intimate.

Double Room
Sleeps: Minimum 1 | Maximum 2
Bright and contemporary, these double rooms are ideal for solo travellers or couples who plan to spend most of the day exploring. Each includes a terrace, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, hairdryer, coffee making facilities, kettle, fridge, USB charging port and a bathroom with shower. Air conditioning and a safety deposit box are available for a local charge. Daily cleaning keeps everything fresh.

Studio
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
Studios offer a great-value self-catering option in an open-plan layout. You’ll have a balcony or terrace, plus self-catering facilities including fridge, single cooking rings, toaster, kettle and coffee making facilities. Other amenities include flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, hairdryer and bathroom with shower, with air conditioning and a safe available for a supplement.

Studio with Sea View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 3
All the convenience of the standard studio, but with the added bonus of a sea-view balcony. A lovely choice if you like to enjoy morning coffee or an evening drink overlooking the coastline.

One Bedroom Apartment
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 4
Perfect for families or friends who appreciate extra space and privacy. These apartments feature a separate bedroom and a living area with additional beds, plus a balcony or terrace. A simple kitchenette with fridge, single cooking rings, toaster, kettle and coffee facilities lets you prepare snacks and light meals. Flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, hairdryer and a shower bathroom come as standard, with air conditioning and safe for a local charge.

One Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 4
Similar in layout and facilities to the standard one-bedroom apartments, but with a sea-view balcony for that extra holiday feel and beautiful evening light.

Maisonette with Sea View
Sleeps: Minimum 2 | Maximum 4
These stylish duplex-style units spread sleeping space across two levels, giving a more apartment-like feel that works well for families with older children or small groups. Expect a balcony with sea view, self-catering corner with fridge, single cooking rings, toaster, kettle and coffee facilities, plus flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, hairdryer and shower bathroom. Air conditioning and safe are available at a local charge.

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🎱 Pool table (local charge)
🏊 Lazy days around the pool terrace
🌊 Beach time and coastal walks in Stalis
🚂 “Happy Train” coastal ride to neighbouring resorts (locally operated)
🚗 Easy access to Malia, Hersonissos and Heraklion for day trips

🛎️ Reception with concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🏗️ Lift in the main building
🧼 Daily housekeeping in most room types
💬 Friendly local team for restaurant tips and excursion ideas

Stalis is a relaxed resort in Crete (Heraklion Area) with one of the island’s best stretches of sand, a seafront promenade and a good choice of family-friendly bars and tavernas. It sits between lively Malia and Hersonissos, giving you plenty of options for day and night.

• Country: Greece
• Language: Greek (English widely spoken in resorts)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours
• Average UK–Heraklion flight time: around 4.5 hours

Child age guidelines at this property generally class children as up to 11 years for pricing. Some facilities and seasonal services (like pool bar opening hours) may change depending on the time of year and occupancy. Local charges may apply for air conditioning, safety deposit boxes, pool towels and some leisure activities.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Greece advice.

Dias Hotel & Apartments Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Dias Hotel & Apartments from the beach?
Dias Hotel & Apartments is approximately 600 metres from the main sandy beach in Stalis. It’s an easy walk, with shops and cafés along the way, though the route back is gently uphill to the property.

2. What board basis options are available at Dias Hotel & Apartments?
You can book Dias Hotel & Apartments on Bed & Breakfast, Room Only or Self Catering. Self-catering units have simple kitchenette facilities, while Bed & Breakfast guests enjoy a morning spread on site before heading out for the day.

3. Do the rooms at Dias Hotel & Apartments have kitchen facilities?
Studios, maisonettes and one-bedroom apartments at Dias include self-catering facilities such as a fridge, single cooking rings, toaster, kettle and coffee making facilities. Double rooms are more hotel-style and do not offer a full kitchenette, but still provide a fridge and tea/coffee facilities.

4. Is Dias Hotel & Apartments suitable for families with children?
Yes. The property offers larger units that sleep up to four guests, including one-bedroom apartments, maisonettes and some studios, plus a children’s section in the pool. The atmosphere is friendly and laid-back, and Stalis itself has a safe, gently shelving beach. For pricing, children are generally classed as up to 11 years.

5. Does Dias Hotel & Apartments have air conditioning and Wi‑Fi?
All room types feature free Wi‑Fi and individually controlled air conditioning. Air conditioning and safety deposit boxes typically carry a local charge, payable directly at reception. Wi‑Fi is free throughout the hotel, including common areas and guest rooms.

6. How long is the transfer from Heraklion Airport (HER)?
The transfer from Heraklion Airport to Dias Hotel & Apartments takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and the number of hotel stops in resort. Private transfers are usually a little quicker.

7. What facilities are there around the pool?
The hotel has an outdoor freshwater pool with a separate children’s section, a sunbathing terrace with sunbeds and parasols, and a poolside snack bar for drinks and light meals. Pool towels can be rented for a small local charge, and inflatables and water toys are permitted, adding to the relaxed holiday vibe.