Meropi Hotel Apartments

👨‍👩‍👧 Great for families, with spacious rooms and apartments
🏖️ Short walk (approx. 250m) to Malia’s sandy beach
🚶 Close to Malia resort centre yet in a quieter side street
😊 Friendly, welcoming atmosphere and relaxed vibe

📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: All Inclusive

Rooms: 125 across 7 low-rise blocks (3 floors, 4 lifts)
Child age for pricing: up to 11 years

Meropi Hotel Apartments is tucked just off the main resort road in Malia, giving you an easy stroll to both the beach and the bars, shops and tavernas of the centre. The buzz of Malia’s nightlife is there if you want it, but the hotel’s setting on a quieter side street keeps things more relaxed for families.

Crete’s northern coast gives you long sandy stretches, shallow water that’s ideal for children and plenty of choice for days out – from traditional hillside villages and the old town quarter to the ancient Palace of Knossos and family attractions like Amazonas Park.

• Beach: approx. 250m
• Malia resort centre: approx. 400m
• Heraklion (HER) airport: approx. 32km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes

Malia, Crete (Heraklion Area), Greece

Meropi keeps dining straightforward and family-friendly with an on-site buffet restaurant and a relaxed pool bar.

Main buffet restaurant
The main restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a mix of Greek favourites and international crowd-pleasers. Expect show-cooking at breakfast and dinner, and a casual poolside setting that’s handy when you’re popping in from the sun loungers. Beachwear isn’t permitted inside, and a smart-casual dress code may apply in the evenings.

Pool bar
The pool bar is the hub of daytime life, serving a range of local and international drinks between morning and late night during the main season. It’s also where you’ll grab many of your included drinks on All Inclusive.

All Inclusive typically covers buffet meals in the main restaurant and selected drinks at the bar during set hours; some premium items and anything ordered at the aqua park may be extra. Opening dates and times can vary by season. What All Inclusive typically includes.

Families are really well catered for outside, with a choice of three freshwater pools plus a compact aqua park.

Main pools
• 3 outdoor freshwater pools
• 2 pools include a separate children’s section
• Sunbathing terraces with sunbeds and parasols
• Inflatables are generally permitted
• Pool towels available (deposit or local charge may apply)

Aqua park & splash fun
The on-site aqua park adds extra wow for younger guests, with slides and splash features operating between roughly late April and late October, usually from mid-morning to early evening. Do note that food and drink served at the aqua park itself are not part of the All Inclusive package.

The nearest sandy beach is about 250m away, so you can easily split days between poolside play and swims in the sea.

While the focus here is the pools and aqua park, there’s a small spa area and a handy set of on-site services to keep things easy.

Spa & relaxation
• Small spa area with massage treatments (local charge)
• Typical opening 10:00–19:00 between May and mid-October
• A calm spot to unwind while the kids enjoy the slides

Children’s facilities
• Children’s club (4–16 yrs) with arts and crafts, small team games, sports, movie nights and water-based fun, typically 09:00–22:00 (seasonal)
• Outdoor playground with swings and slides plus some shaded zones (age/height restrictions may apply)
• Aqua park with slides – great for confident swimmers and splash-loving kids

Other facilities & services
• Reception with concierge-style assistance
• Luggage storage
• Equipment hire including kettles (on request)
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

Daytime and evening entertainment may be offered in high season but is generally low-key compared with big all-singing, all-dancing resorts – ideal if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.

Meropi Hotel Apartments offers a mix of hotel-style rooms and self-catering-style apartments, all simply furnished, light and practical for families.

One Bedroom Family Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Ideal for families needing a bit more space, these rooms feature a separate bedroom plus a living/sleeping area.
Key features typically include:
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Balcony or terrace
• Fridge
• Bathroom with shower
• Hairdryer
• Air conditioning (seasonal and local charge may apply)
• Daily cleaning service
• Safety deposit box (local charge)

Superior Double Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
A good-value option for couples or friends who mainly want a comfortable base and plan to spend most of the time by the pool or exploring.
Facilities usually include:
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Balcony or terrace
• Fridge
• Bathroom with shower
• Hairdryer
• Air conditioning (local charge)
• Daily cleaning service
• Safety deposit box (local charge)

One Bedroom Apartment
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Best if you like a little extra independence, these apartments add light self-catering facilities.
Amenities generally feature:
• Flat-screen TV
• Free Wi-Fi
• Balcony or terrace
• Fridge
• Double cooking rings / kitchenette corner
• Bathroom with bath or shower
• Hairdryer
• Air conditioning (seasonal, local charge)
• Daily cleaning service
• Safety deposit box (local charge)

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Exact room layout, size, view, décor and facilities can differ between blocks and seasons.*

Within the hotel complex, activities focus mainly on pool and aqua-park fun, while Malia and the wider region offer easy day trips.

💦 Splash time in the three pools and children’s sections
🎢 On-site aqua park with water slides (seasonal opening)
🎨 Kids’ club sessions with crafts, games and movie nights
🏖️ Beach time just a short stroll away, with water sports available locally
🚐 Excursions to Knossos, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos or Amazonas Park (bookable locally)

Meropi Hotel Apartments keeps things simple but practical, with core services to make family travel easier:

🛎️ 24-hour or extended-hours reception (hours may vary seasonally)
🎒 Luggage storage for early arrivals/late departures
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
🍼 Equipment hire such as kettles (on request; subject to availability)
💆 Spa and massage treatments (local charge)
🚖 Help arranging local taxis and excursions via reception

If you or someone you’re travelling with needs assistance at the airport or on your journey, let your Travelisto travel designer know at the time of booking so we can coordinate support with your airline and transfer providers.

Destination essentials – Malia, Crete
• Country: Greece
• Region: Crete (Heraklion Area)
• Resort: Malia
• Language: Greek (English widely spoken in resorts)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: GMT +2 hours (GMT +3 in summer)
• Average flight time from UK: around 4–4.5 hours

Malia serves up a mix of family-friendly beaches, lively nightlife and classic Cretan hospitality. By day, head for the long sandy shore and warm, clear sea – ideal for paddling with little ones – or explore the old town’s narrow streets and tavernas. For days out, families often combine a visit to the Palace of Knossos with the museums and markets of Heraklion, or enjoy time at Amazonas Park to see unusual and endangered animals up close.

Hotel and facility information is based on the most recent details provided to us and may change depending on the season, weather, or occupancy – for example, some pools, the aqua park, spa and entertainment may operate only at set times or during the main summer months.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Meropi Hotel Apartments good for families?
Yes. Meropi Hotel Apartments is designed with families in mind – there are three outdoor pools, a small on-site aqua park with slides, a children’s club for 4–16 year olds, a playground and spacious family rooms and apartments that sleep up to four.

2. How far is Meropi Hotel Apartments from the beach and Malia centre?
The hotel is approximately 250m from the sandy beach and about 400m from Malia resort centre. Both are easily walkable, so you can switch between relaxed beach days, low-key local tavernas and the livelier parts of town without needing a taxi every time.

3. What is included with All Inclusive at Meropi Hotel Apartments?
All Inclusive at Meropi Hotel Apartments typically includes buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, plus selected local drinks such as wine, beer, ouzo, raki, brandy, soft drinks, tea and coffee served at set times during the day. Afternoon tea, coffee and cookies are usually available between mid-afternoon and early evening. Please note that food and drink served at the aqua park are not included and some premium brands, cocktails or late-night drinks may carry an extra charge.

4. Does Meropi Hotel Apartments have an aqua park and children’s club?
Yes. The hotel has a compact aqua park with slides and splash features that normally operates from late April to late October, during specific daytime hours and subject to weather and occupancy. There’s also a children’s club for ages around 4–16 years, offering arts and crafts, small team games, sports, water-based activities and movie nights across the day and into the evening in peak season.

5. Is there air conditioning and Wi-Fi in the rooms?
All main room types at Meropi Hotel Apartments offer free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, though air con may be subject to local charges and seasonal operating dates (often from June to September). Rooms also typically come with a flat-screen TV, fridge, balcony or terrace and a bathroom with shower or bath. Safety deposit boxes are available for a small local fee.

6. How long is the transfer from Heraklion Airport (HER)?
The transfer time from Heraklion Airport to Meropi Hotel Apartments is usually around 1 hour 30 minutes by shared coach, depending on traffic and how many hotel stops are scheduled on your particular route. Private transfers can be quicker.

7. What’s the atmosphere like at Meropi Hotel Apartments and in Malia?
At the hotel itself, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with a focus on family time by the pool and easy-going evenings. Malia is known for its lively nightlife, especially from late spring to early autumn, but Meropi is set slightly back from the main strip on a quieter side street, which helps keep things calmer within the complex. If nightlife isn’t your priority, you can stay around the beach and old town area for a more low-key vibe.