Aeolos Beach

We are just back from staying at Aeolos Beach Hotel for a week, there was 3 of us there - girls aged 25 and we would go back to the hotel again.

The rooms are quite small, just enough room for the 3 of us and no more but we were hardly in the rooms so it wasn't a problem for us!!

The week we were there the maids were in every day except a Sunday but we didn't get our sheets changed and had the same towels for a few days.

You have to pay for the air con in the room which works really well, we had to turn it off at night as we were freezing. Only thing is the air con cuts out if you open the patio door, this wasn't an issue for us as we only opened the door to put our stuff out to dry.

The hotel is run by 2 brothers who are friendly enough but if you are young on a group holiday be prepared for 'the rules' talk when you check in, we had to sign to say we understood that we couldn't bring anyone back to our room and couldn't bring outside food down to the pool or beach, he couldn't stress this enough and it actually got to the point where I had to cut him off and say yes it's very clear, we understand thanks!!

We where booked as bed and breakfast but we never made it down to the bar before 10am to make breakfast but from a couple we met we heard it wasn't up to much. We ate at the bar- breakfast and a sandwich at lunch but that was all - was a bit pricey to eat and drink at the pool bar!!

Best bit about this hotel has to be the beach!! I never usually venture to the beach on holiday, more of a pool person, but having the beach right at our back door was great!! Beautiful sand, the water is clear as anything and you get a great breeze when you're right at the front!

The hotel also has its own water sports, which you have to pay for, and the guys that run the water sports are very friendly along with Niko the sun lounger man!

The beach is full of sun lounger's which you have to pay 2 euros a day for but we heard at the end of our week you can pay for a weeks use - don't know if this works out cheaper or not.

If you going to go to the beach you pretty much have to take a longer as there isn ' t really any room if you just wanted to lie on a towel.

If you're going on holiday and you're looking for somewhere to relax and chill out during the day but still be close to the night life this is ideal.

The beach was nice and relaxed during the day but we were only 5 mins walk from the strip.

The main strip of night life is shaped like a big Y and we where at the bottom of the Y.

When going up the strip it's better to start at the top left (the right side was more quiet) and work your way down as the clubs are at the bottom so you're better starting of at the bars and working your way down.

Have to say Malia has been my worst place so far for the PRs at the bars, they just bombard you!! You do get some pretty good deals on drinks but they are constantly hounding you!! If you're going out in Malia you have to pay Jumping Jacks a visit - Great bar!! This seemed to be the bar most people start at and then work their way down.

If we ever went back to Malia I would definitely stay at this hotel again!!

Aeolos Beach is close to beach, has own beach area. Great location for strolling to nightlife, less than 5 mins. Good food in own bar/restaurant.

Good restaurants within short 2min stroll of driveway. DVD bar-"sport cafe" just beside with good food good restaurants "symposium"-friendliest "caller-in" ever. Also Ist taverna on left at top of drive has great staff and fantastic food!

Aeolos beach hotel is well run, very clean, no trouble, friendly staff as this style of hotel goes would be very very hard to beat.

would definitely go back

Malia, Aeolos Beach - This is a small and friendly typical Greek-run hotel. Situated right on the golden beach of Malia and a short stroll to the thriving strip of Malia's nightlife. As the location of the hotel is so near to the nightlife, please do not be put off here as there is no noise to be heard due to the fact that the hotel is situated down a long driveway eliminating any noise from traffic or nightlife. The bar offers food during the day, even if you are not resident, and the bar will stay open during the night to your own presence. There are two blocks here, one being a more modern block, however, both are very clean and well -maintained. Would definitely recommend as this is our 3rd year here and have always been made very welcome by the staff who never forget you!! Staff DO NOT tolerate louts and offer a respectable repuation.

Would rate this contained, friendly, clean hotel situated right on the beach and central to Malia's nightlife as a basic but modern hotel. 10/10.