The main building and the bungalows are surrounded by gardens, whereas the beach is found on its north side.
There are two swimming pools for adults and one for children, a pool bar, a tennis court, a beach volley court and playground.
The Malia Bay Hotel works on an all-inclusive basis.
Rich buffets are found in the restaurant for breakfast, lunch as well as dinner.
Soft drinks, beer, traditional Greek alcoholic drinks as well as coffee and sweets are served at the Pool and Main Bar.
There is a light animation program during the day and organized evening shows at night.
Malia, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Crete, is found 35km (21.7 miles) east of Heraklion (Airport Nikos Kazantzakis), 7km (4.3 miles) away from Chersonissos and 25km (15.5 miles) away from Agios Nikolaos.
The Hotel resides 1500 m (0.9 miles) away from the centre of Malia and just 500 m (0.3 miles) away from the summer residence of King Minos, the third largest Minoan palace in Crete.