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Happy Days Studios

Guesthouse with free parking, near Malia Beach

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Superior Studio | Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €76
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 3 Single Beds

Superior Apartment, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Apartment | View from room

Superior Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Studio, 3 Single Beds

Superior Studio, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Studio 2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2

1 Bedroom Apt 2/3 Pax

  • Sleeps 3

Studio 2/3 Pax

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Map
G Lapidis 18, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 700 07

What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Palace of Malia - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Potamos Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stalis Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zoo Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪China Town - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maria Rouse Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mint Cocktail Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mango - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Happy Days Studios

Guest house near Stalis Beach
Located close to Malia Beach, Happy Days Studios provides a poolside bar, a corner/local shop and a terrace. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor furniture, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 10 per week)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1993
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during March, February, January and December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 10 per week (rates may vary)
  • Air conditioning fee: EUR 9 per night
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 20 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

Happy Days Apartments Chersonissos
Happy Days Chersonissos
Happy Days Studios Apartment Malia
Happy Days Studios Apartment
Happy Days Studios Malia
Happy Days Studios
Happy Days Studios Hotel Malia
Happy Days Studios Malia, Crete
Happy Days Studios Guesthouse
Happy Days Studios Hersonissos
Happy Days Studios Guesthouse Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Days Studios have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Days Studios?

As of 8 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Days Studios on 1 Aug 2025 start from €73.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Happy Days Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Days Studios?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Happy Days Studios?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Happy Days Studios?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Happy Days Studios located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Malia Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Stalis Beach. Palace of Malia and Potamos Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Happy Days Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts nothing too much trouble. Great to be back for a 31 year reunion of our time spent working in Malia. Made us very welcome & accommodation was great. Super location in old town and close to everything. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorenzo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is quite good, and well served (a restaurant pub is present), and the staff is very efficient, professional and kind. Unfortunately every service was at a surcharge (from the air conditioning, 8,5€ a day in a very hot room, to the key of the safe, 10€). It was impossible to lock your terrace, so sometimes I found some people sitting in my chairs at five o' clock in the morning, having an ice cream ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great value for money, very affordable , clean and hotel bar serves delicious food. But what really sets the hotel apart from the rest is the family that owns the hotel. We have never experienced such friendliness,helpfulness and fun at a hotel before. It can be a bit noisy outside until around midnight due to the relatively large number of young people in the hotel. But settles down again, since most of the younger people go to the Malia strip that’s about 15-20 minutes away. If you’re not there to just party or to enjoy the beach the staff will also present you different kinds of activities that you can book there. Unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to do any of them, so can’t tell you much about them.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Days Hotel: More Like Nightmare Nights

Don’t be fooled by the name! Happy Days Hotel is anything but. The ‘studio’ we booked looked nothing like the cozy apartment pictured online. It was a cramped room with an induction heater and a fridge, hardly ideal for a family. The advertised air conditioning turned out to be an extra cost, and the ‘free’ parking only appeared after we complained. Arriving late at night after a flight delay, we were forced to lug our bags up two flights of stairs. The bathroom fan was so loud it nearly woke our baby. The bed, a small retractable sofa, was incredibly uncomfortable, providing little rest for our tired bodies after the long journey. It’s clear that this hotel has no concept of family-friendly accommodations or basic customer service. Avoid Happy Days Hotel at all costs if you value your sanity, sleep, and comfort!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hotel in hell would be better than this place!!

Behind the glossy facade Happy Days is a hotel that does not resemble its title in any shape or form. The room was a pit resembling a prison cell more than holiday accommodation. Four walls no window(S) a patio door that looked out onto a white wall and a balcony that was another room without a roof.... no views....except for white walls. The room was unclean and equipped with stained bedlinen and towels, dirty kitchen utensils that I did not intend to use. The hotel is extremely noisy at night the bar staff shout at the guests and were very intimidating. On the second day of my stay upon returning to my room it became apparent very quickly that my belongings, suitcase and bags had been rummaged through. Lucky enough nothing was missing... I truly think that I disturbed them. However I was soon to discover that others had had their belongings searched to!! So I cut my stay short as I was a little unnerved. This piece of information is worth keeping in mind if you stay at Happy Days. There is absolutely no legal basis for a hotel to take your passport away from you. Your passport is an official document issued by your State authorities and NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO TAKE IT AWAY FROM YOU. IT BELONGS TO YOU AND THE COUNTRY WHICH ISSUED IT. A hotel receptionists have the legal right to identify and register the people staying at their hotel. So they can check your passport and write or copy your details. HOWEVER THEY SHOULD ALWAYS HAND IT BACK TO YOU ON A SIMPLE REQUEST.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service

Skøn familie drevet hotel

Helt fantastisk ophold! Personalet var uovertruffen flinke og elskede at snakke med os, give os ideer til udflugter (vi have lejet bil), spurgte ind til vores ture og anbefalede spisesteder i Malia, selvom de også solgte mad i baren. Aircon, Internet og morgenmad koster ekstra (i hvert fald med den pakke vi havde købt). Den gamle bydel i Malia er skøn og er man til fest og høj musik, så byder byen på den vildeste "Jomfru Ane gade". Der er rigtig mange steder at tage hen for at besøge i dette område og det kan varmt anbefales.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enastående

Toppen!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Perrine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bel hôtel mais à éviter en famille l’été

Hôtel située non loin de la vieille ville de Malia. 2 chambres séparées, une salle de bain fonctionnelle et l’équipement minimum pour cuisiner. Nous avons eu deux beaux balcons. Cet hôtel est à éviter dès fin juin car il a contractualisé avec un prestataire pour jeunes anglais, c’est donc la fiesta toute la journée à la piscine et jusque tard dans la nuit. Attention : la clim est payante 9€ par 24€ et wifi 10€ pour la sem (même si vous restez qu’une nuit).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

albina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Für junge Leute die Parties mögen würde diese Variante gut passen. Achtung: 9€/Tag für die Klimaanlage muss man extra zahlen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOONKYOO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
싸고 여러가지로 좋았어요
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

José

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Giuliano, Como (IT)

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Graziosi studios, abbiamo trascorso una settimana in questa struttura. All'arrivo abbiamo trovato tutto pulito e ben ordinato. Nella stanza è disponibile angolo cottura con frigorifero e stoviglie. La struttura ha costi extra quali cassaforte: 20€ e aria condizionata: 7€ al giorno. Nel bar al piano terra è possibile ordinare da bere,ma anche piatti e colazione. Considerando il costo lo consiglio. Consiglio per visitare l'isola un auto o un quad. Ideale sia per giovani che per famiglie.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Giuseppe, Desenzano del Garda (BS)

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rapporto qualità /prezzo eccellente. Camera semplice e bagno piccolo ma puliti e con tutto quello che serve. Piscine belle e pulite. Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Non troppo lontano dal centro divertimenti e dalla spiaggia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything and would not hesitate to return Lovely owners and great and convenient location although parking could be a problem.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau séjour

Ville très bien desservie par les lignes de bus, suivant l’heure tous les quart heure. Palais de Malia à visiter et des plages de sables blancs et sports nautiques à la clé. Le plateau de Lassithi a un jet de pierre, dommage que les petits moulins aient tendances à disparaître. De plus possibilité de faire de belle randonnées.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ghislaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019