We had a great holiday here & would definitely return! The hotel is a 5 minute walk from Malia old town, which is really pretty & has plenty of restaurants & some quirky bars. The party area is about a 15 minute walk away, but the hotel location is quiet & has a great view of the sea & mountains (lovely sunset view!) The staff were very friendly & our room was super clean! The free airport transfer is a great bonus. We didn't hire a car but found public bus service really good for getting to other areas & tourist attractions such as Knossos etc. Thanks Notos!