Malena Hotel & Suites is a hotel destination wedding venue in Iraklio, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Iraklio International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), 10-15 minutes by car. Best months: April, June, July, August.
Malena Hotel & Suites
Guests arrive at Malena Hotel & Suites to discover a straightforward, well-maintained property on a main boulevard in Iraklio's heart, where modern accommodations meet Cretan hospitality.
About Malena Hotel & Suites
Guests arrive at Malena Hotel & Suites to discover a straightforward, well-maintained property on a main boulevard in Iraklio's heart, where modern accommodations meet Cretan hospitality.
The hotel's 4.4-star rating reflects consistent service and comfortable rooms that serve as both a home base and gathering space for your wedding party.
From check-in through the final morning coffee, attendees experience reliable amenities and genuine staff attention across the property's 114 rooms.
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We stayed at another Omilo’s hotel nearby but came here for the complimentary breakfast each day and the view of the pool and breakfast spread were divine.
Jorja Hiley · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 15 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 114 rooms accommodate wedding parties of varying sizes under one roof
- Located on Leof. Andrea Papandreou 28, a central Iraklio boulevard with easy guest access
- 4.4/5 Google rating reflects sustained quality in hospitality and service
- On-site dining and bar facilities simplify logistics for multi-day celebrations
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 15:00Guest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks in hotel bar or lobby
- 11:00Rehearsal in ceremony space; light lunch for wedding party
- 19:00Welcome dinner for all guests; informal gathering
- 16:00Ceremony begins; cocktail hour follows
- 20:00Reception dinner and dancing in main event space
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Iraklio International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis.
- Typical total
- €8,000-25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000-25,000+ for 50-100 guests with multi-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- €500-1,500Aisle estimate
For event space rental
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Contact venue; typically €500-1,500 for event space rental
- Reception
- €35-65Aisle estimate
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€35-65 depending on menu and beverage package
- Room rate
- €70-150 a nightAisle estimate
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€70-150 per room (rates vary by season)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 281 031 2921
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Request a formal proposal from the hotel's events coordinator.
Questions about the venue
Can the hotel accommodate a large wedding party?+
Yes. With 114 rooms, Malena can house most or all of your guests, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple properties. Block booking discounts are typically available.
Does the hotel have event spaces for ceremony or reception?+
The hotel features indoor and outdoor event areas. Contact the venue directly at https://www.malenahotel.gr/ to discuss room configurations, capacity, and available dates.
What is included in accommodation rates?+
Standard packages include room accommodations, breakfast, and access to hotel facilities. Wedding-specific packages, catering, and event setup should be confirmed with the hotel's events team.
Is transportation arranged from the airport?+
The hotel can arrange transfers from Iraklio International Airport (HER), approximately 4km away. Request details when booking your block.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.