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The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Chapel
55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
View from property
One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool and Sea View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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PEZOULA, Hersonissos, Crete, 70007
  • Place, Malia Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Palace of Malia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stalis Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Junior Suite with Pool View

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Junior Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite with Pool View | Living area

Suite with Pool View

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool and Sea View | Courtyard view

One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool and Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedrooms Villa with Private Pool and Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Two Bedrooms Villa with Private Pool and Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 105 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Hersonissos

When you stay at The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. .This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Malia Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Palace of Malia.

What's nearby

  • Malia Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Palace of Malia - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stalis Beach - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Potamos Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epsilon: The Alcoholic Church - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Galaxy Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Geitonia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kantina Ο Γιώργης - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alexis Taverna - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa

The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature indoor private hot tubs and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 12 2025 to April 30 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Sauna
  • Spa/Beauty services
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Shuttle bus service to and from the center of Malia is available. The shuttle departs from the hotel entrance at 11:30 AM and returns to the hotel at 5 PM.
Property Registration Number 1039K035A0196301, 1042Ε60000380901

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Royal Heights Resort Villas

Royal Heights Resort Villas Chersonissos

Royal Heights Villas Chersonissos

Royal Heights Resort Villas Malia

Royal Heights Villas Malia

Royal Heights Villas

Royal Heights Hotel Malia

Royal Heights Resort Malia, Crete

The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, but that’s about it. The main issue is the disconnect between how this hotel is advertised and what it actually is. It’s a fine, middle of the road 3 star with a decent view (ish) and uncomfortable beds, and a number of other annoying but minor flaws. It is not a five star or anything close to that. There is just no objective reality to that claim. The experience made me question the reliability of hotels.com’s system for rating and ensuring accuracy. For a mid to low 3 star it was fine. If you compare it to any reputable 5 star or even 4 star it’s a very disappointing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lieu

Travelled with family
Stayed as a family of 4 for 9 days in mid August 2025, 2 adults and 2 children. Positives: Remote hill top location in Old Town Malia (10/10). Villas with private 10m to 15m length pools (10/10). Overall the teams were very helpful and did their best to support. Amazing views of Malia from your balcony from the hill top location (10/10). Notable mentions; Alexia at the front desk, New lady in the restaurant from Romania, Male supervisor / manager who helped us after we got locked out of the villa with 2 keys at night. Private pool chemical level being checked. Met the new owner at dinner whilst the teams were stressfully trying to work out our bill for a new menu and he said he his aware of what they need to improve on and service is not were he wants it to be. Negatives: Attention to detail I.e. 1 bed was missing its top cover for the first 3 nights. Very easy to lock yourself out of the villa because of the safety feature on the doors. Service in the restaurant needs to be improved / missed opportunity from the hotel due to isolated location. Catering options are very limited / Menu cards are confusing / Not clear what you have ordered and what you are paying for. Nightly disturbances from staffing quarters into the early morning (stayed in villa 407). No locks on the bathroom or toilet doors. Hot water in the tap & shower is extremely boiling hot. Toilet / Shower room on the lower floor in the 2 bedroom villas should have a solid divider as water gets everywhere.
Private pool
View from top floor
Hill top view
View over Malia
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Dania Beach

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this resort and will definitely be back there next year. Staff were so friendly and delightful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Glyn

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christian

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

Some of the best staff i have met ,a fabulous stay

Just the best ! Great toom ,great staff ,great pool and a beautiful setting just loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meir

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

Great hotel. Great service. We really enjoyed

Wonderful place with great customer service. From checking in and until checking out the entire staff were very friendly, helpful and very professional. We will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stunning location,beautiful and well maintained accomodation. we treated ourselves to a presidential villa. it was bigger than my house with a great pool and garden and view to die for. coming back next year
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ge

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are fantastic, they are super sweet!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, nice view, friendly staff. Peace and quiet guaranteed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A lovely hotel and a lovely room spoiled by aggressive and nasty staff
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very 5Star. Fantastic Views Good Food Spas, Steam Room, Indoor Pool
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and resort was very spacious and not crowded at all. Great views of the ocean and less than a mile walk to old malia. Breakfast was fresh and delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view amazing staff and kids friendly environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Akin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel possesses excellent facilities and the staff are both pleasant willing to serve and know their jobs. We had an excellent time just relaxing in the room and making use of the spa, jacuzzi, indoor pool and steam room. Location on top of a hill provides excellent view of the surrounding area as well as the rugged beauty of Crete. Nothing really compares to having that sense of relaxation in excellent facilities nestled close to nature. Only slight issue is transportation to the hotel on arrival from Heraklion Airport. The transfer company only dropped us off by Malia church with instructions that the hotel was only a 10 minute walk. No mention of the steep walk to the hotel. Excuse the road is to windy and narrow for the big coach. We took a taxi instead and wise decision it was.Nonetheless I've nothing but praise for the hotel who have a shuttle service to take guests down to Malia. Keep up the good work folks.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Zahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was wonderful resort, we were there for a 5 night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

filippos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenton, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views, amazing staff, great food, overall it was an awesome experience, would love to do it again soon!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018