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Happy Days Studios

Travelers sip ice-cold cocktails at the poolside bar while soaking up sunshine from comfortable loungers scattered throughout the seasonal outdoor pool area

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Happy Days Studios offers a seasonal outdoor pool for a refreshing dip after sunbathing. Enjoy drinks at the poolside bar and local flavors at the coffee shop/café. A serene garden with lush greenery creates a peaceful setting that previous visitors have loved.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Studio | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Studio, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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 - 1.9 km
  • Stalis Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Star Beach Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Heraklion Port - 29 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AVLI in Malia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪San Giorgio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mint Cocktail Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Libra - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Happy Days Studios

Guesthouse near Stalis Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Happy Days Studios. 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 like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchenettes

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 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: approximately EUR 10 for adults and 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

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, 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
This property is professionally cleaned

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
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–8:00 PM.

Is Happy Days Studios pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Happy Days Studios located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Malia Beach, Palace of Malia, and Potamos Beach. Malia Ruins and Stalis Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Happy Days Studios Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dragos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location & service.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Panagiotis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Προβλημα πάρκινγκ
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Séjour Malia

A 20 mn à pied de la plage et 10 mn du centre Bel appartement confortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Edward

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

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

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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

steph, caen

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Correct dans l’ensemble

Établissement correct pour le prix. Très bruyant. Personnel sympathique dans l’ensemble mais peu compréhensifs. Dernière nuit épouvantable suite à un énorme orage (jusqu’ici l’établissement n’y est pour rien évidemment), plus d’électricité le matin et départ prévu de bonne heure pour l’aéroport, impossible de prendre notre petit déjeuner dans la chambre car nous n’avions plus d’électricité, la seule chose que l’ont nous a répondu c’est qu’on avait qu’à le prendre au restaurant de l’hôtel et payer en supplément... peu commerçant. En résumé, correct pour quelques jours seulement à condition de ne pas trop tenir à son sommeil.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jordan

Simple

Hotel simple, bon rapport qualité prix. Attention aux chambres côté route, c’est très bruyant.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Établissement bien situé tenue par une adorable famille très à l écoute et serviable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

bon rapport qualité prix

bon emplacement, près de tout mais pas trop bruyant, chambres propres et correctes même si un peu datées, les deux sœurs qui tiennent l'établissement sont très cordiales, la piscine est super. les plus gros défauts sont l'insonorisation et la pression d'eau à la douche mais à ce prix là, rien à redire.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

YO83, TOULON

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bon point de chute en octobre pour aller en Crète

Séjour du 15 au 22/10/217 l'hotel situé dans la vieille ville, est calme à cette période; Nous avons eu un appartement très propre côté rue (deux chambres et petite cusiine) calme la nuit à 5 mn à pied de la rue principale de Malia. Des petits commerces sont tout proches pour se dépanner... nous avons opté pour le petit déjeuner et le diner dans notre appart... le midi repas en restaurant lors de nos balades. Petit point à savoir : vaisselle très sommaire dans la cuisine...1 bouilloire mais pas de cafetière (prévoir thé et café solubles) le papier WC n'est pas fourni. En 6 jours, nous avions eu 3 fois le ménage fait et changement des draps... rien à redire. Pour les vacanciers d'été n'allez pas à Malia pour rechercher le calme... des centaines de quad circulent dans la ville
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

carnac , malia

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

Hôtel super !

nous avons passé un excellent séjour ! Des personnes très accueillantes avec qui la communication est facile ! Les gérants ont de l'humour et cnest drôlement chouette ! Je conseil cet établissement à proximité de la plage mais aussi des commerces ! Une entreprise familiale du tonnerre !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017