2 poolside bars, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Maria Rousse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Located in Hersonissos, Maria Rousse is near the beach. Lychnostatis and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Star Beach Water Park and Sissi Mini Golf. Aquaworld Aquarium and Labyrinth Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
25 Ilarionos Katsouli, Hersonissos, 700 07
What's nearby
Stalis Beach
4 min drive - 3.1 km
Aelos Beach
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Malia Beach
2 min drive - 1.6 km
Palace of Malia
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Star Beach Water Park
8 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
27 min drive
Restaurants
Drossia Cocktailbar & Restaurant
13 min walk
Ilios Cafe
11 min walk
Piatsa Kebab
6 min walk
Epsilon: The Alcoholic Church
6 min walk
Mezes
14 min walk
About this property
Maria Rousse
Hotel near Star Beach Water Park
You can look forward to 2 poolside bars, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Maria Rousse. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a billiards/pool table
Coffee/tea in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
24-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchenettes
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Is Maria Rousse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Maria Rousse?
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 Maria Rousse?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Maria Rousse located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Malia Beach and Aelos Beach. Palace of Malia and Stalis Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Maria Rousse Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Everything is great at Maria Rousse
Nice family run apartments
Staff all friendly and helpful
We stayed in maisonette apartment over 2 floors and it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Archie
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay, very friendly staff especially Fivos, would recommend to anyone coming to stay in malia
This was an our first time to Crete. This hotel is so lovely, clean, the pools are really lovely and the staff were all excellent. The room was clean and had a little kitchen area. We will definitely go back to this hotel again.
We were delighted with our stay at this lovely family run establishment, it was so clean, friendly and central we couldnt have asked for more! I requested a room with a nice outlook and we got a pool view which was truly appreciated! Sadly my friend had a bad accident in the sea on day two so our holiday wasnt how we wouldve wished for! But everyone was so kind to her! We will be back and will definitely stay here again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Angela
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a fantastic stay at Maria Rousse, booked a double standard and couldn’t fault 1 thing for our 1 week holiday there. Very easy location and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Sheree
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely hotel even though it’s right around the corner from the nightlife so relaxing and quiet. Rooms were lovely, food was great and a good price. Only thing i would say is be carful walking down to the strip from the hotel as lots of quads and bikes drive up and down the road and there isn’t a pathway so just be mindful. would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Jun 27, 2024
Liked: Amenities
Have stayed at Maria Rousse every year for the last 11 years. Some years twice.
Rooms are clean, grounds are kept immaculate and the staff/owners are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kerry
Sep 8, 2023
We had a wonderful break at Maria Rouse. George and his team take great care of the properties. In the evenings, bar lady Maria was on hand with a smile and great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
henry
Sep 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we enjoied our stay.the bungalov was super, cleaning was very good. george was very helpful whith everything.we hope we will be back.(5 stars)
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Hannah
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a lovely solo stay at Maria Rousse! It was clean and quiet at the hotel with only a few minutes walk to the Malia strip which leads to Malia beach! All the hotel staff were very pleasant and friendly! It was never any issue getting a sun lounger by the pool! The food at the bar was very tasty especially the Cretan breakfast which I ate most mornings! I also highly recommended the bars cocktails!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good
Paula
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The swimming pools and the gardens are very relaxing with adorable stone walled balconies. There is air conditioning available, which was a separate charge. The staff are nice and friendly enough. Close tonlical shops and the mini kitchenette was a most welcomed feature. All in all we had an excellent stay at the hotel and given the opportunity, I would definitely stay here again.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our third time here, gorgeous pool area and short walk to Old Town and the gorgeous Tavernas!
All the staff are wonderful and really make you feel so welcome! What an amazing team of people!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Taylor
May 25, 2023
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really excellent value. Much better in person. Staff couldn't do more, genuinely friendly and went above and beyond. Clean room and area around pool. Perfect location to be walking distance to everything. Would visit again without hesitation. Only thing to be aware of is an extra charge for Aircon in your room which I noted is quite expensive in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor
Chukwuma
Sep 7, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Toilet seat needed to be replaced and the shower was too small and had no door to close it
Hôtel bien situé au centre de Malia. 2 piscines très agréables. Un personnel serviable et aimable, notamment ceux qui tiennent le bar des piscines. Appartement confortable avec une belle terrasse
Sans hésitation, foncez ! Le prix est parfait, l’emplacement en ville est idéal. L’un des veilleurs de nuit est tellement gentil et bienveillant ! Il ne manque rien à cet endroit, c’est la vie de rêve. Sans parler de la ville de Malia vous êtes tombés sur la pépite de la Crète, vous avez tout à portée de main. Si vous voulez faire la fête, c’est l'endroit idéal, n’hésitez pas à passer au « Rnb plus » si vous êtes français. Et Maria Rousse est vraiment l’endroit parfait pour se reposer de tout ce bonheur !