Philoxenia hotel in Malia operates since 1985 and is managed and administrated as a family work by family Tsilivis. The name of the guesthouse comes out from the Greek word cordiality, which is secured from family's 30 years of experience in touring industry and in lodging. The complex is situated in the urbane busy resort of Malia, and is situated one hundred meters from the centre of the downtown, and one hundred meters from the sandiest and largest Malia coast. Philoxenias amenities include a pool, with little kids' pool/hydro massage, independent sunbeds and umbrellas and a vigorous tropical pool brasserie serving a range of lunches and meals throughout the day. In the lobby to the inn is situated the sports cafe, with all sports occasions live coverage from the 5 plasma TVs of 50 and 70 inches, and the 2 privately-owned TVs situated in elegant corners. In the sports cafe, choose from a range of cocktails and admire the latest hit music in the stunning ambiance designed by the amicable personnel each day and night. Pool tables accessible (at additional costs). The guesthouse facilities include reception desk with money exchange in currency and travelers cheques, waiting district, I-net access corner (at supplementary cost) in addition to payphone and safety control on a twenty-four hour basis from a closed camera circuit.

Malia is a waterside city on the spot of Crete, situated 34 kms west of Iraklion, following the National Road Iraklion - Agios Nikolaos, built at the whirlpool of the same name.
It is the seat of the municipality of Malia consists of the countrysides Mohos, Krassi and the region of Stalis.

The area of Malia is extremely wealthy thanks its fertile land, its springs of water of lovely quality, both gifts of the mount "SELENA", which is situated on the south part of Malia.

In addition to that, Malia are well known for the archaeological spot, and certainly its splendorous sandy coastline, which attracts thousands of guests each year.