Located 12 km from the ancient city of Phaestos, family-run Dimitris Villa Hotel is on the coast of Messara bay, surrounded by trees, just 8 minutes from Matala beach.
Ormonde
United Kingdom
Very clean & comfortable with modern bathroom. Very friendly & helpful staff. Very nice pool. Large free off street parking area.
Hotel Sofia is in a quiet area of Matala, yet close to the centre and its shops, bars and restaurants. It is just 50 metres away from the sandy beach and 20 minutes from the famous Red beach.
Set in Matala, 60 metres from Matala beach, Tsaner Apartment and Rooms offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments is located amidst lush greenery, within 250 metres from the beach, and has a swimming pool, restaurant and snack bar.
Herbert
Netherlands
Matala Bay Hotel is the best hotel in Matala. There is a beautiful garden with a large swimming pool. Efcharisto poli Yannis and Yohanina. They were very kind to us at breakfast. The location amidst the rock formations is amazing.
The Coral Hotel features comfortable rooms with private balconies. This family-run hotel is in the quiet town of Matala. It is 500 metres from the town centre and 600 metres from the beach.
Zita
Hungary
The accommodation is located a 10-minute walk from the center of Matala in a quiet and peaceful area. It also includes a parking lot. The apartment was very pleasant, with a friendly terrace. The staff is nice and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. I recommend the accommodation.
A 10-minute walk from the sandy beach of Matala, Armonia Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with balcony. Free beach chairs and umbrellas are available on the poolside.
Sehr schöne Hotelanlage mit vielen Obstbäumen und ruhige Lage
Set in Matala, 600 metres from Matala beach, Elea Terra Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
super Preis/Leistung. gute Nähe zum Strand. super Pool
Situated in Matala, less than 1 km from Matala beach, Paradise Matala Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Very nice employees
Fantastic pool
Wonderful breakfast
Located 12 km from the ancient city of Phaestos, family-run Dimitris Villa Hotel is on the coast of Messara bay, surrounded by trees, just 8 minutes from Matala beach.
Location. It was super clean and Dimitris was kind and helpful!
Set in Matala, 60 metres from Matala beach, Tsaner Apartment and Rooms offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
L'arredamento della stanza, i servizi e la pulizia
Fragiskos Hotel is found a mere 30 metres from the beach of Matala. It features free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Guests enjoy pool access as well as free public parking.
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, 70km away from Matala. From there, take a taxi or bus (1.5 hours). Domestic travellers can also drive from Athens (350km, about 4 hours). No direct water transport available.
The most convenient airport for Matala, Greece, is Heraklion International Airport. It's the closest, approximately 70km away, and offers both domestic and international flights, making it accessible for all travellers.
Matala, Greece, is best navigated on foot due to its compact size. For longer distances, consider hiring a bicycle or car. Public transport options include the local bus service, KTEL, which connects Matala to Heraklion and other nearby towns. Always check the latest schedules as services may vary.
The best area to stay in Matala, Greece is the central town area. It offers close proximity to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The famous Matala Caves are also within walking distance. This area is popular and convenient for visitors.
Matala, Greece experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. Average temperatures range from 12°C in January to 26°C in July. The summer season, from June to September, is typically dry with temperatures often exceeding 30°C. Winter, from November to March, sees more rainfall but temperatures rarely drop below 10°C.
What guests said about Matala:
10
Scored 10
Such a beautiful little seaside village that comes to life...
Such a beautiful little seaside village that comes to life at night. Could have stayed longer and enjoyed the views, vibes and people. Also we found the pricing cheaper for food and drinks. I must stop
Nadia Morgan
South Africa
2.0
Scored 2.0
The room was clean and relatively new looking.
The room was clean and relatively new looking. There is no wifi or tv in room. They have wifi at the bar and should be able to get it to rooms with routers but have not bothered. The bed was a disaster, it was hardest bed I have ever tried to sleep on. My wife and I both hardly slept and had sore back in the morning. We have been travelling for over 5 weeks had no problem with any other beds.
Norm
Canada
10
Scored 10
There is a great vibe at Matala that differs from the rest...
There is a great vibe at Matala that differs from the rest of Creta. The hippie feel is true. We caught live music the night we were there and it was the best moment.
This along with the red beach - strongly recommend.
Anne-Sophie
Canada
6.0
Scored 6.0
Matala is a tourist hot spot.
Matala is a tourist hot spot. So a lot of restaurants there, lot of tourist shops with souvenirs and a lot of people. The beach itself is not that big, but it was nice though. I mean it really depends on what you are looking for. I am more fond of less crowded and less touristy places, so perhaps next time I would look for something more matching my preferences. On the other hand there is nothing wrong about Matala at all. All the people there are very friendly. Really it depends on what you prefer...
Jana
10
Scored 10
Matala is a quiet little town with not a lot of traffic,...
Matala is a quiet little town with not a lot of traffic, music or noise. You come here to relax. If you like naturist beaching this place is definitely for you (Red beach and Komos beach).
Moreover, Matala can be a good base for visiting the area (you have to rent a car or a bike).
Siarhei A.
Belarus
10
Scored 10
Beautiful little hippie Place with lots of Restaurants, Bars...
Beautiful little hippie Place with lots of Restaurants, Bars and Cafés.
The beach in matala, the red beach and the caves of matala are a must see. When you are in matala I would recommend the Restaurants Georges Yard, Plaka and Hakuna matata.
We truly enjoyed our stay at this place - it was a last minute choice and I'm glad we chose it. The staff is EXCEPTIONAL, the room was immaculate, the pool is great and the vibe is fun and friendly. We had our own room (not a dorm type) with a private bathroom. Our room also had a large balcony and great A/C which we needed. There was always plenty of hot water which I managed to get everywhere (see below). The hotel is located a bit out of the main area which we liked... about a 15 min walk from "downtown" Matala.
Despite of the apartment is located next to the main road , the location is very good, it takes around 6-7 minutes walk to get to the beach and the center of Matala. It has free parking.
The rooms are simple, but you find everything what is necessary for your stay and comfort ( towels, air condition, plates to eat, enough space for your luggages). The bathroom is spacious. The owner is flexible with the arrival time, that we highly appreciated.
Beautiful room with balcony, quiet and comfortable sleeping, fridge available, aircondition working, good cleaning every day, good breakfast, very friendly staff, 2 mins walk to the beautiful beach. Many restaurants and souvenir shopping nearby (handmade stuff also
available). Matala is peaceful, live music in one of the pubs in the evening (hotel is located quiet, but central 5 min walking distance to everything)
The room and location was great! Walking distance from the beach and village. Matala is small, so everything was close-by. Free parking and large room! Matala in general was a very nice place to stay. It's touristy but it doesn't feel over crowded.
Amazing hotel in Matala! The family who run it are so kind and hospitable. The rooms are extremely clean and the beds are super comfortable. Only a 5 minute walk to the beach and the centre of Matala. Can’t wait to return again :-)
Hotel is around 600m from the one of the best beaches in Crete, rooms are spacious, breakfast decent, good accommodation vs. value ratio, we came late and the staff was very helpful no matter the late hour. Thank you for that!
very warm welcome , very friendly staff, a very nice and modern room, me liked especially the lemon trees front of the balcony , and a few steps to the beach. parking was include , perfect place to stay in Matala for longer
The location is perfect: just in the center and near by the beach but at the same time in a very quite area. The terrace was very nice and had some shadow, We loved this hotel. Unfortunately we stayed just for one night.
Amazing hospitality everyone was extremely helpful and accommodating. Location was ideal during the matala beach festival because it 5 minute was walking distance from the beach/ shops etc.
A nice family-run hotel with very friendly people. Location absolutely perfect, just a minute walk away from the beach. Free parking a big plus. Rooms big and clean, breakfast very good.
The location was just perfect, no need to stay on the beach when you can just walk down and take a swim. The night view of the Matala rocks is amazing. We had the best holiday here.
The Coral was the best and most atmospheric hotel we stayed in in Greece. It is ideally l;ocated, spotlessly clean, spacious and the owner and staff are very helpful and friendly.
The location is good, it is close to the beach and on the way to the redbeach, close to the market and tavern's area.
The owner is vert helfull & nice.
Parking is close.
The location was great, just a short walk from Matala town and the beach. The breakfast was very good!! Lots of choice eggs, yoghurt, fruit, pancakes etc.
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