Located 7.5 miles 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.
On the beautiful bay of Matala, less than half a mile from the beach, Hotel Melissa offers a pool with children's section and a pool bar-restaurant.
Vivian
United States of America
Nice hotel, large family room that had plenty of room for our family of 4. Nice pool and good breakfast included. Lots of parking. Not far from Matala Beach, about 15 minutes to walk down. Staff were very pleasant.
Hotel Sofia is in a quiet area of Matala, yet close to the center and its shops, bars and restaurants. It is just 164 feet away from the sandy beach and 20 minutes from the famous Red beach.
brian
Spain
Excellent customer service
Very close to town and 🏖️
Located in Matala, a 7-minute walk from Matala beach, Elea Terra Hotel provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Mike
Netherlands
Friendly staff and good facility. Close to the center of Matala and easy to walk to. Great if you want to see near Matala but not too close to the center. Quite area
Located in Matala, a few steps from Matala beach, Tsaner Apartment and Rooms has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Γιαγκος
Greece
Very nice , clean apartment, just a few hundred meters away from the beach. Far enought to be nice and quiet , close enough to go by feet.
Recently renovated, Very nice shower and had everything we might need.
A 10 minute walk from the sandy beach of Matala, Armonia Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony. Free beach chairs and umbrellas are available poolside.
Sehr schöne Hotelanlage mit vielen Obstbäumen und ruhige Lage
Located in Matala, a 9-minute walk from Matala beach, Paradise Matala Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Very nice employees
Fantastic pool
Wonderful breakfast
Located in Matala, a few steps from Matala beach, Tsaner Apartment and Rooms has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
L'arredamento della stanza, i servizi e la pulizia
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.
Hotel Matala was exactly what we expected it to be.... wonderful.
Small hotel in the beach zone, which was one street from the beach and the village centre, so quiet at night away from the bustle. Room was exceptionally clean, lovely shower and comfortable beds.
There's no pool here which does not matter at all as the beach is 2 minutes away.
Free parking just up the road was great - there's very little parking in the beach zone.
Lovely owner who was super helpful.
Astounding value for the price
Highly recommend
Absolutely perfect! From checking in to departure, Die Zwei Bruder team provided exceptional service and treated us like friends. We could not have asked for a more pleasant stay — clean, spacious rooms with every amenity, great hot water and fantastic water pressure in the shower, a lovely space to relax and the most delicious breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Very close to the beach, free parking and a team that delights in taking care of you — don’t miss this Matala jewel!
We adored the fact that we could get up and literally walk to the stunning Matala beach and at the same time enjoy our privacy in the cosy Cactus Room with the cute and aesthetically delightful terrace of our own! We could literally walk to the restaurants and bars within minutes. Most of all we adored the room owner and we are beyond grateful for the hospitality and friendship! Thank you so much for the pleasant stay!
Matala is a small town, and the hotel is a little outside, maybe 5 minutes walking from the Beach/town. The Breakfast was ok, i visited 3 other Hotels and this seems a standard Breakfast in the Island. The hotel has a pool what makes it perfect for after or before the beach. The room was big enough and we had a "big" terrase, where we could even hang our wet clothes.
The owner and his wife were really welcoming and hospitable 👏
Also we liked the hotel architecture so much, it's pretty unusual.
But the king of the whole thing is definitely the view from a room balcony — it was gorgeous, especially on sunset.
The Matala Beach is perfect for snorkelling — the underworld is 🤯
Lovely bungalow room in a great location. The breakfast was a good addition and staff very welcoming. Matala was a short walk or drive and is the perfect mix of beach, history and relaxed night life. Loved the sunsets, restaurants and evening shopping in the lovely bazaar.
Wonderful family run hotel close to center of Matala, steps from the beach, restaurants and shopping. Very warm and welcoming. Greek hospitality at it's best. Modern facilities, well decorated. Will definitely stay here again. Convenient parking provided.
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.
There is nothing that can compare to the view and the proximity to the beach, including the path to the beautiful Red Beach! Eva, the manager, was responsive, helpful, and bun!
Great location, easy parking, friendly owners. A small room was all we needed for a couple days at the beach. As a bonus, beach umbrellas were available for us to use!
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