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 🏖️
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Wonderful rooms and terrace area, simple and comfortable. The owner is very kind and helpful, giving me a welcome coffee and even fixing me up when I injured myself! The rooms can be cleaned daily. I had everything i needed and was very happy here- ended up extending for a few days! The location is quiet and good (especially if you've rented a car, it's a 1 minute drive to town... although in high season i imagine once you've found a parking spot, you won't be much closer than the hotel!) There was a kitchen available onsite.
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
The apartment was beautiful, practically new and very clean. It had everything we needed for our three day stay, including a comfortable double bed, a fully equipped kitchen and big screen tv. It's located a few hundred meters from the beach and the centre of Matala. The owners were very helpful and polite. We will definitely visit again!
The small city of Matala and the location of the apartment are lovely. The Matala's beach and the Red Beach are wonderful.
The city of Matala is simply magic and the apartment is located in a wonderful position at the top of the hill with a wonderful skyline.
You can also find a lot of "taverna" and restaurants for all tastes!
Good budget option, 10 min walk to the beach and restaurants. All clean and quiet surrounding. Ok bathroom. Very good, strong wifi. Pictures give a bit more modern look than reality but stlli all is nice and good. Very big terrace. Flexible check-in. Parking by the house. Some tableware and kettle to prepare small breakfast.
Xenia’s Dias is in an excellent location for walking everywhere in Matala, and an added bonus is the free parking on sight. The bed was very comfortable, our room was quiet, everything was spotless, and the staff was very helpful. The free breakfast at a nearby cafe was delicious and came with a great view of the beach.
Great location next street to the very center of Matala, room was cool without having to use the air-condition.
The beaches are close and Hotel Sofia has umbrellas for the the guests, so you don't have to pay for one at the beach every day.
Γιώργος is an excellent host, we had a great Raki!
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.
We loved our stay at Dimitris villa hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable. TV, air conditioning, fridge was working good. Pool area was amazing. Beach and city centre is in walking distance. We enjoyed our stay and we recommend the place to everyone.
the hotel is very near to matala beach. The room was in the building behind the parking spots. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The personal were friendly. The breakfast was perfect with everything you need. we would recommend this hotel.
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 :-)
The whole Matala beach is amazing, one of the best in Crete. And with the nice accomodation just a few steps from the beach, tavernas, shops makes the it unforgetable holiday. We miss Matala spirit!
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