Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Matala village

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.

The small family run hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and refrigerators. Each has its own private bathroom with shower and WC, and balcony or terrace.

The large common courtyard is available and offers seating areas to cool off and relax. Here guests can have an a la carte breakfast menu or enjoy a cold drink after a hot day on the beach.

A shaded parking lot is available for guests to park their vehicles. A reading corner with books is also available. Staff at the front desk can arrange taxi transfer from and to Chania and Heraklion Airport upon surcharge.

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. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, an ATM and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At Tsaner Apartment and Rooms the rooms have bed linen and towels.

A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation.

You can play table tennis at Tsaner Apartment and Rooms, and the area is popular for cycling.

Red Sand Beach is less than 1 km from the hotel, while Phaistos is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 64 km from Tsaner Apartment and Rooms.

Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments is located amidst lush greenery, within 250 metres from the beach, and has a swimming pool, restaurant and snack bar. It features air-conditioned accommodation with furnished balcony.

Rooms at the Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments have a refrigerator and TV. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

At the restaurant, the chef prepares dishes using genuine Cretan produce. During the evening, guests can relax at the bar while enjoying the view of the lightened pool.

A games room is available while free Wi-Fi is offered in communal areas. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, diving and darts. Younger guests can enjoy the playground.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer information on Heraklion City 70 km away. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 75 km away. The village of Tympaki is at 15 km. Free private parking is possible on site.

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.

Guests can enjoy relaxing in the garden or lounge by the pool. The hotel’s large roof terrace provides panoramic views.

A breakfast buffet is served daily.

Free on-site parking is available to guests.

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.

Dimitris Villa rooms are bright and air-conditioned. They are equipped with a TV, fridge and safe. In-room breakfast is available upon request. Free internet access is offered in eating and pool area as well as in rooms.

In the hotel tavern, near the shady pool and surrounded by flowers, guests can enjoy breakfast or a traditional Cretan lunch.

Hotel staff can organise excursions in the island by air-conditioned buses. Hiking or horse riding can be arranged for guests. Dimitris Villa Hotel also offers car and bike rental services.

The hotel is just a 6-minute walk from the town of Matala where restaurants and shops can be found. Heraklion Airport is 55 km away and airport shuttle service is available upon request.

Featuring a large pool with sun terrace and a snack bar, Hotel Neos Matala lies within 500 metres from the sandy bay of Matala in South Crete. Surrounded by a lush garden covered with lawn, palm and pine trees, the family-run property offers air-conditioned accommodation (extra 5 EURO) with a private balcony.

The uniquely furnished rooms of Hotel Neos are decorated in blue and orange tones and feature tiled floors. Each unit is equipped with a fridge, a radio and a safety deposit box. Enjoying views over the blossomed garden, all rooms also feature a private bathroom with shower.

A continental breakfast enriched with fresh local ingredients is served daily at the dining area. The poolside bar offers a relaxing setting for enjoying a fresh juice and a light snack during the afternoon or an exotic cocktail at night.

Guests can relax at the sun loungers by the pool, while younger guests can enjoy themselves at the open-air playground. Staff at the front desk provides information on hiking and cycling in the area. Car rental can be arranged and free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas.

Hotel Neos Matala is located 500 metres from the centre of Matala, where a variety of restaurants and bars is featured. The sandy Komos Beach is at 3 km, while Agia Galini Village is 25 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.