Surrounded by a garden, the Fantastic Matala 1 offers air-conditioned accommodation with private terrace or balcony. The hotel is located in Matala, just 20 metres from the beach. The studios of Fantastic Matala 1 feature elegant decorations and furniture. All rooms have a veranda with garden view, a kitchenette with fridge and coffee maker and a seating area with sofa and coffee table. A TV is available upon request. Offering free parking, the Fantastic Matala 1 is located less than a 5-minute walk from shops and restaurants, and the bus stop. Heraklion's city centre is 70 km away. There is free parking on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE parking!

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vincent
    France France
    Amazing location, 2-3 min walking distance to the beach. Owners are really kind and attentive. Great service, room have been cleaned every morning. A must to stay if you come to Matala
  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    The family running this hotel were absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for our lovely stay!
  • Trond
    Norway Norway
    Friendly staff and great location. It’s what a small greek hotel is all about.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 189 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hotel Fantastic is located in Matala, which is one of the most beautiful and famous places in Crete. Matala has got a beautiful beach that has become worldwide known due to the hippy movement. ..my father has build these rooms on 1976 as i remember me . ..every year i renovate my place ..trying to make a comfortable place for your holidays ., all the family is ready, to take care of you..making you a coffee or giving you any information,...we are always there for you..

Property information

Ours is a family hotel and we try to do our best for our guests by offering clean rooms, comfortable spaces that will allow you to enjoy your time here and relax, as well as a beautiful yard, where you can drink your coffee, the traditional raki or you can enjoy the desert that we will offer you. this year we have made a roof garden where you can enjoy the view to the sea...the sunset. In our hotel there is a yard with trees where you can taste our delicious fruit and enjoy our flower garden! There is also a veranda for you to sit, free wi-fi access. Every room has its own balcony, where you can enjoy your breakfast. Our guests can park their car or motorcycle for free in our parking area in our place. we can arrange taxi or rental car waiting for you to the airport. It is also worth mentioning that our hotel is only 50 meters away from the bus stop, 2 minutes from the super market, the restaurants and the central beach of matala with the caves … Only 20 minutes away from our hotel, you can reach the wonderful beach of Kokkini Ammos! We are also a 10 minutes ride away from the beautiful beach Komos,and on Saturdays there is a big market that you can find herbs 🌿 vegetables ,clothes everything you want

Neighbourhood information

you can find us , in a beautifull street with trees ,in the center of matala .,on the way to red beach...5 minutes from the main beach with the caves.you can go for climbing and make a tour to our mountains .we have beside our place, one nice cafe for your breakfast and a family taverna.you will be in the center, where you can find all the shops ,all the restaurants in the beach and the coffee shops...in two minutes ,there is a laundry 5 minutes from our hotel you will enjoy your staying to us .

Languages spoken

Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fantastic Matala 1
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Hair treatments
    • Beauty Services
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    Languages spoken
    • Greek
    • English

    House rules
    Fantastic Matala 1 takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the property's staff can arrange airport transfer at discounted rates.

    License number: 1324398

    FAQs about Fantastic Matala 1

    • Yes, Fantastic Matala 1 is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fantastic Matala 1 on this page.

    • Fantastic Matala 1 is 50 yards from the centre of Matala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fantastic Matala 1 on this page.

    • Check-in at Fantastic Matala 1 is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Fantastic Matala 1 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Fantastic Matala 1 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beauty Services
      • Beach
      • Hair treatments

    • Fantastic Matala 1 can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Fantastic Matala 1 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Fantastic Matala 1. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.