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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Clean, comfy bed, neat & free parking near by. A little courtyard with clothesline and outdoor setting.
  • Swords
    Ireland Ireland
    The beds were so comfy and the whole place from reception to the rooms and bathrooms were spotless.
  • Attila
    Hungary Hungary
    The owners very very nice and helpful, the room was comfortable, equipped with a small refrigerator, but a bit small. We had a small terrace where we could dry our swimming suits and towels.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Free local parking arranged by hotel. The 1 bedroom apartment was great. Exceptional views. The staff were very friendly. Thank you so much for a great stay. We will definitely be back.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    Very pleasant hotel central to the cafes and beach. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and wifi and a/c worked well and appreciated the small fridge. There was some free roadside parking further up the road. It had a feel...
  • Darryl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, friendly family business. Close to the beach, bars and restaurants
  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    Very friendly, home atmosphere. Very near by main pathways and distance to sea. Clean rooms and super breakfast.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    brilliant little place in a brilliant little village
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and helpful staff. The big terrace was a lovely addition
  • Justyna
    Poland Poland
    great location, close to the beach (walking distance of 2-3 min); clean room; nice balcony; lovely and helpful staff, great family atmosphere; good value for money; free parking;

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Sofia
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Languages spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

House rules
Hotel Sofia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Sofia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

License number: 1039Κ011Α0179800

FAQs about Hotel Sofia

  • Hotel Sofia is 100 yards from the centre of Matala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Sofia is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Hotel Sofia include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Apartment
    • Quadruple

  • Hotel Sofia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach

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

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Hotel Sofia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.