Matala-Crete 0, Matala, 70200, Greece
#40 of 98 hotels in Matala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 149 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
4.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 August 2024
Sue
New ZealandNothing
Everything
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Ioannis
GreeceExcellent location and amenities. Stelios the owner was professional and very hospitable and he has the BEST home made Raki!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Emma
GermanyThe room was very clean and comfortable. Being so close to the city center was very convenient and we could leave our car parked there for the entire stay. Absolutely worth it.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Jil
GermanyVery friendly and nice hotel owners and staff. Super nice bar and pool area!! Great walking distance to the city. 7min walk but war away so it is not as loud as in the city.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Natebech
CanadaNothing, really. It's a bit outdated: the beds are not the more comfortable in the world and the bathrooms are quite small (especially the showers). That being said, everything is clean and functional.
Very affordable and clean hotel. The place looks nice. Contrary to some other places in Crete, there is actually a free parking lot right by the hotel! The rooms are simple but effective and cosy. The staff was very polite and helpful. The lady who prepares the breakfast is so nice. The pool is a nice plus; the water and the sides are kept quite clean.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Alessandro
SpainBreakfast was lovingly prepared, good, but very basic. I was looking forward to freshly squeezed orange juice but not this time. Selection of cocktails limited to tequila sunrise. The bed was ok, a little bit uncomfortable (our opinion).
Great swimming pool area. Nice little bar area. Extremely warm hosts, made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Mike
United KingdomStellios and his family were wonderful hosts who went out of their way to make you feel at home. Set in a peaceful location just a short walk away from town. Lovely pool area.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Maciej
PolandVery charming place in Matala. Rooms were very clean, with air conditioning and balcony. Breakfast was also very nice, and hotel staff were very kind.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Nicola
SwedenThe mattress is on the hard side.
The hospitality was superb. Breackfast was simple but good. We didn't use the swimming pool but it was kept clean at all time and usable until late (9 pm).
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Milica
United KingdomVey nice welcoming owner. Large, comfortable room with everything you need and only a 10min walk to town. Simple but tasty breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Michael
United StatesIn an ideal world I wish rooms at the hotel were a bit larger, but they were totally adequate to our needs. Internet WiFi connection was fine in the office area, but a bit weak in the room. Hard to imagine more value for the price we paid to stay in the hotel. Thank you, Stelios, his family and staff! Michael, Plainsboro USA
Breakfast was very good, service excellent. Facilities are modern and clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Matteo
ItalyGreat place, great people. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Christophe
FranceThe reception was exceptional. The manager gave us lots of good advice on how to make the most of the surrounding area. Bravo for the fresh orange juice at breakfast, prepared with passion and using local produce.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Svetlana
GreeceVery nice and welcoming staff, nice people. Renewed bathrooms and very clean rooms. Very good coffee in the morning. If you are sensitive person you might be disturbed by absence of the soundproof. However def value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Mindaugas
LithuaniaThe rooms are not the newest, but updated.
The host is very kind, the rooms are clean, there are only mountains around. The beds are big. The room is compact. Breakfast is fresh and abundant. Excellent value for money. Great, there was free parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Kaupo
EstoniaStaff was friendly, location is very good. Everything clean and nice.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Johan
New ZealandWi-Fi didn’t really work in room. Constant breaks in service. But,, it was great by the bar and pool.
Great location, just a small walk to beach and village. Very friendly, polite and helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Matthew
United KingdomWe would like to have had the added security of netting over the bathroom window and have had the option of brown bread, toast, fruit or yoghurt on offer at breakfast.
Great position so that just out of town and therefore away from the noise from busy Matala. Plenty of parking. Very nice pool and surrounds. We had one of the upgraded rooms which had a lovely bathroom, cleaners did an excellent job. Stelios and family were excellent, generous hosts & provided a good breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Michael
Israelnothing
Such a beautiful city, such a quiet place. And such an amazing hotel, the staff/family are so nice and welcoming. Very nice pool. Very nice to walk at night Such a beautiful time there
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Christine
United KingdomFriendly owner. Located close to the beach yet in a quiet spot. Good for a short stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Eskimo183
United KingdomBreakfast was very good and pretty substantial. Host Stelio was over welcoming and helpful. It was a sort walk into Matala, with its lovely beach and many restaurants, including Elena's where we had lovely seafood overlooking the sea.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Micael
PortugalWe arrived quite late at the accommodation and the hosts were present to receive us. The room was clean, comfortable, proper size. The breakfast was proper and kept was well fed and ready to start the day with energy! The main host, Stelios, was one of the friendliest I've ever met. He would hang with us on the terrace having some beers, some snacks (and of course some raki!), and just having a proper chat together. Definitely one of the best host-guest interactions we've ever had. The location was amazing, just around 5 minutes walk from the Matala center, so it was both handy and calm. Matala itself was a very nice small town, good food, good beaches, perfect to spend some quality time. Highly recommended and definitely we'll come back!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Matus
SlovakiaWifi was available only in swimming pool area Breakfast was really basic
Really lovely welcoming from owner, they are really trying to do his best to do everything for clients. nice bathroom free parking
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Renilde
BelgiumSmall family hotel with clean rooms and a nice swimming pool. The beating heart, however, is the cosy bar where the owner makes every body feel welcome, connect and taste his excellent home made limoncello like raki. There is free parking and the beach, the bars and restaurants are at 10 min walking distance.
Stayed in July 2023
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