Hotels on the beach in Matala, Greece

• 1 ADĀMA - A Signature Collection by Zálo Spaces - Adults Only Matala

  Guest Rating 9.7

  

  Situated in Matala, 600 metres from Matala beach, ADĀMA - A Signature Collection by Zálo Spaces - Adults Only features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 11 km from Phaistos, the hotel is also 14 km away from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property. 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. Rooms include a kettle, while certain rooms have a kitchen with a stovetop and a toaster. The rooms have a wardrobe. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

  Address Οδός Ματάλων προς παραλία Show on map

  • Heated pool
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• 2 Hotel Sunshine Matala Matala

  Guest Rating 9.2

  

  Located in Matala, a few steps from Matala beach, Hotel Sunshine Matala has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and massage services. Located around 7.2 miles from Phaistos, the hotel with free WiFi is also 9 miles away from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The property provides an ATM, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a balcony. Rooms have a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The rooms at Hotel Sunshine Matala have air conditioning and a closet. The accommodation has a playground. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Heraklion International Airport is 40 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

  Address Matala Show on map
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• 3 Tsaner Apartment and Rooms Matala

  Guest Rating 9.2

  

  Located in Matala, a 7-minute walk from Matala beach, Tsaner Apartment and Rooms features views of the mountain. Located around 6.9 miles from Phaistos, the hotel is also 8. 7 miles away from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and an ATM and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering 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 an electric tea pot, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. All rooms feature a closet. Heraklion International Airport is 40 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

  Address matala MATALA Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Ping pong tables
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• 4 Die Zwei Brüder Art & Suites Matala

  Guest Rating 9.0

  

  Offering massage services, Die Zwei Brüder Art & Suites offers accommodations in Matala. There's a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. All units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in some units. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. Yoga is available at the property. If you like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the bed and breakfast can arrange a car rental service. Matala beach is a 2-minute walk from Die Zwei Brüder Art & Suites, while Phaistos is 7.1 miles from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 40 miles away. Show full description

  Address Matala 1 Show on map
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• 5 Paradise Matala Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.6

  

  Located in Matala, a 9-minute walk from Matala beach, Paradise Matala Hotel has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The property provides airport transportation, while a car rental service is also available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or vegan breakfast is available at the property. Phaistos is 7.1 miles from Paradise Matala Hotel, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 8.8 miles from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 40 miles away. Show full description

  Address Matala 1 Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 6 Marina Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.5

  

  Located in the lively Matala of Crete, within 2625 feet from the sandy beach, Marina Hotel features a pool and a bar amid its lush garden. It offers free Wi-Fi in the entire property and rooms with a private balcony overlooking the mountain. Fitted with tiled floors and wooden furnishings, the rooms of Marina have air conditioning and a fridge. Each includes a private bathroom with shower. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the dining area. Coffees, drinks and light snacks can also be enjoyed at the poolside bar throughout the day. Marina Hotel is located 2953 feet from the center of Matala, where a variety of restaurants and bars is featured. Heraklion City is at 43 mi, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 47 mi away. The village of Tympaki is at 9.3 mi. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description

  Address Matala Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 7 Hotel Coral Matala Matala

  Guest Rating 8.5

  

  The Coral Hotel features comfortable rooms with private balconies. This family-run hotel is in the quiet town of Matala. It is 550 yards from the center of town and 660 yards 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. Show full description

  Address Main Street Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Water sports facility
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• 8 Hotel Sofia Matala

  Guest Rating 8.4

  

  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. 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 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. Show full description

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• 9 Matala Bay Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.3

  

  Matala Bay Hotel is located amid lush greenery, within 820 feet from the beach, and has a swimming pool, restaurant and snack bar. It features air-conditioned accommodations with furnished balcony. Rooms at the Matala Bay Hotel 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 43 mi away. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 47 mi away. The village of Tympaki is at 9.3 mi. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description

  Address Main Street Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Ping pong tables
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• 10 Melissa Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.3

  

  Located in Matala, 1.6 miles from Kommos Beach, Melissa Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and room service. At the hotel, rooms come with a closet. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. Guest rooms in Melissa Hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation. Phaistos is 6.5 miles from Melissa Hotel, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 8.2 miles from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 39 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

  Address Matala Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 11 Dimitris Villa Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.2

  

  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. 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 organize excursions in the island by air-conditioned buses. Hiking or horseback 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 stores can be found. Heraklion Airport is 34 miles away and airport shuttle service is available upon request. Show full description

  Address Main Street Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 12 Elea Terra Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.1

  

  Located in Matala, a 9-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. With a terrace, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms come with a deskand a balcony with a mountain view. Every room has a closet and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Elea Terra Hotel have a patio. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. Speaking German, English, French and Italian, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Phaistos is 6.7 miles from the accommodation, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 8.5 miles away. Heraklion International Airport is 39 miles from the property. Show full description

  Address Matala 0 Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 13 Eva Marina Hotel Matala

  Guest Rating 8.1

  

  Located a 3-minute walk from Matala beach, Eva Marina Hotel offers 2-star accommodations in Matala and has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also offer a patio. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hotel. Bike rental and car rental are available at Eva Marina Hotel and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Phaistos is 7.2 miles from the accommodation, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 9 miles from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 40 miles away. Show full description

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• 14 Matala Hostel Matala

  Guest Rating 7.7

  

  Matala Hostel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Matala. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Matala beach, 6.8 miles from Phaistos and 8. 5 miles from Museum of Cretan Ethnology. The property provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. The area is popular for snorkeling, and car rental is available at Matala Hostel. Languages spoken at the reception include Greek, English, Spanish and French. Heraklion International Airport is 39 miles away. Show full description

  Address Eparchiaki Odos Gortinas - Matalon Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Pets are welcome
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• 15 Hotel Neos Matala Matala

  Guest Rating 7.4

  

  Located in Matala, a 8-minute walk from Matala beach, Hotel Neos Matala has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each room at the 2-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to water sports facilities. The property provides room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms contain a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Guests at Hotel Neos Matala can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation has a playground. Guests at Hotel Neos Matala will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matala, like hiking, snorkeling and cycling. Phaistos is 6.8 miles from the hotel, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 8.5 miles away. Heraklion International Airport is 39 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

  Address Mainroad Matala, Crete Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Water sports facility
  • Pets are welcome
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