Best hotels in Matala

Explore Matala with 35 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Zafiria
8.4 (46 reviews)

Zafiria ★★

📍 Zafiria, Matala

Calypso Hotel
8.0 (13 reviews)

Calypso Hotel ★★

📍 Matala, Matala

"I think it's the worst hotel I've been in... The food, let's not talk about it, it's totally indecent (the lunch is nothing continental, low standard. The evening meal, 1 normal dish and 1 vegetarian dish. As starters, salad, tomatoes, onions, olives, ... dessert, 1 fruit...) And what's more, it's not even good, the leftovers reused as much as possible, boiled eggs that have been hard for several days... At least we discovered some great little restaurants in town! The wifi does not work in the rooms even though it says "Wifi in the rooms"! When we complain about it, they say it works on the terrace, which is not true, we have the signal but impossible to connect. And when by some miracle it connects, nothing happens! It seems that it's because of the mountains, that it's like that everywhere in Greece, I have to deal with it... while the wifi works very well in the restaurant and everywhere else in Matala in the restaurants! At the Calypso hotel, we even receive wifi from surrounding hotels, but unfortunately no password :( TV. We're not here for that but still, at the limit, I would prefer that it not There aren't any! 3 channels: 2 German and one French-speaking. All almost as scrambled as Canal + without a decoder. The French-speaking channel remained frozen 4 days a week and what's more, they chose LN24 but the African version! Nothing against it, but this information interests me less... I had asked for a room on the ground floor, we were put on the highest floor... A broken fridge remained at the bottom of the stairs during the entire stay... Icy reception, I was even yelled at because I wasn't parked in the right place. And at the reception, you have to manage: we go up there with our luggage, we are given a sheet with some practical instructions and then it's you manage. And no one to help with the luggage... they are there, sitting, but no one moves... nice The girls who take care of the cleaning and clearing the tables in the restaurant are nice, but we have to clear our table ourselves! Is this a hotel or are we at home? A word of advice, there are other hotels, avoid this one, even if it is not expensive! Written promises but nothing in practice. Positive: the swimming pool but we have the sea very close..."

Matala Hostel
7.8 (7 reviews)

Matala Hostel ★★

📍 Epar.Od. Gortinas - Matalon, Matala

"excellent hostel, friendly people run by young people, they organise evenings such as eating out or pub crawls, etc. you can get a private room with a double bed and nice AC, there is a mini fridge, and right next to the bus stop if you are coming from heraklion bus station, you will have to change buses halfway through however"

Matala Dimitris Resort
8.2 (33 reviews)

Matala Dimitris Resort ★★★

📍 XQW4+28, Matala Main Road, Matala

"Set in quiet gardens on the outskirts of Matila, this small complex of apartments is ideal for a peaceful stay. The room is nicely furnished with a model shower room, tv and fridge. There is a small balcony over looking the gardens. There is a really lovely swimming pool for guests use. We were able to park our hire car close to the accommodation and walk into town in about 15 minutes."

Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments
8.1 (28 reviews)

Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments ★★★

📍 Matala, Matala

"Nothing like the photos on the booking sites. The room was old, dirty, and smelled bad. The staff was unpleasant, especially the owner and the receptionists. A tourist trap! There are other, much better hotels nearby."

Hotel Neos Matala
7.8 (25 reviews)

Hotel Neos Matala ★★

📍 Matala, Matala

"A very fond memory. We've been there twice in a row and it's always great. The owners (Cornelia and Michael) are extremely nice, as well as the related guests, all one big family. If you are looking for the luxury of a 5-star hotel, look elsewhere. The priority here is the atmosphere, maximum cleanliness, the effort to fulfill every wish of the guest. A few minutes' walk to the center or the beach. We teach everyone. Marian and Viera, Slovakia"

Fragiskos Hotel
8.8 (40 reviews)

Fragiskos Hotel ★★★

📍 Pitsidia, Matala

"The Frangiskos hotel in Matala, Heraklion is the best or one of the best in the area. It has spotlessly clean and comfortable rooms with an amazingly rich breakfast. Moreover, it is in the best location near the center of Matala and its beautiful beach. And all this at the most reasonable price..."

Hotel Eva Marina
7.9 (15 reviews)

Hotel Eva Marina ★★

📍 Matala, Matala

"The 2* hotel is a few minutes from the beach and is perfect! I was there for 10 days at the end of May until 8th of June. My room was spotless, was cleaned every day by a very friendly young man and I got new sheets and towels every second day! The owners are so friendly and made me feel very welcome, their breakfast buffet and coffee was great. There were also some really tasty Greek delicacies in pastry and some Crêpes in Nutella! 😋 All in all I had a great stay and can highly recommend the Eva Marina!"

Elea Terra Hotel
8.1 (32 reviews)

Elea Terra Hotel ★★★

📍 Matala, Matala

"Great location and a lovely view. The cleaning service was absolutely fantastic. The owner and staff very helpful and nice people. A good quality of rooms and food for a reasonable price if you like simple Greek style. We loved it. We will be back for sure. Dagmara"

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Calypso Hotel ★★
"The perfect place to relax and spend a quality time. Very close to supermarket, restaurants and beaches. The staff is amazing and very welcoming."
★★★★★
2025-09-15
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Matala Hostel ★★
"I stayed at this hostel for one night during a music festival, and I had a really positive experience. The room was clean, the staff were very polite and helpful, and they even provided me with an extra blanket when I asked. The location is excellent—right next to the bus stop, just a 5–7 minute walk to the beach, and close to the city center. The room had a proper renovation, the air conditioning worked perfectly, and I slept comfortably. Overall, I enjoyed my stay"
★★★★★
2025-09-07
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Matala Dimitris Resort ★★★
"Worst experience in a hotel: absolutely avoid. I wouldn't even call the Dimitris Villa a "hotel": it's a country house masquerading as a tourist facility. We had booked a double room, but without any prior notice, we were assigned a single with two tiny beds, barely suitable for children. The bedding was embarrassing: a simple sheet placed directly on the mattress, without a mattress protector—definitely unhygienic (I've attached a photo). The room was cramped, not soundproofed (we could hear every word from the neighbors), and the bathroom was unusable: the shower and sink were completely clogged. The check-in (after 3:30 PM) and check-out times are inconvenient, and there's no real reception. The breakfast is extremely basic and definitely not worth the extra cost. But the worst came on the second day: after returning from a day at the beach, we found the room exactly as we'd left it—no cleaning, no towel change. After reporting the problem to the agency, they lied, saying they'd contacted us to fix the room, which never happened. I just wanted to leave, even if it meant losing my money! Non-existent service, neglected property, don't be fooled by the photos: this place is anything but a hotel. A complete scam!"
★★☆☆☆
2025-07-23
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Matala Bay Hotel & Apartments ★★★
"Hotel annexes: across the street. The room was dreadful: stuck in the 70s (see photos). Breakfast was adequate. The pool was green and murky for two days: no apology, no information, and swimming was still allowed. Unacceptable."
★★☆☆☆
2024-08-25
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Solo traveler
Hotel Neos Matala ★★
"Nice, clean rooms. You don´t have to hurry to put your towel at one of the sunbeds in the morning, always place around the pool. And not forget the lovely ouders!"
★★★★★
2026-06-18
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Fragiskos Hotel ★★★
"Nice, simple, friendly hotel Ideal location Kindness of staff Good buffet, view of Matala beach 🤩 Decent and clean room Exterior 👍 Swimming pool and Bar with view Car rental nearby to visit the region"
★★★★★
2024-05-01
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Hotel Eva Marina ★★
"Just steps from the beach and the narrow streets lined with taverns and shops, yet on a quiet, shaded street, this small hotel stands out for its outdoor green space, where you can have breakfast or relax at any time. The owners, a very kind and hospitable couple, pay attention to the little touches that make guests feel welcome: bottles of cold water, carrying your luggage to your room (there's no elevator), a smile. Our room (and probably others as well) was a comfortable size, simple, and pleasant in its colors and furnishings. It lacked a place to put your luggage—perhaps a bench with cushions, but we didn't want to get them dirty. Some of the room's features were perhaps a little dated, but it's not a four-star hotel, and that's acceptable. Air conditioning included in the price, a small refrigerator, kettle, and cups are other thoughtful touches, as is a lovely little balcony with a table, chairs, and lines for hanging out swimsuits and beach towels. The bathroom, recently renovated, had a window... which is very rare. The breakfast buffet is available separately. We had a great time and recommend it to anyone looking for simple, no-frills accommodations."
★★★★★
2025-08-20
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Elea Terra Hotel ★★★
"We started on the wrong foot at Elea Terra, when the lady at the reception asked us to pay extra for the air conditioning that was included in our price. Apparently there is a problem with booking .com , where it simply doesn't say anywhere that air contidioning costs extra. But after the problem was solved we had a fantastic time there. The rooms are basic, but big enough and good enough. The pool area is fantastic, with real grass, and very calm. The buffet breakfast was excellent considering the price of the rooms. We stayed at more expensive places with much smaller buffets. And the location was perfect: walking distance to the beach, but distant enough so we didn't have to deal with the crowd and noise that goes with it. I highly recommend Elea Terra! It's great value for money."
★★★★★
2024-03-01
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Marina Hotel ★★
"Small hotel, very good but rudimentary room, no parents, nothing in SDB to suspend a dresser, clothes... Good litter. But access to this makes the reception impossible for people in disability, stairs is not a ramp, nor lift."
★★★★★
2024-07-02

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Number of reviews

305

Total properties

35

Weekday Avg. Price

$108

Weekend Avg. Price

$101

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