Matala Homestays

Dimitrs resort was a great find. Friendly helpful staff,great swimming pool and ice cold beer.The rooms have a shady outside area(which is good when extremely hot).The room was clean and the a/c was cold. Good family rooms with 2 bed plus bunk beds. The evenings there are quiet and peaceful. Quick tip,there's no kettle in the room but ask and it's no problem to get 1. Also smart tv in the room which is a big plus. Dimitri himself is a good guy and will try to help you as much as he can.Thanks for the glasses.

Located in Faistos, Zafiria is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Beach of Matala and Roman Caves. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caves of Matala and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Red Beach.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.At Zafiria, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

My boyfriend and I spent the first week of May in this hotel and were generally very impressed. In some places you can see that it is only a 2-star hotel. But the positives far outweigh the negatives, especially as we then spent another week in a 3-star hotel on the north coast and thus have a direct comparison. We were a bit unlucky that the Calypso was opening for the season on the day we arrived, May 1st, only 3 of 50 rooms were occupied and a few ”childhood” (=winter) illnesses occurred during these days, such as the defective hot water heater. For the sake of simplicity, I will list all the pros and cons as follows. Pros: Quiet location Small complex with short distances Family-run business Lovingly designed, beautiful garden Hotel's own car park Matala village center within walking distance Clean rooms Separate terraces on the ground floor Clotheslines and pegs on the terrace Large TV Refrigerator in the room Fly screens on the room windows Large wardrobe Very friendly staff Good coffee machine at breakfast Wheat beer on offer Cons: No hot water for 3 days Several power outages Room near the pool bar can be noisy (wasn't in operation yet) Uncomfortable mattress No enclosed dining room, extremely drafty in cool weather Continental breakfast buffet, so little choice Inadequate tea selection at breakfast (black tea or camomile tea) Hot food from the buffet is usually tasty, but extremely boring, as there is only one meat/fish dish with 3 side dishes Salad buffet is always the same with a few exceptions Frequent repetitions to use up leftovers Conclusion: We would come again, but then only book B&B instead of half board and go into the village for dinner.

Situated in Matala, less than 1 km from Matala beach, Paradise Matala Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Paradise Matala Hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Red Sand Beach is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Kommos Beach is 3 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km away.

With a stay at Armonia Hotel in Faistos, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Beach of Matala and Caves of Matala. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Roman Caves and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Komos Beach.Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.

Located in Faistos, ELEATERRA HOTEL is within a 5-minute drive of Beach of Matala and Caves of Matala. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Red Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Komos Beach.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.At ELEATERRA HOTEL, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.

Situated on the beautiful bay of Matala, 700 metres from the beach, Hotel Melissa offers a pool with children's section and a pool bar-restaurant. Accommodation at Hotel Melissa is air conditioned and includes a fridge, TV and private veranda. In the surrounding area you will have enough room to park. Traditional homemade delicacies are served at the on-site restaurant.