About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Elea Terra Hotel in Matala offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and lush garden. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a minimarket, beauty services, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental, American, or buffet breakfast is served daily, including local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality of the breakfast offerings. Prime Location: Located 63 km from Heraklion International Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Matala beach. Nearby attractions include Phaistos (11 km) and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology (14 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Prof
Ireland“Good setting on the edge of Matala, with superb pool and within easy walking distance of beach, village, and many good local restaurants. Bus stop at gate giving services to other locations and beaches. Room modest but quiet and comfortable, with...” - Susan
United Kingdom“Perfect location- lovely garden and views. Very peaceful but a short walk from the centre. Friendly welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast. Great pool and seating areas. Comfortable room- very clean- fridge very useful and hairdryer. Bus stop outside.” - Prof Ireland“Returning again, feeling at home from the moment of entering the door. Honest, caring family hotel with excellent quality facilities, but no unnecessary frills. Welcome genuinely warm. Rooms adequate, comfortable beds, effective bathrooms with...”
- Prof Ireland“Ideal family-run hotel. Room and bathroom compact but everything fully working including hot water and wifi. Beds comfortable. Excellent housekeeping and cleanliness. Clean and tranquil pool, good pool bar. Good unlimited breakfast with daily...”
- Natalie
Australia“The room was comfortable and there was a lift to the top floor. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and delicious.” - Cristian
Italy“Very nice location, big swimming pool, great breakfast, friendly staff, basic but comfortable room” - Prof Ireland“Maria has developed the perfect family-run hotel for the friendly resort of Matala. Staff committed, friendly, efficient, and 24 hour front desk. Bedroom compact, recently refurbished, comfortable bed, constant hot water, chilled fridge, perfect...”
- Lauren
Belgium“the friendliness of the people the very good breakfast the nice pool” 
Botond
Germany“location was nice, close enough to the beach (10min walk), swimming pool are was especially nice, rooms were ok”- Iryna
Ukraine“The hotel is located in a silent part of the village. There is a good breakfast. Our room was simple, but clean and comfortable enough. There is private parking at the territory of the hotel as well.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Εστιατόριο #1
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
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.
The fine print
There is an extra charge of 7 euro for airconditioning per night.
License number: 1039Κ012Α0051900
