Matala Bay Hotel in Matala (Crete)

Matala Bay Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, a kids' pool, and sun loungers on the surrounding terrace. A pool bar serves snacks and refreshments throughout the day to guests relaxing by the water. The games room offers on-site entertainment, and free Wi-Fi is available in the communal areas.

The 79 rooms include Standard Double Rooms, Superior Triple Rooms, and Family-Open Plan Superior Quadruple Rooms. The Two-Bedroom Apartment in the Annex is an independently operated unit directly opposite the main building. Private bathrooms with a shower and hairdryer are standard, and rooms include a refrigerator and TV.

The in-house restaurant chef prepares dishes using genuine Cretan produce. A very good breakfast buffet is served from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, and dinner is served from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Guests can relax at the bar in the evening while enjoying the view of the illuminated pool.

The hotel is set 250 metres from Matala beach and within walking distance of the Red Sand Beach and Kommos Beach. It is a short drive from the archaeological sites of Kommos and Phaistos. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 75 km away, and free private parking is provided on site.

Younger guests can use the on-site children's playground and the dedicated kids' pool. The hotel offers family rooms with baby safety gates. The surrounding area offers activities including horse riding, diving, and bicycle rental.

Location: 250 metres from Matala beach

Rooms: 79 rooms with furnished balconies

Dining: Breakfast buffet and dinner with Cretan produce

Family: Children's playground and kids' pool

Activities: Horse riding, diving, darts

Practical: Free private parking, airport shuttle