Main Street, Matala, 702 00, Greece
#64 of 88 hotels in Matala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 232 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Herbert
NetherlandsUnfortunately the people at the reception do not make you feel welcome and are rude. They do not check if you booked a room with dinner. We did not book a room with dinner only with breakfast. At checking out he never mentioned that we had to pay for dinner. On our way to a next place, he kept phoning telling us that we had to pay for 2 dinners. The only argument was that he saw us in the hotel on two nights. Finally he had to admit that he made a mistake.
Matala Bay Hotel is the best hotel in Matala. There is a beautiful garden with a large swimming pool. Efcharisto poli Yannis and Yohanina. They were very kind to us at breakfast. The location amidst the rock formations is amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Jefgo
United KingdomThe only downside was the bed, not very comfortable.
Really good position to the centre of Matala, staff very polite and approachable, spotlessly clean, lovely pool area, room was again spotlessly clean, and the breakfast was great, would definitely rebook
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Fiona
United KingdomNo double bed
Good breakfast location good with parking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Adrien
SwitzerlandFrom the corridor we could hear some kids running
The breakfast was good. The bed was very hard.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Sébastien
SwitzerlandBreakfast with lot of choice but industrial. Room in the annex big and clean but dated.
Good and quiet location in Matala. Big swimming pool.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Alexandra
AustraliaLovely hotel. Was clean, spacious and only meters from Matala beach and town. Onsight parking and pool is always a bonus
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Anne
United KingdomPaying for wine every night was a pain rather than having a tab. Getting a drink was tough. Waiter was helpful to some people and downright rude to others. Sadly we were in the wrong group.
We were upgraded so room was very good with nice views of the hills. Easy walk into town and Matala beach. Breakfast was good and buffet dinner was reasonable. Enjoyed our day at Red Beach worth the walk. Also remains at Festos, Gortyn and the new museum there.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Ian
United KingdomLight in bathroom notvenough
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Chrissie
United KingdomNothing
Stay was great. Breakfast was great too
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Rosemary
United KingdomBalcony no real privacy - noisy air on unit
Walking distance To Matala town, lovely pool and great breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Piotr
PolandWould be nice to have coffe maker in the room
Localization & breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Richard
Australiareception staff were a bit aloof. had to ask for room shampoos soap a couple of times
loved the pool, good buffet breakfast, lovely breakfast staff, nice clean room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Alessia
AustriaNot too far from the beach, good breakfast, nice pool.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Jure
SloveniaOldy room.
Location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Susan
CanadaNothing to report here
Great location, close enough yet far enough from the excitement, lovely grounds and pool. Fabulous breakfast and the restaurant manager and front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. We've stayed here 3 times and will be back!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Kinga
Hungary.
Room is nice and clean. Large pool. Delicious breakfast with a large selection.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Barbara
Sloveniabreacfast was not good. quite different food but for me not good food
location can not be better and the pool is big and clean
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Nadia
South AfricaThe outside could do with a revamp but once inside it is pretty modern.
For the location the price was good. Just a 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach and restaurants.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomFriendliness of staff, lovely swimming pool and good location.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Eli
United StatesWi-Fi.
All went well except for Wi-Fi.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Markos
AustriaRoom was not smelling clean. Upleasant smell in the bathroom. With some love and renovation work, this would be an amazing hotel.
Very friendly staff and amazing breakfast!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Robert
PolandMinor discomfort is related to parking lot, which is small and not always it is possible to find unoccupied place. What's more, you need small car to fit it into place. Beside that the only suggestion is perhaps to - slightly - expand the breakfast menu. Anyway these remarks should not be taken as critical in the overall very positive assessment of the facility.
Hotel has very good location, its rooms are well arranged, have spatious bathrooms and functional, efficient HVAC units. The stay was without any problems. Distance to the beach is around 500 m, similar to the main attraction, the old (roman and early Christian) caves delved in the face of the cliff hanging above the beach. Hotel has modest but clean, well maintained pool. Breakfasts, included in the cost of our room, were decent, nothing particularly excellent, but wide variety of dishes and products, organized in convention of Swedish table.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Gabriel
United Kingdomthey could update a bit the rooms/shower and free fresh orange juice.
restaurant design is cool, amazing view, very well located, parking, nice breakfast and staff, silent, balcony, clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Julie
CanadaThe shower could be updated.
Excellent price for value. Great location with an amazing pool and breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
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