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Matala Hostel

locationMatala, Crete

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About  Matala HostelAbout Matala Hostel

Location

This city hotel is located just 500 metres from the centre of Matala resort (Heraklion area, Crete) and 500 metres from the beach. Restaurants, bars, links to public transport and shopping opportunities can all be found in the immediate vicinity. Heraklion airport is 66 km away.

Facility

24 rooms are available to guests. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The grounds of the hostel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Further services and facilities include a car hire service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry.

Rooms

Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Some rooms include a balcony. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge). A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower. The hostel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

Going for a swim at the pool complex, which includes indoor and outdoor areas, is a great way to relax. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including golf, snorkelling and diving. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day. Alcoholic beverages are available.

 Amenities at Matala Hostel Amenities at Matala Hostel

  • Facilities

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Pets

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      Playground

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless payment

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Continental Breakfast

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Diving

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      Golf

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      Indoor Pool

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Parasols

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      Sun loungers

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Public Transport

20 m

Bars / Pubs

500 m

Beach

500 m

City Centre

500 m

Restaurants

500 m

Sea

500 m

Shopping opportunities

500 m

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Valuerating
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  • Servicerating

Excellent

190

Very Good

98

Average

79

Poor

33

Terrible

41

Recent Reviews: 441

  • User:Sally B

    Trip type: Family

    Sorry I booked this Apartment

    rating12 Apr 2026

    Stayed in the Apartment to the Hotel was clean plenty of space lacked a Toaster considering it is Self catering Negative all Entertainment was only for the locals not for British Tourists Bar Staff not very Friendly when we checked out the Gentleman at Front Desk was rude would not stay here again.
  • User:L4017CTtomf

    Trip type: Couples

    Lies and arrogance

    rating16 Feb 2026

    I'm now sat up all night because the reckless cleaner never told anyone she ripped my cpap machine across the room when making up the bed.Receptionist agreed to order a new pipe from a medical centre, three more sleepless nights. Receptionist refused to replace the split mask so the machine didn't work for the week we were there. Wondering where he took his medical degree??Another receptionist lied and told me they ordered the mask, they admitted later they didn't. Another staff member abused me to my wife because I was shouting, yes, I was, at their arrogance and incompetence.REALLY?? They don't want you to sleep here. Been annoyed by a deep low frequency vibration through the building all night. It's 4am and I gave up and had a walk around. There's a huge exhaust pipe coming out of the ground and the diesel pool heaters been running since about midnight. Deafening down there. Unbelievable.No entertainment unless you're 70+ and Spanish. Food I wouldn't serve our dog! Cheapest sausage and bacon I've ever seen.Final straw... We were out early to catch our coach to the airport, waited upto an hour and nothing. Went back into the hotel to be told by another dim receptionist that they had a change of pick up time for us but it didn't occur to them to tell us. On purpose?? Made SIX calls to the manager today and were met with lies again, she had no intention of speaking to us. The bank will sort this hotel out now.
  • User:Belfastguy

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Great hotel and location

    rating09 Feb 2026

    I’m just back from two nights at this hotel. It was very clean and comfortable. I had one of the apartments on the 9th floor of the separate block. It was well equipped and spacious. I just ate breakfast which was ok. The hot food could have been a lot better but it was still possible to find enough to do. The staff were friendly. It seemed to be quite popular with older Spanish tourists. The location was excellent, just a five minute walk to the beach.
  • User:Denia1956

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Huge apartment with great staff

    rating27 Dec 2025

    Booked in here for a few nights to meet friends, the hotel is separate to the apartments and takes a bit of getting used to as you have to go through the hotel, walk around by the pools to get to the apartments. Our apartment was huge with a large balcony. Carlos on reception was very helpful and sorted out the car parking for us. Its was a tight squeeze in a 4 x 4! Pools were clean and not too busy the heated pool was great. We did not eat in the hotel but did enjoy some of the entertainment. Most of the hotel was full of Spanish pensioners receiving their 2 weeks all inclusive holiday they have with their Spanish sate pension, and it was great to them all dancing in the evenings. Situated a few rows back from the sea front it is in a good position, not too rowdy but there was some noise at night from the bars opposite. Overall a good stay
  • User:christine c

    Trip type: Couples

    Lovely hotel

    rating05 Nov 2024

    Beautiful hotel. Food and drink top of the range. Pool area and cafe nice. Only one staff serving most days, although the hotel was full. Short walk to the beach and old tiwn. Quite a nice position. Lots of bars within walking distance. Special mention of staff, Anuncia and Serena. Very helpful and welcoming, smile a lot, they seemed to be on duty every day. Not really any bad points. However. We were, for a couple of days, the only brits in the hotel. All evening entertainment was spanish singers, line dancing, even the drag queen comedy night was spanish. Not a problem as there is plenty to do outside, walk into and bar or hotel and join in, no one seems to mind.Day time aerobics, skitels, line dancing.Plenty of sunbeds, the other guests went out most of the day or sat in the cafe. They were very noisy, never stopped talking. Smoking allowed in rooms and poolside. Our neighbour was a heavy smoker, who spent a lot of time on the balcony shouting on the phone and smoking. Had to keep our door closed.Nice peaceful areas too. There is a libarary and art studio.If we were to stay again, we would go half board as we like to be entertained in the evenings

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