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Matala Bay Apartments

2.0 star property
Family-friendly beach campground with restaurant

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Matala, Faistos, Crete Island, 70200
  • Place, Beach of Matala
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caves of Matala
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Caves
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Matala

Steps from the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Beach of Matala and 2 miles (3 km) of Roman Caves with a stay here. Matala Caves and Church of Our Lady are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Beach of Matala - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caves of Matala - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roman Caves - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Komos Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Red Beach - 11 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anemi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪cafe Creta bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Two Brothers Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Πέτρα & Βότσαλο (Petra & Votsalo) - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Matala Bay Apartments

Family-friendly beach campground with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Matala Bay Apartments. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Faistos campground.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Matala Bay Apartments offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free international calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach (direct access)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Massage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 15
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free international calls
  • Hair salon
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 3 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2015
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Matala Bay Hotel]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 15

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 1636068

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Matala Bay Apartments.

Property is also known as

Matala Bay Apartments Apartment
Matala Bay Apartments
Matala Bay Apartments Faistos
Matala Bay Apartments Campsite
Matala Bay Apartments Campsite Faistos

Matala Bay Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice apartment. Minimal furnishings but clean and comfortable. Lots of parking. Breakfast is very good. Be sure to check in at the Matala Bay Hotel before you go to the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Eleftherios

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The apartment was very spacious with two large bedrooms and two bathrooms with showers. Otherwise pretty basic. Not very close to the Matala beach or the Matala bay hotel which is where the pool shown in the pictures is located and where breakfast is served. It's more than 10 minutes walk, which is not convenient, especially during hot summer days. The main issue we had with the hotel is the behavior of the reception stuff (likely the owners). We arrived late at night after a long trip. We asked them to confirm another booking in the same property that we made for a couple of friends for the following day. They said that they don't see any booking, even though I showed them the confirmation with Expedia and told them that I have already paid for the 2nd booking. They said it's an issue with Expedia and that they could offer us a room at the hotel (instead of the apartments). We agreed on that and even double checked that the room is available around midnight. They reassured us that the room is available and suggested that we meet the next morning to get the keys. To our disappointment, the next morning, a different person at the reception said that there was a last minute booking of the room we were supposed to take and that he can't do anything about it!!! That's the most unprofessional behavior I have ever experienced in my life. Pretty sure that it's their standard practise to mishandle bookings.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay in a unique little town

Appreciated the manager’s help when checking in. All staff very helpful. Short walk to the caves and loved this beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

We booked an enormous 2 br suite for 2 people by accident. It had everything you need and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Beach Apartment

The apartment was spacious and well fitted out. A convenient 15 min walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel 5 min walk from center / beach

Good clean place close to downtown and the beach. Breakfast was good and the hotel was comfortable. There is parking at the hotel which is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great destination!

Amazing place both the hotel and the town! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

DA, WIRRAL.UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BEAUTIFUL COMPEMPORY APPARTMENT

BEAUTIFUL ,VARY SPACIOUS CONTEMPORY APARTMENTS,20 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH AND MATALA .HOTEL STAFF VERY HELPFUL.AND ABLE TO USE HOTEL POOL 10 MINUTES WALK AWAY. ONLY DOWNSIDE WAS THAT WE STAYED FOR 3 DAYS AND APARTMENTS WERE NOT CLEANED AND NO CLEAN TOWELS SUPPLIED DURING THAT TIME.

8/10 Good

David, Port Macquarie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitable staff

Arrived very late. Could not find accommodation. Were very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Très bien, juste éloigné de l’hôtel (10 min de marche pour aller au petit déjeuner)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Roland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warning Bate and switch

The apartments are way off from the location stated on the site. Poorly renovated, damaged appliaces, only one bath (site says 2) no washing machine, dangerous starrs in the night.. Awful beds..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jerome

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fuyez … des menteurs voir des escrocs !!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait pour être au calme à Matala

Appartement pour 4 personnes, toutes commodités, avec 2 chambres 2 salles de bain, salon - salle à manger et cuisine, terrasse et jardin. Il se trouve à quelques minutes en voiture de l’hôtel et au calme. Personnel au top. Piscine de l’hôtel superbe. Petit déjeuner et dîner varié.
Cuisine
Salon
Vue
Chambre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

SOPHIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Plutôt bon

Accueil assez déplorable après près de 3 h de voiture, arrivé au Matala bay hôtel et appartement, on nous explique que les appartements ne sont pas sur place et qu’il faut reprendre la voiture. C’est en fait à 800m ou 10/12 min de marche sous le soleil grecque. Donc bilan au petit dej ou pour allez à la piscine c’est voiture ou rando. Pas pratique pour une famille, il faut être « raccord » niveau timing car en plus on ne vous donne qu’une clé pour l’appartement…Et la double peine c’est que la mer est bien à 10 mn de marche de l’hôtel mais du coup à 20 mn des appartements. L’appartement est bien, lit double extra ferme très dur (trop pour nous qui aimons portant les lit fermes). Les services de l’hôtel, piscine vraiment top, petit déjeuner correct mais pas extraordinaire, table en intérieur ou extérieur c’est assez sympa, parasol de plage ce n’est pas sur la plage mais l’hôtel vous prête un parasol à la réception et on peut se garer à l’hôtel ou dans la rue encore faut il qu’il y est de la place, tout est un question de chance!! . Donc voilà on y a passé 4 jours le bilan global est plutôt bon hormis la surprise de l’éloignement relatif des appartements, on l’a fait ça s’est bien passé, le Matala bay hôtel est un beau petit complexe et nulle doute que le personnel fait son maximum pour le bien être des clients.Je regrette juste le manque de clarté dans la descriptif pour pouvoir faire le choix en connaissance de cause et l’accueil un peu rustre le premier jour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Angebehme Lage ubd Ausstattung.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

MARIE FRANCE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEL HÔTEL BIEN SITUÉ
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Appartement moderne confortable

Appartement moderne, 5 balcons, matelas confortables. A 15 minutes à pieds de la plage de Matala. Seul point négatif : les chiens dans le quartier qui ont aboyés pendant 1/2 heure tard le soir. Parce que sinon quartier très calme. Un bruit de fond stable comme un ventilateur bruyant pourrait palier à ce problème.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Solides Hotel ca. 200 m vom Strand/ Zentrum

Wir hatten ein 4 Betten -Appartement in einem Haus gegenüber des eigentlichen Hotels. Sehr ruhige Lage. Etwas hellhörig im Haus. Aber zu unserer Reisezeit wenig bewohnt. Es waren 2 Zimmer, zweckmäßig eingerichtet - schon etwas abgewohnt, aber zufriedenstellend sauber. Kochnische sehr klein und spärlich ausgestattet. Der Preis über Expedia für diese eine Nacht war super. Wir konnten den kompletten Service des Hotels nutzen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Litt avsides, men flott leilighet.

Et spennende område med vakker natur. Tydelige tegn på finanskrise. Spesielt område med rester fra peace and love kulturen. Var der 4 netter. Vil fremheve Red Beach, en fin, liten og fredelig sandstrand. Valgfritt badeantrekk. En liten bar med musikk fra en liten høytaler.