Elea Terra Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Property highlights

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 specialties, fresh pastries, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality of the breakfast offerings. Prime Location: Located 39 mi from Heraklion International Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Matala beach. Nearby attractions include Phaistos (6.8 mi) and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology (8.7 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Morten
Denmark Denmark
“Nice area at the pool, and the parts that has been renovated really looks good”
Mike
Netherlands Netherlands
“Friendly staff and good facility. Close to the center of Matala and easy to walk to. Great if you want to see near Matala but not too close to the center. Quite area”
Prof
Ireland Ireland
“Caringly run family hotel which has become our regular relaxation place. Good room with excellent balcony view of countryside, comfortable bed, good fridge and air conditioning. Good breakfast with daily variety, excellent pool, excellent wifi,...”
Prof
Ireland 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 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 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 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 Australia
“The room was comfortable and there was a lift to the top floor. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and delicious.”
Cristian
Italy Italy
“Very nice location, big swimming pool, great breakfast, friendly staff, basic but comfortable room”
Prof
Ireland 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...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Εστιατόριο #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast

House rules

Elea Terra Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

There is an extra charge of 7 euro for airconditioning per night.

License number: 1039Κ012Α0051900