Elea Terra Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

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 specialities, fresh pastries, and fruits. Guests appreciate the variety and quality of the breakfast offerings. Prime Location: Located 63 km from Heraklion International Airport, the hotel is a 9-minute walk from Matala beach. Nearby attractions include Phaistos (11 km) and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology (14 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

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
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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...”
Lauren
Belgium Belgium
“the friendliness of the people the very good breakfast the nice pool”
Botond
Germany Germany
“location was nice, close enough to the beach (10min walk), swimming pool are was especially nice, rooms were ok”

Hotel surroundings

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 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: 1039Κ012Α0051900