Elea Terra Hotel
Matala 0
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Why people book this hotel
“Short walk to Matala with beach, many good restaurants and café bars, and live m…”
“Good breakfast with daily variety, excellent pool, excellent wifi, and good loca…”
“Good setting on the edge of Matala, with superb pool and within easy walking dis…”
“Great pool and seating areas”
“Good room with excellent balcony view of countryside, comfortable bed, good frid…”
“Room modest but quiet and comfortable, with good hot water, fridge, and wifi”
“Buffet breakfast with good choice of cold and hot items”
“Excellent breakfast”
“Excellent family run hotel, spotlessly clean, perfect pool, and good all-you-can…”
“Staff and cleanliness faultless”
“Bus stop at gate giving services to other locations and beaches”
“Friendly welcoming staff”
Overview
Set in Matala, 600 metres from Matala beach, Elea Terra Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a balcony with a mountain view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Red Sand Beach is 1.4 km from Elea Terra Hotel, while Kommos Beach is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Prof. Michael Rigby
couple
June 9, 2026
“Keep it quiet - an excellent relaxed down-time hotel in a lovely chilled village resort location.”
Excellent family run hotel, spotlessly clean, perfect pool, and good all-you-can-eat breakfast with variation each day. Good pool bar with interesting vibe. Efficient management duo. Short walk to Matala with beach, many good restaurants and café bars, and live music somewhere most evenings.
Prof. Michael Rigby
couple
October 24, 2025
“The perfect relaxation spot for hotel, pool, and access to Matala's beach and restaurants.”
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, and good location. Staff and cleanliness faultless.
Prof. Michael Rigby
couple
July 4, 2025
“Firm favourite family hotel.”
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 good hot water, fridge, and wifi. Balcony with rural view. Spotless, and staff excellent. Buffet breakfast with good choice of cold and hot items.
Susan
couple
June 5, 2025
“A perfect week in a beautiful place- just what we needed. Thank you!”
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. Michael Rigby
couple
January 29, 2025
“Warmth of welcome matches the climate - lovely family hotel providing scope for full relaxation.”
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 good hot water, perfect wifi. Balcony with plenty of space to sit out. Perfect pool and pool area, nice pool bar with snacks. Easy 10 minute walk to Matala and its many good eating places, and beach. Bus stop at hotel entrance for wider exploration.
Prof. Michael Rigby
couple
January 29, 2025
“Tranquil family-run hotel for perfect relaxation.”
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 variety of items as well as regular ones. 10 minutes walk to Matala with beach and multiple restaurants. Bus stop at entrance giving access to other beaches, villages, and sights, for nominal fares.
Prof. Michael Rigby
couple
January 29, 2025
“Just perfect family-run high standard hotel for the friendly resort of Matala.”
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 balcony view. All you can eat breakfast - plenty of choice including at least one new item every day (for 12 days!). Lovely pool with plenty of sun loungers and shaded areas. Great pool bar, with food service all day (not evening). Easy 10 minute walk to Matala with its square, shops, beach, and many excellent restaurants (music somewhere most evenings). Bus stop by hotel entrance, giving access to Heraklion, and to other nearby resorts; also plenty of pleasant local walking. (Note, in line with most Greek hotels, toiletries and hospitality tray are not provided.) Look no further.
Michael
couple
September 23, 2024
“Warmth of welcome matches the climate - lovely family hotel providing scope for full relaxation.”
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 good hot water, perfect wifi. Balcony with plenty of space to sit out. Perfect pool and pool area, nice pool bar with snacks. Easy 10 minute walk to Matala and its many good eating places, and beach. Bus stop at hotel entrance for wider exploration.
Michael
couple
July 15, 2024
“Tranquil family-run hotel for perfect relaxation.”
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 variety of items as well as regular ones. 10 minutes walk to Matala with beach and multiple restaurants. Bus stop at entrance giving access to other beaches, villages, and sights, for nominal fares.
Natalie
couple
September 19, 2023
The room was comfortable and there was a lift to the top floor. The buffet breakfast was plentiful and delicious.
Cristian
family_with_children
August 9, 2023
“Great hotel to stay in Matala”
Very nice location, big swimming pool, great breakfast, friendly staff, basic but comfortable room
Rigby
couple
July 13, 2023
“Just perfect family-run high standard hotel for the friendly resort of Matala.”
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 balcony view. All you can eat breakfast - plenty of choice including at least one new item every day (for 12 days!). Lovely pool with plenty of sun loungers and shaded areas. Great pool bar, with food service all day (not evening). Easy 10 minute walk to Matala with its square, shops, beach, and many excellent restaurants (music somewhere most evenings). Bus stop by hotel entrance, giving access to Heraklion, and to other nearby resorts; also plenty of pleasant local walking. (Note, in line with most Greek hotels, toiletries and hospitality tray are not provided.) Look no further.
Lauren
extended_group
June 18, 2023
the friendliness of the people the very good breakfast the nice pool
Anna
family_with_children
June 13, 2023
“it was awesome staying in the hotel. Personal is the best and have individual approach to each traveler.”
Anna
family_with_children
June 13, 2023
“it was awesome staying in the hotel. Personal is the best and have individual approach to each traveler.”
Tucker
couple
May 31, 2023
“Nothing was too much for this wonderful manager - Mike and his staff.”
Everything, it was just amazing!
Botond
family_with_children
January 6, 2023
location was nice, close enough to the beach (10min walk), swimming pool are was especially nice, rooms were ok
Maxine
couple
November 29, 2022
“awful we left a day early”
the location
IRYNA
family_with_children
October 17, 2022
The hotel is located in a silent part of the village. There is a good breakfast. Our room was simple, but clean and comfortable enough. There is private parking at the territory of the hotel as well.
maureen
family_with_children
September 17, 2022
“This hotel had a fun vibe and totally exceeded our expectations.”
The location was easily walkable to the beach and all the restaurants, shops located there. It had a lovely pool and pool bar. We enjoyed a number of cocktails prepared with finesse. Maria, who I believe was the owner of the hotel, was super funny and helpful. Her restaurant recommendations were right on. We had moved to this hotel after a poor experience at another hotel down the road. This hotel was such a contrast in hospitality. I would totally recommend it and would not hesitate to return.
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Beauty Services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Car hire, Tour desk
Family Room with Garden View
This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Double Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior King Room
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room with Balcony
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Triple Room with Pool View
This air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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