Paradise Matala Hotel in Matala (Crete)

The 100-square-meter seasonal outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by lush Mediterranean greenery with sun loungers and shady spots. The hotel offers a bar and terrace, a stone patio, and a small picnic area with seating for guests. Free parking directly outside the hotel and complimentary WiFi in public areas and rooms are provided; airport pick-up and car rental can be arranged for an extra charge.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and private balconies, with some offering mountain views from the second floor. Family rooms are available and include a kettle with daily refill of coffee and tea for an additional 5 EUR per day. The hotel also offers a bungalow option whose guests can use all hotel facilities; breakfast can be added for 8 EUR per person per day.

The hotel is located 500 meters from the center of Matala and less than 1 kilometer from the main beach with sun loungers and water sports. A 25-minute walk leads to Komos Beach, an almost endless sandy beach where nudism is common, and to Red Beach, rated the third most beautiful nudist beach in the world. Historical sites such as Faistos and Gortys are nearby, and the bus stop is directly across the street.

A homemade buffet-style breakfast is offered with a wide variety including hot dishes, savory cold cuts, sweets, and vegan options. Coffee and tea are available in the breakfast corner, and the bar serves non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices. For bungalow guests, breakfast can be booked for 8 EUR per person per day, and room service is available for an extra fee.

The hotel holds the Swiss Quality Label for Tourism Q Label certification, emphasizing eco-tourism and sustainability. A donkey farm in Pitsidia offers visits and donkey riding for children, and board games are available on-site. Massage services and outdoor activities like horse riding can be arranged, and the nearby Komos Beach is a protected nesting site for the Caretta Caretta sea turtle.

Certification: Swiss Quality Label for Tourism Q Label

Pool: 100 sqm seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers

Breakfast: Homemade buffet with vegan options

Location: 500 m from Matala center, 1 km from beach

Nearby: Komos Beach, Red Beach, Faistos, Gortys

Family: Donkey farm, board games, family rooms