Hotel Sofia: Accommodation in Matala (Crete), Crete

Hotel Sofia sits 50 metres from Matala's sandy beach and a 20-minute walk from the famous Red beach. The hotel is in a quiet area yet close to the centre with shops, bars and restaurants. A free parking area is available 100 metres away on the road coming into Matala.

Rooms come with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a private bathroom with shower and WC. Each room has a balcony or terrace; the Apartment with Sea View includes a private rooftop terrace with sun beds. The top floor has a gate that maintains privacy for guests using the rooftop terrace.

A large common courtyard offers seating areas and a reading corner with books. Guests can order an a la carte breakfast menu each morning or enjoy a cold drink from the bar after a day on the beach. A coffee house on site is also available for additional refreshments.

Staff at the front desk can arrange taxi transfers from Chania and Heraklion Airport for a surcharge. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, room service, and a safety deposit box. Private check-in and check-out are offered, and CCTV cameras operate outside the property.

Recent guests report that the water pressure in the shower has been fixed and now works well. The roof terrace sun beds were replaced in 2024 and are a welcome addition for top-floor guests. The hotel is described as very quiet, with spotless rooms and incredibly comfortable beds.

Location: 50 metres from Matala's sandy beach, 20 min from Red beach

Rooms: Apartment with Sea View and private rooftop terrace with sun beds

Dining: A la carte breakfast menu in the common courtyard

Parking: Free parking area 100 metres away

Services: Taxi transfers to Chania and Heraklion Airport

Comfort: Quiet area, new sun beds, fixed water pressure