The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Matala

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Matala

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Matala? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Matala, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Matala to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Matala, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Matala for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Matala for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Matala Dimitris Resort

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Located at Matala Main Road, Matala Dimitris Resort has great rooms from $47 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, a game room, a child pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


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Hotel Coral Matala

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Matala

A great place to stay is Hotel Coral Matala which has nice rooms starting at $105. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Main Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, city views, free parking, and evening entertainment which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Matala Bay Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

We found Matala Bay Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $110. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Matala Main Street, 1. You'll also find a bar, hiking, a child pool, free parking, and evening entertainment which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.5 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Armonia Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

With terrific rooms from $95, Armonia Hotel, at Matala provides an outdoor pool, scuba diving, a bar, hiking, and free parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Calypso Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Matala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Calypso Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $83 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Matala. Furthermore, it also offers a child pool, free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Marina Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Marina Hotel is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, a bar, free parking, and horse riding. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $64, and it's located at Matala, Crete 702 00, Greece. We also love the air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, balconies, and canoeing which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Valley Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Matala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Valley Village because it has great rooms that start at $92. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Main Street, Matala, 70200 Matala Crete, Greece, 70200. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding at this convenient hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Sunshine Matala

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hotel Sunshine Matala offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $95 (before taxes). It's located at Matala, Greece, 1 and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, evening entertainment, horse riding, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 km from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Elea Terra Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Matala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at Matala 0, Elea Terra Hotel has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and family rooms. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, massages, and balconies which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Fragiskos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Fragiskos which has nice rooms starting at $89. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, free parking, a pool table, and horse riding, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Matala Area. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator. It's located just 0 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chania, Rethymno, Hersonissos, Heraklion, and Mália.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Chania, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Chania, Best Luxury Hotels in Chania, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chania, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Chania, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Chania, Best Hotels for One Week in Chania, Best Hotels for One Night in Chania, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Chania, Best Adults Only Hotels in Chania, Best Party Hotels in Chania, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Chania, or Best Business Hotels in Chania.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Matala?

Matala Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$87

Travelers to Matala will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 10 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $87. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Matala.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $94
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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