The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Matala

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Matala

Visiting Matala for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Matala, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Matala based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Matala for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Matala before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Matala for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Matala for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Matala Bay Apartments

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Matala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at outside Heraklion Matala Tymbaki, Matala Bay Apartments has great rooms from $59 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool


Valley Village Matala

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Valley Village Matala which has nice rooms starting at $43. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Matala Matala Tymbaki. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Saltwater pool


Armonia Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Matala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Armonia Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $68. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, a bar, hiking, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mainstr. You'll also find free parking, car rentals, bicycle rental, fishing, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

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


Melissa Hotel Tympaki

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $49, Melissa Hotel Tympaki, at Eparchiaki Odos Gortinas provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, mountain views, free parking, car rentals, and family rooms. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

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


Marina Hotel Matala

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Matala

Marina Hotel Matala has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, a bar, mountain views, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $64 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Matala, Crete 702 00, Greece. Furthermore, it also offers horse riding, car rentals, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

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


Fragiskos Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Fragiskos Hotel is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, mountain views, free parking, and a pool table. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $68, and it's located at Matala. We also love the horse riding, car rentals, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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


Hotel Coral Matala

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A cool place is Hotel Coral Matala because it has great rooms that start at $66. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a bar, hiking, and mountain views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Main Street. Only 0.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

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


Hotel Eva Marina

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Matala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

Hotel Eva Marina offers hiking, mountain views, horse riding, car rentals, and air-conditioning which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $53 (before taxes). It's located at 50 meters from Matala Beach, Matala, Crete 702 00, Greece and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, balconies, and cycling which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chania, Rethymno, Hersonissos, Mália, and Agia Galini.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Matala, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Matala, Best Hotels for One Week in Matala, Best Hotels for One Night in Matala, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Matala, or Best Business Hotels in Matala.


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

Matala Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$59

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Matala. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Matala based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $59. 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: $55
  • 2-star hotels: $63


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