We changed to this hotel after viewing the one we had booked.(which was not very private, and was very closed in ,with no sea view).When you go to Matala, you want to see the sea and the fabulous cliffs.We had stayed in the Zafiria before. The hotel is on the main street.Although it could do with a bit of a... More

I stayed at this hotel in September 2010. I loved it: it's basic but that's something I like. The beds were good, a huge balcony, great to see the sunset, which I did every day. Breakfast is good, especially the Greek yoghurt with honey: the best. Cheese, ham, boiled eggs, it's all there. The pool was great too although a... More

We stayed at the Hotel Zafiria for one night with our kids age 12 and 15. They have no connecting rooms but we were able to get two rooms side-by-side. We were on the floor that had the very large balconies that looked at the beach and you could climb over to get from our room to our kids. That... More

We had a great stay at the Zafiria in May. The hotel is right across the street from the beach, and very close to several great restaurants. Our room was basic, but perfectly adequate (and clean). The pool is nice, and we enjoyed stopping there after a day on the beach. Free wi-fi is available in the lobby. The continental... More

A basic hotel, but very clean with comfortable beds and spectacular views and lovely pool, which is a rarity in Matala. We had a corner room facing the back with a wraparound balcony that was huge. Sat out till the wee hours drinking in the views of the mountain, beach, caves and stars. Matala is a laid back place at... More

We stayed in zafiria for two weeks and loved it. We have stayed there in the past. It's very clean and well located. The pool is good and safe for all ages. Nice garden area onto street, relaxing is the key in matala. Hotel will organize taxi for you at airport €50 approx. good value. Staff are lovely and helpful.... More

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the Zafiria Hotel in Matala, Crete. This hotel provided a clean spacious room with a large deck that had a great view of the sea and the caves. Breakfast was included in the price. Across the street, there is an internet Cafe which had coffee, sandwiches and wireless internet. There is also... More

Hotel Zafiria is in a great location in the centre of Matala, close to shops and tavernas and also close to the beach. The hotel is simple but very comfortable with a lovely pool area. Service was helpful and courteous. We really didn't want to leave - a very relaxing holiday with the hotel Zafiria a great base for visiting... More

Nice room, twin beds in 210, clean, nice staff, great location, in the "middle" of Matala, nice pool area. Sun from 10 and onwards in september. Bring comfy earplugs, though, otherwise you will hear a lot of doorslamming in the corridors during the night.