Zafiria

Hotel was fine for a couple nights. Everything was clean enough for our stay. Pool is very nice. Location is perfect. Breakfast was good. We really loved the area and would stay again.

Location was perfect for easy access to the area. Parking was surprisingly easy knowing the area but it is a small lot so I could see it being difficult at times. What I am most disappointed in is the room location. It was on the backside of the hotel next to the swimming pool so no great view. I asked and rooms facing the street with balconies are not available on **********, they must be booked through the property directly. The photos are a little misleading. If you’re okay with a small room and no view but a great location, then this place is not a bad option.

Zafiria is an average hotel located in a very touristic area, which is the only reason for it's baffling longevity. The room was small and the swimming pool was right outside our window door. Now that was awful. The breakfast at the hotel was probably the worst we've ever seen. The buffet was poor to say the least. On the other hand, the hotel staff was very polite and helpful, which was refreshing!

The hotel was perfect walking distance to the beach and all restaurants, we had a nice big patio and beautiful sunset. Breakfast wasn’t the greatest but that’s okay everything else was great esp for the cheap price of the room. Pool area was nice too

It was very convenient to walk to everything we needed. Unfortunately we had a room across the road & it was above their coffee shop, so it was noisy early in the morning. The shower needs attention as we were unable to attach the shower head so had to shower with one hand. There was a fridge in the room, but no kettle. Breakfast was included, but very basic.

This is a great beach hotel. It’s older (think roadside motel from the 1950s) but it has been retrofitted with tiny private bathrooms. It’s immaculately clean. The shower is so small, I couldn’t stand with my hands on my hips or bend over when I dropped something. But the water was hot and it’s functional despite a miniscule sink. We had a nice room on the top floor with a large balcony from which we could see Matala bay and the beach. The beds were not that comfortable with thin mattresses. I liked the old polished wood in the lobby. The place has gleaming marble-like floors throughout including on the stairs. The stairs were a tad slippery but there are handrails. The whole place has a low key beachy vibe. The breakfast offerings were meager but bread, cheese, cereal & pastry were filling enough. The outside patio was lush with plants and made a nice oasis. There was also a bar & some inside tables but the bar never seemed to be open. The staff always had a warm greeting and a smile for guests but there was a sense that they were not open to chit chat. (that may just be my American perspective) Up in back there is a huge pool with lots of lounge chairs. It looked like there was a bar area. It was too cold for the pool to be opened but it is probably a rockin’ place in season. There is a tiny parking lot that fits about 6 cars if everyone parks neatly & courteously. There are for-pay lots about a block away. Everything in town is in easy walking distance.

We arrived in Matala without booking a room and decided we liked the look of Hotel Zafiria. We were not disappointed. Our room was en uite with a great hot shower (not always the case in Cretre). It was clean nd comfortable. The staff were chatty and always helpful. Room rate included a buffet breakfast

Wonderful place !!!

Typical Greek hotel, a little dated but very pleasant staff, the hotel really suited the location, we had fantastic views of the beach and caves. The cost of the holiday is value second to none. I loved it there and I'll definitely be returning.