Beachfront Location: Hotel Sunshine Matala in Matala offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace. Guests can relax on the sand or enjoy the sea views from their balcony.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all travellers.
Leisure and Activities: The hotel provides massage services, a children's playground, and outdoor seating areas. Activities include fishing, hiking, and cycling.
Nearby Attractions: Matala beach is just a few steps away, while Αρχαιο Ματελον is a 1-minute walk. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“The family that run this hotel are amazing. Warm and friendly and so, so kind. The room is so close to restaurants and the beach, and parking is an added bonus!”
Daniel
Romania
“Just a 3-minute walk from the beach, this apartment offers everything you need for a relaxing holiday. It features a spacious terrace perfect for unwinding and includes a private parking space located about 100 meters away. The owners’ friendly...”
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Danny
Austria
“Very nice family,
easy check-in and good communication beforehand
Private Parking spot
Location was perfect
Short walk to all shops, restaurants and beaches
Very quiet at night
+cute dog :)”
Eddy
Australia
“Wonderful welcome, top class room, clean, close to beach but very quiet, car park provided. Wonderful hostess who genuinely cared about you as a person.”
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Alexander
Latvia
“Amazing location, everything is in place and nice apartment. Will come back again, thanks Antonia”
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Robert
United Kingdom
“Small but well appointed room. Very clean with a comfortable bed and extra pillows 😊. Just a few minutes walk to the beach and all the shops and restaurants in the village. Matala and the Hotel Sunshine lived up to and exceeded my expectations....”
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Gustavo
United Kingdom
“Excellent room in an excellent hotel. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful and the staff are really nice. It felt very secure. The stay made my experience in Matala much better. Definitely, a hotel to come back to.”
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Thomas
Austria
“very nice host, simple check in / check out , very clean rooms, everything made with love, parking space available”
Guilhem
Austria
“Location 100m from beach, free parking
Clean, convenient appartment
Nice terasse
Warm welcome by Antonia”
Jara
Netherlands
“very clean, nice (small) balcony, very good shower and the bed was perfect. also the location is very good, in the centre close to the beach”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Hotel Sunshine Matala takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Hotel Sunshine Matala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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