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Zafiria

2.0 star property
Hotel near Beach of Matala in Faistos

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Standard Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi
Standard Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Matala, Faistos, Crete Island, 70200
  • Place, Beach of Matala
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caves of Matala
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Matala

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Faistos hotel, you'll be steps from Beach of Matala and within a 15-minute walk of Red Beach. Matala Caves and Komos Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Beach of Matala - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roman Caves - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caves of Matala - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Red Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Komos Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anemi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪cafe Creta bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Two Brothers Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marinero Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Zafiria

Hotel near Beach of Matala in Faistos
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Zafiria also features a children's pool, express check-in, and express check-out.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zafiria offers 59 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Property is also known as

Zafiria
Zafiria Faistos
Zafiria Hotel
Zafiria Hotel Faistos
Zafiria Faistos
Zafiria Hotel Faistos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zafiria to the airport?

Zafiria is 43.7 mi (66-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Zafiria have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Zafiria.

How close is Zafiria to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Beach of Matala and 13-minute walk from Red Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zafiria offer free breakfast?

Zafiria offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Zafiria?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Zafiria?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at Zafiria?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Zafiria have a pool?

Zafiria features a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Does Zafiria have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Zafiria have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Zafiria to downtown Faistos?

Zafiria is 0.1 mi away from Matala.

Reviews

Zafiria Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stop looking and Get booking

Lovey people, from the reception desk to the cleaning staff, everyone is so friendly and polite, great pool area and bar, plenty of sun beds. nice breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking should be removed as an amenity. There is one small parking lot that holds about six vehicles and the front desk told me that they don't verify if the cars parked there are guests of the hotel. When we went to leave, there was a car blocking every other car in the lot. I spoke to the person at the front desk and they said it was the owner of the hotel and he would tell her to move. When she did, she walked right by us and didn't apologize as if we weren't there waiting to get our car out. Afterwards, the owner of the mini mart across from the hotel came out and wanted to move his car (which was also blocking people in) into our spot. He seemed very annoyed that we were taking a while to load our luggage into the car and getting situated to leave. In short, it seems that the parking lot is being used for employees or random people going to the beach; it's not really reserved for guests. Plan on parking very far away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Good breakfast. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay!

Very clean hotel with a lovely pool in the center and close to the beach. The gentleman in the reception was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was also great. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection in Matala

From arrival till departure this is a perfect holiday. Professional and friendly service in every area of the hotel, reception/manager, the cleaners and bar/breakfast staff. I've stayed in numerous hotels in Matala but in my opinion Zafiria will always be my number one choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Unfortunately the service from Expedia was rude, unhelpful and inconsiderate
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Staff & service

Nice Stay.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service

Great location- mediocre room.

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 hotels.com, 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gaye, Hastings

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denielle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely kind and did everything to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Greece at its best.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really enjoyed it

2nd visit here.. still lovely, friendly staff & good breakfast selection
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for the money

Great location to the center of Matala. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Pool area is awesome after a day at the beach. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in center of Matala

Great hotel! Everyone was very friendly, room was simple but nice and clean, and they have generous check in and check out times. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Emmanouil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
convenient. Good buffet breakfast. Friendly staff. It was noisy at night but it was the Matala festival weekend. The pool wasn't very clean, very cloudy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception was nice. But there was no parking anywhere close to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK

OK, but a little worn around the edges. Wifi is very spotty. Some minor things like lunens being a bit old, loose wall outlets, but no major issues. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019