Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Matala

Elea Terra ***
Tour operator category

HER066
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Location

The cozy Hotel Elea Terra is located on the quiet edge of the beautiful former fishing village of Matala, only approx. 550 m from the beach. The center of the peaceful village of Matala with several restaurants and bars is approx. 750 m from the hotel. The beautiful and popular red beach "Kokkini Ammos" can be reached via a hiking trail and is approx. 2.3 km away. Heraklion International Airport is approx. 65 km from "Elea Terra". A bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
View of a valley with hotel buildings, roads, and a harbor by the sea between hills.
View from hotel balcony over green trees and hilly landscape under clear blue sky.
Hotel garden with pool, palm trees, and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Balcony with round table and chairs, view of white buildings and hilly landscape in the background.

Facilities

Reception area with wooden furniture and stairs in the background, bright flooring and walls.
Spacious hotel bar with long wooden counter and multiple stools, next to a cozy seating area.
People serving themselves at a buffet in a bright hotel dining area with stone walls and wooden ceiling.
Open dining area with white tables and chairs in a hotel with wooden ceiling and large windows.
White hotel building with balconies, surrounded by green plants and clear sky.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and hill view under clear sky.
Sunny terrace with pergola, shadows, and white building in the background at a vacation spot.
Modern outdoor area with gray cushioned seating on stone floor surrounded by plants.
Cozy hotel lounge area with armchairs, sofas, TV, and patterned wallpaper.
Round pool with blue water surface, surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers.
Open outdoor hotel area with white wooden tables and chairs under a pergola.
A plate with fries, gyros, and pita bread on a white table.
A plate with fresh vegetables, olives, and cheese in front of a cup on a white table.
Hotel outdoor area with covered seating and garden with sun umbrellas.
Modern white hotel building with balconies, surrounded by green plants and mountains in the background.
A bright pathway leads past white buildings and lush vegetation with yellow and red flowers.
The small, family-run hotel was partially renovated in some areas for the summer of 2024. It has 60 rooms spread over three buildings and offers a 24-hour reception, lobby, TV lounge, main bar, elevator (in the main building), and a restaurant. The well-maintained grounds feature a swimming pool and a newly designed and furnished pool bar. Sun loungers and parasols are included at the pool; they are available for a fee at the beach. Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel complex.

Accommodation

Double room

All double rooms are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning (for a fee), rental safe, telephone, flat-screen satellite TV, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station, iron (on request), and a balcony/terrace (D).
Also bookable for single use (DE).

Double room with two beds, white linens, yellow headboard, and balcony view in a hotel.
Modern hotel room with white bedding and wall-mounted TV.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking white buildings and rocky hill in the background.
Small bathroom with sink, mirror, and toilet; shower curtain visible on the right.
Simply furnished hotel room with wardrobe, small table, and access to a balcony.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking a mountain at a hotel.
Modern bathroom with shower, toilet, wooden shelf, and round mirror in a hotel room.
Modern outdoor area with a terrace, black seating furniture, and stairs leading to an upper level.

Double room Superior renovated

The modern and spacious rooms were renovated for the summer of 2024 and feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning (for a fee), ceiling fan, telephone, coffee/tea maker, rental safe, smart satellite TV, mini-fridge, iron (on request), and a newly furnished balcony or terrace (DSU/DSI). Also bookable for single use (DSE).

Junior suite

The spacious junior suites feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, full-length mirror, individually adjustable air conditioning (for a fee), ceiling fan, telephone, coffee/tea maker, rental safe, smart satellite TV, mini-fridge, iron (on request), and a furnished balcony or terrace (JS2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden partition, and balcony with a view.
Modern, minimalist bathroom area with open shower, wooden shelves, and round mirror.
Balcony with table, two chairs, and book overlooking hilly landscape.

Meals

Breakfast

From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., a breakfast buffet with traditional Greek as well as international products is offered.

A hotel buffet area with two guests selecting food.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel complex.
Parking spaces are available free of charge near the hotel complex.
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Room cleaning with towel change takes place twice a week.
Bed linen is changed once a week.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the hotel.

Note

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 2 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.

Note

Hotel contact:
Elea Terra
E-Mail: info@eleaterra.gr
Tel.: 0030 28920 45113
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 120.

Note on climate resilience fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room starting January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Land category 1-2 Stars 2 euros
Land category 3 Stars 5 euros
Land category 4 Stars 10 euros
Land category 5 Stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Land category 1-2 Stars 0.50 euros
Land category 3 Stars 1.50 euros
Land category 4 Stars 3 euros
Land category 5 Stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 14.10.2026 11:41