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Modern pool with loungers and umbrellas in front of a mountainous landscape on a clear day.
Bright living room with green sofa, wooden chairs, and floral wallpaper pattern.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking the landscape.
Cozy outdoor lounge with sofas and plants under a pergola in the hotel garden.
Lounge chairs and parasols on a green lawn with trees and buildings in the background.
Modern white multi-story hotel building with balconies and mountain view under clear sky.
Outdoor restaurant with wooden canopies next to a hotel in a sunny setting
Large pool in front of buildings and hills under clear blue sky.
Cozy hotel lounge area with wooden chairs, bar, and large windows for natural light.
Modern hotel room with double bed, open wardrobe, and minimalist design.
Modern living room with sofa, armchair, coffee table, and balcony in a hotel room.
An elderly couple sits at a white outdoor table in front of a building with large windows.
Large terrace with cushioned seating, table, and pergola under clear sky.
White hotel building with balconies, palm trees, and hills in the background under a clear sky.
Landscape with valley, many buildings, and two bays between hills by the sea.
View from a hotel balcony over green trees and hills under a clear sky.
Outdoor view of a hotel with a pool, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking green landscape and white buildings under a blue sky
Bright hotel reception area with wooden counter, chairs, and stairs in the background
Cozy hotel bar with wooden counter and seating in warm lighting.
Several people serve themselves at a buffet in a bright dining area with wooden ceiling beams.
Bright restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and large windows overlooking greenery.
Modern white buildings in a sunny setting with green plants and clear sky.
Large pool with umbrellas and hills in the background under clear sky
Covered outdoor seating area next to a white hotel building with trees and clear sky.
Cozy hotel waiting area with armchairs, sofa, and TV on wooden floor.
Swimming pool with palm trees and mountains in the background, view from a covered area
Terrace with white wooden tables and chairs next to a restaurant with a pergola.
Plate with fries, grilled meat, and flatbread on a table.
Plate with fresh salad, olives, cheese, and tomatoes, with a cup and flowers in the background.
Covered seating area with black chairs and tables next to a manicured lawn and outdoor tables.
Narrow path with white buildings and blooming plants under a blue sky
Modern hotel room with double bed, white bedding and balcony with outdoor view.
Bright hotel room with a white bed, wooden furniture, and wall-mounted TV.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking white buildings and rocky hill in the background.
Compact bathroom with sink, mirror, toilet, and shower curtain in warm tones
Modern hotel room with clothes rack, desk, and balcony with outdoor view.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking hills and landscape.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, wooden shelf, and round mirror.
Modern outdoor area with terrace, seating furniture, and stairs at white-painted house.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, chair, and access to balcony with green view.
Modern bathroom with open shower, wooden shelf, and round mirror.
Balcony with table and two chairs, book on the table, mountain view in the background.
Two women serve themselves at the buffet in a bright breakfast room.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Matala

Elea Terra ***

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WLAN
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

The cozy Hotel Elea Terra is located on the quiet outskirts of the beautiful former fishing village of Matala, only approx. 550 m from the beach. The center of the charming village of Matala with a few restaurants and bars is approx. 750 m from the hotel. The beautiful and popular red beach "Kokkini Ammos" is reachable via a hiking trail and is approx. 2.3 km away. Heraklion International Airport is approx. 65 km from "Elea Terra".
Landscape with valley, many buildings, and two bays between hills by the sea.
View from a hotel balcony over green trees and hills under a clear sky.
Outdoor view of a hotel with a pool, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking green landscape and white buildings under a blue sky

Facilities

Bright hotel reception area with wooden counter, chairs, and stairs in the background
Cozy hotel bar with wooden counter and seating in warm lighting.
Several people serve themselves at a buffet in a bright dining area with wooden ceiling beams.
Bright restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and large windows overlooking greenery.
Modern white buildings in a sunny setting with green plants and clear sky.
Large pool with umbrellas and hills in the background under clear sky
Covered outdoor seating area next to a white hotel building with trees and clear sky.
Cozy outdoor lounge with sofas and plants under a pergola in the hotel garden.
Cozy hotel waiting area with armchairs, sofa, and TV on wooden floor.
Swimming pool with palm trees and mountains in the background, view from a covered area
Terrace with white wooden tables and chairs next to a restaurant with a pergola.
Plate with fries, grilled meat, and flatbread on a table.
Plate with fresh salad, olives, cheese, and tomatoes, with a cup and flowers in the background.
Covered seating area with black chairs and tables next to a manicured lawn and outdoor tables.
White hotel building with balconies, palm trees, and hills in the background under a clear sky.
Narrow path with white buildings and blooming plants under a blue sky
The small, family-run hotel has been partially renovated in some areas for summer 2024. It offers 60 rooms spread across three buildings, with a 24-hour reception, lobby, TV lounge, main bar, elevator (in the main building), Wi-Fi (included throughout the complex), and a restaurant. The well-maintained outdoor area features a swimming pool and a newly designed and furnished pool bar. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool, available for a fee at the beach.

Accommodation

Double room

All rooms standardly offer a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning (for a fee), rental safe, Wi-Fi (included), telephone, flat-screen satellite TV, mini-fridge, coffee/tea station, iron (upon request), and balcony/terrace (D).
Also bookable for single occupancy (DE).

Modern hotel room with double bed, white bedding and balcony with outdoor view.
Bright hotel room with a white bed, wooden furniture, and wall-mounted TV.
Balcony with table and chairs overlooking white buildings and rocky hill in the background.
Compact bathroom with sink, mirror, toilet, and shower curtain in warm tones
Modern hotel room with clothes rack, desk, and balcony with outdoor view.
Balcony with two chairs and table overlooking hills and landscape.
Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, wooden shelf, and round mirror.
Modern outdoor area with terrace, seating furniture, and stairs at white-painted house.

Double room Superior renovated

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

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites have the same amenities as the Double Rooms Superior but are more spacious (JS2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, chair, and access to balcony with green view.
Modern bathroom with open shower, wooden shelf, and round mirror.
Balcony with table and two chairs, book on the table, mountain view in the background.

Meals

Breakfast

From 8 AM to 10 AM, a breakfast buffet with traditional Greek and international products is offered.

Two women serve themselves at the buffet in a bright breakfast room.

Children's program

Baby cot (upon request, free of charge), high chair (upon request).

Hotel Service

Wake-up service, room cleaning (daily), towel change twice a week, linen change once a week.
Parking on-site (included), doctor on call (for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Family friendly
  • Wi-Fi
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning

Notice

No pets allowed.
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Hotel Contact:
Tel.: 0030 28920 45113
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 120.

Information on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, payable by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays in high season from 01.04-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
National category 3 stars: 5 Euros
National category 4 stars: 10 Euros
National category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays in low season from 01.11-31.03.
National category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars: 3 Euros
National category 5 stars: 4 Euros

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Last updated: 21.02.2026 00:44