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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Matala

Valley Village ***
Tour operator category

HER236
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Location

The family-run Valley Village hotel is located approx. 1 km from the entrance to the village and the fine-pebble beach of Matala, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag". There are several shopping and entertainment options in the center of Matala. The distance to Heraklion airport is approx. 75 km. A bus stop can be reached after approx. 850 m.
Landscape with hills, sea in the background, and hotels with pools in a rural setting.
Hotel complex with pools surrounded by hilly, dry landscape under a blue sky.
A sunny beach with blue and white umbrellas and rocky cliffs in the background.
Aerial view of a hotel complex with multiple buildings, a pool, and green lawns.
Hotel with two-story building surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees under cloudy sky.

Facilities

Hotel pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and surrounding greenery against a mountain backdrop.
Bright dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and soft lighting.
Outdoor café area with wooden chairs and tables under shady trees at the hotel.
Modern hotel bar with illuminated shelves, wooden counter, and chairs in an elegant setting.
The resort, which has been run in a familiar and traditional manner for many years, features 67 rooms spread across a main building and several annexes. The main building houses the 24-hour reception with a central safe (for a fee), a TV corner, and a bar. In the beautiful, idyllic garden of the resort, there is a freshwater swimming pool with a separate children's pool as well as a sun terrace with sunbeds and umbrellas, which can be used free of charge. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for a fee at the public beach. Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire resort.

Accommodation

Double room Mountain View

The double rooms are located in the main building, are traditionally furnished and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and a balcony with a mountain view (D).

A simple hotel room with double bed, green bedspread, white towels, and tiled floor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, indirect lighting, and balcony access.
Modern hotel room area with TV, minibar, desk, and chair in neutral colors.
Simple hotel room with desk, chair, mirror, TV, and coffee machine by window with curtains.

Double room Garden View

These double rooms are located in the idyllic garden area, are slightly larger and also traditionally furnished with a telephone, radio, refrigerator, air conditioning, shower/WC, and a balcony with a garden view. They additionally feature satellite TV and a hairdryer (DA).

Single room

These are double rooms for sole occupancy (DE).
Also bookable as Type A at a special price (DEA) as an additional allotment. With Type A, accommodation can be provided anywhere in the resort.

Comfort Double room

The Schauinsland-Reisen original comfort rooms feature the same equipment as the double rooms Type A with king-size beds, LCD satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, bathroom toiletries, and free pool towels. The central safe can be used free of charge. The comfort rooms are located in the garden (2CD). Optionally also bookable for sole occupancy (1CD).

Bungalow 2 Bedrooms

The bungalows consist of 2 bedrooms with extremely comfortable Coco-Mat mattresses, telephone, air conditioning, refrigerator, smart TV, and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub with whirlpool function, WC, and hairdryer, as well as a small terrace and mini-garden (B22).

Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and hallway to door.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, desk, and terrace.
Terrace with umbrellas and comfortable seating at a hotel under clear skies.
Hotel room overlooking terrace with table, chairs, umbrella, and green landscape beyond.

Meals

Half board

Continental breakfast buffet (8-10 am) and dinner (7-9 pm) served buffet-style.
Vegetarian dishes as well as menus for special dietary needs are available upon request.

Covered terrace with tables and chairs overlooking garden and hills.

Children's program

Two swimming pools in a sunny hotel garden with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Separate children's pool.

Entertainment

A BBQ and live music evening takes place once a week (no extra charge, seasonal).
Wine and raki production (September & October, no extra charge).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi throughout the entire resort.
Free public parking spaces in the vicinity of the hotel.
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Room cleaning takes place 6 times a week.
Towels are changed 2 times 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, Mastercard, and American Express 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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Optionally also bookable including a rental car from/to the airport (coding: HER236A).
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Check-in: 2 pm
Check-out: 12 pm

Hotel contact

Valley Village
70200 Matala Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Telephone: +30 28920 45776
E-mail: info@valleyvillage.gr

Note

In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 119.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays starting from Jan 1st, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is staggered from Jan 1st, 2025, from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room.
For stays in high season April 1st - Oct 31st
Official star rating 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Official star rating 3 Stars 5 Euro
Official star rating 4 Stars 10 Euro
Official star rating 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays in low season Nov 1st - March 31st
Official star rating 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Official star rating 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Official star rating 4 Stars 3 Euro
Official star rating 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 19.10.2026 13:09