Zafiria

Property class: 2
Hotel with restaurant, near Beach of Matala

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You'll be in a fantastic location at Zafiria, just a 5-minute walk from Beach of Matala and Caves of Matala. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A poolside bar and a children's pool are other highlights.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (4)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Elevator
  • Free parking nearby
The current price is $59
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a parking area and a mountainous landscape.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6

Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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Matala, Faistos, Crete Island, 70200

What's nearby

  • Beach of Matala - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roman Caves - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caves of Matala - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Red Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palace of Phaistos - 19 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zafiria Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Matala - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mama’s backery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Two Brothers Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Πέτρα & Βότσαλο (Petra & Votsalo) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Zafiria

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Zafiria, just a 5-minute walk from Beach of Matala and Caves of Matala. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A poolside bar and a children's pool are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free offsite parking nearby

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Swimming pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Zafiria offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Zafiria does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Zafiria?

Yes, there's a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Are pets allowed at Zafiria?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Zafiria?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zafiria?

You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Zafiria and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Beach of Matala (1-min walk) and Caves of Matala (4-min walk), along with Matala Caves (2.3 mi) and Phaistos (6.2 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Zafiria?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Zafiria have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Zafiria like?

Zafiria is a short 1-minute walk from Beach of Matala and 4 minutes' walk from Caves of Matala.

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Reviews

Zafiria Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good with a variety of options including Greek salad, yogurt, bread, and meat/cheese. (12 reviews)
  • The hotel's beach location is perfect with stunning views and easy access. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was available and accessible, with some reviewers noting it was even free. (5 reviews)
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Location
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Caves
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Value

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very good for a short stay small balcony, clean, tv, plenty of hot water close to amenities.Had a fridge but no kettle. Breakfast included so good value.
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic location in heart of Matala. Hotel reception very helpful and assisted us with some printing. Breakfast adequate. Room ok handy to have a small balcony, very clean. Bar was a bit lacking - no-one to serve even though the bar staff were sat nearby and did not get up to serve me. When I came back 10 minutes later I got served. However when I tried to take my drink back to my room it was no-go, staff appeared from everywhere telling me I couldn't. So had to put my drink in a paper cup.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location! Small hotel with a nice pool right next to the beach. The view from our room was spectacular. For the price, I cannot ask for more.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Good breakfast. Very reasonably priced.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

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!
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Friendly staff, very clean, quiet, and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful place !!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are extremely kind and did everything to accommodate our needs.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was great. Unfortunately the service from Expedia was rude, unhelpful and inconsiderate
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

All good
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

Alojamiento en un lugar excelente La relacion precio calidad buena Asi como la linpieza y el trato personal Algun detalle a mejorar sobre el mantenimiento , pequeño frigorifico de la habitacion que no funcionaba , hay que decir que el personal lo soluciono prestandonos su frigorifico para poder enfriar un par de botellas y el tapon del desague encallado Desayono muy correcto incluido en el precio
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8/10 Very good

Bon hôtel très bien situé. Chambres propres et jolie vue sur les grottes. En revanche le petit déjeuner pourrait être amélioré
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10/10 Exceptional

Schöne Lage des Hotels am Beginn der Fußgängerzone. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Der Pool war für unsere Zwecke groß genug und schön ruhig nach hinten gelegen. Gutes Frühstück in angenehmer Lage zur Fußgängerzone. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt.
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2/10 Poor

Hôtel qui affiche son âge, malgré une peinture fraîche