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Zafiria

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Beach of Matala

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Exterior
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room | Living area
Bar (on property)
Zafiria offers a perfect balance of relaxation and enjoyment. Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet, spend afternoons lounging under pool umbrellas while watching children splash in the dedicated kids' pool, and end with refreshing cocktails at the bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Faistos, Zafiria is near the beach. Caves of Matala and Phaistos are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beach of Matala and Red Beach. Komos Beach and Matala Caves are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Matala, Faistos, Crete Island, 70200

What's nearby

  • Beach of Matala - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caves of Matala - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Red Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Komos Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Palace of Phaistos - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anemi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Two Brothers Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪cafe Creta bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪taverna alexis zorbas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Zafiria

Hotel near Beach of Matala
Located close to Caves of Matala and Red Beach, Zafiria provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a TV in reception
Room features
All 59 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies and phones

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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

Does Zafiria have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 6 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Zafiria?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zafiria on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$130.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Zafiria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zafiria?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Zafiria?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Zafiria?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Zafiria located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Beach of Matala and Red Beach. Matala Caves and Komos Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Zafiria Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

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

6/10 Okay

John

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

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

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

8/10 Good

Gaye

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

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

8/10 Good

Tinie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nette accomodatie in het centrum van matala. Gedateerde kamer, wel voorzien van koelkastje. Goede douche. Fijn zwembad. Eenvoudig ontbijt, genoeg keuze. Prima prijs/kwaliteit verhouding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Établissement qui a vieillit mais est propre super bien situé avec un personnel très agréable et petit déjeuner offert à refaire sans hésiter
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Ligging is perfect, parkeren op openbare parking, vlakbij/in centrum Matala en zo goed als aan de zee/strand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage ist top - 2 min bis zum Strand und umgeben von vielen Restaurants. Das Hotel hat einen schönen Pool. Die Zimmer sind klein, aber mit Balkon und Kühlschrank. Das Bad ist nicht super modern, aber gut ´. Der Hotelmanager ist super nett und sucht immer nach Lösungen. Ebenso der Zimmerservice ist super nett und reinigt das Zimmer jeden Tag gut. Das Frühstück ist gut mit griechischem Salat, Joghurt, Brot und Wurst/Käse sowie Kaffee. Weitere Sachen können an der Bar bestellt werden. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt um zwei Tage verlängert, weil es uns gut gefallen hat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zentrale Lage des Hotels ist toll,netter Empfang,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein nettes sauberes Hotel mit sehr freundlichen Personal.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hotel befindet sich im Zentrum von Matala und die Hauptsehenswürdigkeiten wie Höhlen und Strand sind leicht zu Fuß erreichbar. Es gibt gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und sowohl zahlreiche Souvenir Shops als auch Restaurants. In der Nähe vom Hotel sind einige kostenlose Parkplätze und ein privates Schwimmbad mit kostenfreien Liegestühlen. Die Frühstücksauswahl war begrenzt, aber immernoch ausreichend. Es gab keine Wi-Fi Verbindung im Zimmer. Das Bett war hart und unbequem. Die Kissen waren zu dick. Das Badezimmer war klein und eine Tür in der Dusche hat gefehlt. Von Anfang an waren die Pflegeprodukte nicht vorhanden, aber man konnte sie an der Rezeption nachfordern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Florence

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

Agréable séjour et chambre confortable

Hôtel bien situé, chambre confortable avec grand balcon vue mer. Par contre, le petit déjeuner est un peu succinct
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel simple mais sympathique. Tresbon accueil. Un bufet de petit déjeuner bien fournis. Et la plage à deux pas. Incontournable !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenable mais literie pas très confortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Davide

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Struttura centrale a Matala ma datata. Dispone di alcuni parcheggi riservati. Pulizia non impeccabile. Colazione continentale ma nulla di particolare o locale.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025