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About this property
Beachfront Location: Hotel Sunshine Matala in Matala offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace. Guests can relax by the sea and enjoy stunning garden views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, tea and coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all needs. Leisure and Services: The hotel provides massage services, a lounge, outdoor seating area, and a children's playground. Additional facilities include a paid shuttle service, car hire, and a tour desk. Nearby Attractions: Matala beach is just a few steps away, while Phaistos lies 12 km and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 14 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 64 km distant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Danny
Austria
“Very nice family, easy check-in and good communication beforehand Private Parking spot Location was perfect Short walk to all shops, restaurants and beaches Very quiet at night +cute dog :)” - Eddy
Australia
“Wonderful welcome, top class room, clean, close to beach but very quiet, car park provided. Wonderful hostess who genuinely cared about you as a person.” - Alexander
Latvia
“Amazing location, everything is in place and nice apartment. Will come back again, thanks Antonia” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Small but well appointed room. Very clean with a comfortable bed and extra pillows 😊. Just a few minutes walk to the beach and all the shops and restaurants in the village. Matala and the Hotel Sunshine lived up to and exceeded my expectations....” - Gustavo
United Kingdom
“Excellent room in an excellent hotel. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful and the staff are really nice. It felt very secure. The stay made my experience in Matala much better. Definitely, a hotel to come back to.” - Thomas
Austria
“very nice host, simple check in / check out , very clean rooms, everything made with love, parking space available” - Guilhem
Austria
“Location 100m from beach, free parking Clean, convenient appartment Nice terasse Warm welcome by Antonia” - Jara
Netherlands
“very clean, nice (small) balcony, very good shower and the bed was perfect. also the location is very good, in the centre close to the beach” - Lorenzo
Italy
“The hotel is nice and modern. The host Antonia is an extremely kind lady, giving great recommendations and making us feel like home.” - Cheryl
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, very friendly team along with Caramel (gorgeous lab). Parking in secure/locked facility. Room was well appointed and bathroom was very good.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please inform Hotel Sunshine Matala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 00001114493