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Zafiria

Property class: 2

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A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched umbrella, and a stone wall.
A modern bar area with a green bar counter, three white bar stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture and a casual atmosphere.
A hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Matala, Faistos, Crete Island, 70200
  • Place, Beach of Matala
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Caves
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caves of Matala
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Matala

Zafiria places you next to Beach of Matala and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Caves of Matala. This 59-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Beach of Matala - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roman Caves - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caves of Matala - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Red Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palace of Phaistos - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Zafiria

Guests of Zafiria enjoy features like a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free offsite parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include express check-out and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Balconies and phones are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a children's pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards
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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 6 PM.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Zafiria?

Zafiria offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Zafiria?

As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zafiria on Oct 5, 2026 start from $75, 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.

What's there to do near Zafiria?

This hotel is located in Faistos, just steps from Beach of Matala and Roman Caves, and within a short walk of Caves of Matala. Matala Caves is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at Zafiria?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking.

Does Zafiria include a casino at the property?

No, Zafiria doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Zafiria?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel. Guests have pool access between 9 AM and 6 PM.

Is Zafiria a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a poolside bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does Zafiria have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Zafiria feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Zafiria serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Zafiria allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Zafiria.

Does Zafiria have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Zafiria?

Yes, every guestroom at Zafiria comes with a balcony.

Zafiria Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 186 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff, very clean, quiet, and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

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

10/10 Excellent

Uri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely kind and did everything to accommodate our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice hotel for the money

Great location to the center of Matala. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Pool area is awesome after a day at the beach. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place in center of Matala

Great hotel! Everyone was very friendly, room was simple but nice and clean, and they have generous check in and check out times. I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK

OK, but a little worn around the edges. Wifi is very spotty. Some minor things like lunens being a bit old, loose wall outlets, but no major issues. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, centrally located, great view, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel and very nice staff

Relaxing place with helpful staff. Red beach should be visited!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. The room was fine and clean. The pool was invested with hornets and very displeasing. Needs work.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel qui affiche son âge, malgré une peinture fraîche
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valérie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien situé!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eriks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura per soggiornare a Matala. Bella la zona piscina. Comoda per visitare il centro. La colazione ha prodotti non sempre eccellenti ma il rapporto qualità prezzo è ottimo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très agréable dans l’ensemble. Seul le petit déjeuner est à compléter. Trop répétitif et produits bas de gamme. Il suffirait de quelques détails. Jus d’orange de qualité par exemple.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nettes Personal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saubere Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal, toller Service rundherum. Einzig das Frühstück ist leider wenig abwechslungsreich und auf das Nötigste beschränkt.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel accueil, personnel très agréable et très beau petit déjeuner. Chambre propre et confortable. Tout accessible à pied. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025