Zafiria

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

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Exterior
Standard Room
Exterior
Standard Room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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Matala, Faistos, Crete Island, 70200
  • Beach of Matala
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Red Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Komos Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Matala

Zafiria places you steps from Beach of Matala and within a 15-minute stroll of Red Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a poolside bar. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a children's swimming pool. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this Faistos hotel, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Matala Caves and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Komos Beach.

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

  • ‪Scala - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King's Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Two Brothers Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boho - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plaka Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Zafiria

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Beach of Matala
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Zafiria also features a children's pool, express check-in, and express check-out.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zafiria offers 59 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

What is the cancellation policy at Zafiria?

Zafiria offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zafiria?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zafiria on 2 Oct 2025 start from AU$117.19, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Zafiria?

Yep, Zafiria is a short 1-minute walk from Beach of Matala.

Does Zafiria have a pool?

Zafiria has a pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9 AM to 6 PM.

What makes Zafiria a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zafiria.

Does Zafiria serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zafiria?

No, Zafiria does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zafiria?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zafiria?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Zafiria?

No, pets are not allowed.