Family-run Melissa Hotel in Matala (Crete): Outdoor pool & homemade breakfast 1.4 km from the beach
Accommodations
Melissa Hotel offers family rooms and triple rooms that accommodate up to 4 guests. Each air-conditioned room has a private bathroom and a balcony with garden, pool, or mountain views. Rooms include satellite TV and music, and guests can sleep with balcony doors open thanks to mosquito screens.
Dining & Breakfast
The on-site restaurant serves traditional homemade cuisine, with breakfast offering a variety of dishes made in-house. A bar, coffee house on site, and snack bar provide additional food and drink options throughout the day. Wine and champagne are available for purchase.
Leisure & Recreation
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with a children's section and a sun terrace surrounded by a garden. A tennis court is available for guest use. The peaceful location is surrounded by mountains, offering a tranquil experience away from the busy center.
Services & Practical Amenities
A paid airport shuttle service connects guests to Heraklion International Airport, 63 km away. The hotel provides concierge service, car hire, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Free private parking is available on site.
Nearby Attractions
Kommos Beach is 2.6 km from the hotel, and Matala town center is a 20-minute walk or 2-3 minute drive away. The archaeological site of Phaistos is 10 km away, and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 13 km from the hotel.
Highlights
Location: 1.4 km from Matala center, 2.6 km from Kommos Beach
Rooms: Family rooms and triple rooms with mountain views