Xenophon Hotel

This charming family run hotel close to the Bay of Matala offers free parking, and a garden with barbeque and playground areas.

The bright rooms at Xenophon have air conditioning and a private balcony.

Those wishing to explore the unique natural beauty of the area can benefit from the many activities organised by the hotel. Guests can choose between nature walks, jeep tours, adventure tours and more. Daily boat cruises are also provided.

The beach of Matala is situated within an area of unique natural beauty. Numerous beautiful beaches are located within the bay. The archaeological site of Kommos is located just 5 km north of Matala.

Rooms: 20
Rate: 22 - 62 EUR

Guests have free access to a washing machine and laundry service.

Anti-mosquito appliances are provided in all rooms.

A rich breakfast buffet is served from 8:00 until 10:00. In case it is not to your taste, we can provide an additional menu for you. Throughout the day we offer snacks, refreshing or hot drinks at our bar, where you also can enjoy your favourite music, and depending on the time of day spirits. The bar’s motto is "a Raki a day keeps the doctor away".

Homemade cakes or wafers are baked just for you, on request.

There are various sandy beaches in Matala and surrounding. The beach in the bay of Matala is the one which is easiest to reach with children. Deck chairs and sun shades are available (surcharge).

A little climbing tour is needed to reach Red Beach, a unique sandy beach with easy access to the refreshing water.
At the other side of Matala is Komos Beach with different zones for all kinds of interest.
Furthermore we recommend the beaches of Triopetra and Kali Limenes. Here you can enjoy different kinds of sports like horse back riging, diving, walking or hiking. With a littel luck you also can watch sheep-shearing.

Matala is situated amongst various sights, like archeological excavations in Gortis, Komos and all many ways around our hotel.
First of all many fossils can easily be found.
And don't forget to visit the monasteries of Preveli and Koudouma.

Heraklion, Knossos or Rethimnon are easy reachable by bus.

From airport: motorway to "Iraklion - Rethimnon - Chania". After 10 km turn right to "Mires-Phaestos-Timbaki". In a round you now underride the motorway, pass the traffic light and turn right to freeway 97 to "Mires-Timbaki". Continue on this street for about 45 minutes. This street is very very well completed at the beginning at gets more narrow the more you drive. Pass mountains and valleys, the villages Sivas, Avgeniki, Agia Várvara, Agia Déka and the little town Míres.
From here you are 10 km away from the exit to Phaistos, Mátala, Pitsídia at you left hand side. Take this exit and follow the street over the hill, passing the cultural sight Phaistos. Drive downhill throught Agios Ioannis and Pitsídia to Matala. Having passed the yellow town sign turn right. Drive downhill again for about 50m. Our hotel is at your right hand side in green surroundings. A small sign where you find with many hotel names leads directly to us.

Only Visa credit cards are accepted (not debit cards).