Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Matala

Calypso ***
Tour operator category

HER117
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Highlights

  • Completely renovated property with 50 rooms since summer 2025.
  • Location in Matala, approx. 400 m from the beach.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel complex.
  • Half board with breakfast and dinner buffet available.
  • 3-star hotel with outdoor pool and children's playground.

Location

The small, cozy, and family-run hotel is situated in a slightly elevated position, approx. 300 m from the center of Matala and about 400 m from the beach. Matala is an ideal starting point for exploring the south of Crete with its sights and archaeological sites.
Hotel with palm garden and parking area in sunny location

Facilities

Modern entrance area with wood paneling, white walls, and plants in a hotel.
Round hotel pool with lounge chairs in front of white building and mountains in the background.
The complex was renovated for the summer of 2025 and has 42 double rooms and 8 family rooms, distributed across three buildings. The hotel offers a modern reception area with a 24-hour front desk, lounge, restaurant, a seating area, a bar, as well as a TV corner. In the beautiful outdoor area, a swimming pool with a sun terrace and a pool bar invite guests to relax. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by the pool and available for a fee at the beach. Bath towels are available for a fee.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

The rooms, decorated in Cretan style, feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, safe, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator, and a balcony or terrace (DSU/DSI).
Optionally also bookable for single use (DSE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and window with curtains.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and walk-in closet.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, TV, and balcony access with table and chairs.
Balcony with small glass table and chairs, overlooking pool and Mediterranean greenery.
Hotel room with bunk bed, desk, TV, and air conditioning in a bright design.
Simple hotel room with double bed, bunk bed, and neutral color scheme.
Modern bathroom with glass shower, countertop sink, and toilet.

Family Room

Feature the same facilities as the double rooms, but with bunk beds for the third and fourth person (DF2).

Meals

Half-board

Continental breakfast buffet from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and dinner buffet (Greek and international cuisine) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Buffet area with hot dishes and drinks in a hotel restaurant

Sports included

Volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Foosball, billiards, and table tennis. Various water sports are offered at the beach by local providers, subject to availability.

Children's program

For our younger guests, there is a newly designed children's playground and a children's pool in the outdoor area (use under the supervision of parents/a legal guardian).
Children's playground with slide, swings, and climbing frame in a garden area on a sunny day.
Garden with playground, slide, and swing, surrounded by trees and bushes
Playground with slide next to a swimming pool and buildings in a mountainous landscape.

Hotel Services

Baby cots are available on request and are included.
Room cleaning, towel changes, and bed linen changes take place every 3 days.

Hotelhinweis

Not suitable for wheelchair users.
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Pets are not allowed.
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The transfer from Heraklion airport takes approximately 1 hour.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Calypso
Phone: 0030/2892045792
Fax: 0030/2892045792
E-Mail: info@calypso-matala.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 118.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays from 1/1/2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a local tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of 1/1/2025.
For stays in the high season 1/4 - 31/10:
Land category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Land category 3 stars 5 Euro
Land category 4 stars 10 Euro
Land category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays in the low season 1/11 - 31/3:
Land category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 stars 3 Euro
Land category 5 stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 10:48