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Outdoor café area with wooden chairs and tables under shady trees at the hotel.
Modern hotel bar with illuminated shelves, wooden counter, and chairs in an elegant setting.
Two swimming pools in a sunny hotel garden with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, indirect lighting, and balcony access.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Matala

Valley Village ***
Tour operator category

HER236
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Highlights

  • Family-run 3-star hotel in Matala with 67 rooms.
  • Freshwater swimming pool with separate children's pool and sun terrace.
  • Bungalows with Coco-Mat mattresses and whirlpool bathtubs available.
  • Weekly barbecue and live music evenings at no extra charge.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel premises.

Location

The family-run Hotel Valley Village is located approx. 1 km from the entrance to the village and the fine pebbly beach of Matala, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag". There are several shopping and entertainment venues in the center of Matala. The distance to Heraklion airport is approx. 75 km. A bus stop can be reached after approx. 850 m.
Landscape with hills, sea in the background, and hotels with pools in a rural setting.
Hotel complex with pools surrounded by hilly, dry landscape under a blue sky.
A sunny beach with blue and white umbrellas and rocky cliffs in the background.
Aerial view of a hotel complex with multiple buildings, a pool, and green lawns.
Hotel with two-story building surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees under cloudy sky.

Facilities

Hotel pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and surrounding greenery against a mountain backdrop.
Bright dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and soft lighting.
Outdoor café area with wooden chairs and tables under shady trees at the hotel.
Modern hotel bar with illuminated shelves, wooden counter, and chairs in an elegant setting.
The property, which has been family-run and traditional for many years, has 67 rooms spread across a main building and several annexes. The main building houses the 24-hour reception with a central safe (for a fee), a TV corner, and a bar. In the beautiful, idyllic garden of the resort, there is a freshwater swimming pool with a separate children's pool, as well as a sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas, which can be used free of charge. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available at the public beach for a fee. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.

Accommodation

Double room mountain view

The double rooms are located in the main building, are traditionally furnished and feature a shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, and a balcony with a view of the mountains (D).

A simple hotel room with double bed, green bedspread, white towels, and tiled floor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, indirect lighting, and balcony access.
Modern hotel room area with TV, minibar, desk, and chair in neutral colors.
Simple hotel room with desk, chair, mirror, TV, and coffee machine by window with curtains.

Double room garden view

These double rooms are located in the idyllic garden area, are slightly larger and are also traditionally furnished with a telephone, radio, refrigerator, air conditioning, shower/WC, and a balcony with a view of the garden. They additionally feature satellite TV and a hairdryer (DA).

Single room

These are double rooms for single use (DE).
Also bookable as Type A at a special price (DEA) as additional capacity. With Type A, accommodation may be provided anywhere in the property.

Comfort double room

These Schauinsland-Reisen original comfort rooms feature the same amenities as the Type A double rooms with king-size beds, LCD satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, bathroom toiletries, and complimentary pool towels. The central safe can be used free of charge. The comfort rooms are located in the garden (2CD). Can also be booked for single use (1CD).

Two single beds with white linens and wooden frames in a simple hotel room
Hotel complex with a two-story building, palm trees, and manicured lawns under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden furniture, and hallway to door.
Modern hotel room with double bed, nightstands, desk, and terrace.
Terrace with umbrellas and comfortable seating at a hotel under clear skies.
Hotel room overlooking terrace with table, chairs, umbrella, and green landscape beyond.

Bungalow 2 bedrooms

The bungalows consist of 2 bedrooms with extremely comfortable Coco-Mat mattresses, telephone, air conditioning, refrigerator, smart TV, and a bathroom with a shower and bathtub with whirlpool function, WC, and hairdryer, as well as a small terrace and mini-garden (B22).

Meals

Half board

Continental breakfast buffet (8-10 a.m.) and dinner (7-9 p.m.) in buffet form.
Vegetarian meals as well as menus for special dietary needs are available upon request.

Covered terrace with tables and chairs overlooking garden and hills.

Children's program

Separate children's pool.
Two swimming pools in a sunny hotel garden with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Entertainment

Once a week, there is a BBQ and live music evening (no extra charge, seasonal).
Wine and raki production (September & October, no extra charge).

Hotel service

Wi-Fi throughout the entire property.
Free public parking in the vicinity of the hotel.
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Room cleaning takes place 6 times a week.
Towels are changed 2 times a week.
Bed linen is changed once a week.
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Baby cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.

Credit card

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted at the hotel.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Optionally also bookable including a rental car from/to the airport (Code: HER236A).
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Check-in: 2 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Valley Village
70200 Matala Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Telephone: +30 28920 45776
Fax: +30 28920 45445
E-mail: info@valleyvillage.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 119.

Destination information: Climate resilience fee

For stays from 01/01/2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room starting 01/01/2025.
For stays in the high season 01/04 - 31/10:
Official category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Official category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Official category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Official category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays in the low season 01/11 - 31/03:
Official category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Official category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Official category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Official category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 26.08.2026 17:28