All the wonderful reviews of the Matala View are correct. If you want to get the feeling of what it's like to live in a relaxed, family environment Matala is the place to go and the Matala View is the Pension to stay in. Manolis and Georgia and all the family couldn't be more friendly and welcoming. We rarely go... more

We have just returned having spent a very pleasant week at Matala View. I was a little concerned by the previous review but I think they must have sorted out the problem with the hot water as we had piping hot water morning and evening though out our stay there. We had a double room rather than a studio or... more

There is a lot to like about Matala View. Manolis and Sofia are very friendly and the breakfast is worth the 5€ cost. We also had a studio which had a lot of space and a small kitchenette, not that we used it for anything other than brewing the occasional cup of tea. That in itself was something of an... more

We have stayed twice in mid-May at Matala View with children (five and six year olds), the second time we came with their grandmother as well and can report satisfaction for all age groups. Both times we enjoyed nice weather and relatively peaceful beaches, of which there is a nice variety within striking distance (the closest just down the street... more

My girlfriend and I visited Matala for the third time this year, and as usual we stayed at the Matala View. The Matala view gives a warm, friendly welcome and the rooms are clean, comfortable and have good facilities. The people who run the Matala View are great - they always make sure that you want for nothing and will... more

We had two wonderfull weeks in Matala View in September/October and enjoied the friendly people, specially Manolis and his family. Rooms are very clean and quiet. We will be back soon!! Greatings to all friends from Helga & Siegfried with Lea. more

We spent one week in Matala View Pension by end of September and beginnig of October. We are very satisfied, have nice memories from friendly people, sea and mountains. Matala View Pension is comfortable, clean, located close to sea and tourist center. We will come again ! Petr Urbanec, Czech Republic more

it was our first visit to Crete and will not be our last! Manolis and Sofia were so efficient and courteous to deal with over the booking and gave us a very warm Cretan welcome to their very comfortable pension situated so close to the heart of Matala. The town is charmingly compact but has all the amenities we needed... more

After spending 2 weeks in and around Matala I would strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for an away from it all relaxing holiday. I would especially recommend the Matala View Pension where we stayed for 2 weeks .It is a well run, very clean , and friendly Place Staffed by Manolis,Georgia.Sofia,and Aphrodite.Nothing was ever a problem and all... more