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Matala View Pension
Average price*: $51 (€35) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 based on 19 reviews 19 reviews
19 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 59 B&Bs in Crete
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  • Rooms: 15
Description: Matala View stands less than 100 meters from the beach of Matala and offers clean and reasonably priced accommodation in their comfortable and fully... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
Matala Crete
Crete 702 00
Greece

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Reviews of Matala View Pension

( 3-7 of 19 )
“A lovely place to stay”

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
Jun 12, 2008

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 apartment. The room was quite small and basic but was kept spotlessly clean. Towels and bedlinen was changed for us midweek. The room had a fridge (very useful and quiet), a ceiling fan and also air conditioning if we needed it. We were also provided with one of the little plug in things for the mosquitos - tablets were just 2 euros from the local shop.

We had a small balcony with a couple of chairs and as we were on the 'top' floor, we cold see the sea in one direction and a lovely view of the hillside in the other direction.

We had plenty of space for our clothes, a wardrobe with lots of coathangers and shelves, a small dressing table and a couple of bedside cabinets. There wasn't a kettle or anything in the room so a travel kettle would be a good idea if you want hot drinks in the room.

We had breakfast at the pension each morning for 5 euros each - freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly made coffee, bread with jam or honey and a combination of eggs, ham, cheese or omelettes - a very tasty start to the day!

The pension is very close to the village centre but was very quiet in the evenings. There are some good tavernas close by and a few very reasonably priced bars. I'd recommend the red snapper at the 'Lions' taverna - quite expensive but a delicious treat!

Overall, Matala View is not a 5 star hotel but if you're looking for somewhere clean and comfortable for a quite, relaxing holiday then I would certainly recommend it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — a lovely, welcoming atmosphere
    • Disliked — climbing up the stairs to our room - lol
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super_mooch's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 26, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Management Response
madamant, Owner
(Management representative)
Sep 4, 2008
The issue with the supply of water has been permanently fixed.

Many thanks and sorry for any inconvenience.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
“Something of a Disappointment”

Matala View Pension

May 8, 2008

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 event as there was only a huge pan with which to heat the water!

Unfortunately, our stay was marred by a problem with the supply of water. Just a trickle came from the taps and the "hot" was never more than tepid. A barely adequate flow of lukewarm water came from the shower, which made washing problematic. Sofia did attempt to ensure the water was heated for our final morning, but it made no noticeable difference.

We were informed that work had been undertaken on the water tank during the winter and that might have been the cause of the problems with the supply, although it does not account for the lack of hot water. Once the owners were alerted to the issues, we were promised that they would be addressed, which does rather beg the question why everything was not checked before they opened.

Given the number of years that the establishment has been operating and the apparent keenness of people to return, it was probably just an unfortunate blip. Nevertheless, it would be worthwhile checking everything is resolved before booking. Based on our experience, it is not somewhere that I can recommend, good value that it is, and my wife and I will not be amongst those who make a repeat visit.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Seeingeye's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Member since: October 02, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Matala View Our Home on Crete”

Matala View Pension

Mar 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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 - perfect for Grandmother!) Manolis and Georgia are very helpful and pleasant and super informative about connections (rentals, restaurants, purchases, items of regional interest).

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nazdravi's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Member since: March 30, 2008
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“A pleasure, as always”

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5 of 5 stars
Huddersfeild, UK
Oct 27, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

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 bend over backwards to make your stay pleasant and convenient (including booking taxis to and from the airport for you).

I love the Matala View!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The friendly staff
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jonage's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 27, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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“Wonderfull holidays”

Matala View Pension

Oct 15, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

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.

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siegfried59's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Member since: October 15, 2006
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