Matala Dimitris Villa is a family run hotel with lush gardens and terraces set in the peaceful fishing village of Matala, 200 meters from a golden sandy beach. The 13 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in typical Cretan style with wooden furnishings, and all are complete with cable televisions, direct dial phones, safes and minibars.
Guests can bronze on the sun drenched terraces with a drink from the bar, take a dip in the swimming pool, and enjoy the evening barbecues. The hotel's restaurant, Marianthi Taverna, serves traditional Greek cuisine made with local ingredients in an informal atmosphere with attractive simple furnishings, and offers outside seating on the terrace next to the pool. Before heading out sightseeing, guests can enjoy the buffet breakfast service and make use of the currency exchange service. The hotel offers a computer rental service and Internet access in public areas. Families can enjoy the babysitting services, children's pool and leisure activities. Nearby the hotel, guests can soak up the sun with water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing and scuba diving. Guests keen to explore can find such attractions as the Phaistos Palace six kilometers from the hotel, and the Knossos Palace further afield, 60 kilometers. Heraklion Airport is 60 kilometers, and the hotel's Lux Taxi transports guests to and from the airport for 45 euros.