About this property

Comfortable Living: Studio Rafaela in Matala offers a one-bedroom apartment with a private entrance. The ground-floor unit features a sea view, air-conditioning, and tiled floors. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, washing machine, and dining area. Additional amenities include a sofa bed, TV, and a seating area. Convenient Location: Located a few steps from Matala beach, the apartment is 64 km from Heraklion International Airport. Nearby attractions include Phaistos (12 km) and the Museum of Cretan Ethnology (14 km). Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, beach access, and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mandy
    Greece Greece
    This beautifully furnished studio exceeded all expectations! From the moment we stepped inside, we were charmed by the unique and stylish decor, which perfectly blended with the natural architecture. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated,...
  • Sascha
    Germany Germany
    It’s a unique place. Lovely equipped, clean and front view to the beach and the hippie caves. The bathroom one highlight, the second is the private terrace. Less than a minute to the taverna scala, where you can eat fresh fish. In about two...
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about this apartment! What a view from the front door! We didn't cook for ourselves, but the kitchen looked adequately equipped if I'd wanted to. The place was clean, bed very comfy, air con worked well and quickly. And the...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is such a sweet studio and location superb- loved it
  • Konstantinos
    Greece Greece
    This apartment has an unbeatable location. The owner responded instantly to any questions we had. WiFi worked very well. Highly recommended!
  • Diana
    Germany Germany
    The apartment is very beautiful inside, it had a fabulous view over the beach and had all the utensils we need.
  • Claudio
    Italy Italy
    Struttura molto bella e curata dotata di tutto il necessario per un piacevole soggiorno. La posizione e la terrazza sono meravigliose. Monica molto gentile e disponibile. Tutto perfetto!
  • Celeste
    Italy Italy
    Ambiente accogliente e pulito. Il bagno scavato nella roccia come le loro case tradizionali e la posizione la rendono unica. In perfetto centro ma senza essere in vetrina nelle vie dei negozi ! L’host presente e puntuale nelle spiegazioni....
  • Ingrid
    France France
    Appartement d' exception, décoré avec goût. Une vue a couper le souffle. Merci pour votre délicate attention.
  • Cecile
    France France
    Très joli endroit avec vue sur la plage. Studio propre et correctement équipé

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Monica

8.9
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Monica
Studio Rafaela is a beach front line studio with straight sea view. A basic and clean studio close to the beach. Private balcony with view to Matala Bay and his famous caves. The private bathroom is located in the cave, featuring shower, toilet and also washing machine. The studio`s kitchen has all the necessary primary facilities and a refrigerator is available. The room has an individually controlled air-condition and TV. A baby bed can be added on request.
Matala is known as a touristic resort with bars and restaurants. So you do can expect liveliness and music here, honestly this is the charm of it, and the reason why people want to visit it.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

Studio Rafaela takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is possible outside of Matala village.

Please inform Studio Rafaela in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 00000171531