Hotel Elea Terra Ex Princess Europa

Elea Terra Hotel is located in the area of Matala on the beautiful island of Crete. The resort of Matala lies 800m away and the town of Moires is at a distance of 14.2km. The nearest airport is Heraklion International airport 64.8km away from the property.

About Hotel Elea Terra Ex Princess Europa, Matala - presentation of hotel, facilities and services offered

Location: Elea Terra (formerly Princess Europa) is located in the south of Heraklion prefecture, in the former fishing village of Matala, at a distance of 70 km from the capital of Crete.

Hotel facilities:

The hotel's poolside Euphoria Bar is the perfect place to relax under the warm sun of southern Crete, drinking cocktails, fresh drinks and juices, while at the same time meeting friends who want to visit and sharing lunch and drinks with you.

Restaurant - The flavours of our buffet are based on fresh traditional local Greek products, but also European products, waiting to be tasted in the beautifully landscaped area of the Main Restaurant Symposium, overlooking the garden and nature around the property.


Relaxation Services - In our hotel services we also have an individual energy therapeutic session for those who want deep relaxation and healing in health problems by our specialized partner Ioanna, as well as group wellness programs that will be displayed in a weekly program at our hotel.

Also, our hotel has a massage service (therapeutic, relaxing or cupping depending on what you prefer)

Hotel facilities: Guests can benefit from restaurant, terrace, bar, outdoor pool, sunbeds and umbrellas (free of charge at the pool), garden, parking, table tennis, darts.

Other services (surcharge): taxi, salon, manicure, motorcycle rental, excursions, diving

Accommodation - room types:


The 60 rooms overlook the property's colorful garden, between the Cretan countryside and the surrounding imposing mountains, offering a unique tranquility to the visitor. Just a small 10-minute walk from the beach (550meters)

The rooms are divided into 3 buildings, with different décor and colors and are differentiated into Standard rooms with capacity for 2 people, superior rooms with capacity for 3 people and finally family rooms with capacity 4 people with bunk bed. A baby cot is appropriate in every room.

*Standard Double Room (Room size: 18 m2 | Maximum number of guests: 2 adults)


Hotel Eleaterra's Standard Rooms are the ideal accommodation choice for couples. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, with modern design and soothing colors and equipped with amenities such as mini fridge, WiFi, hairdryer, etc. They also have a private balcony or terrace and a bathroom with shower. Standard rooms are available with either twin or double beds.

*Superior Room with Extra Bed (Room size: 21 m2 | Maximum number of guests: 3 adults)

Spacious, with elegant décor and soothing colors. This is what you can expect when you step into one of our comfortable classic rooms.

They also have a private balcony and a bathroom with shower. Superior rooms are available with twin beds or double beds or double beds plus single bed.

*Family Room (Room size : 23 m2 | Maximum number of persons: 4)


The best solution for families with children. A double bed and bunk beds offer more space combined with elegant décor and offer a pleasant holiday. It also features a private balcony or terrace and a bathroom with shower.

Room amenities: air conditioning (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free of charge), TV, telephone, mini fridge, safe (extra charge), private bathroom, hairdryer, balcony.

Parking: private, free (subject to availability)

Remarks: Pets are not allowed.

Locations close to the hotel:

- Archaeological site, Palace of Phaistos

- Archaeological site, Gortyna Palace

- Zacharioudakis Domain Winery

- Lake Zarou – Peristrophes

- Rouvas Forest - Rouvas Gorge

- Ayiofarago

- Marchalos Gorge / Panagia Martsaliani

- Odigitria Monastery

Beach: Public sandy beach, about 550 m away, sunbeds and umbrellas for a fee.

Mandatory resort fee - payable at the reception.

Information note: For certain facilities in the hotel or room, the hotelier may request additional fees. Upon arrival at the hotel, ask the receptionist to inform you exactly about them.






Location: Matala, 70200,Crete Island