It has becoming my second home. I've lost my heart at Frangiskos. They are such a nice people! A family who runs a hotel. More familiar you can't find. Perfect service, lovely swimming pool, best food in Matala!
Because of this hotel and those people, I love Matala, Crete alot!

Just got back from Frangiskos Studios, Matala, Crete. Feedback: It's a 2 star so I wasn't expecting much, but it's fine, really. It is VERY close to the beach, about a 1 minute walk; in fact the poolside has a view (over the car park which is lower than the hotel so doesn't spoil the view) straight to the beach, sea, and sunset. So, location is excellent.
Rooms: Basic, (2* after all) but spacious and clean. We had a fridge, small kitchen area and a shower which worked consistently! The rooms don't have views as they are pointing the wrong way but they have small balconies & you can look out over the road at the front or 'Matala Camping' at the back.
Service: Kosmar Rep Michael was helpful & knowledgeable, rooms were cleaned regularly, no complaints. Pool was good - deep and clean with handy poolside bar. Never ate at the restaurant, we walked the 200 metres or so to the beach each night to eat. Felt sorry for people who were staying in other hotels/apartments several kilometres up the road though! Clientele were mainly czeck & german , very few english, but we liked that as we didn't feel drawn into conversations when we wanted to be quiet/private/exclusive. Al in all would recommend happily to people who want a quiet holiday with pool, beach, and very 'easy' nice quiet little resort. Lovely!