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Hotel with pool and sun umbrellas on a sandy beach under clear blue sky.
Terrace with set tables overlooking the coast at sunset
Cozy hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Beach with rows of blue sun loungers in front of a hotel and clear blue sea.
Balcony with chair and potted plant overlooking the sea, sandy beach, and island under clear sky.
Hotel pool with water slide overlooking the sea under a clear blue sky.
Covered hotel terrace with seating and sea view at dusk.
Outdoor area with wooden table and chairs, surrounded by flowers, greenery, and a tree.
View of a pool with sun loungers, a beach, and the sea under a clear sky.
Pot with pink flowers beside a clear water pool with stairs.
A tidy path runs through a garden with bushes and trees towards a hotel building.
Hotel garden with green lawn, colorful flowers, and bushes in front of a two-story building.
Hotel outdoor area with green plants and seating under shade.
Narrow paved pathway between white buildings with a view of the blue sea in the background.
Modern hotel building with illuminated entrance and outdoor seating area at dusk.
Beach with blue and white umbrellas and hotels in the background under clear sky.
Overview of a hotel beach with blue umbrellas and pools next to the sea.
Modern hotel complex with illuminated balconies and outdoor seating area at dusk.
Empty beach loungers and umbrellas on a quiet sandy beach at sunset.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, sofas, and warm inviting lighting.
Modern hotel restaurant interior with white chairs and tables against a rustic stone wall.
Cozy sauna and lounger with towels and flowers in a wellness area.
Children's playground with slides and swings next to a hotel building under clear sky.
View from a bathroom into a living and dining area with large windows and cozy furnishings.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, desk, TV, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with dining area, TV, balcony, and adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and terrace.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Platanias

Indigo Mare ***
Tour operator category

CHQ009
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The Indigo Mare Hotel is located directly on the most beautiful part of the golden sand/pebble beach of Platanias. Shopping and entertainment options can be found in the immediate vicinity. The center of Chania can be reached in just about 15 minutes by car. Chania Airport is approximately 35 km away.
The Indigo Mare is ideal for families and anyone looking for a holiday full of relaxation and tranquility – it offers hospitality, comfort, and serenity.
Beach with blue and white umbrellas and hotels in the background under clear sky.
Overview of a hotel beach with blue umbrellas and pools next to the sea.
Modern hotel complex with illuminated balconies and outdoor seating area at dusk.
Empty beach loungers and umbrellas on a quiet sandy beach at sunset.

Facilities

Bright hotel lobby with modern furniture, sofas, and warm inviting lighting.
Modern hotel restaurant interior with white chairs and tables against a rustic stone wall.
The family-friendly 3-star hotel complex, which is spread across several smaller building sections, has 88 studios and apartments and is equipped with a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a mini-market, and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace serving specialties of Cretan and international cuisine. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there is a sun terrace, a freshwater pool with a separate children's pool, and a pool bar offering a variety of à la carte meals and snacks (10 a.m. – 1 a.m.; dining available from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.). Sun loungers and umbrellas are free of charge by the pool and available for a fee at the beach. Bath towels can be rented for a fee.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and public areas.

Accommodation

Studio

The studios feature a double bed or two single beds as well as a sofa bed for occupancy by a third person, a bathroom with a bathtub or shower/WC with a hairdryer and toiletries, and a dining area with a kitchenette including a refrigerator, 2-plate stove, and electric kettle. They are also equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, 28-inch LCD satellite TV, safe, and a balcony or terrace (S12).
Can optionally be booked for single use (S11) or with a side sea view (M2S/IMS).

Cozy hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.
View from a bathroom into a living and dining area with large windows and cozy furnishings.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, desk, TV, and balcony with sea view.
Balcony with chair and potted plant overlooking the sea, sandy beach, and island under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with dining area, TV, balcony, and adjoining bedroom.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, and terrace.

Apartment 1 Bedroom

With otherwise the same amenities as the studios, the family-friendly apartments consist of a combined living/bedroom area with a sofa bed for 2 people as well as a separate bedroom with a double bed and two single beds (A12).
Optionally also available with a side sea view (2AS), direct sea view (APM), or two bedrooms (A22).

Meals

Breakfast

Rich American breakfast buffet from 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Buffet area in a modern hotel with stone walls and served dishes.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and table tennis. For sports enthusiasts, there is the possibility of mountain bike rental and water sports at the beach (nearby).

Children's program

Children's pool and playground.
Children's playground with slides and swings next to a hotel building under clear sky.

Wellness

Cozy sauna and lounger with towels and flowers in a wellness area.
Sauna and massage treatments, as well as a fitness area (each for a fee).

Hotel services

Baby cots and high chairs are available upon request, free of charge, subject to availability.
Daily room cleaning.
Towel change 3x per week and bed linen change 2x per week.
Laundry service for a fee.
Room service available from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. for a fee.

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards cover social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Check-in: from 3 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Check-out: until 11 a.m. on the day of departure.
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Pets are allowed upon request.
Parking available subject to availability.
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The hotel complex is not barrier-free and does not have wheelchair-accessible rooms.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Phone: 0030 2821068156
Fax: 0030 2821068675
E-Mail: info@indigomare.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 18.

Note on climate resilience fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been scaled from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room since January 1, 2025.
For stays during high season 1.4.–31.10.
Local category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Local category 3 Stars 5 Euro
Local category 4 Stars 10 Euro
Local category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays during low season 1.11.–31.3.
Local category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 Stars 3 Euro
Local category 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 13.08.2026 01:30