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Night view of a lit hotel with a large pool and sun loungers.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, sea view, light curtains, and decorative wall art.
Pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas at sunset by the sea.
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Beach with sand, sunshades, and loungers by the sea under a clear sky.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden chairs, tables, and plants on the wall.
Large restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs, sea view through large windows.
Sunny café terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the beach and the sea.
Bright hotel lobby with modern reception desk and yellow chairs.
Illuminated hotel pool at night with modern buildings in the background.
Modern hotel lobby with colorful chairs and tables, bright and spacious design.
Evening view of a hotel with illuminated pool and sea in the background.
Beach with sun loungers and parasols at sunset over the sea.
Modern hotel building with palm trees and illuminated entrance at night
Bright, modern hotel lobby with yellow chairs and wooden reception desk.
Modern hotel lounge with red chairs, black tables, and colorful abstract wall art.
Modern entrance with glass walls, white bicycles, and a view into a lounge with chairs and tables.
Modern hotel lobby area with comfortable sofas, large reception, and art on the walls.
Modern bright lounge with blue chairs, computer desks, and wood accents.
Modern dining area with colorful orange and green chairs in a bright, open design.
Modern outdoor restaurant area with white chairs and tables under a covered terrace.
Sunny outdoor seating area with chairs and tables on a paved floor under sunshades.
Modern hotel bar area with counter, chairs, and large window overlooking the city.
Modern outdoor terrace with seating areas and tables under lighting at night.
Modern gym with cardio machines and large green plant images on the walls.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa area, terrace with sea view, and table with fruit and tea.
Bright, spacious hotel room with sofa, bed, desk, and walk-in closet.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, nightstands, desk, and large window with curtains.
Cozy hotel room with gray sofa, wooden table, TV, and dining table with chairs.
Bright living room with seating area, dining table, and sea view through the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower and large mirror wall in a hotel room
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agia Marina

Iolida Beach ****
Tour operator category

CHQ022
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Highlights

  • 4-star hotel located directly on the sandy beach of Agia Marina.
  • Two building sections connected by a bridge with 139 rooms.
  • Studios and apartments are equipped with a private kitchenette.
  • All Inclusive includes buffet meals and local drinks.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel complex.

Location

The family-run Hotel Iolida Beach is located directly on the sandy beach of Agia Marina. The center of Platanias is approx. 1.5 km from the hotel, and Chania, with its picturesque old town and numerous shopping opportunities, is approx. 8 km away. Chania International Airport is approx. 22 km away, and Heraklion International Airport is approx. 160 km away. A bus stop is within walking distance, reachable in approx. 100 m.
Evening view of a hotel with illuminated pool and sea in the background.
Beach with sun loungers and parasols at sunset over the sea.
Modern hotel building with palm trees and illuminated entrance at night

Facilities

Bright, modern hotel lobby with yellow chairs and wooden reception desk.
Modern hotel lounge with red chairs, black tables, and colorful abstract wall art.
Modern entrance with glass walls, white bicycles, and a view into a lounge with chairs and tables.
Modern hotel lobby area with comfortable sofas, large reception, and art on the walls.
Modern bright lounge with blue chairs, computer desks, and wood accents.
Modern dining area with colorful orange and green chairs in a bright, open design.
Modern outdoor restaurant area with white chairs and tables under a covered terrace.
Sunny outdoor seating area with chairs and tables on a paved floor under sunshades.
Modern hotel bar area with counter, chairs, and large window overlooking the city.
Modern outdoor terrace with seating areas and tables under lighting at night.
The hotel consists of an older building part located directly by the sea and a newer area in the second row from the beach on the other side of the coastal road. Both parts of the hotel are connected by a bridge and are divided into a total of three buildings with 139 rooms. The complex features a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, an elevator, a supermarket, and two restaurants. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there are two freshwater swimming pools with a sun terrace and two pool bars. Sun loungers and parasols are available for guests at the pools free of charge and on the beach for a fee. Pool towels can be rented for a fee. Wi-Fi is available free of charge in all areas of the hotel.

Accommodation

Studio

The studios feature a bathroom with shower/WC, hairdryer, kitchenette, individually adjustable air conditioning, telephone, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, rental safe, satellite TV, and a balcony or terrace; they are located in the annex building in the second row from the beach on the other side of the coastal road (S12).
Optionally, the studios can be booked with a sea view for the same amenities (SM2).

Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa area, terrace with sea view, and table with fruit and tea.
Bright, spacious hotel room with sofa, bed, desk, and walk-in closet.
Bright hotel room with two single beds, nightstands, desk, and large window with curtains.
Cozy hotel room with gray sofa, wooden table, TV, and dining table with chairs.
Bright living room with seating area, dining table, and sea view through the window.
Modern bathroom with glass shower and large mirror wall in a hotel room

Apartment 1 Bedroom

With the same amenities as the studios, the apartments have an additional bedroom separated by a sliding door and are slightly larger (A12).
Optionally, the apartments can also be booked with a sea view for the same amenities (2AM).

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30-10:45 AM) in the "Marina-Restaurant", lunch (12:30-2:45 PM), and dinner (6:30-9:15 PM) in buffet style in the "Bridge Restaurant".
A selection of snacks from 12-5:30 PM and ice cream from 10 AM-11 PM are included.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included at the respective open bars from 10 AM-11 PM.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian meals as well as dietetic dishes are offered upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested.

Buffet with various salads and fresh vegetables in white bowls on a buffet table.

Not included in All Inclusive

Bottled water and beer, freshly squeezed juices, imported drinks, espresso (after breakfast), cappuccino, sorbet, and branded ice cream.

Sports included

Modern gym with cardio machines and large green plant images on the walls.
The hotel has a fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Various water sports on the beach are offered by local providers for a fee. Minigolf and horse riding are also offered via external providers for a fee.

Children's program

The hotel features a children's playground, two children's pools, children's entertainment, and kids' menus.

Wellness

Massages are offered for a fee.

Entertainment

Evening entertainment is offered 3 times a week.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the complex.
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Daily room cleaning.
Change of towels 6x weekly.
Change of bed linen 3x weekly.
Pool towels can be rented for a fee.
Laundry service can be used for a fee.
Room service (for a fee).
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Babysitting service (for a fee)
High chairs for children included subject to availability.
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Parking spaces and a garage are available subject to availability free of charge.

Credit card

VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted at the hotel.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets up to 10 kg are allowed upon request.
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Check-in: 3 PM.
Check-out: 11 AM.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Iolida Beach
Phone: 0030 28210 83618
Fax: 0030 28210 83619
E-mail: centralres@smilehotels.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 20.

Destination information

For stays from 01/01/2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is staggered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of 01/01/2025.
For stays in the high season 1/4 - 31/10:
Land category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Land category 3 stars 5 Euro
Land category 4 stars 10 Euro
Land category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays in the low season 1/11 - 31/3:
Land category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Land category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Land category 4 stars 3 Euro
Land category 5 stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 12:17