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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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Highlights

  • Direct location on the sandy and pebbly beach of Platanias.
  • Studios and apartments with private kitchenette for self-catering.
  • Family-friendly complex with children's pool and playground.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas.
  • Certified with the Reisen mit Zukunft label via Green Key.

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 approx. 15 minutes by car. The airport of Chania is approx. 35 km away.
The Indigo Mare is ideal for families and anyone seeking a vacation 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.

Amenities

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 over several smaller buildings, features 88 studios and apartments. It is equipped with a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a mini-market, and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace serving Cretan and international specialties. In the well-kept 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 as well as in public areas.

Accommodation

Studio

The studios feature a double bed or two single beds, as well as a sofa bed for a third person, a bathroom with a bathtub or shower/WC with a hairdryer and toiletries, and a dining area with a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, 2-plate stove, and kettle. They are also equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, a 28-inch LCD satellite TV, a safe, and a balcony or terrace (S12).
Available 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, these family-friendly apartments consist of a combined living/sleeping area with a sofa bed for 2 people and a separate bedroom with a double bed and two single beds (A12).
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 rentals 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 available on request, 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 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. for a fee.

Credit Cards

Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance to help you make conscious decisions. 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 encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

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

This hotel has 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 on 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
Email: info@indigomare.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026, on page 18.

Note: Climate Resilience Fee

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee to be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room, effective from January 1, 2025.
For stays in the 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 in the 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: 03.07.2026 12:14