Avra Imperial Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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Kolymvari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Balos Beach
  • Afrata Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room - Residence Collection

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kolymvari

At Avra Imperial Hotel, you'll be connected to the convention centre and 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Orthodox Academy of Crete. Highlights at this luxury hotel include 5 restaurants, 4 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at Apivita Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The buffet restaurant, Basilico, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 3 poolside bars and 4 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts and indoor swimming pool. 21528 square feet (2000 square metres) of event facilities include 10 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a hot tub. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Platanias hotel include Manousakis Winery and Old Venetian Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tavrontis Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Afrata Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Platanias Square - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Falassarna Beach - 33 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪menies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dinner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Waves on the Rock - Βράχος στο Κύμα - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Avra Imperial Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Some rates at Avra Imperial Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. At Avra Imperial Hotel, you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 3 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Platanias hotel is smoke free.

  • 328 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 21528 sq ft of conference space
  • 2000 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Swim-up bar
Avra Imperial Hotel offers 328 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Apivita Spa has 9 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 poolside bars
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Al Fresco
  • Avra Seaside
  • Basilico
  • Blue Dong
  • Xatheri

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free beach club
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (21,528 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and older; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 13 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 20 per person, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and over. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and over. The property requires that all guests receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 20 per person, per stay).

Property Registration Number 1042K015A0208201

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Avra Beach Imperial
Avra Imperial Beach
Avra Imperial Beach Platanias
Avra Imperial Beach Resort
Avra Imperial Beach Resort Platanias
Avra Imperial Resort
Avra Imperial Hotel Platanias
Avra Imperial Platanias
Avra Imperial
Avra Imperial Hotel Hotel
Avra Imperial Hotel Platanias
Avra Imperial Hotel Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Avra Imperial Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yep, Avra Imperial Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Avra Imperial Hotel?

The closest beach to Avra Imperial Hotel is Agia Marina Beach (13.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yep, Apivita Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Take your pick from 4 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Avra Imperial Hotel features 3 poolside bars, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds, premium bedding and late-night room service.

What makes Avra Imperial Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Avra Imperial Hotel.

Is Avra Imperial Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and free supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Avra Imperial Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Avra Imperial Hotel?

No, Avra Imperial Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Relax with a coldie at the 3 poolside bars or 4 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Avra Imperial Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 6 kg per pet.