Avra Imperial Hotel
5.0 star property

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor swimming pools

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Avra Imperial Hotel

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View from room
Family Room | Balcony view
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Overview of Avra Imperial Hotel

VIP Access
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Kolymvari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006
  • Popular LocationOrthodox Academy of Crete11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlatanias Beach18 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)43 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalos Beach86 min drive

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Room options

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 689 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 344 sq ft
  • 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
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 645.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 645 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kolymvari

Located in Platanias, Avra Imperial Hotel is connected to the convention center. Manousakis Winery and Old Venetian Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Falassarna Beach and Balos Beach. Orthodox Academy of Crete and Samaria Gorge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 11 min walk
  • Platanias Beach - 18 min drive
  • Agia Marina Beach - 22 min drive
  • Falassarna Beach - 41 min drive
  • Balos Beach - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Μύλος Καφέ - 1 min walk
  • Le Bar - 7 min walk
  • Kriti Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Symposium Buffet Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Wave Restaurant Maleme - 8 min drive

About this property

Avra Imperial Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete
A swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Avra Imperial Hotel. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a facial, and a body treatment at Apivita Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Mediterranean cuisine. Fitness classes and Pilates classes are offered at the health club; Avra Imperial Hotel also has a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 4 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a free beach club on site
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 328 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Changing tables, baby monitors, and highchairs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Avra Imperial Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Al Fresco Trattoria
  • Avra Seaside
  • Basilico
  • Blue Dong
  • Xatheri Cretan restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (21,528 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • 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
  • In-room massages
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator

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
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are recommended to download the property's Avra Imperial App mobile app before check-in
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 up; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 20 per person, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or spa tub, while guests under 10 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
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

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Avra Imperial Hotel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avra Imperial Hotel on May 2, 2024 start from CA $218.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Avra Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Avra Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Platanias, this beachfront hotel is connected to the convention center, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Manousakis Winery and Old Venetian Harbor. Falassarna Beach and Balos Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Avra Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 184 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Petros Sotiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Best hotel and superb service, staff really go the extra mile to make it a holiday to remember. Great dining options and amenities. Beautiful hotel too and surrounding area
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic all inclusive stay with family
Avra was a stunning large hotel offering multiple large pools with a smaller pool near the beachside, multitude of restaurants with some needing pre-reservation but easy to do throught the link they send you, covering asian, italian and pool side snacks as well as main buffets. The all inclusive option is fantastic and large variety of drinks all available within this. They catered amazingly for my 8 month old son especially for food, Jessie at the concierege helped us greatly in putting together meals to send to the chef and be prepared for him. Overall a few less vegetarian options (as mains) for adults but they did make efforts to do the other dishes without the meat. Staff were all very polite and courteous and hotel was large and very clean and maintined well. Spa area also large with indoor pool, sauna, steam lovely massage therapies also Beach very close by but more pebbles than sand Provided us with many baby amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rohit

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay overall was good, the food was great, facilities etc were good; and staff were extremely helpful. Some things however were not great, hence the four stars: - Upon arrival to the room, although cleaned, the sheets had stains on them, room not entirely cleaned as dust and cob webs on furniture, also there were tiny lizards and other insects roaming around. - There were cats wondering around in the food areas and restaurants, which wasn’t pleasant as not everyone is a cat lover, the staff didn’t respond to this very well, at some times there was also a dog wondering around. - It wasn’t very friendly for children, lacking facilities. - Our all inclusive package was self service only in the breakfast and lunch main buffet halls, where you can choose what to eat, but simple things like a soft drinks machine and tea/coffee and beer etc was all waiter service, it would’ve been good to be able to just get these yourselves. They did have a water and juice machine. The snack bars were only all waiter service and nothing to just grab yourself; and although fairly timely, it’s still not very convenient when you cannot just help yourself and have to wait for food and drink. Not a major issue, but good to mention. - The venue said they have variety of gluten free options however in reality these were not great nor enjoyable. They had one type of GF bread which was not nice at all. If the above were addressed, then we would be really happy to visit here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No sun on our patio
We booked a room with private pool. Although the pool was mostly in the sun, sadly the patio, apart from about 2ft of it, remained completely in the shade which was a shame as no possibility of sun bathing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend
Was such a beautiful hotel, food was amazing out of this world so much choice. Staff all so friendly. Would recommend. Sun beds and chairs around pool was not very comfortable after a while.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

VASILIKI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal property for families with children. The luxury all-inclusive package we booked was also great. A special call-out for the staff in the pool-bar where we spent a lot of our time. They were pleasant, warm, offering great level of service. They made our stay special. :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
The whole experience was amazing. The hotel is beautiful, the staff is friendly and efficient, the bedroom is spacious and comfortable. The swimming pool is so good, with a bar service inside so you can have drinks by the pool. The buffet has a lot of options, for all tastes, and it is delicious. We really enjoyed the stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mohamed Javed

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)