Avra Imperial Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete, connected to the convention center
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Indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Room service

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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

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Private Pool

  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite

  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room - Residence Collection

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

  • 641 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 645 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kolymvari

Beachside getaway.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Orthodox Academy of Crete and 16 miles (25 km) of Manousakis Winery. Old Venetian Harbor and Falassarna Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tavrontis Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Afrata Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Platanias Square - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Falassarna Beach - 33 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪menies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Το Στέκι Του Θανάση - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Platanos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Νωπήγεια - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Avra Imperial Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete, connected to the convention center
Some rates at Avra Imperial Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 sun loungers (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/café. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite 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
  • Meeting 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 center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have 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 phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

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 transportation

  • 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

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

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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 up; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 13 lbs 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.

Property 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 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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 up. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up. The property requires all guests receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 20 per person, per stay).

Property Registration Number 1042K015A0208201

We should mention

  • Onsite 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 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

How close is Avra Imperial Hotel to the airport?

Avra Imperial Hotel is 27.2 mi (46-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Avra Imperial Hotel.

How close is Avra Imperial Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Avra Imperial Hotel offer free breakfast?

Avra Imperial Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Avra Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Avra Imperial Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Avra Imperial Hotel features 4 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Apivita Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and body scrubs.

How close is Avra Imperial Hotel to downtown Platanias?

Avra Imperial Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Kolymvari.