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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Junior Suite, Private Pool | View from room
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Indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Kolymvari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    11 min walk
  • Tavrontis Beach
    9 min drive
  • Peinakothiki
    1 min walk
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    46 min drive

Room options

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Private Pool

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room - Residence Collection

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

  • 59.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

  • 32.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

  • 32.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

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 - 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
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mythos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Almyrikia - ‬5 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, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. 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 or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 21528 sq ft of conference space
  • 2000 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Avra Imperial Hotel offers 328 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. 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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike shuttle
  • Bike storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Private winery tours
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • 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 - 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'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

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 geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. 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.
  • 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

Avra Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 220 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 220 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 220 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 220 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 220 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Yin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the adults only area which was lovely. We had our own private pool and the room was very spacious. We had no issues with getting sunbeds around the pool in this area but I know those in the main part of the hotel did have. However the sunbeds were the most uncomfortable I have ever come across and whilst the room accommodated three of us, there were only ever two sunbeds on our private patio, despite us asking for another one three times. Food was great, loved being able to dine in each of restaurants once during our stay as we were all inclusive. The prices for these restaurants were as expensive as eating out in the UK so must be pricey for those on half board. The buffet was good, however the food was lukewarm most of the time and not hot. I have been all inclusive before at other hotels and they manage to keep the food hot. Not sure why they couldn't here, despite seeing other reviews complaining about the same issue. All in all, I would stay in the Adults only section again (though its actually age 13 upwards) but I don't think I would go to the main section of the hotel as the sunbed issue and waiting 30 mins to get served in the evening would be a really pain and put me off. Only one additional last thought, they need a standard waste paper bin in the room, the small bins in the bathroom are not good enough for the rubbish such as empty bottles, food packets, paper etc, so we ended up collecting it in a pile for housekeeping to remove.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ernst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was great for the excellent selection of restaurants, food, pools, cleanliness/spotless. Great if one wishes to relax/lounge for several days and enjoy amazing food. On the other hand reception staff seemed a bit defensive and evasive with encountered issues. One particularly annoying thing was 2 treadmills for the hundreds of people at the facility. Having to wait for the right moment for exercise equipment, to work off all that overeating was disappointing. The property is not beachfront, and the beach was painfully rocky. Good stay nonetheless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every little thing we needed they took care of. Amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, relaxing resort
We spent a few days in one of the larger suites. It was modern, quiet, comfy. The food was good - not the best we have had but above average. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We'd definitely consider it again for quiet/relaxation time. They probably could pay a little extra attention to cleanliness especially around dining areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique, just a regular hotel property. Unfortunately the food isn’t really Greek style and could be better. We decided to eat outside. Also the noise of the kids can be a bit annoying. But it’s not an adult only hotel, therefore you have to try to be seated at least outside. Staff has always been nice and try to accommodate our requests. The a la card restaurants you have to make an online reservation and on the day you get confirmation for almost an hour later - sorry, that’s not how it should work. We canceled!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula Irina

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resort Amazing but room not as good as expected!
The resort was fantastic and the all inclusive was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. The only thing that was below par was the room. We booked a junior suite with a double bed and 2 singles. I feel we were thrown in a small suite out the way as I’ve been in bigger hotel rooms at a fraction of the cost. Our beds were made up as 2 singles for us and 2 singles for the kids… the room clearly states a double and 2 singles. That’s the only thing that let it down for me as we paid a lot for our stay and wanted luxury. Maybe we had been spoilt with the previous villa we had stayed in the week before but for an expensive junior suite with private pool… I did expect a bit more room and a double bed! I did ask to move rooms and would pay extra for a deluxe but none were available apparently. The kids entertainment wasn’t great either as only stuff on maybe 3 out of 7 days so it did leave them bored at night at times. The place itself is amazing and the staff would do anything for you but the above issues did let it down for us unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, clean and located close to Chania, Samaria gorge and Balos beach. Rooms are spotless, pool area and pool itself great. Food was very good and plenty of choice, the only thing I would add in restaurant was the description of the dishes i.e if it's suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Beach was pleasant but the area leading to the beach needs working on maybe plant trees, plants etc. so it looks more appealing. All in all my stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Urszula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022