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
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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio
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Kolymvari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006
  • Place, Orthodox Academy of Crete
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balos Beach
  • Place, Afrata Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

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

Family Room, Pool View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View

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

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

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

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

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

Executive Suite

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

Junior Suite, Private Pool

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Premium Room - Residence Collection

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

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

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

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

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

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Kolymvari

Avra Imperial Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of popular attractions such as Orthodox Academy of Crete. This 328-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 4 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. It's connected to the convention center in central Platanias, and a short drive from Gonia Monastery and Karavitakis Winery.

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tavrontis Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Máleme Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Afrata Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Platanias Square - 15 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paliria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seaesta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palio Arhontiko - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Avra Imperial Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools
Guests of Avra Imperial Hotel have access to a full-service spa, 4 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also a bus station shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a 24-hour gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, sitting areas, and minibars are also standard.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 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

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Stroller
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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 center
  • Conference center (21,528 square feet 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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • 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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (13 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 6:00 AM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number 1042K015A0208201

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

Are there all-inclusive rate plans at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Avra Imperial Hotel has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

Is free cancellation available at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Avra Imperial Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Avra Imperial Hotel?

This hotel is located in Platanias within a short 10-minute walk of Gonia Monastery. You'll also find Afrata Beach and Máleme Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa available at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Apivita Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Thai massages, deep-tissue massages, hydrotherapy, and body wraps.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Avra Imperial Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as 4 outdoor pools and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Avra Imperial Hotel?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a beach bar and 4 outdoor pools.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Avra Imperial Hotel has 5 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Will Avra Imperial Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Avra Imperial Hotel for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Avra Imperial Hotel?

The closest major airport to Avra Imperial Hotel is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 27.2 mi away (46 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Avra Imperial Hotel comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel host weddings?

There are wedding services available at Avra Imperial Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.