Overview
Jet off and immerse yourself in the stylish ambiance of the Avra Imperial Hotel, a luxurious 5-star getaway close to the beach in the picturesque bay of Kolymbari in sun-kissed Crete. You’ll be surrounded by impeccable services, superb amenities a...
Jet off and immerse yourself in the stylish ambiance of the Avra Imperial Hotel, a luxurious 5-star getaway close to the beach in the picturesque bay of Kolymbari in sun-kissed Crete. You’ll be surrounded by impeccable services, superb amenities and unrivalled hospitality at this laid-back haven of relaxation. Sophistication meets comfort and lavish décor in the hotel’s exquisitely-appointed room and suites, while a feast for the senses awaits in an impressive choice of restaurants where gastronomic delights will tantalise your taste buds. There’s a plush spa for the ultimate head to toe pampering experience, a fully-equipped fitness centre for keeping in shape and a packed programme of evening entertainment which includes live performances and thrilling shows. There’s also a glistening swimming pool for a refreshing dip, a glorious beach from some water sports thrills, tennis courts for practicing your backhand and a kids club to ensure plenty of fun for young guests throughout their stay.
Residence Collection rooms for adults aged 13 and above are also available. As well as full access to all hotel's facilities, guests will receive exclusive access to a haven of refined premium all-inclusive experiences.
How far is the nearest beach?
Avra Imperial Hotel is just steps away from Kolymbari beach.
Distance from resort centre
The hotel is within easy reach of a range of shops, bars, cafés and restaurants.
Distance from the airport
Chania Airport is approximately 39km away from Avra Imperial Hotel.
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Pools
![Bar]( "Bars")
Bar
![Restaurant]( "Restaurants")
Restaurant
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
![Gym]( "24-Hour Gym")
Gym
![For Families]( "Family-Friendly")
For Families
![Kids Club]( "Kids Club")
Kids Club
![Beach]( "Next to the Beach")
Beach
![Parking]( "Parking")
Parking
![Wifi]( "Wi-Fi")
Wifi
![Waterpark]( "Waterpark Nearby")
Waterpark
Deluxe Room Garden View
- Private furnished terrace with garden view
- Sofa
- Bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
- Television
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning/heating
- Large writing desk
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary safe
- Iron and ironing board (upon request)
- Rollaway bed/baby cot (upon request)
Deluxe Room Private Pool
- Private pool
- Private furnished balcony
- Sofa
- Bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
- Television
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning/heating
- Large writing desk
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary safe
- Iron and ironing board (upon request)
- Rollaway bed/baby cot (upon request)
Family Room
- Private furnished terrace
- 2 sofas
- Bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
- Television
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning/heating
- Large writing desk
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary safe
- Iron and ironing board (upon request)
- Rollaway bed/baby cot (upon request)
Junior Suite Private Pool
- Private pool
- Private furnished balcony with sun loungers
- Bedroom
- Separate living room with 2 sofas
- Bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
- Television
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning/heating
- Large writing desk
- Fully stocked minibar upon arrival
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary safe
- Pillow menu
- Beach bag gift
- Iron and ironing board (upon request)
- Rollaway bed/baby cot (upon request)
- Personalised concierge
- In-suite check-in (upon request)
- Exclusive services, including cigar humidor, celebration planning, in-suite spa, destination services, wine bar set-up, and in-suite yoga and pilates sessions (local charge)
Deluxe Suite Private Pool
- Private pool
- Private furnished balcony with sun loungers
- Large bedroom with king-size bed
- Separate living room with 2 sofas
- Bathroom with bathtub and rain shower
- Second smaller bathroom
- Television
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning/heating
- Large writing desk
- Fully stocked minibar upon arrival
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Hairdryer
- Complimentary safe
- Pillow menu
- Beach bag gift
- Iron and ironing board (upon request)
- Rollaway bed/baby cot (upon request)
- Personalised concierge
- In-suite check-in (upon request)
- Exclusive services, including cigar humidor, celebration planning, in-suite spa, destination services, wine bar set-up, and in-suite yoga and pilates sessions (local charge)
Facilities
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pools
- Restaurants
- Bars
- 24-hour gym
- Spa
- Kids club
- 2 tennis courts
- Evening entertainment
- Beach and pool sun loungers and parasols
- Gardens
- Amphitheatre
- Hairdressing and nail salon (local charge)
- Crèche
- Beach childcare
- Baby facilities
- Jewellery shop
- Boutique store
- Photo kiosk
- Concierge
- Car rental
- Parking
- Conference centre
*Please note that charges may apply to some activities and for the use of some facilities.
Half Board - Dine Around
The Avra Imperial Hotel Half Board - Dine Around programme includes the following:
- Breakfast served buffet style at Basilico Restaurant
- Dinner served buffet style at Basilico Restaurant OR lunch served buffet style at Blue Dong
- Meal allowance of €15 per guest over 13 years old at 3 à la carte restaurants (24-hour advanced reservation required)
Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. You will be provided with full details of the Half Board - Dine Around programme on arrival at the hotel.
All-Inclusive
The Avra Imperial Hotel Luxury All-Inclusive programme includes the following:
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- 1 dinner at each à la carte restaurant once a week, consisting of a 3-course menu (reservation required)
- Access to 3 bars
- Complimentary cocktails, fine wines and premium international brands
- Extensive wine selection with over 60 etiquettes of wine to choose from at the restaurants
- Unlimited daytime snacks at all bars
- Unlimited ice cream options at the Gelateria
- Complimentary in-room dining
- Complimentary lunch box for excursions
- Fully stocked minibar upon arrival (refilled weekly)
- Welcome fruit basket and local wine
Please note that details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.
Dining
Basilico Restaurant
- Serves breakfast and dinner buffet style
Blue Dong
- Eastern cuisine
- Serves lunch buffet style and dinner à la carte style
- Reservation required for dinner
Al Fresco Trattoria
- Italian cuisine
- Serves lunch and dinner à la carte style
- Reservation required for dinner
Avra Seaside Bar & Restaurant
- Serves lunch and dinner à la carte style
- Reservation required for dinner
Cava
- Wine cellar
- Private dinners
Beach Bar
Aura Pool Bar
- Serves snacks throughout the day
Gelateria
In-room dining and beach/pool sunbed service are also available.
4.6
Google reviews (1988)
F Clark
The hotel was lovely in general, big clean pools, lots of loungers, delicious and varied buffet. Having said that, we had several little niggles that added up to an overall okay experience. Firstly, we'd paid up for a private pool and unfortunately the room we were given never got any sun so the pool was freezing and we didn't use our private terrace (we were there in mid-Sept and it was only 20-24 each day with a cool wind so shade wasn't appreciated like it might be in summer). We told the reception about this and they insisted every room got sun, as if we hadn't stayed there and known...?
The hotel also didn't seem to encourage or support refilling our own bottles. We asked where we could do this and were given three new plastic bottles instead. We eventually found a cooler in the gym, but would have been nice if they promoted this more to save plastic waste.
One perk they offer is a pillow menu, but we were told it was "unavailable" during our stay. They also claim to offer a transfer to the airport, but we were told that was only if we stayed a full week. Staff were nice enough, but fairly unhelpful. We were often met with "I don't know" or shrugs when asking for things.
Perhaps we got unlucky, esp. with the room and private pool we hardly used due to lack of sun, but we don't feel we got value for what we paid and wouldn't go back.
Jason Stokes
This is a nice hotel, it looks very impressive. Food both breakfast and evening meals are varied and good. We used one of the restaurants on site one evening, and that was very good. Everywhere is clean, tidy, and well maintained. We had a room with a swim up shared pool because we wanted our own space without the usual sunbed issues. Unfortunately, the patio and pool area was completely in the shade from about 1pm. We found the buffet restaurant area very loud, and it would have been nice to have some dress restriction in the evening. The tea and coffee wasn't refreshed after the 1st day, but water was supplied. Overall 4 stars.
Bogdan V.
The amenities of this hotel are amazing! The beach is not so welcoming and that's a pity but the pool is very nice. We had our room upgraded from a garden view to a pool view. The Half board service is wonderful. The variety of food and the service delivered it's top quality. I will come for sure if I visit west Crete again.
Amanda Rogers
As I have a health condition I was looking for a good quality hotel in a quiet setting with easy access to good quality meals, I found this in the Avra Imperial hotel. My room was in the Residence Collection (Adults only) which was lovely and quiet with a stunning large pool, plenty of decent seating and restaurant/bar. I was upgraded to a room with a plunge pool and loungers, which was great as I spent a lot of time on my room's terrace. The reason I gave 4 stars for service and not 5 is that the staff who delivered room service, which i used several times, were unpleasant. This was in stark contrast to the rest of the staff, either reception, restaurants/bars or concierge who were extremely helpful and pleasant.
J
We recently stayed six nights at the Avra Imperial Hotel, and our overall experience was fantastic. We would highly recommend it to anyone, but with a few caveats. We stayed in the adults-only section, which, as two adults traveling without children, we found essential. The atmosphere was noticeably quieter, and we didn’t have to deal with the usual competition for sunbeds. The separate buffet for adults was also a plus, though we found it lacking in options for evening meals.
The hotel's restaurants were exceptional, but it's crucial to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately, we found the evening buffet food to be underwhelming. Our suite with a private pool was excellent, offering a peaceful retreat away from the busier main areas, especially in the afternoons.
Special mention goes to Maria at the adults-only pool bar—her service was outstanding. She was attentive, kind, and consistently thoughtful throughout our stay, and is a real asset to Avra.
In summary, the hotel is fantastic, but your experience will largely depend on your room choice, the area you stay in, and making sure to pre-book the restaurants to avoid relying on the buffet for dinner.
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