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Avra Imperial Hotel

5.0 star property

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Indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio
Executive Suite
Point of interest
Executive Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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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

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

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

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Deluxe Room, Private Pool

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

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

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Family Room, Pool View

Family Room, Pool View

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

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Deluxe Room, Pool View

Deluxe Room, Pool View

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

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

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Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

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

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Private Pool

Junior Suite, Private Pool

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium Room - Residence Collection

Premium Room - Residence Collection

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

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Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

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

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Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

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

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Premium Suite - Residence Collection

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

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

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Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

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

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Junior Suite, Pool View

Junior Suite, Pool View

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kolymvari

With a stay at Avra Imperial Hotel in Platanias, you'll be 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Manousakis Winery. .This beach hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Old Venetian Harbor and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Falassarna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tavrontis Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Máleme Beach - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Afrata Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Platanias Square - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

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 with 5 restaurants connected to the convention center in Platanias
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.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 328 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Basilico, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 4 bars/lounges, or 3 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Platanias? This hotel has 21528 square feet (2000 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Guests may use a bus station shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
Basilico - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Blue Dong - This poolside sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Al Fresco - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Xatheri - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Avra Seaside - This beachfront seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Land activities

Kids club
Childcare

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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (21,528 square foot 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 lift

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 organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 13 lbs per pet)
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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 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
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Property Registration Number 1042K015A0208201

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
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, and 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