Avra Imperial Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near Orthodox Academy of Crete

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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
Point of interest
Escape to Avra Imperial Hotel, a luxury family-friendly haven on the beachfront of Orthodox Academy of Crete. Indulge in aromatherapy and massage at Apivita Spa, or soak up the sun with a swim-up bar and sun loungers nearby. The 5 on-site restaurants serve Mediterranean cuisine, while yoga classes and bike rentals keep you active. Unwind at the garden or playground with free WiFi available throughout your stay; guest reviews rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 3 poolside bars
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free beach club on site

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Separate sitting area

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 840 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room - Residence Collection

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 641 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kolymvari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tavrontis Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Afrata Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Platanias Square - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Falassarna Beach - 33 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 46 min drive
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seaesta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪menies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paliria - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Avra Imperial Hotel

At Avra Imperial Hotel, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surf lessons are nearby. There's plenty of fun with the 4 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and facials. Basilico, one of 5 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 poolside bars, a free kid's club, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 328 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 13 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Bus station shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 3 poolside bars
  • Beach bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (late night)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Stroller
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Free beach club
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Private winery tours
  • Winery release events
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (21528 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike shuttle
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired internet
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • 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
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Property Registration Number 1042K015A0208201

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

Does Avra Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Avra Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 13 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Avra Imperial Hotel and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools. Avra Imperial Hotel also has 3 poolside bars, 4 bars, and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a sauna, an arcade, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Avra Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and pool views.

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Avra Imperial Hotel like?

Avra Imperial Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 11-minute walk from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 10 minutes' walk from Gonia Monastery.

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