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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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Suite - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop 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
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop 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
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Family Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • 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
  • ‪Seaesta - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪menies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paliria - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Avra Imperial Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete
3 poolside bars, a swim-up bar, and a beach bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Avra Imperial Hotel. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and a body scrub at Apivita Spa, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Mediterranean cuisine. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; Avra Imperial Hotel also has a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 4 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a bus station shuttle
  • A free beach club on site, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 328 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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

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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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Avra Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Avra Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 13 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Avra Imperial Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Avra Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Platanias, this beachfront hotel is connected to the convention center, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Manousakis Winery and Old Venetian Harbor. Falassarna Beach and Balos Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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