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Located In: Crete

Avra Imperial Hotel

Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (2113)
Best Price From £559pp
Aug 2025
£919 pp
Half Board
Sep 2025
£669 pp
Half Board
Oct 2025
£599 pp
Half Board
Apr 2026
£559 pp
Half Board
May 2026
£589 pp
Half Board
Jun 2026
£789 pp
Half Board
Jul 2026
£919 pp
Half Board
Aug 2026
£1069 pp
Half Board
Sep 2026
£899 pp
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Oct 2026
£629 pp
Half Board
Up to 15% Off
Overview
Accommodation
Facilities
Half Board - Dine Around
All-Inclusive
Dining
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Overview

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. There’s also a glistening swimming pool for a refreshing dip, a glorious beach from some relaxation, 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.

Pools
Bar
Restaurant
Spa
Gym
For Families
Kids Club
Beach
Parking
Wifi
Waterpark
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Accommodation
Deluxe Room
  • Private furnished terrace
  • 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

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
  • Baby facilities
  • Jewellery shop
  • Pop up 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

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
  • A 30% discount will be deducted from the total food bill 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

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

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

  • Serves comfort food

Aura Pool Bar

  • Serves snacks throughout the day

In-room dining and beach/pool sunbed service are also available.

Offer Details

Up to 15% Off

Up to 15% Off
Up to 15% Off when travelling between 29/08/2025 - 10/10/2025

All discounts are already applied to the prices shown.
**Blackout Dates Apply

Up to 20% Off
Up to 20% Off when booking before 31/01/2026 & travelling between 24/04/2026 - 23/10/2026

All discounts, offers and upgrades are already applied to the applicable prices, rooms and boards shown, please ensure you select your required room type or board basis at the time of booking. For example, if there is a board upgrade from 'Half Board' to 'Half Board Dine Around' available for your selected dates, please select 'Half Board Dine Around' as your chosen board basis.
**Blackout Dates Apply
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (2113)
Andrea Brenari
We have stayed with the family at Avra Imperial in May/June. It's a brand new facility: very nice building. Super clean: both communal areas and rooms were immaculate. Big swimming pools. The main pool with a bar at the center. Overall good service: excellent concierge advices and also the luggage handlers were super helpful. Front Desk could improve the sense of urgency. The are 3 restaurants: 1 Mediterranean 1 Italian and 1 Asian a la carte plus normal buffet for full board. Full boards are allowed to free 3 meals per week a la carte. Overall food was good with a combo of traditional and continental. However lunch seemed much lighter Good spa facilities as well: kids are allowed in the internal pool 10 to 12. We didn't like the sea side: Kolimbari doesn't offer the best beach in Crete. However inside the Hotel you can rent cars from a super nice gentleman and drive to different beaches. We drove to Elafonisi, Falassarna, Platnias and Agia Marina with Falassarna being the best at 35 min drive.
Rav Panesar
We are a family of 3 adults and 2 children with high expectations and Avra exceeded our expectations despite our doubts due to some slightly negative online reviews. We experienced the warm welcome from the minute we walked in from the porters and reception staff. The hotel foyer and complex was beautiful (very Instagram friendly), rooms were good size; pool and sea views were superb. The pools are amazing, clean and we took full advantage of the pool side bar/restaurant. The concierge and reception area staff were amazing especially when sorting a cake for my son’s birthday. We stayed half board and the buffet restaurant was so good that my family looked forward to the offering for breakfast and dinner. Our family have specific dietary requirement incl. vegetarian diet and nut allergies so the food labelling and staff help was much appreciated. We experienced the Italian, which was very good although we could not get a booking for the Asian restaurant so that may speak volumes! We highly recommend the spa where we booked for manicure, pedicure, facial and massage. The staff and service was amazing, better than spas in the UK and the wider spa facilities are complimentary. Agree Avra is not 5 5 star however very close and you need to appreciate local customer service and cultures - body language and customer service may not be as expected - this is Crete and it’s all about appreciating different cultures, customs and environments. We loved the location allowing us to visit the west of Crete by rental car away from the touristy Chania, which we visited and concluded not the best place to stay. In summary we really enjoyed our stay and the memories will stay with us for long time.
kewa curdo
Wonderful staff and hotel. The pool is one of the greatest for families. The beach isn't really for kids and lacks enough sun chairs for everyone. The location is very bad if you come for shipping and dining in different restaurants but perfect for relaxing and sunbathing. The spa is a wonderful addition to the overall experience.
Benthe Senders
We loved our stay here. Food was good, the buffet changed everyday and there was something for everyone. The breakfast buffet was one if the best I've ever had with a lot of choices also vegan and vegetarian options! During our stay we could go to the 3 a la carte restaurants for diner which was a treat as well! The gym was very spacious and everything you'd want was there! The spa was lovely. Check it out and get a massage or a pedicure! We will come back here !
Ash Ketcham
Stayed at avra for 12 nights in the deluxe pool room. Was an overall great experience, with a good location to access beaches around Chania. I would advise to just get the deluxe room as the main pool is nice and quite big. It would’ve been great if there was some kind of entertainment available at the hotel but might be intended to be a relaxed vibe. Would recommend
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