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Avra Imperial Resort & Spa *****

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Location

The Avra Imperial Resort & Spa is nestled within a 65,000 sqm garden complex, approximately 100 m from the beautiful sandy/pebble beach of Kolymbari. The resort is just a 3-minute walk from the picturesque village of Kolymbari. Chania Airport is around 39 km away, while Heraklion Airport is approximately 165 km away. A public bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
A calm hotel pool at sunset with palm trees and dramatic sky.
Couple hugging on a sunny sandy path between sun loungers and umbrellas at the beach.
Aerial view of a hotel with a pool, walkways, and green areas.
Aerial view of a hotel resort with multiple pools and sun terraces in a sunny landscape.

Facilities

Multi-story hotel building with palm trees beside a large blue pool under clear sky.
Modern hotel lounge area with white sofas, wooden furniture, and bright lighting.
This family-friendly hotel, with a total of 328 rooms, offers guests a lobby with a 24-hour reception, TV area, elevator, main restaurant, 3 à la carte restaurants, pool snack bar "Aura" (10 AM - 6 PM), lounge with lounge bar (5 PM - 1 AM), and a beach bar. Additionally, there is a mini-market, hairdresser, a nail studio, and three freshwater pools, along with two children's pools. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included by both the pool and at the beach. Wi-Fi is available throughout the complex free of charge. Parking is available and free to use.

Accommodation

Double Room Deluxe

These design-oriented rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning/heating, telephone, safe, LED TV, minibar (on request, for a fee), coffee/tea station, a luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate hydromassage shower, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobe, slippers, and a furnished balcony or terrace (DD2).
Available at an extra charge with pool view (DPB/IDD) and for single occupancy (DD1).

Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and sink in warm gray tones.
View from a terrace with table and chairs overlooking a pool and hotel buildings under a blue sky.
Balcony with table and chairs in a hotel room overlooking palm trees and neighboring buildings.
Modern hotel room with two beds and terrace overlooking palm trees.
Modern balcony with white lounge chair, small table, and snacks in a hotel room.
Modern, brightly lit bathroom with sink, bathtub, and clean lines.

Double Room Deluxe Sharing Pool

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, these rooms feature direct access to the sharing pool (SH2).
The sharing pool is not supervised. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with care.

Double Room Deluxe Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, these rooms feature an espresso machine, 50" Smart TV, pool/beach towels, and luxurious "Apivita" amenities, as well as a furnished terrace with sun loungers and a private pool (PT2).
The private pool is not supervised. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with care.

Covered terrace with wooden bench and table next to a small pool overlooking palm trees and buildings.
Modern bedroom with double bed, desk, and terrace overlooking pool and garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and large mirror.
Modern shower area with brown patterned stone wall and sink in a hotel bathroom.
Bright hotel suite with bed, sofa, armchair, and wooden table separated by a white room divider.
Modern hotel room with wood flooring, desk, chair, and wall-mounted TV.
Modern bathroom with marble walls and sink on marble countertop
Balcony with table and chair overlooking pool and palm trees under clear sky.

Family Room

The family rooms, with the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, are designed in an open-plan style and feature a combined living/sleeping area with a visual separation, a spacious sofa bed, an espresso machine, and are more spacious (DF2).

Junior Suite Private Pool

These design-oriented junior suites feature a luxurious marble bathroom with a hairdryer, hydromassage shower, bathrobe, and slippers, individually controlled air conditioning, a seating area, telephone, safe, 50" Smart TV, minibar (included on arrival, refill for a fee), coffee/tea station, espresso machine, beach bag, and a furnished terrace with sun loungers and a private pool (ZJP).
The private pool is not supervised. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with care.

Bright hotel room with large bed, sofa, desk, and view of a garden.
Minimalist hotel room with large mirror, open wardrobe, and light-colored walls.
Terrace with pool, sun loungers, and table under blue sky with palm trees.
Modern outdoor pool with lounge chairs and seating next to a hotel room under clear sky.
Modern living room with white sofa, brown wall, and white coffee table in a bright space.
Modern bathroom with large glass window, sink, bathtub, and view of terrace and garden.
Modern balcony with white table and chairs offers a view of palm trees and buildings.

Suite Deluxe

With the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, these suites additionally feature an espresso machine, LED TV, pillow menu, and consist of a living/sleeping area, a bedroom, two bathrooms, and a balcony (S2D). The minibar is included on arrival; one refill per week is included.

Suite Deluxe Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Suites, these rooms feature a private pool (SP2).
The private pool is not supervised. Therefore, please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with care.

Modern terrace with pool, lounge chairs, and seating area next to a hotel room.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and sink on brown countertop
Modern hotel room with desk, TV, terrace, and view of pool and nature.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and view of a terrace with palm trees.
Balcony with table and two chairs overlooking palm trees and city under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and large mirror.
Modern hotel bathroom area with sink, towels, and minimalist design.

Double Room Premium

These modern rooms (bookable for guests aged 13 and above) feature a shower in the bathroom and, in addition to the same amenities as the Double Rooms Deluxe, include the benefits of the Residence Collection (see Hotel Service, PDZ).
Available at an extra charge for single occupancy (PEZ).

Double Room Premium Private Pool

With the same amenities and benefits as the Double Rooms Premium, these rooms feature a private pool (P2N).

Modern terrace area with pool, lounge chairs, and wooden table overlooking other buildings.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking the city.
Modern hotel room with a double bed, nightstands, and an armchair by the window.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and cozy chairs in neutral tones.
Modern pool area with two loungers and pool under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, and view of palm trees.
Modern bathroom with marble sink, round mirror, and glass shower enclosure.

Junior Suite Premium Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Junior Suites, these rooms feature a spacious living area with a comfortable seating area (bookable for guests aged 13 and above) and additionally include the benefits of the Residence Collection (see Hotel Service, 2XX).

Suite Premium Private Pool

These suites have the same amenities as the Deluxe Suites but are significantly larger, with a private pool on the terrace (bookable for guests aged 13 and above) and additionally offer the benefits of the Residence Collection (see Hotel Service, X2S).

Bright hotel room with flat-screen TV, workspace, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed and vanity table with mirror and flowers.
Modern outdoor area with pool, lounge chairs, and dining table under clear sky
Terrace with round wooden table and three wicker chairs beside a pool with palm trees in the background.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast is served as a buffet in the "Basilico" restaurant and the "Xatheri" restaurant (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Xatheri for guests 13+).
Dinner is served as a buffet in the "Basilico" and "Xatheri" restaurants (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Xatheri for guests 13+).
Alternatively, dinner can be exchanged for lunch at the à la carte restaurant "Blue Dong".
Drinks during dinner are not included.
Guests with Half Board bookings benefit from the Dine-Around program in the à la carte restaurants "Avra Seaside Bar" & Restaurant, "Al Fresco," and "Blue Dong." With Half Board, a 30% discount applies to the entire food bill. Drinks are not included.
A children's corner in the main restaurant and children's menus in all à la carte restaurants are available.
A smart casual dress code is requested in all restaurants and bars in the evening; beachwear and shorts are not permitted.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and dinner (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) at the buffet restaurant "Basilico," lunch at one of the à la carte restaurants or at the "Blue Dong" restaurant in buffet form.
Once per week, dinner at the à la carte restaurants "Blue Dong" (Asian cuisine, 7 PM - 11 PM), "Al Fresco" (Italian cuisine, 6:30 PM - 10 PM), "Avra Seaside Bar & Restaurant" (7 PM - 10 PM, open 17.5. - 11.10.) is included; reservations are required. The à la carte menu consists of a three-course meal.
Cold and hot snacks and ice cream are available from 10 AM to 6 PM at the beach bar and the two pool bars, and from 5 PM onwards at the main bar.
Additionally, local and selected international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, draft beer, house wine, spirits, long drinks, and cocktails are included from 10 AM to 1 AM at the respective open bars (7:30 AM - 4 AM).
Weekly minibar refill.
Children's corner in the main restaurant and children's menus in the à la carte restaurants.
A smart casual dress code is requested in all restaurants and bars in the evening. Beachwear and shorts are not permitted.
Guests of the "Residence Collection" also receive exclusive access to the "Petit Bar" and the "Xatheri" restaurant.

Sports Included

Two tennis courts are available; floodlights can be used for a fee, and equipment is included. Additionally, there is table tennis.

Children's Program

For the little guests, there is a separate children's pool, a playground, and a Kids Club with regular children's entertainment and special age-appropriate programs for children aged 4-11 years (available for children from 4 months - 3 years upon request, for a fee).
Swimming lessons and yoga for children are also offered.

Wellness

Person relaxing in a heated indoor pool with candles and soothing lighting.
Interior of a bright wellness room with two massage tables and soft lighting.
Person exercising on a rowing machine in a modern hotel gym.
The Apivita Spa Wellness Center, spanning 1,900 sqm, features an approximately 200 sqm heated pool with waterfalls and hydromassage, a whirlpool, Turkish steam bath, and Finnish sauna (all included). Additionally, relaxing massages and various therapeutic body and facial treatments, special programs for couples, pregnant women, and brides (all for a fee) are available, along with a fully equipped gym with a separate room for aerobics.
Entry to the Apivita Spa is not permitted for children under 14 years old.

Entertainment

Daily activities are available on the premises for all age groups.
Live music several times a week.

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel.
Free parking at the hotel.
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Residence Collection (included with Double Room Premium PDZ/PEZ/P2N and Junior Suite/Suite Premium 2XX/X2S):
The rooms are located in a separate, exclusive hotel area, separated by a road from the rest of the complex and accessible via a hotel bridge.
- Rooms and access are for guests aged 13 and above only
- In-room check-in instead of at the reception (upon request)
- Personal Deluxe Concierge
- Turn-down service, pillow menu
- Beach bag as a gift
- Fully stocked minibar upon arrival
- Premium All Inclusive
- Exclusive access to the outdoor fitness area
- Access to the exclusive pool area with the "Petit Pool Bar" (10 AM - 6 PM, open 17.5. - 11.10.)
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Babysitter service (upon request, for a fee). Baby cots and high chairs in the restaurant upon request (included).

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Fitness
  • Indoor Pool
  • Air Conditioning
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Animation
  • Family Friendly

Note

Eight Double Rooms Deluxe with garden view (DD2) are available upon request for guests with reduced mobility.
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Pets are allowed upon request (for a fee).
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Check-in from 2 PM.
Check-out until 12 PM.
Hotel contact:
Avra Imperial Resort & Spa
Kolymvari 73006
Chania, Crete, Greece
Telephone: +30 28240 84500
Fax: +30 28240 84555
Email: info@avraimperialhotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 14.

Climate Resilience Fee Information

For stays from 1.1.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 1.1.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room.
For stays in high season (1.4. - 31.10.):
Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euros
Category 3 Stars: 5 Euros
Category 4 Stars: 10 Euros
Category 5 Stars: 15 Euros
For stays in low season (1.11. - 31.3.):
Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euros
Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euros
Category 4 Stars: 3 Euros
Category 5 Stars: 4 Euros

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