Avra Imperial Hotel, a five-star retreat in Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, nestles alongside the pristine shores of Kolymbari Beach, blending modern sophistication with Cretan charm amid 65,000 square meters of enchanting gardens.
The 328 ultramodern rooms and suites feature parquet floors, air conditioning, flat-screen televisions with cable and satellite channels, minibars, and large bathrooms with tubs, showers, and premium toiletries. Many offer private or shared pools or spacious terraces with hot tubs, showcasing views of the azure Cretan Sea or lush gardens.
Dining at Basilico Restaurant delights with elegant buffets of Cretan and international dishes, served on a terrace overlooking the main glass pool. Xatheri showcases authentic Cretan cuisine, Blue Dong offers Japanese, Chinese, and Thai specialties, Al Fresco serves romantic Italian dishes, and Avra Seaside presents culinary creations with bay views.
Four vibrant bars—Le Bar, Aura Pool Bar, Gin Bar, and Avra Seaside Bar—craft signature cocktails and fresh snacks. The 1,900-square-meter APIVITA Spa offers soothing massages and treatments, complemented by a steam room, Finnish sauna, and indoor pool. Three outdoor pools, a gym, two tennis courts, yoga, and Pilates sessions elevate relaxation, with a concierge arranging bespoke adventures.
Located 100 meters from Kolymbari Beach and a two-minute walk from Kolymbari's centre, Avra Imperial Hotel is 23 kilometers from Chania, 35 kilometers from Chania International Airport, and 58 kilometers from the Samaria Gorge, offering seamless access to Crete's coastal and cultural treasures.
The hotel it self is fabulous. Pools are fantastic and super clean - but as we were there in October the water temp was very cold 17-18C which too cold for kids.
I would recommend the Restaurant...
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From the moment we arrived, we knew we were somewhere special. We were greeted so warmly by Nadia, whose friendliness and kindness set the tone for our entire stay. She went out of her way to...
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The staff were brilliant, the facilities such as the sauna and spa were very nice, however for a 5 star hotel the food was appalling, 2/10 at best. The beds were 2 singles pushed together which is...
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My 2nd time at Avra was booked directly with the hotel.
I also booked my airport transfer through the hotel.
I had a couple of questions and tried both e-mailing and WhatsApping but didn't get a...
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