Description
Nestled in the scenic seaside village of Kolymbari, west of Chania in Greece the Avra Imperial Hotel welcomes guests to a world of opulence and minimalist elegance with touches of fine marble, wood and natural local stone. This seaside resort is a 5 star luxury property that encapsulates the essence of family holidays, while offering the perfect choice for couples to enjoy some quality time together. The resort features lavish guestrooms and top-class facilities complemented by a warm welcoming atmosphere. Ideally situated by the beach of Kolymbari the hotel is set in a peaceful location and offers the ultimate luxury Crete holiday.
Avra Imperial Hotel boasts 328 luxurious rooms and suites, top class facilities including mega swim-up pools, restaurants with luxurious buffets, fancy à-la-carte outlets, vibrant bars, sports & leisure facilities, crèche & children’s club and rejuvenating state-of-the-art wellness centre.
The unique character of the resort, inspired by the structural features of the ancient Minoan palaces, combines style, luxury and comfort, creating the ideal environment for you to share special moments with your loved ones.
Avra Imperial encapsulates the essence of family holidays, while offering the perfect choice for couples to enjoy some quality time together.
The luxury all inclusive experience features exclusive benefits, abundant flavours and bespoke services and authentic Cretan hospitality. Guests can choose from the five culinary outlets offering infinity buffets, signature breakfast, Italian and Asian cuisine, seaside dining and unlimited snacking and kid friendly menus.
Kolymbari is a small, quiet fishing village at the foot of the Rodopou peninsula on the island of Crete and it is a great place to get away and relax. The hotel is only 3 minutes walk from the picturesque village of Kolymbari and only 250 metres from the harbour where a number of quiet bars and restaurants can be found.
Olympic Rating: 5 Star
Official Rating: 5 Star
Accommodation
Deluxe Rooms Garden Pool View or Side Sea View (32m2) sleeps up to 3 persons with air conditioning, free WiFi, free safety deposit box, multimedia panel for in-room control of devices such as TV, mini-fridge, bathroom with bathtub and shower with hydro massage, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers and a furnished balcony or terrace. Deluxe rooms with Shared or Private Pool are also available.
Family Room Pool View (40m2) sleeps up to 3 adults and 1 child featuring a double bed and a comfortable living room that is separated by a glass wall and all the other facilities as per the Deluxe rooms.
Deluxe Suite (60m2) sleeps up to 3 adults and 2 children featuring a super king size bed, separate living room, Nespresso machine stocked mini bar upon arrival, second smaller marble bathroom, exclusive beach bag, pillow menu and a balcony or terrace and all the other facilities are as per the Deluxe rooms. Deluxe Suite Private Pool (60m2) is also available at a supplement.
Junior Suite Private Pool (37m2) sleeps up to 3 adults and a child featuring double kind size bed, marble bathroom with bathtub and shower with hydro massage, fully furnished terrace with private pool and loungers, exclusive beach bag, pillow menu and all the other facilities are as per the Deluxe rooms.
Residence Collection (exclusively for adults and guests over 13 years) Offering a haven of refined premium all inclusive experiences along with perks such as personalised deluxe concierge, in suite check in upon request, beach bag gift, pillow menu, club car available 24/7, fully stocked mini bar upon arrival, luxury all inclusive stay, exclusive access to outdoor gym, cigar humidor, celebration planning, in suite spa, destination services and in suite yoga and pilates session,
Premium Room (32m2) sleeps up to 3 persons featuring open plan layout that leads to a private balcony overlooking the main pool. The space features a king size or twin bed, marble bathroom equipped with a shower, luxurious toiletries, flat screen TV along with the standard amenities and the perks of the Residence Collection.
Premium Room Private Pool (32m2) sleeps up to 2 persons featuring direct access to a private pool, king size or twin bed, marble bathroom equipped with a shower, flat screen TV, toiletries along with the standard amenities and the perks of the Residence Collection.
Premium Junior Suite Private Pool (38m2) sleeps up to 3 persons featuring direct access to a private pool, king size bed, marble bathroom equipped with a shower, spacious living area, flat screen TV, toiletries along with the standard amenities and the perks of the Residence Collection.
Premium Suite Private Pool (60-62m2) sleeps up to 4 persons featuring king size bed, marble bathroom with a shower, private terrace that boasts a private pool, premium amenities such as a flat screen TV, toiletries along with the standard amenities and the perks of the Residence Collection.
Spa
Luxury Spa by Apivita: No true spa experience is a stand-alone experience; it is the combination of beautiful and elegant surroundings, together with the finest beauty ingredients that lead to the awakening of all five senses.
- Full spa and wellness centre (1900m2)
- Indoor heated swimming pool with water jets
- Water Zone: 6m long footpath with wall-mounted water jets for a medium intensity foot massage, mist shower, biothermal shower, Scottish shower and cold rain shower
- Six stainless steel hydro massage loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Temperature Zone with steam room, Finnish sauna and ice-making equipment
- Relaxation and Therapy Zone, offering healing body and face treatments, Vichy shower, body massages, Asian treatments, and special packages for all. The special colour therapy & aromatherapy area is available for use after the treatment, featuring heated loungers and a tea corner.
- Fully equipped gym with separate space for aerobics
- Hairdressing and nail salon (payable locally)
For Children
- 2 children's pools
- Group games, mini yoga and other activities
- Playground
- Alpha Creche (4 months-3 years)
- Alpha Kids Club (4-11 years)
- Children’s menu in all restaurants.
- Baby chairs, baby cot, baby stroller and baby monitor available for rental.
- Babysitting (upon request and payable locally)
Cuisine
- Basilico Buffet Restaurant is an elegant and sophisticated restaurant that sits on a beautiful terrace with a magnificent view.
- Avra Seaside Bar & Restaurant where you will enjoy sophisticated fusion cuisine and wonderful music, combined with gorgeous views.
- Al Fresco Restaurant is the place to enjoy some of the best and authentic Italian tastes with a romantic setting.
- Xatheri, created to initiate you into the secrets of Greek and Cretan cuisine.
- Le Bar is located next to the lobby, balancing luxury and coziness, the best place to unwind after a long day discovering the area.
- Avra Pool Bar where you can enjoy signature cocktails and prepared snacks throughout the day.
- Seaside Bar, offering cocktails, refreshments and wonderful music.
All Inclusive
Exclusive Services (applicable only to All Inclusive guests)
- Meals at 4 restaurants on a daily basis. A la carte restaurants operate upon reservation and each of them may be booked once a week. A la carte dining consists of three course menu
- 3 vibrant bars
- Complimentary cocktails, fine wines and premium international brands
- Unlimited daytime snacks at all bars
- Gelateria with unlimited ice cream options
- In room dining free of charge
- Lunch box on excursions free of charge
- Fully stocked mini bar replenished daily with branded spirits
- Extensive wine selection with over 60 etiquettes of wine to choose at the restaurant
- Welcome fruit basket & local wine
Exclusive benefits & access to facilities designed to Residence Collection Guests:
- Unlimited dining to Residence Collection restaurant Kuzina (breakfast,lunch and dinner) on a daily basis
- Wine library with over 100 wines
- Exclusive access to Petit Bar with unlimited consumption
- Exclusive access to Residence Collection pool lounge