Where to stay in Crete? Avra Imperial Hotel

Where to stay in Crete? Are you looking for a stay for an unforgettable holiday? Avra Imperial Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel that will become your own paradise of relaxation during your vacation in Crete.

Located in the vast Chania region on the picturesque bay of Kolymbari, Avra Imperial Hotel boasts 328 luxurious rooms and suites. This 5-star luxury hotel features unique architecture inspired by the structural features of the ancient Minoan palaces. Thus, the style of its rooms and environments combines luxury and comfort just a few steps from the resplendent Cretan sea.

Avra Imperial Hotel boasts a wide range of top-class facilities including impressive swimming pools, five excellent restaurants and four vibrant bars. In addition, this luxury hotel boasts large areas for sports, a children’s club, shops and the uniquely designed APIVITA spa. Avra Imperial Hotel provides a world of choice for your accommodation, relaxation, fine dining and entertainment for both families and couples.

With 328 luxury rooms and suites, Avra Imperial Hotel boasts a wide choice of accommodations for its guests. More in detail, the hotel presents 287 spacious rooms and 41 suites, 118 of them featuring private or shared pools. The interior design features a minimal elegance with touches of fine marble, wood and natural local stone. Furthermore, the bright interiors create a relaxing atmosphere in a luxurious and contemporary setting. The room spaces range from 32m2 to 40m2, while the suites range from 60m2 up to 120m2. All types of accommodation at Avra Imperial provide the ultimate relaxation feeling thanks to all its high-end amenities.

Avra Imperial has a wide choice of restaurants and bars located in the various areas of the hotel. Every day starts with breakfast served at the elegant Basilico Restaurant, sits on a beautiful terrace with a magnificent view of the main glass pool. Looking for sushi? At Blue Dōng you can taste the very best of the Asian cuisine, with an impressive range of Japanese, Chinese and Thai fine dishes. The romantic Al Fresco Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a dinner with some of the best and authentic Italian tastes. Additionally, Avra Seaside boasts a variety of culinary creations, outstanding service and wonderful music, with gorgeous views of the bay of Kolymbari. For those who simply prefer the exclusivity of an intimate dinner, Avra Imperial offers a variety of private dining areas for special celebrations.

Finally, this 5-star luxury hotel boasts two bars offering signature cocktails and freshly prepared snacks. These two bars are located one next to the lobby (Le Bar Lounge Bar) and another by the pool (Aura Pool Bar).

Avra Imperial provides not only a 5-star level experience in accommodation, but also boasts an extensive wellness area of 1,900m². APIVITA Spa, the hotel’s modern spa, provides an unparalleled experience that will soothe all your senses during your holiday in Crete. The Spa boasts an indoor heated swimming pool of 200m² with a surrounding cascade. Furthermore, at APIVITA you will find a range of soothing massages and treatments as well as natural products for your skin and body. The wellness center in addition to the indoor heated swimming pool features a Water Zone, a Temperature Zone, a Relaxation and Therapy Zone and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center.

The 5-star luxury Avra Imperial boasts a large list of high-end services and facilities spanning its large area. In addition to its three outdoor pools for adults & two children’s pools, the hotel boasts 118 suites with private or shared pools. The two buffet restaurants & 4 à-la-carte restaurants, 4 vibrant bars complete the hotel’s dine & drink offer. The location right next to the beach is another strong point of this beautiful hotel. As well as the Crèche & children’s clubs and Teen club for all families in Avra Imperial. For sports enthusiasts, a fully equipped fitness and wellness center and two tennis courts will become your training haven during your stay. Finally, a rent-a-car desk, beauty & hair salon, indoor & outdoor hotel parking, an ATM and a mini market complete the offer of this 5-star luxury hotel.