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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Kolymbari

Avra Imperial Resort & Spa *****
Tour operator category

CHQ334
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Location

The Avra Imperial Resort & Spa is situated amidst 65,000 m² of landscaped gardens, 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 can be reached in about 39 km, while Heraklion Airport is approximately 165 km away. A local bus stop is located directly in front of the hotel.
Hotel pool at sunset with palm trees and colorful sky.
Couple on the beach with sun loungers and straw parasols at sunset.
Aerial view of a hotel with pool, garden, and modern terraces.
Modern hotel resort with large pool, surrounded by palm trees and sea view at sunset.

Amenities

Modern hotel complex with palm trees and large outdoor pool under clear sky.
Bright, modern hotel lounge with white sofas, blue cushions, and wooden tables.
Hotel terrace with wooden deck, tables and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.
Modern hotel buffet with a variety of breads and dishes on light wood.
Large modern hotel cloakroom with many lockers and bright lighting.
Spacious, modern hotel dining room with wooden chairs and large windows providing plenty of daylight.
This family-friendly hotel with a total of 328 rooms offers guests a lobby with 24-hour reception, TV area, elevator, main restaurant, 3 à-la-carte restaurants, "Aura" pool snack bar (10:00–18:00), lounge with lounge bar (17:00–01:00), and a beach bar. Additionally, there is a mini-market, hairdresser, nail studio, as well as three freshwater pools and two children's pools. Sunbeds and umbrellas are included at both the pool and the beach. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property. Parking spaces are available and free of charge.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room

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

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and terrace view with greenery.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, sink, and large mirror in warm gray tones.
Balcony with seating area overlooking hotel pool and mountains under clear sky.
Balcony with two white chairs, a table with drinks, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and terrace overlooking palm trees.
Modern balcony with white lounge chair, side table, and glass bottle with glasses.
Modern bathroom with sink, bathtub, and large mirror.

Deluxe Double Room Sharing Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these include direct access to a sharing pool (SH2).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at Schauinsland-Reisen.

Deluxe Double Room Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these rooms also feature an espresso machine, 50" Smart TV, pool/beach towels, luxurious "Apivita" toiletries, and a furnished terrace with sun loungers and a private pool (PT2).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at Schauinsland-Reisen.

Covered terrace with wooden table, bench, and view of pool with palm trees at hotel.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and terrace view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, chairs, and desk in warm tones.
Modern hotel shower with glass partition, large tiles, and sleek sink.
Bright hotel room with sofa, armchair, wooden table, and white slatted room divider.
Modern hotel room area with wooden floor, chair, and illuminated wall mirror.
Modern hotel sink with oval basin and marble countertop next to mirrored wall.
View from a balcony with wooden table overlooking a pool and palm trees at a hotel.

Family Room

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

Junior Suite Private Pool

The design-oriented junior suites feature a luxurious marble bathroom with hairdryer, hydromassage shower, bathrobe and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, a seating area, telephone, safe, 50" Smart TV, minibar (included upon arrival, refills for a fee), coffee/tea station, espresso machine, beach bag, as well as a furnished terrace with sun loungers and a private pool (ZJP).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at Schauinsland-Reisen.

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Bedroom with small closet, full-length mirror, and minimalist decor.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and table under bright blue sky and palm trees.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and seating under a sunshade.
Modern living room with beige sofa, wooden floor, and white coffee table in a hotel room.
Modern bathroom with large window, shower, sink, and view of green trees.
Terrace with dining table and chairs under pergola, overlooking manicured garden area and buildings.

Deluxe Suite

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these additionally include an espresso machine, LED TV, pillow menu, and consist of a living/sleeping room, a separate bedroom, two bathrooms, and a balcony (S2D). The minibar is included upon arrival, and a refill is included once per week.

Deluxe Suite Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Suites, these feature a private pool (SP2).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, a minimum age of 6 years applies for children when booking these room types at Schauinsland-Reisen.

Modern hotel outdoor area with pool, two sun loungers, and an open dining space.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and sink.
Modern hotel room with sleeping area, desk, and terrace overlooking the pool.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Balcony with wooden table and chairs, glass railing, palm trees and blue sky in the background.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and TV in light colors.
Modern hotel corridor with natural stone walls and a washbasin with towels.

Premium Double Room

These modern rooms (bookable for ages 13 and up) feature, besides the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, a shower in the bathroom and additionally include the amenities of the Residence Collection (see Hotel Service, PDZ).
Optionally bookable for single use (PEZ) for an extra charge.

Premium Double Room Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Premium Double Rooms, these feature a private pool (P2N).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Private pool area with lounge chairs, wooden table, and view of a modern hotel building.
Bright hotel room with bed, desk, armchairs, and balcony overlooking the water.
Modern hotel room with double bed, chair, and wooden floor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden floor, and seating area with table.
Modern hotel pool with loungers and towels under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with two beds, desk, chair, and palm trees visible through the window.
Modern bathroom with sink, large mirror, and towels under the countertop.

Premium Junior Suite Private Pool

With the same amenities as the junior suites, these feature a spacious living area with a comfortable seating corner (bookable for ages 13 and up) and additionally include the amenities of the Residence Collection (see Hotel Service, 2XX).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Premium Suite Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Suites, these are significantly larger with a private pool on the terrace (bookable for ages 13 and up) and additionally offer the amenities of the Residence Collection (see Hotel Service, X2S).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Modern hotel room with seating area and view of balcony and garden.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, window seat, and bathroom.
Modern outdoor area with pool, sun loungers, parasol, and seating under a blue sky.
Terrace with table and chairs next to a pool and palm trees under a blue sky.

Meals

Half board

Breakfast is served as a buffet in the "Basilico" restaurant and the "Xatheri" restaurant (7:30–10:30, Xatheri for ages 13 and up).
Dinner is served as a buffet in the "Basilico" and "Xatheri" restaurants (18:30–21:30, Xatheri for ages 13 and up).
Alternatively, dinner can be exchanged for lunch at the à-la-carte "Blue Dong" restaurant.
Beverages at dinner are not included.
Guests on half board benefit from the Dine-Around program at the à-la-carte restaurants "Avra Seaside Bar" & Restaurant, "Al Fresco", and "Blue Dong". Half board bookings receive a 30% discount on the total food bill. Beverages are not included.
A children's corner is available in the main restaurant, and children's menus are provided in all à-la-carte restaurants.
In the evenings, smart casual attire is requested in all restaurants and bars; beachwear and shorts are not permitted.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30–10:30) and dinner (18:30–21:30) in the "Basilico" buffet restaurant; lunch is served as a buffet in one of the à-la-carte restaurants or at the "Blue Dong" restaurant.
Once per week, dinner is included in the à-la-carte restaurants "Blue Dong" (Asian cuisine, 19:00–23:00), "Al Fresco" (Italian cuisine, 18:30–22:00), and "Avra Seaside Bar & Restaurant" (19:00–22:00, open 17.5.–11.10.); reservations are required. The à-la-carte menu consists of a three-course meal.
Cold and hot snacks and ice cream are offered from 10:00–18:00 at the beach bar and the two pool bars, and additionally at the main bar from 17:00.
Furthermore, 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 10:00–01:00 at the currently open bars (7:30–04:00).
Weekly minibar refill.
Children's corner in the main restaurant and children's menus in the à-la-carte restaurants.
In the evenings, smart casual attire is requested in all restaurants and bars. 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

Three people doing tree pose yoga on a grassy area with sea view at sunset.
Two tennis courts are available; floodlighting is available for a fee, and equipment is included. Additionally, there is table tennis.

Children's program

For our younger 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 (for children from 4 months to 3 years on request, for a fee).
Swimming lessons and yoga for children.

Wellness

The Apivita Spa Wellness Center covers an area of 1,900 m² and includes a approx. 200 m² heated pool with waterfalls and hydromassage, whirlpool, Turkish steam bath, Finnish sauna (all included), relaxing massages, and various therapeutic body and facial treatments, as well as special programs for couples, pregnant women, and brides (each for a fee), and a fully equipped fitness studio with a separate room for aerobics.
Entry to the Apivita Spa is not permitted for children under 14 years.
A relaxed guest in an illuminated indoor pool, surrounded by stone walls and candles, in a hotel.
Bright massage room with two tables, calm atmosphere, and large windows with curtains.
Woman exercises on a rowing machine in a bright hotel gym.

Entertainment

Daily activities take place throughout the resort for all age groups.
Live music several times per week.

Hotel services

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):
Rooms are located in a separate, exclusive hotel area, separated from the rest of the resort by a road and accessible via a hotel-owned bridge.
- Rooms and access only for guests aged 13 and up
- In-room check-in instead of at reception (on 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" (10:00–18:00, open 17.5.–11.10.)
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Babysitting service (on request, for a fee). Baby cots and high chairs in the restaurant on request (included).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotelhinweis

Eight Deluxe Double Rooms with garden view (DD2) can be booked on request for guests with reduced mobility.
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Pets are allowed on request (for a fee).
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Check-in from 14:00.
Check-out until 12:00.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Avra Imperial Resort & Spa
Kolymvari 73006
Chania, Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28240 84500
Fax: +30 28240 84555
E-mail: info@avraimperialhotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 14.

Destination information: Climate resilience fee

For stays starting from 1.1.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room starting from 1.1.2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.–31.10.:
Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season 1.11.–31.3.:
Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.08.2026 12:33