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Avra Imperial Hotel
Greece, Europe
Kolymbari
Surrounded by lush fragrant gardens, the luxury hotel enjoys a privileged position in Kolymbari, only 100 metres away from the beautiful sand and pebble beach, picturesque Venetian harbour is 23 km away. The international airport is at a distance of 39 km. The hotel has a pool landscape of fantastic water sports facilities, a top-class spa with fitness and wellness centre, a world-class conference centre, a business centre, three gourmet restaurants and pubs. Simply the ultimate in luxury accommodation in Crete. The magnificent hotel offers luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, many of them with a shared or private pool. Features include individual air-conditioning and heating, internet connection, appliances and a bathroom.
Facilities
- Darts
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Billiards*
- Beauty salon*
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- TV lounge
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent2,387 reviews
Excellent
64%
Very Good
23%
Average
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
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Amazing 11 night stay!
We visited two years ago and were really hoping we would enjoy our stay just as much as we did then — but somehow, we actually enjoyed it EVEN MORE!
The hotel has made some brilliant improvements to the evening entertainment, and we loved every bit of it as a family. The piano bar was just wonderful every evening, and our children particularly enjoyed the fun shows in the amphitheatre. There was something for everyone, and the atmosphere was fantastic.
The food was absolutely perfect throughout our stay — breakfast, lunch, evening meals and all the snacks in between! Every restaurant we visited was fantastic, and we genuinely couldn’t fault a thing.
The pool is honestly the best we have ever experienced at a hotel resort. It was incredibly clean, beautifully maintained and absolutely perfect for relaxing and enjoying time as a family.
The drinks and bar service around the pool were 100%! The only very minor concern was the bottled beer being served in glass bottles, as we did worry slightly about the possibility of them smashing around the pool. Other than that, everything was perfect. The pool bar staff were amazing with our children and were always so friendly and welcoming to all of us. The food from the pool bar was brilliant too!
Last time we stayed in a suite with a private pool, so we did wonder whether the family room might feel like a bit of a let-down this time around. We were very wrong! The family room was lovely for two adults and two children, with plenty of space and a great location close to all the amenities. The toiletries were stunning — I wouldn’t even bother bringing my own next time! The minibar was a lovely touch, and the welcome-back cakes and Prosecco were such a thoughtful surprise.
The beach bar and pool felt almost like our own private retreat. It was so peaceful, quiet and serene. The food here was perfect for lunch, and the five-course evening meal was absolutely amazing. Watching the sunset from here was phenomenal and definitely one of the highlights of our stay.
We will 100% be back with our children! In fact, I doubt we would choose anywhere else for a resort holiday in Europe now that we’ve found this perfect place. We absolutely loved our stay and cannot wait to return!
Review by CharleneK682 Swansea, United Kingdom
Great hotel
Great hotel near the beach. Food was tasty and good amount of choices. Room was also nice but location of our suite was bit disapointment. Because of room location balcony was not in use. Didnt want to look dirty field or hotel wall. Also TV at the room was quite old. Not possible to stream example netfix before going to sleep.
- Hotel beach
- Pool
- Food
- Well maintained hotel
- Suite room location
- Old Tv
- Expensive all inclusive you will get only one time minibar fill
Review by 215mikam Oulu, Finland
Excellence
A stunning property, built with great care and a focus on sustainability, and managed exceptionally well; there is a wide range of dining options and numerous amenities. Guests are pampered, and every need is met instantly. The rooms are clean and fully equipped with everything one might need. The staff is incredibly kind. The only downside—though this is largely due to the poor manners of some guests—is the difficulty in finding available sunbeds on the beach, as they are often claimed merely by towels spread out over them.
Review by MaDF975 Avellino
Love it though the beach isn’t perfect.
Very nice hotel, contemporary architecture. Friendly staff, very big swimming pool, must be like 35 meters long or more. Big rooms, bright, we got one of the best, 16310 with no neighbours left, right or above and view on swimming pool and sea. Mediterranean, Asian and Italian restaurants offering tasty fresh dishes, main restaurant offers a lot of choice. Entertainments in evenings but nothing extravagant, therefore the hotel is quiet in the evening and perfect for relaxing. Less positive: Beach part is rather small and should be better maintained, sun-beds at the pool aren’t very comfortable. To summarise: we recommend.
Review by smo20172017 Brussels, Belgium
Another Wonderful Stay at Avra Imperial – Exceptional Service & Lovely Vibe
The service was even better than last year. We really appreciated the warm, friendly and helpful staff. At Xateri, the entire team — from the chefs to the waiters — was simply fantastic. The food was excellent, and the service made the experience even better. We were also very grateful for the lovely surprise we received as returning guests. It was a wonderful gesture and lifted our already good mood even higher. Thank you! One thing worth mentioning for future guests: the sunbeds on the private-pool terraces do not receive direct sunlight(at least in august). So if you are booking a private pool specifically because you expect to sunbathe and get a tan on your own terrace, be aware that this may not be the case. The terrace itself is very nice and private, but there is essentially no direct sun on the sunbeds. Overall, another very enjoyable stay (2 beutiful weeks) at Avra Imperial, with service that has improved even further compared with last year.
Review by rockymonaco Bergen, Norway
