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Deluxe Room, Pool View
344 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Executive Suite
645 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection
646 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Deluxe Room, Partial Ocean View
Room with view
344 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, Private Pool - Residence Collection
344 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Room
430 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room - Residence Collection
344 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Deluxe Suite, Private Pool
645.1 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, Garden View
344 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms
689 square feet
2 King Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Room, Private Pool
344 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Suite
Room with view
645 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room (Sharing Pool)
344 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Junior Suite, Private Pool - Residence Collection
398 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Executive Suite, Private Pool, Pool View
969 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Suite - Residence Collection
646 square feet
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Junior Suite, Private Pool
398 square feet
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 4 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Avra Imperial Hotel in Platanias, you'll be 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Manousakis Winery. This beach hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Old Venetian Harbor and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Falassarna Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 328 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Basilico, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Platanias? This hotel has 21528 square feet (2000 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Avra Imperial Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

  • Premium food items included
  • All available beverages included
  • Minibar (all beverages included)
  • 24-hour room service
  • Buffet-style meals included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • All meals included

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Avra Imperial Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. At Avra Imperial Hotel you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Complimentary covered self parking and covered valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station.

Avra Imperial Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Coworking spaces
  • Children's games
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's toys
  • Number of outdoor pools - 4
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free valet parking
  • Infant/toddler toys
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2000
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Shopping on site
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 328
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Tennis on site
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Conference space
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Free wired internet
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's club (free)
  • Beach toys
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Library
  • Express check-in
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Free beach club on site
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Covered parking
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Food and water bowls
  • Reusable cups only
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Shuttle for bicycles available
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wine release events
  • Private winery tours
  • Year Built - 2011
  • Electric car charging station
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 21528
  • Banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Greek
  • Polish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Avra Imperial Hotel offers 328 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Changing table
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 2
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Basilico - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Blue Dong - Overlooking the pool and garden, this sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Al Fresco Trattoria - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Xatheri Cretan restaurant - This poolside buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Avra Seaside - This beachfront seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to Do

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Apivita Spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 9
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 14
  • Thai massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up. The property requires all guests receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 20 per person, per stay).

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Security system

Staffed front desk

Property mobile app recommended for guests

Property mobile app name Avra Imperial App

Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is available

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is required

Service animals are allowed

Guests must provide health documentation

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 5

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 10

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Health First (Greece)

No elevators

Property registry number - 1042K015A0208201

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Renewable energy source - geothermal

Online penalty collection

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
  • COVID-19 testing fee (antigen/rapid screening): EUR 20 per person, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Avra Beach Imperial
  • Avra Imperial Beach
  • Avra Imperial Beach Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Beach Resort
  • Avra Imperial Beach Resort Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Resort
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Platanias
  • Avra Imperial
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Hotel
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Platanias
  • Avra Imperial Hotel Hotel Platanias

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up.

The property requires all guests receive on-site antigen/rapid COVID-19 testing (EUR 20 per person, per stay).

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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