Avra Imperial Hotel: Accommodation in Kolymbari, Crete

The hotel sits within 65,000 m2 of gardens and presents a 1,500-m2 central swimming pool area with a pool bar in the middle. Three swimming pools are available, including a freshwater children's pool and an infinity pool with a shallow end. The grounds include a beachfront with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a seaside pool and bar overlooking Kolymvari Beach.

Guest rooms come with marble bathrooms, separate tub and shower, parquet floors, and a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels. Some rooms offer a private or shared pool, and others include a spacious terrace with a hot tub. An exclusive adults-only section, the Residence Collection, provides private pools and tailored services for guests aged 14 and older.

The hotel runs a Dine Around program with four à la carte restaurants: the Asian Blue Dong, Italian Al Fresco, Greek Avra Seaside, and the buffet Basilico with a pool-facing terrace. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily at the main restaurant, while the pool bar and beach bar offer snacks and cocktails. Guests can also enjoy themed dinner nights, a kid-friendly buffet, and a special diet menu upon request.

The fully equipped APIVITA spa contains 10 massage rooms, a beauty salon, hammam, steam room, Finnish sauna, and an indoor pool with hydrotherapy jets. A state-of-the-art gym, yoga classes, and a personal trainer are available, along with a hot tub/Jacuzzi and outdoor fitness classes. Spa packages include body treatments, facials, and couples massages, with access to spa lounge and relaxation area.

The hotel is a two-minute walk from Kolymvari centre and 23 km west of Chania, with Chania International Airport 35 km away. Natural attractions such as Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach are within reach, and the Samaria Gorge is a 40-minute drive (58 km). On-site activities include tennis court, bicycle rental, snorkelling, hiking, cooking classes, evening entertainment with live music, and a kids' club with playground and movie nights.

Pool & Grounds: 1,500-m2 central pool with pool bar

Rooms: Private/shared pool rooms and adult-only suites

Dining: 4 à la carte restaurants with Dine Around program

Wellness: APIVITA spa with 10 massage rooms & indoor pool

Location: 23 km from Chania, near Balos and Elafonissi

Family: Kids' club, children's pool, playground, movie nights