Crete · Kolymbari, Chania · Greece
Avra Imperial Hotel
Private plunge pools and indoor heated spa pool · best Year-round for the indoor pool; daytime for private pools
- Heated
- Indoor + outdoor
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 1 shared swimming pool, plus 3 private pool categories in selected rooms.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- 6.9 / 10 · recalculated 22 Sept 2026
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
6.9/1069/100
Based on 5 of 5 factors
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | 32.5/40 |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | 13.0/15 |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 7.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | 16.0/20 |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
91/100
Heated pool check
Heated pool available
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor
- Heated pools
- 1 of 4 documented pools
- Swimming pools documented
- 1
- Indoor heated swimming pool
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Avra Imperial Hotel's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
1 shared pool, plus private pools in selected room categories.
At least one pool is confirmed heated — heating does not apply to every pool below.
Deluxe Room Private Pool
Private room pool · Outdoor · Not heated · 4 m · Season not confirmed
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Premium Room Private Pool
Private room pool · Outdoor · Heating not confirmed · 4 m · Season not confirmed
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Junior Suite Private Pool
Private room pool · Outdoor · Not heated · 4.2 m · Season not confirmed
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Indoor heated swimming pool
Shared hotel pool · Indoor · Heated · Season not confirmed
HeatingVerified via hotel website, September 2026
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 1 shared swimming pool, plus 3 private pool categories in selected rooms.
- Pool type
- Private plunge pools and indoor heated spa pool
- Pool size
- Central glass pool: 1,500m². Second pool: 700m². Indoor pool: 200m². Private pools: 15m² or 18m².
- Heating
- Heated pool available
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Pool season not confirmed
- Opening hours
- 09:00–19:00 (outdoor pools)
Source verification unavailable
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Year-round for the indoor pool; daytime for private pools
- View from the pool
- Not verified
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
91/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 2,342 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.5★ | 2,381 | 42% | 38/100 |
Editor's note
This hotel emphasizes private pools attached to individual rooms and suites, offering an intimate and luxurious experience. The main communal pool experience is not detailed in the provided information, but a substantial indoor heated pool is available at the spa. While the private pools offer a unique touch for guests, a broader, more vibrant communal pool area seems to be missing from the provided evidence.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Avra Imperial Hotel features a heated indoor pool and multiple large outdoor pools. The outdoor pools are available from April to October, with opening hours from 09:00 to 19:00. Children are allowed in these shared hotel pools.
Why it's not higher
No specific details are available regarding the size or view of the pools. Information about pool lounging space or a unique vibe is not provided.
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
- Primary source: avraimperialhotel.gr/ ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvRCd1x1gnB ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
Existing database facts confirm the presence of large outdoor pools and a heated indoor pool, along with their operating season and hours. Google Places describes the hotel as having pools.
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