Almyra Hotel, Cyprus - Cranley Report

The Cranley Report®: Almyra Hotel

Almyra Hotel, Cyprus

Hotel Address

Almyra
Poseidonos Avenue
8042 Paphos
Cyprus

Cranley Rating

Hotel Entrance

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	2006 Harpers & Queen "Harpers Abroad" - best family beach hotel worldwide. 2006 (January) Conde Nast Traveller Gold List - number two hotel for leisure facilities in Europe.

Hotel Opened	1973
Refurbishment	The entire hotel was refurbished in 2004.

Cranley Summary

Almyra, meaning, “saltiness of the sea”, is located on the southwest coast of the island and is set in eight acres of landscaped gardens edged by the beach with uninterrupted views across the bay to Paphos Harbour. Within walking distance are the shops and cafes of modern Paphos and the archaeological sights of the old town. There are three golf courses and many other attractions in and around the Paphos area. All the hotel’s sleek modern guestrooms and suites are generous in size and provide ample space for families. Almyra has a wide range of rooms with a choice of garden or sea views and a number of suites which have a private terrace right on the seafront. The four restaurants, two in the main building, one next to the pool and one on the beach offer a variety of local and international cuisine. The hotel’s bar in the lobby lounge extends onto a sea view terrace. There are extensive business facilities and Wi-Fi Internet access is available throughout the hotel. There are two heated slate freshwater swimming pools (one designed for children) surrounded by spacious sun terraces and leading on to the beach. The hotel offers a wide range of facilities including water sports, tennis, table tennis, indoor gym with sauna, in-room spa treatments and extensive facilities for children.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Almyra Hotel is located on Cyprus' southwest coast in Paphos, the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty. Set in eight acres of landscaped gardens with direct access to Paphos beachfront, the hotel has sweeping views across the bay towards the medieval castle and harbour of Paphos. Within 5 minutes walking distance are shops, cafes and the archaeological sights of the old town including the House of Dionysos with its magnificent Roman mosaics. A short drive from the Almyra are three eighteen hole golf courses. Paphos International Airport is located 8 kilometres away and Larnaca International Airport is 130 kilometres away.

Airports
Distance	8 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfer available.

Cities and Sights
Distance	65 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers available.

Hotel Layout

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Layout Description

The Almyra is set in eight acres of landscaped gardens with uninterrupted views across the bay. The whitewashed hotel is rectangular in shape and has a number of separate suites located on the beachfront. Entering the lobby, the reception desk is to the left with the elevators just beyond. The lobby has a large seating area and Flavours at Helios Bar and Restaurant are located here. The central spiral stairway leads down to Mosaic Restaurant with this lower level leading out to the gardens, pool, beach and Notios and Ouzeri Restaurants.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	International
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	Currency exchange facilities available 24 hours.
Taxis Arranged	Arranged on request.
Tours Arranged	Arranged on request.

Guest Relations	Standard services.
Concierge Services	Standard services.
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours a day with a response time of approximately 15 minutes according to the hotel.
Parking	Parking for 120 cars.

Cranley Comment

The marbled lobby is a large open plan area with reception, lobby lounge, Flavours at Helios Restaurant and Helios Lounge Bar and Terrace. There are floor-to-ceiling windows with views out to the gardens and Mediterranean Sea making the room bright and airy. There is also a surrounding terrace. The large area is decorated and furnished in a minimalistic style with a fusion of Japanese/Mediterranean and Cypriot accents. The lobby area is on level two with elevators to all floors which are located just beyond the reception desk.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The hotel's Boutique Mare Nostrum is located in the entrance courtyard of the hotel and sells a range of designer goods as well as sundry items needed on holidays. The boutique is usually open from 09:30 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 09:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00 on weekends.

Cranley Comment

The hotel's boutique Mare Nostrum is located in the entrance courtyard of the hotel and retails an extensive range of designer shoes, clothing, jewellery and leather goods plus sundry items, newspapers, magazines and books. Downtown Paphos, just a 5 minute walk away, offers restaurants, supermarkets, banks, shops and all modern amenities.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	4
Total Rooms	158
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	53
Total Staff	170
Staff per Room	1.1

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check out subject to availability.
Smoking Rooms	There are no designated smoking rooms.
Room Service	24 hour room service.
Laundry Service	Laundry collected before 09:00 will be returned the following day. Laundry collected before 09:00 will be returned the same day if express service is requested.

Club or Executive Facilities

There are no Club or Executive Features.

Cranley Comment

The Almyra’s rooms and suites are decorated in a fusion of Japanese and modern Mediterranean styles. The rooms are all decorated with the same look of the hotel's design continuing the ethos and ambience of cool comfort. The minimalistic rooms have modern amenities and their simple lines and neutral and earth colours give a feeling of openness, coolness, light and space. All the rooms have custom designed furniture, can fit an extra bed or cot, have a sea or a garden view and either a private terrace, balcony or floor-to-ceiling sliding windows.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Garden View	31	Garden	Mini-bar Safe Turn-down service Hairdryer Bathrobes Slippers Toiletries Cable and satellite television AM/FM radio High-speed Internet access using Wi-Fi Interconnecting facilities Can accommodate extra bed or cot Fruit basket on arrival	2 adults and 1 child under 12	28

Cranley Comment

Garden View rooms are contemporary in design, spacious and possess a modern Mediterranean feel. The stylish rooms are located in the main building and are all decorated with the same look in cool pastel tones of white, light blue and browns reflecting the mood of the Mediterranean summer. The carpeted rooms all have custom designed furniture with a king-size bed, table and two comfortable chairs and floor-to-ceiling sliding windows looking out over the landscaped gardens. The marbled ensuite bathrooms all have a shower over the bath. An extra bed or a baby cot can be accommodated and interconnecting rooms are available if more space is required.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Terrace Garden View	23	Garden	As per Garden View Room with the added benefit of: Private Terrace	2 adults and 1 child under 12	28

Cranley Comment

Terrace Garden View rooms are located on the ground floor of the main building. These bright airy double rooms are decorated as all other rooms in cool pastel and earth tones and have marble floors, custom made furniture with a king-size bed, table and chairs. Floor-to-ceiling sliding windows open onto a private terrace with a table and chairs and extend out onto the landscaped gardens. The ensuite bathrooms all have a shower over the bath. An extra bed or baby cot can be accommodated and interconnecting rooms are available. Some of the rooms look out onto the children's play area which make these popular rooms for families with young children.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Superior Sea View	39	Sea	As per Terrace Garden View room but no terrace Sea views	2 adults and 1 child under 12	28

Cranley Comment

Superior Sea View rooms are located in the main building of the hotel. These elegant rooms are decorated in cool pastel and earth tones as all other rooms, have marble floors and panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows of the Mediterranean and Paphos Castle. The rooms are furnished with locally made custom-designed furniture comprising of a king-size bed, table and chairs and an ensuite bathroom with a shower over the bath. An extra bed or baby cot can be accommodated and interconnecting rooms are available.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Veranda Sea View	12	Sea	As per Superior Sea View rooms with the added benefit of: Balcony Some of the rooms can be interconnected with a Junior Suite for added space.	2 adults and 1 child under 12	28

Cranley Comment

Veranda Sea View rooms are located in the main building of the hotel. The interiors have a modern Mediterranean feel with custom-designed furniture, cool light fabrics in natural colours and marble floors. The rooms have a king-size bed, table and chairs and a further table and chairs on the terrace looking out to the sea and Paphos Castle. The ensuite bathrooms have a shower over the bath. An extra bed or baby cot can be accommodated and some of the rooms can be interconnected with a Junior Suite or Veranda Sea View room for added space and convenience.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Terrace Sea View	16	Sea	As per Veranda Sea View Room with the added benefit of: Panoramic sea views from a terrace extending onto the landscaped Mediterranean gardens.	2 adults and 1 child under 12	28

Cranley Comment

Terrace Sea View rooms are the same as Veranda Sea View rooms except a private terrace extends to the landscaped gardens. The rooms can accommodate an extra bed or baby cot and can be interconnected with other rooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	8	Sea	As per Terrace Sea View with the added benefit of: Some have a balcony others floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.	2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant	35

Cranley Comment

Junior Suites are similar in design to the Terrace Sea View rooms but are more spacious. Some of the rooms have a balcony, some sliding floor-to-ceiling windows but all with a sea view. The rooms can accommodate a child under 12 plus a baby cot. The large sofa in the lounge area converts into a full sized single bed. Some of the suites interconnect to a Veranda or Terrace Sea View room.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom Suite	6	Sea	As per Junior Suite with the added benefit of: Separate bedroom and living room Bathroom off living room CD & DVD players Exclusive bathroom accessories Balcony connects both rooms	2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant	55

Cranley Comment

These well appointed suites have a separate bedroom and living room affording both space and privacy. The suites are decorated and furnished as all the other rooms and have separate entrances to both lounge and bedroom. The lounge sofa can be converted into a full size single bed and there is room to accommodate a baby's cot too. The ensuite bathroom has a shower over the bath and the bathroom off the lounge area has a shower unit. There are no interconnecting rooms available.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom Suite	3	Sea	As per one bedroom suite with the added benefit of: Additional sqm 1 further bedroom Terraces off both bedrooms and lounge.	4 adults, 1 child and 1 infant	73

Cranley Comment

The Two Bedroom suites are much larger than the One Bedroom suites with a large lounge and dining area fitted with sofa, chairs, television cabinet, dining table and chairs. There is a terrace off the lounge area with table and chairs with views out to sea. The large master bedroom has a king-size bed, sofa, chairs, table, television and a private balcony. The ensuite bathroom has a shower over the bath. The second bedroom has two single beds and a terrace looking out to the garden. There is a guest bathroom off the lounge with a shower unit.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Sea Front 'Kyma' Suite	20	Sea	Mini Bar Safe Turn-down service Hairdryer Bathrobes & Slippers Luxury Toiletries Cable and Satellite TV Entertainment Centre with CD player AM/FM Radio High Speed Internet Access using Wi-Fi Seafront position Open-plan with sitting and bedroom area Bathroom with a separate Rain Shower Private Seafront Terrace with sofa and dining table. King-size day bed on lawn area Private roof top terrace with additional seating area Fruit Basket on arrival	2 adults, 1 child and 1 infant	49

Cranley Comment

Kyma Suites are Almyra's signature suites and situated in the gardens in an exclusive seafront position, close enough to hear the waves ("Kyma" in Greek) of the Mediterranean. These spacious open-plan suites have an open plan sitting and bedroom area with spectacular sea views. The suites are furnished and decorated in the same way as the other guest rooms and open onto a private seafront terrace with a sofa and table. A king-size day-bed on the lawn and a unique roof terrace with custom-made furniture add an extra touch to the suites. Kyma suites can accommodate an extra bed for children under 12 years of age or a baby cot.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The Almyra Hotel has four restaurants offering a wide choice of cuisines ranging from International Buffets, Asian, Pacific and Mediterranean fusions, Omakase menus and Zen Meze. Mosaics and Flavours at Helios are located in the main building. Notios Restaurant is Almyra's signature pool-side restaurant and Ouzeri is located on the beach. During winter months Ouzeri and Notios are closed and the other restaurants vary in opening times.

Mosaics

Restaurant Type	Mediterranean/International
Restaurant Capacity	200
Opening Times	Breakfast 07:30 to 10:30 Lunch 12:30 to 15:30 Dinner 19:30 to 22:00 Times differ during winter months.
Dress Codes	Casual/smart.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas.
Children’s Facilities	Special children's menu from 17:30 to 18:30 daily.
Breakfast Options	Mosaics is the main breakfast restaurant.

Cranley Comment