Anassa Hotel, Cyprus - Cranley Report

The Cranley Report®: Anassa Hotel

Anassa Hotel, Cyprus

Hotel Address

Anassa Hotel
Baths of Aphrodite Road
8830 Polis
Cyprus

Cranley Rating

Anassa Hotel

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	2006 Prix Villegiature Awards - Best Hotel in Europe

Hotel Opened

1998

Cranley Summary

The luxury Anassa Hotel is located just outside Polis on the north-westerly tip of Cyprus. Sitting in seclusion on the cliff side of the Akamas Nature Reserve, the beautiful landscaped gardens have sweeping views over the Mediterranean, the Akamas Peninsula and the goddess of Aphrodite's fabled baths and lead down to one the best sand beaches in Cyprus. The hotel is modelled on a Byzantine village - white villas with terracotta roofs, classical architecture with Roman mosaics, marble floors and Venetian frescoes. All rooms are spacious, luxuriously furnished and have a balcony or terrace, mostly with panoramic views over the sea. Some of the suites have their own private pool or jacuzzi. Anassa has four restaurants, a Thalassotherapy spa specializing in the very latest health and beauty treatments, an outdoor infinity pool, children's pool and a heated indoor pool. There are squash and tennis courts, a gym and many water sports facilities. Meeting and conference facilities are available in the hotel's ballroom and two meeting rooms. The hotel's private chapel in the village square is a perfect venue for marriages. Full catering facilities are available for receptions of any kind.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Driving towards the island’s north-westerly tip through gentle rolling hills and ancient vineyards, the Anassa Hotel sits in seclusion on the cliff side with sweeping views over its secluded beach, the Mediterranean Sea and out over the beautiful Akamas Peninsula. There are two eighteen hole championship golf courses nearby and many watersports on offer. A five minute drive from the hotel is the unspoilt town of Polis with its shops and restaurants and a ten minute drive is Latchi fishing village with its many fish restaurants. The Anassa Hotel is a forty-five minute drive by car from Paphos with its many shops and International Airport. Larnaca International Airport is a two hour drive away.

Airports
Distance	45 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi

Cities and Sights
Distance	115 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi

Hotel Layout

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Layout Description

The Anassa Hotel is spread over a large area and modelled on a Byzantine village - white villas with terracotta roofs set in landscaped gardens sitting on the cliff side with a view over the ocean to the Akamas Peninsula and the goddess Aphrodite's fabled baths. The guest rooms are spread over the large complex with either a sea or garden view. The hotel has four restaurants and three swimming pools. The spa offers an extensive range of treatments and has a gym/exercise room, sauna, steam facilities and a heated indoor pool.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours.
Languages Spoken	Greek, French, English and German
Payment Methods	All major credit cards. Cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	Open 24 hours Sterling Euro Dollar
Taxis Arranged	Taxis arranged on request.
Tours Arranged	Excursions can be arranged through Guest Services and are booked through a separate agent.

Guest Relations	Standard services.
Concierge Services	Standard services.
Medical Facilities	Doctor available twenty-four hours a day with a typical response time of fifteen minutes according to the hotel.
Parking	Outside parking for approximately sixty cars.

Cranley Comment

The stylish elegant lobby area is designed with classical architecture, has marble and mosaic floors and stone coloured arched passageways leading to the main building guest rooms, restaurants and elevators. The passageways are decorated with antiques and have a number of seating areas with comfortable sofas and tables. The reception desk is located on the left of the main entrance and has a lounge seating area looking out onto the gardens.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Marenostrum the hotel's small boutique/gift shop and jewellery shop is located on the lobby level. The boutique sells a number of items including ladies' and men's fashion wear, small gifts, toiletries, newspapers, cigarettes and camera films. Marenostrum jewellery shop is opposite the boutique.

Cranley Comment

The boutique shop is small and packed with clothing items and gifts. There is a newspaper stand outside the shop. The small jewellery shop is decorated with glass cabinets and windows displaying a selection of jewellery. A short drive away are the villages of Polis and Latchi with supermarkets and a selection of shops. Paphos which is a 50 kilometre drive away offers a wider choice of shopping.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	3
Total Rooms	177
Elevators	4
Rooms per Elevator	44
Total Staff	280
Staff per Room	1.6

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check out according to availability.
Smoking Rooms	Non smoking rooms are available
Room Service	24 hours.
Laundry Service	Laundry collected before 09:00 will be returned the following morning. Express service laundry collected before 09:00 will be returned on the same day, in the evening. There is a surcharge of 50% for the express service. There is no service on Saturday and Sunday.
Unique Features	A butler service is available in suites on request. Additionally, the Alexandros Residence also has a chef service on request.

Club or Executive Facilities

No Club or Executive Facilities.

Cranley Comment

The Anassa Hotel's guest rooms range from comfortable studio suites to lavish luxurious presidential suites. There is a private villa called the Alexandros Residence located in the eastern part of the resort. All rooms are decorated in pastel shades, have colour co-ordinated soft furnishings, marble floors and are extremely spacious. The balconies and terraces have views of either the gardens or sea. Some of the suites offer a private plunge pool or outdoor whirlpool on their own private terrace. All bathrooms are spacious and have a separate shower and bath. Cots or an extra bed for children under twelve are available in all rooms.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Garden View Room	10	Garden	ISDN Internet Individually controlled air-conditioning Ceiling fans Hairdryer International direct-dial telephones with two lines in each room Satellite television Hi-fi VCR Mini bar Safe Complimentary shoe-shine service (overnight) Nightly turn-down service 110 (shaver only) 220/240 volt Balcony or terrace	2 adults	41

Cranley Comment

Garden View Rooms are the smallest of all the rooms and are located in the main building of the hotel. These well appointed rooms have a modern Mediterranean style decor and their cool pastel shades and marble floors or carpets means that all the rooms are bright and airy. The rooms have either a king-size or twin beds, table and chairs and a mirrored bar area. The balconies or terraces are furnished with a table and chairs and all have views of the hotel's secluded gardens and the hills of Neo Chorio village. The ensuite bathroom has a separate shower and bath. The rooms can accommodate a maximum of two adults and a baby cot.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Studio Suite	79	Sea View	As per Garden View Room with the added benefit of a sofa:	2 adults	47

Cranley Comment

Studio Suites are located in the main building of the hotel and are decorated in a modern Mediterranean style with light pastel shades, marble floors, louvered shutters and have either a king-size or two three-quarter beds, sofa, comfortable chairs, table and television cabinet. On entering the room there is good cupboard space on the right side of the entrance hallway and the ensuite bathroom which is located on the left of the hallway has a separate shower and bath. Some Studio Suites are interconnecting and all have a sea view from either a furnished balcony or terrace with chairs and table.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Garden Studio Suite	53	Sea View	As per Garden View Room with the added benefit of a sofa:	2 adults	49

Cranley Comment

Garden Studio Suites are located in groups of individual residences approached down winding pathways through Anassa Hotel's fragrant landscaped gardens. These private spacious and comfortable suites are decorated in an elegant modern Mediterranean style with cool pastel shades and soft furnishings in peach, coral and aqua. The rooms have marbled floors, louvered shutters and have either a king-size or twin beds, sofa, table and chairs and television cabinet. The balconies or terraces have a table and chairs and all have breathtaking views of the sea and the north-west coastline. The ensuite bathroom has separate shower and bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	19	Sea View	As per Garden View Room with the added benefit of: Larger lounge area with sofa Some Junior Suites having their own private pool.	2 adults	53

Cranley Comment

Junior Suites are located in both the main building and the individual residences within the landscaped gardens. These well appointed spacious suites have a lounge area and are decorated in a modern Mediterranean style in cool pastel shades, marble floors and louvered shutters creating a feeling of spaciousness and calm. The comfortably furnished suites have a king-size bed, sofa, table and chairs and television cabinet. All the suites have a terrace or balcony with a view to the sea and are furnished with a table and chairs. Some of the suites have a small, private pool on the terrace. All ensuite bathrooms have a separate shower and bath. Some Junior Suites interconnect with other Junior Suites or Garden Studio Suites.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Panorama Suite	2	Sea View	As per Garden View Rooms with the added benefit of: Larger lounge area Larger terrace.	2 adults	53

Cranley Comment

Panorama Suites enjoy sweeping views over Chrysochou Bay and the hills of the Akamas Peninsula. Located in the main building, the rooms are spacious, well appointed and decorated in cool pastel shades with marble floors. They have Mediterranean-style furniture with a rattan sofa, two easy chairs, a marble dining room table with four chairs for private entertaining and a king-size bed. The television is enclosed in a large cabinet and the windows have louvered shutters. The spacious marbled bathroom has a separate shower and bath. The large balcony has a table and chairs and a parasol.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One & Two Bedroom Suites	10	Sea View	As per Garden View Rooms with the added benefit of: One or two separate ensuite bedrooms Separate lounge area Visitors bathroom with shower and toilet Some suites have a fireplace Some suites have a pool on the terrace.	2 adults for each bedroom	90

Cranley Comment

The One and Two Bedroom Suites are located in both the main building and in the individual residences within the landscaped gardens. Furnished and decorated in a modern Mediterranean style with cool pastel colours, the suites have a lounge area, some with a fireplace, and are furnished with sofas, table, television, a dining area and have marble or wood floors giving the suites a feeling of coolness and comfort. The spacious bedrooms have a king-size bed, sofa, table and chairs and a terrace overlooking the sea. The two bedroom suites are as above with an extra bedroom and ensuite bathroom. The ensuite bathrooms have a separate bath and shower and the suites also have a guest cloakroom with shower and toilet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Adonis & Aphrodite Presidential Suites	2	Sea View	As per Garden View Rooms with the added benefit of: Separate lounge and dining area Fireplace Mirrored dressing area Pop-up television Private whirlpool	2 adults	122

Cranley Comment

The Adonis and Aphrodite Presidential Suites are located on the top floor of the hotel's main building and have a separate lounge and dining area. The suites are decorated in cool pastel shades and furnished with white sofas, chairs, dining room table, television and a number of antiques. These opulent rooms enjoy vistas of the sea and Akamas Peninsula. The bedroom has a king-size bed with drapes, a sitting area with table and chairs and a pop-up television at the end of the bed. The ensuite bathroom has a large window next to the bath giving wonderful views over the sea and has a mirrored dressing area and separate shower and bath. The main balcony has a private whirlpool.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Anax Presidential Suite	1	Sea View	As per Garden View rooms with the added benefit of : 2 separate ensuite bedrooms Separate lounge and dining Area Guest cloakroom with toilet and washbasin	4 adults	161

Cranley Comment

Anassa Hotel's Anax Presidential Suite is situated on the third floor of the main building and offers the ultimate in comfort and elegance. The two bedroom suite has a spacious rotunda sitting room with a painted domed ceiling and arched windows looking out over the bay. Furnishings are crafted in wrought iron, cast stone and carved wood and are complemented by elegant antiques and rich fabrics in cream, sand and oatmeal colours. Both bedrooms have opulent marble bathrooms with a separate shower and bath. There is also a guest bathroom located off the lounge area. The suite can be hired out for day functions such as a private lunch.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Alexandros Residence	1	Sea View	As per Garden View rooms with the added benefit of: Entrance foyer Separate lounge/dining area Study/library area Kitchenette Guest cloakroom Larger terrace 2 ensuite bedrooms on first floor Direct fax Private pool Entertainment centre Butler and chef on request	4 adults	185

Cranley Comment

The Alexandros Residence is a villa-type suite built on two storeys and located in the gardens to the east of the hotel. The luxuriously furnished residence has an entrance foyer, separate dining/living room area, study/library and a kitchenette. The large terrace on the ground floor has a private swimming pool and has views over Chrysochou Bay. The two bedrooms are located on the upper floor, one with two queen-size beds and the other with a king-size bed and have their own balconies and ensuite bathrooms. An internal staircase connects the two floors. There is a guest cloakroom with toilet and washbasin.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

Anassa Hotel's four restaurants offer a variety of local and international cuisines and are located on the lower garden level except Pelagos which is situated by the main pool. Amphora, Anassa Hotel's casual dining room serves buffet breakfast and a different theme buffet each evening. Helios is a Mediterranean gastronomic restaurant and is the main dining room. Basiliko serves a fusion of Asian, French and Mediterranean and Pelagos, Anassa Hotel’s pool-side dining facility, offers al fresco casual dining for lunch and dinner. All the restaurants offer vegetarian options. During the winter months, Basiliko is not always open (this depends on occupancy rates of the hotel) and Pelagos is closed from December to February.

Amphora

Restaurant Type	Asian/ Mediterranean themed
Restaurant Capacity	Total 210 (of which 130 inside and 80 outside).
Opening Times	Breakfast 07:00 to 10:30 Dinner 19:00 to 22:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual but no jeans, T-shirts or sports shoes.

Air-Conditioning

Yes