Mediterranean Beach Hotel, Cyprus

The Cranley Report®: Mediterranean Beach Hotel

Mediterranean Beach Hotel, Cyprus

Hotel Address

Amathus Avenue
P.O. Box 56767
3310 Limassol
Cyprus

Cranley Rating

Mediterranean Beach Hotel

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel

Hotel Opened

1991

Refurbishment

The hotel went through extensive refurbishment during 2008/2009

Céleste Restaurant & Terrace refurbished
Aquaria Restaurant refurbished
Ristorante Bacco (new restaurant)
Shumi Sushi Bar (new restaurant)
Nautica Bistro refurbished
Blue Bar (new bar)
All the hotel's in-house shops refurbished
Karavi Syndicate Room (new meeting room)
Ionia Hall refurbished
Aegean I, II, III & Agean Foyer refurbished
Indoor Swimming Pool refurbished
Wedding Pergolas refurbished

Cranley Summary

The Mediterranean Beach Hotel is located on the southwest coast of Cyprus on the Bay of Limassol. The hotel is set in landscaped gardens looking out over a blue flag sandy beach and has a commanding view of the hotel’s split level swimming pool, terraced gardens and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a 10 minute drive, approximately 8 kilometres, from the town centre of Limassol which offers visitors all the facilities of a major town. The hotel itself is surrounded by tourist amenities with shops, restaurants and bars and just 40 minutes drive away are two major golf courses. Larnaca International Airport is located 63 kilometres from the hotel and Paphos International Airport is 60 kilometres away, both approximately a 45 minute drive. The Mediterranean Beach Hotel offers a wide variety of accommodation with inland, pool or sea views and caters for families and couples of all ages. There are six restaurants offering fine or casual dining, three bars, a snack bar, full conferencing facilities, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a health club with gym and spa facilities and a sandy beach.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Mediterranean Beach Hotel is located in the Amathus area of Limassol which is on the south coast of the island and is just 8 kilometres, a 10 minute drive, east of Limassol city centre. Limassol offers visitors all the facilities of a major town. The hotel has convenient access to the island’s modern road network providing easy access to all areas of Cyprus with its coastal towns, mountain villages and tourist areas. The Mediterranean Beach Hotel is set in landscaped gardens and looks out over a blue flag sandy beach to the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. Within the immediate vicinity of the hotel are tourist amenities with shops, restaurants and bars. Larnaca International Airport is located 63 kilometres away with a driving time of approximately 45 minutes. Paphos International Airport is 60 kilometres away with a driving time 45 minutes.

Airports
Distance	60 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi with a driving time of 45 minutes.

Cities and Sights
Distance	8 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi or bus with a driving time of approximately 10 minutes.

Layout Description

The Mediterranean Beach Hotel is set in landscaped terraced gardens with a commanding view over the hotel’s freshwater split level swimming pool and the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is built over six floors with the main lobby atrium area, Reception, Clouds Bar, Ionia meeting room and the hotel’s gift shop located on the 3rd floor. Elevators lead to all other floors and guest rooms. Aquaria, Céleste and Céleste Terrace Restaurant (May-October), The Blue Bar, Ristorante Bacco, Shumi Sushi Restaurant, boutique, jewellery shop, hairdressing salon and an exit leading to the pool, gardens and beach are located on the 2nd floor. The 1st floor houses the Aquum Health Spa with gym, indoor pool, aerobic and pilates rooms as well as the Agean meeting room and then leads out to the Ouzeri Tis Myrtos snack bar, Nautica Bistro, the swimming pool area with the Lagoon Pool Bar and winding paths leading down to the beach.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours.
Languages Spoken	Multi-lingual including Greek, English, French, German and Russian.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	Foreign exchange available 24 hours a day.
Taxis Arranged	There is a taxi office situated in the hotel grounds. Taxis are called via Reception.
Tours Arranged	The Concierge will arrange tours and excursions of the island.

Guest Relations	Standard services.
Concierge Services	Concierge services include: Car rental Tours Excursions Cruises General information
Medical Facilities	There is a doctor on call 24 hours a day with a response time of approximately 20 to 30 minutes according to the hotel.
Parking	Two underground car parks and open air parking to the side of the hotel is available for a total of 200 cars and is free of charge.

Cranley Comment

The lobby area is decorated in pastel colours of blues and earthy tones portraying senses of the sea, sky and earth. The spacious lobby has five lifts serving all floors, white marble and wood decked floors, seating areas with banquette leather sofas, tables and chairs. There are floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views over the landscaped gardens and out to the Mediterranean Sea. The main lobby is located on the 3rd floor with Reception located to the left when coming in from the main entrance. Immediately opposite Reception is Clouds Bar. Also located on this level are the Ionia Hall, Karavi Syndicate Room and the Business Centre. A central stairway leads down to the lower lobby level and out to the grounds.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The hotel has a gift shop, clothes boutique, jewellery shop and hairdresser located on the lower lobby level. The shops are open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 19:00.

Cranley Comment

The hotel’s gift shop is located on lower lobby level as is the jewellery shop, fashion boutique selling ladies' clothes and accessories and the hairdressing salon offering cutting, styling and colour treatments. The hotel is surrounded by tourist amenities with shops, restaurants and bars just a two minute walk away. Ten minutes drive away is Limassol's main town centre offering a wider choice of shopping facilities.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	6
Total Rooms	291
Elevators	5
Rooms per Elevator	58
Total Staff	150
Staff per Room	0.5

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check-out is subject to availability and is chargeable.
Smoking Rooms	Non-smoking rooms are available on request.
Room Service	07:00 to 23:00
Laundry Service	Laundry and dry cleaning collected before 09:00 will be returned the following day. There is an express service for items collected before 09:00 and returned the same day with a surcharge of 50%. There is no laundry service available on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.

Cranley Comment

The Mediterranean Beach Hotel offers a variety of air-conditioned accommodation ranging from Deluxe bedrooms with inland and sea view to Family Rooms, Superior rooms, Luxury Studios and three luxurious suites. All guest rooms have a balcony with either inland, pool or sea views offering ideal accommodation for families and couples of all ages. For the business traveller, Luxury Studios offer a separate sitting area and internet connection via a laptop. Each room has been carefully designed using material and soft furnishings in warm earth colours complemented with partial parquet flooring.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	221	102 Inland 119 Sea view	Direct dial telephone with voicemail Colour satellite TV In-house pay movie channels Interactive TV message system Radio Energy saving key card light switches Central air conditioning/heating Twin or Double bed Balcony or terrace En-suite bathroom with shower over the bath Dressing table Parquet and carpet flooring Mini bar Safe deposit box Hairdryer Toiletries Guest courtesies: Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival Fresh fruit basket on arrival	2 adults & 1 child under 12	27

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 221 Deluxe rooms which are bright and airy, modern in style and designed using materials and soft furnishings in earthy and blue tones. These rooms have an entrance hallway with a closet area and a door leading into the bathroom. The bedroom area features twin or double beds with wooden headboards, a marble top dressing table, a comfortable chair, table and an LCD TV. All the rooms offer natural daylight through sliding glass doors leading out to a balcony. The balcony is furnished with a table and two chairs and offers inland views over the gardens, hills and mountains or a sea view. The en-suite bathrooms feature a bath with a shower over, a single vanity unit and toilet, together with a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Family Rooms	33	12 Inland 14 Sea view 7 Pool	As per the Deluxe rooms with the added benefit of: Additional space Sofa bed Parquet or carpet flooring Deluxe Family Rooms. As per the Family rooms with the added benefit of: Bunk beds Trouser press WiFi which is chargeable Newspaper and magazines Bathrobes and slippers Tea & Coffee making facilities	2 adults or 2 adults & 2 children under 12	30

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 33 Family rooms including 4 Deluxe Family rooms which are modern, bright and airy and offer either an inland, pool or a sea view. Family rooms feature twin or double beds with wooden headboards and a spacious seating area. These rooms come with either parquet or carpet flooring and are decorated in light pastel tones with soft furnishings in blue and white. The entrance hall has a closet area and a door leading into the bathroom. The bedroom is furnished with a marble top dressing table, a double sofa bed, two comfortable chairs, a coffee table and LCD TV. Large glass sliding balcony doors give the rooms natural daylight and lead out to a balcony or terrace which is furnished with a table and two chairs. The 4 Deluxe Family rooms, (all with a sea view), are the same as the Family rooms but with the addition of a separate area with bunk beds for two children under the age of twelve years old. Family and Deluxe Family rooms feature white tiled en-suite bathrooms which have a bath with a shower over, a single vanity unit and toilet, together with a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Superior	22	Pool and Sea	As per the Deluxe rooms with the added benefit of: More space Large twin beds Sofa Two armchairs Flat Screen TV	2 adults only	32

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 22 Superior rooms located on the 4th and 5th floors all with sea views. These rooms offer more space than Deluxe rooms and have large twin or double beds with wooden headboards. Superior rooms are decorated in warm earthy tones with soft furnishings in blue and white. Each room is airy and spacious, offers modern amenities and natural daylight. The bedroom has a lounge area which is furnished with a sofa, two armchairs and coffee table. Immediately opposite the bed is a marble top dressing table with a large mirror, and a flat screen TV. Large sliding glass doors lead out to a private balcony overlooking the sea, and furnished with a table and two chairs. The white tiled en-suite bathrooms have a bath with a shower over, a vanity unit and toilet, together with a range of toiletries. Children below 16 years of age are not accepted in Superior rooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Luxury Studio	12	Pool and Sea	As per the Superior rooms with the added benefit of: More space Queen-size bed Partitioned lounge area Parquet flooring throughout 2 LCD TVs Hi Fi system CD/cassette Radio	2 adults only	38

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 12 Luxury Studio guest rooms which are contemporary in design, offer modern amenities and are spacious, bright and airy. Luxury Studio guest rooms have a separate sitting room area, parquet flooring throughout and are decorated and furnished in warm earthy tones. The entrance hallway has a closet area and a door leading into the en-suite bathroom. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed with a fixed wooden bed head, and bedside tables. Opposite the bed is a marble topped dressing table with a mirror over, and an LCD TV. A wooden room dividing unit which is mirrored on both sides separates the bedroom from the sitting room. The sitting room is furnished with a comfortable sofa, two easy chairs, a coffee table and a cabinet with a TV on top. Large sliding glass doors lead out to a private balcony which is furnished with a table and two chairs. The balcony overlooks the swimming pool area and has views out to the sea. The white tiled en-suite bathrooms have a bath with a shower over, a vanity unit and toilet, together with a range of toiletries. Children below 16 years of age are not accepted in Luxury Studio guest rooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Areti Suite	1	Pool and Sea	As per the Luxury Studio with the added benefit of: Additional space Two queen-size beds Guest toilet Private bar Dining table for 6 Sofa bed Magnifying mirror Heated towel rack 2 balconies Jacuzzi	2 adults	63

Cranley Comment

The Areti Suite is located on the 4th floor of the hotel. This light and airy suite is furnished in limed wood and pastel plaid fabrics that complement the blues and silvery green of the eucalyptus trees that can be seen through its two windows. From the windows guests can enjoy a view of the pool and gardens and the sea beyond. The seating area in the lounge includes a sofa that folds out into a second double bed as well as a dining or conference table for up six people. Doors lead out to a furnished balcony. The master bedroom is furnished with two queen-size beds and features a large mirrored wardrobe outside the floral-granite bathroom and leads out onto second furnished balcony.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Alkione Suite	1	Pool and Sea	As per the Areti Suite with the added benefit of: Additional	2 adults	78

Cranley Comment

The Alkione Suite is located on the 5th floor of the hotel with views of the gardens, pool and sea beyond. The lounge and dining area is furnished with comfortable wingback chairs, a circular dining table for four which can extend to accommodate six for a dinner or a private business meeting. The suite has colourful original paintings adorning the walls. The bedroom’s comfortable queen-size beds are covered in gold, coral and olive green spreads and cushions. A large mirrored wardrobe flanks the granite floored Jacuzzi bathroom.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Aura Presidential Suite	1	Pool and Sea	As per the Alkione Suite with the added benefit of: Additional space Fully equipped office with internet access, scanner and printer 42 inch Satellite TV in sitting room King-size bed Walk-in shower Vanity area Luxurious appointed Jacuzzi bathroom	2 adults	83

Cranley Comment

Original artwork, leather-covered chairs and a polished solid wood writing desk give the Aura suites spacious lounge the feeling of an exclusive lounge. Original Cypriot antiquities grace the pleasingly-lit bookshelf adding to the atmosphere. The bedroom features a king-size bed and a separate vanity area leading through to a large, luxuriously appointed Jacuzzi bathroom. An interconnecting bedroom is available for children or additional guests via a connecting door in the lounge area of the suite.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The Mediterranean Beach Hotel has six restaurants offering a wide choice of cuisine. Aquaria is the hotel’s main breakfast restaurant and has a casual environment overlooking the pool and sea. Céleste Restaurant and Terrace offers an A la carte menu and themed buffet evenings in an elegant setting overlooking the hotel’s gardens, pool and sea. Céleste Terrace is only open during the summer months. Ristorante Bacco offers authentic Italian cuisine originating from Tuscany. Shumi Sushi Bar dishes combine traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques with western fare. Clouds Lounge Bar offers views of the garden and sea beyond and offers a snack menu throughout the day. Nautica Bistro operates during the summer months and is located close to the beach. The bistro offers an A la carte menu and buffet lunch featuring Cypriot specialities.

Clouds Lounge Bar

Restaurant Type	Lobby Lounge Bar
Restaurant Capacity	100
Opening Times	09:00 to 00:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Smoking is not permitted.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs
Breakfast Options	Pastries and hot and cold beverages available from 09:00

Cranley Comment

Clouds Lounge Bar is a restaurant which derives its name from the partially suspended ceiling which is decorated in a theme of night clouds which ar