St Raphael Resort, Cyprus - Cranley Report

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St Raphael Resort

St Raphael Resort, Cyprus

Hotel Address

Amathus Avenue
PO Box 51064
3594 Limassol
Cyprus

Cranley Rating

St Raphael Resort Hotel

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	2008 World Travel Awards-Cyprus Leading Inclusive Resort 2006 ACTE Health and Safety Award ACTE Quality Award

Hotel Opened	1987
Refurbishment	2008 Sailor's Rest Restaurant totally refurbished. 2006 New extension built adding 56 executive wing guest rooms. Full renovation of the existing building

Cranley Summary

St Raphael Resort is located in the Amathus area of Limassol on the south coast of the Island just 11 kilometres from Limassol's main town centre. The hotel’s location gives easy access to the Islands modern road network providing easy access to all areas of Cyprus with its coastal towns, mountain villages and tourist areas. Larnaca International Airport is located 65 kilometres and Paphos Airport 70 kilometres from the hotel. Standing six storeys high, the hotel sits above one of the largest beaches in Limassol and is set within extensive landscaped gardens with views over the Mediterranean Sea and the hotel’s own private marina. The 272 guest rooms and suites are bright and airy, decorated in light pastel tones, have modern up-to-date amenities and all have balconies except the standard inland view rooms. The St Raphael Resort's six restaurants and three bars are located in the main building and resort surrounds offering a wide variety of culinary options ranging from International themed buffets, Mediterranean cuisine and casual dining at the pool side. There are two free-form outdoor freshwater swimming pools, a small shaded children's pool, an indoor heated pool, gym, spa and an abundance of land and water sports including yacht charter available at the hotel's private marina. St Raphael is very much a family hotel and caters for children of all ages. There is a full animation team offering indoor and outdoor activity programmes for both adults and children.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

St Raphael Resort Hotel is located in the Amathus area of Limassol on the south coast of the Island just 11 kilometres, a fifteen minute drive, from Limassol’s main town 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. St Raphael Resort Hotel is set in landscaped gardens and looks out over the clear waters of the Mediterranean, the hotel’s private Marina and a sandy beach. Within the immediate vicinity of the hotel are tourist amenities with shops, restaurants and bars. Larnaca Airport is approximately 65 kilometres and Paphos Airport 70 kilometres from the hotel.

Airports
Distance	65 km
Airport Transfers	Approximately 40 minutes in light traffic

Cities and Sights
Distance	11 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi and local bus transfers available with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.

Hotel Layout

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Layout Description

St Raphael Resort Hotel stands six storeys high and is set in landscaped gardens with views over the Mediterranean Sea, the hotels private Marina and a sandy beach. The hotel offers 272 guest rooms and suites which are located in the main building and the recently added Executive Wing. Entrance into the hotel is via an automatic revolving door or through the two doors on either side. A few steps leads to the lobby level Reception, the hotel’s shops, a lounge seating area, Captain’s Bar and Terrace and two sets of lifts, one serving the main building guest room floors and the second, serving the Executive Wing. Also located on the lobby level is the entrance into Phoenician Restaurant, entrance to the health club, shops and some of the hotel’s meeting rooms. The lobby stairs and the main building lifts lead down to level B1 with some of the hotel’s restaurants and a meeting room. Located on B1 is an exit to the landscaped gardens, swimming pools, the Marina, Sailor’s Rest Restaurant and the beach.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours.
Languages Spoken	Greek, English, German, French and Russian.
Payment Methods	American Express, Diners, Visa, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Access, Mastercard and all major credit cards and cash are accepted.
Foreign Exchange	24 hours and commissionable.
Taxis Arranged	Taxis can be arranged through Reception. There is also a 24 hour taxi booth directly outside the hotel.
Tours Arranged	Tours can be arranged through the Concierge at Reception (tours are organised through an outside company) and include some of the following: Troodos Mountains including : Lefkara Village, Mount Olympus and the Kykkos Monastery "Bitter Lemons - Kerynia" including: St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Town, Kyrenia Castle Museum and Kyrenia Shipwreck Lefkosia & Lefkara including: St. John's Cathedral, Laiki Yitonia and the Archeological Museum Nature tours inside the Troodos Forests. Land and sea tours. Fasouri Watermania Waterpark. Quad Bike Safari (Paphos). Boar trips. Akamas Jeep Safari. Troodos Jeep Safari. Deep Sea Fishing. Dam Fishing.

Guest Relations	Standard services.
Concierge Services	Car and limousine rental services Help with booking tours and excursions Information on shopping and the surrounding area General information Guests queries Courier services
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours with a typical response time of 30 minutes according to the hotel.
Parking	There is space for approximately 200 cars in the underground and lobby level car park.

Cranley Comment

Entry into the St Raphael Resort is on street level and through a rotating automatic door. Immediately opposite the entrance are stairs leading down to the health club and an entrance into the Panorama Conference Hall. Turning left leads to the Phoenician Restaurant. Turning right at the entrance door leads to the marbled inner atrium lobby area with Reception directly opposite on the far side. To the left of the lobby entrance is a lobby lounge seating area with sofas and chairs in bright colourful tones surrounded with palm trees in terracotta pots. Walking past the lobby lounge leads to a central staircase going down to Palladium and Octagon restaurants and an exit out to the grounds. Walking past the central stairway and turning left leads to two panoramic glass lifts serving all floors in the main building. Located just past the central stairway is the Captain’s Bar and Terrace, entry into the Megaron Banquet Room and a clothing boutique. Immediately past the boutique is the 'Executive Wing' with two lifts serving all 'Executive Wing' guest room floors. Turning right at the lobby entrance leads to a shopping arcade and the hotel's 'Executive Offices'.

Shops & Amenities

Description

There are three in-house shops located on the lobby level near the stairs:
Outfit Clothes and Accessories Boutique
G & M Jewellery Shop
Hotel 'Gift Shop' selling books, cigarettes, toiletries and souvenirs.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has three shops which are located in the main lobby area. Outfit Clothes and Accessories Boutique sells a small range of designer labels which include Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Boss. G&M Jewellery offers a range of gold and silver jewellery. The hotel's gift shop sells magazines, books, toiletries, clothing items, biscuits, crisps, sweets, cigarettes and souvenirs. Within a five minute walk from the hotel are restaurants, bars and a variety of shops. There is a bus stop directly outside the hotel with a daily regular service going into Limassol which is 11 kilometres away. Limassol offers visitors all the facilities and amenities of a main town centre including a wide choice of shops, restaurants, bars, banks and other facilities.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	6
Total Rooms	272
Elevators	4
Rooms per Elevator	68
Total Staff	200
Staff per Room	0.7

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability and chargeable.
Smoking Rooms	Designated smoking rooms are available.
Room Service	Room service 24 hours.
Laundry Service	There is no service available on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. On Saturdays only, pressing is available from 09:00 to 15:00. Regular service items received between 08:00 and 09:30 will be delivered on the same day before 18:00 Express service items received between 09:30 and 11:00 will be delivered on the same day before 18:00 with a 50% additional charge. Golden service is available from 11:00 to 15:00. Items will be returned within two hours. There is a 100% additional charge for this service.

Cranley Comment

St Raphael Hotel has 272 spacious guest rooms and suites which include Standard Sea View, Standard Marina View, Standard Inland View, Executive, Executive Pool and Admiral Suites. All guest rooms feature a balcony or terrace (except Standard Inland View guest rooms) with sea, marina or inland views, have air-conditioning/heating, modern amenities, a 26 inch flat-screen TV with satellite television and complimentary coffee and tea making facilities. The rooms feature double or queen-size beds except the Admiral Suites which have a king-size bed.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Sea View	162	Sea	Telephone-direct dial Voice mail Satellite TV Movie channels pay per view 26 inch flat screen television Play station Play station games Radio Alarm clock 3 pin square English sockets Individually controlled air-conditioning/heating Energy saving key card light switches Closet Dressing table/desk Dressing table chair Twin or queen beds Two easy chairs Coffee table Balcony Safe deposit box Tea and coffee making facilities Hairdryer Iron-ironing board on request Mini bar En-suite bathroom Bathtub with shower over Single vanity basin Toilet Bathroom amenities	3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child	27

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 162 Standard Sea View rooms which are located on the east and west side of the main building equally split over six floors. These rooms offer twin or queen-size beds and have interconnecting rooms available for families requiring more space. The guest rooms are approached along carpeted corridors looking down into the atrium lobby. Standard Sea View rooms are decorated in soft pastel tones and have colourful coordinating soft furnishings. These spacious rooms are bright and airy, and offer modern amenities. Each room is furnished with a marble top dressing table/desk, a coffee table and two comfortable chairs. Sliding glass doors lead out to a furnished balcony with a table and two chairs and views of the sea. The en-suite marble bathroom comprises a bath with fitted shower over, toilet, single vanity unit with mirror and a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Marina View	36	Marina	As per Standard Sea View rooms with the added benefit of: Internet access which is chargeable Larger balcony	3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child	27

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 36 Standard Marina View guest rooms. These rooms are identical in décor and design to Standard Sea View with the exception of a direct sea view over the Marina and a larger balcony. The rooms have twin or queen-size beds and interconnecting rooms available for families requiring more space. The guest rooms are approached along carpeted corridors looking down into the atrium lobby. Standard Marina View rooms are decorated in soft pastel tones and have colourful coordinating soft furnishings. These spacious rooms are bright and airy, and offer modern amenities. Each room is furnished with bed side tables, a marble top dressing table/desk, a coffee table and two comfortable chairs. Sliding glass doors lead out to a furnished balcony with a table and two chairs and views of the Marina. The en-suite marble bathroom comprises a bath with fitted shower over, toilet, single vanity unit with mirror and a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Inland View	12	In-land	As per Standard Sea View rooms with the added benefit of: More space Bunk beds for two children Standard Inland rooms do not have a balcony.	3 adults or 2 adults and 3 children	35

Cranley Comment

The hotel has 12 Standard Inland View rooms which are ideal for a family of four or even five. These rooms are decorated and furnished the same as Standard Sea and Marina View rooms with the added facility of more space and two pull-down bunk beds. Standard Inland View rooms are located two on each of the six floors in the main building and have twin beds. The guest rooms are approached along carpeted corridors looking down into the atrium lobby and are decorated in soft pastel tones with colourful coordinating soft furnishings. Each room is furnished with bed side tables, a marble top dressing table/desk, a coffee table, two comfortable chairs and bunk beds. Standard Inland View rooms do not have a balcony. The en-suite marble bathroom comprises a bath with fitted shower over, toilet, single vanity unit with mirror and a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive	49	28 Marina 21 In-land	As per the Standard Sea View rooms with the added benefit of: More space Internet access which is chargeable Bunk beds for two children Separate children's area with sliding doors Larger balcony Executive rooms with a Marina view have the added benefit of: Larger balcony with two sun loungers	3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children	37

Cranley Comment

St Raphael Hotel offers 49 Executive rooms which are located in the 'Executive Wing'. These rooms are ideal for a family of four - they have two pull-down bunk beds in the entrance area of the room. Sliding doors between the entrance and the main bedroom effectively provide for two separate rooms. The bunk beds fold up and are not dominant when non-family occupied. Executive rooms are approached along well lit carpeted corridors and offer guests modern amenities and internet access. The rooms are decorated in white with colourful soft furnishings in tones of blue, white and orange. Executive rooms have parquet flooring, queen-size beds, wooden bedside tables, a wooden desk/dressing table, coffee table, 2 easy chairs, a large closet area and drawer space. Floor to ceiling glass doors lead out onto a spacious balcony with either inland or Marina views. Executive rooms with a Marina view have larger balconies and the added benefit of two sun loungers. The en-suite marble bathroom comprises a bath with fitted shower over, toilet, a vanity unit with mirror and a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Pool Level	7	Sea	As per Executive Rooms with the added benefit of: Ground floor position looking over the free form swimming pool Ground floor veranda with two sun loungers	3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children	37

Cranley Comment

The 7 Executive Pool Level rooms are identical to the Executive rooms but are situated on the ground floor of the 'Executive Wing' in front of the free form swimming pool. These rooms have their own private verandas featuring two sun loungers. These rooms are ideal for a family of four as they have two pull-down bunk beds in the entrance area of the room. Sliding doors between the entrance and the main bedroom effectively provide for two separate rooms. The bunk beds fold up and are not dominant when non-family occupied. Executive Pool Level rooms are approached along well lit carpeted corridors and offer guests modern amenities and internet access. The rooms are decorated in white with colourful soft furnishings in tones of blue, white and orange. Executive Pool Level rooms have parquet flooring, queen-size beds, wooden bedside tables, a wooden desk/dressing table, coffee table, 2 easy chairs, a large closet area and drawer space. The en-suite marble bathroom comprises a bath with fitted shower over, toilet, a vanity unit with mirror and a range of toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Admiral Suites	6	Marina	As per the Standard Sea View rooms with the added benefit of: Internet access which is chargeable Considerably more space Separate lounge and bedroom King-size bed Sofa 3 Easy chairs Dining table and chairs 2 Flat Screen TVs 2 Coffee/Tea making facilities Two mini-bars	3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children	76

Cranley Comment

The 6 Admiral Suites are located on the corner of the 4th, 5th and 6th floors of the main hotel building. The suites have sweeping views of the sea, gardens, pool, Marina and the bay of Limassol from the bedroom balcony. Admiral Suites have a separate bedroom and living room. The suites have parquet flooring throughout and are decorated in white with soft furnishings in blue and white tones. The bedrooms are bright and airy and have a king-size bed, a dressing table/desk, easy chair with foot rest, a flat screen TV and coffee and tea making facilities. The spacious living room has large windows on two sides with views to the marina, the sea, swimming pools and the hotel gardens. The suites are furnished with two sofas, an easy chair, coffee table, dining table with four chairs and a flat screen TV. Further tea and coffee making facilities are available in the living room. The en-suite marble bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath with a fitted shower over, vanity unit with mirror, toilet and a range of toiletries.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

St Raphael Resort Hotel offers guests a variety of cuisine from around the world in six restaurants featuring fine dining, Mediterranean cuisine, Arabic cuisine, themed buffets and a fast food outlet which is located in the outdoor Splash Restaurant. The Palladium, Octagon and Phoenician restaurants are located in the main building. Splash is located by the outdoor pool in front of the 'Executive Wing'. Sailor's Rest is located in the heart of the St Raphael Resort's Marina which is a five minute walk through the hotel's landscaped gardens. The Beach Bar is only open in the summer and is located below the Amphibion Pool, near the beach.

Palladium

Restaurant Type	International and local cuisine
Restaurant Capacity	350
Opening Times	19:00 to 22:30 After 22:30 snacks are served until midnight
Dress Codes	Casual/smart (no shorts for men).

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children welcome Highchairs available Children's menus available

Cranley Comment

The Palladium Restaurant is located in the main building on Level B1 and can be reached via the lobby central staircase or from the lifts in the main lobby. This elegant restaurant is modern in design and decorated in neutral colours, has tiled mosaic floors and high ceilings which are hand-painted with pictures of the twelve ancient Greek gods. The restaurant offers a range of seating configurations with tables covered in white linen and natural fibre chairs with white cushions. Floor to ceiling windows along one side give the restaurant natural daylight and look out over the marina and the sea. Open for dinner only, the restaurant offers an International mix of classic buffet favourites and an extensive wine list. The Palladium is also the venue for various theme nights which are held several evenings a week and offer live entertainment. During Cypriot night, guests can sample a wide choice of local cuisine and be entertained with live folklore music and dancing.

Phoenician

Restaurant Type	Mediterranean and Arabic fusion
Restaurant Capacity	Total 120 (of which 100 inside and 20 outside)
Opening Times	19:00 to 22:30 by reservation
Dress Codes	Smart

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children welcome Highchairs available

Cranley Comment

Entrance into the Phoenician Restaurant is located on lobby level opposite the main entrance into the hotel. A stone staircase leads down into the restaurant which is decorated with mosaic features, a marble floor and a high ceiling featuring a large wooden carving. The restaurant walls and surroundings are displayed with genuine antique decorative items from the Middle East. A choice of seating configurations include comfortable banquet sofas, free standing tables covered in white linen and natural fibre chairs with white cushions. The restaurant’s menu offers a fusion of Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine served as a meze and features a variety of starters, grilled meats, fish and desserts. The wine list offers guests an extensive choice of wines, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks. The restaurant has a small outside seating area which is open during the summer months only.

Sailor's Rest

Restaurant Type	International/Mediterranean
Restaurant Capacity	Total 220 (of which 70 inside and 150 outside).
Opening Times	10:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Casual/smart

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children are welcome Highchairs are available Children's menu available

Cranley Comment

The Sailor's Rest Lounge Bar Restaurant has recently been totally refurbished and offers a brand new look. The restaurant was re-launched in the summer of 2008 and is situated just a five minute walk from the hotel in the St Raphael Marina. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Marina itself, the outside of the restaurant features a wooden decked seating area. This is furnished with free standing tables and chairs for alfresco dining and an array of rattan comfortable lounging sofas where guests can sit and relax. The inside of the restaurant is modern in style and decorated predominately in white. The white ceiling is a central feature with its spot and blue circular lighting. The restaurant has wooden floors and is broken up by white pillars throughout. A choice of seating configurations include a long frosted glass bar area with stainless steel bar stools, free standing wooden tables with white table linen and white fabric covered chairs. The restaurant is surrounded with windows offering views over the sea and marina. The Sailor’s Rest Lounge Bar offers an extensive menu serving fresh fish, meats, salads, pasta and a choice of desserts and ice-creams available throughout the day and evening. Guests can enjoy a wide range of drinks including wines, spirits, soft drinks and hot and cold beverages. During the summer months the restaurant has a resident DJ playing a varied choice of popular tunes three nights a week. Sailor’s Rest is available as a venue for any type of corporate or group event from Gala dinners to cocktail parties.

Octagon

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	250 (of which 150 inside and 100 outside).
Opening Times	07:00 to 10:00 Breakfast 10:00 to 12:00 Snacks 12:30 to 15:00 Lunch 19:00 to 22:30 Dinner by reservation
Dress Codes	Casual/smart.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking permitted inside the restaurant.
Children’s Facilities	Children welcome Highchairs available Children's menu available
Breakfast Options	American buffet breakfast.

Cranley Comment

Octagon Restaurant is located on B1-Lower Level and can be reached via the central staircase or lifts in the main lobby area. Like its name, the restaurant is octagonal in shape and is decorated with terracotta tiled floors and rattan tables and chairs. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround the restaurant making it bright and airy and offer views over the terrace (open only during the summer months) and the sea beyond. Along one side of the restaurant is a buffet area with a live cooking station offering freshly cooked eggs any style during breakfast. Open everyday, the Octagon Restaurant serves a full American buffet breakfast and during lunch time, serves as the main restaurant with an international buffet. In the evening, the restaurant becomes an Italian quarter with choices of homemade pastas, pizzas and salads.

Splash

Restaurant Type	Fast Food
Restaurant Capacity	70
Opening Times	12:30 to 19:00 during summer months
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	There are no designated non smoking areas.
Children’s Facilities	Children welcome.

Cranley Comment

Splash is open only during the summer months and is located by the outdoor swimming pool of the Executive Wing. This is an outdoor casual restaurant which is shaded by a canopy and furnished with white plastic tables and chairs. The restaurant also serves the pool surround and offers a menu of fast food, a help yourself salad bar and a choice of hot and cold drinks. The restaurant is open during lunch times and early evenings and is a popular venue for an early supper for children.

Beach Bar

Restaurant Type	Casual Beach Bar
Restaurant Capacity	70
Opening Times	12:30 to 18:30 No food is served after 15:00 Closed during Winter months
Dress Codes	Casual

Smoking Policy	No designated non smoking areas as this is an outside Restaurant/Bar
Children’s Facilities	Children welcome

Cranley Comment

The Beach Bar is only open in the summer months and is located below the Amphibion Pool and close to the beach. This open air restaurant has a casual and relaxed environment and is shaded by a canopy. There is a choice of seating configurations which include free standing tables covered with blue and white check cloths and white chairs. Lunch is served until 15:00 and offers a menu with a choice of barbequed or grilled meats and seafood, a fresh salad bar and a selection of fruits. The restaurant has a bar which is open until 18:30 where guests can order drinks whilst relaxing in the sun.

Bars

Number of Bars	3
Bar Comments

St Raphael Resort Hotel has three bars. The Captain's Bar is located in the lobby area with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the Mediterranean and serving light refreshments, cocktails and snacks all day and late into the evening. The bar has its own wooden decked terrace overlooking the hotel’s gardens and Marina. Amphibion Wet and Dry Bar which is only open during summer months, is located at the Amphibion swimming pool below Octagon Restaurant and serves refreshments, cocktails and ice creams to the pool area. The Beach Bar is located below the Amphibion Pool and is open until 18:30 in summer months serving cocktails, coffee, soft drinks and other beverages to hotel guests relaxing in the grass or beach areas of the hotel.

Captain's Bar

Bar Type	Nautical
Bar Capacity	180 (of which 100 inside and 80 on the terrace).
Opening Times	10:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Casual.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated Smoking areas
Admissions Policy	No children allowed after 21:00.

Cranley Comment

The Captain’s Bar is located off the lobby area of the hotel and is decorated with a nautical theme. The bar offers a choice of seating in an area outside the bar entrance, at the bar itself with free standing wooden tables and chairs, as well as on the terrace. The walls are decorated with glass display cabinets featuring models of ships from different periods. Large windows run along one side of the bar and look out to a furnished wooden deck terrace which offers views of Limassol Bay, the beach and the hotel gardens. The Captain’s bar offers a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy an array of different cocktails, beers, spirits, wine, soft drinks and hot and cold beverages. The bar is open from 10:00 until the early hours of the morning and offers a light menu of sandwiches, salads, grills and a choice of desserts. The Captain’s Bar features live music entertainment with a piano player and singer six evenings a week from mid evening onwards.

Amphibion

Bar Type	Wet and Dry Bar
Bar Capacity	10 at the swim-up bar plus all the pool surrounding area.
Opening Times	10:00 17:00 Closed during winter months.
Dress Codes	Casual.

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	No designated non smoking areas as this is an outdoor bar.
Admissions Policy	Children welcome.

Cranley Comment

The Wet and Dry Amphibion Bar is located in the Amphibion pool below the Octagon restaurant and is only open during summer months. The wet side of the bar offers bar seating where guests can sit and enjoy a choice of cocktails or soft drinks. The dry side of this bar serves cocktails, ice-creams and all types of beverages to the pool surround.

Beach Bar

Bar Type	Casual Beach Bar
Bar Capacity	The grass and beach areas of the hotel.
Opening Times	12:30 to 18:30 Closed during winter months.
Dress Codes	Casual.

Smoking Policy	No designated non smoking areas as this is an outdoor bar.
Admissions Policy	Children welcome.

Cranley Comment

The Beach Bar is only open in the summer months and is located below the Amphibion Pool and close to the beach. The bar serves cocktails, coffees, soft drinks and other beverages to the grass and beach areas of the hotel from 12:30 to 18:30.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

WiFi is available throughout the lobby. Chargeable access cards can be obtained from Reception.

In-Room Services

Dial-up broadband internet access is available in Standard Marina Veiw, Executive, Executive Pool guest rooms and Admiral Suites. An internet access card can be obtained through Reception and is chargeable.

Desk and chair.

Business Centre

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)
Panorama	529	23.0 x 23.0 x 3.4	-	-	525	300	-	-	-
Megaron Alpha	82	11.8 x 7.0 x 3.4	-	-	100	50	-	-	-
Megaron Beta	82	11.8 x 7.0 x 3.4	-	-	100	50	-	-	-
Megaron Gamma	79	11.3 x 7.0 x 3.6	-	-	90	40	-	-	-
Megaron Alpha & Beta	165	23.9 x 7.0 x 3.4	-	-	200	100	-	-	-
Megaron Foyer (Alpha & Beta)	51	14.3 x 3.6 x 8.0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Megaron Foyer Gamma	18	7.4 x 3.7 x 2.5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Syndicate Rooms x 12	30	6.0 x 5.0 x 2.8	-	-	20	12	-	-	-
Atrium Exhibition Hall	500	20 x 14 x 14	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

The St Raphael Resort Hotel offers a choice of versatile event spaces which are suitable for conferences, banquets, meetings, fashion shows, weddings and private functions.

The Panorama is located on the ground floor of the hotel. This pillar-free hall is octagonal in shape and is surrounded with floor to ceiling windows offering natural daylight and a panoramic sea-view. The Panorama is used for larger events including conferences, fashion shows and wedding receptions and can accommodate up to 525 guests theatre style.

Megaron Alpha, Beta and Gamma are located on B1 – Lower Level of the hotel. Megaron Alpha and Beta can accommodate up to 100 guests theatre style as separate units or 200 guests theatre style as a single unit. Megaron Gamma cannot be joined with Megaron Alpha or Beta and can accommodate up to 90 guests theatre style.

There are 12 Syndicate Rooms which are available for meetings or seminars for smaller groups of up to 20 theatre style.

The Atrium Exhibition Hall is located on Level 2 and covers an area of just over 500 sq metres with a maximum ceiling height of 14 metres. The hall is an ideal venue to hold exhibitions. This area has adjoining storage space for exhibitors, vehicle access and an outdoor terrace.

The hotel's conference facilities are supported by audio visual systems which include internet access, electronically operated screens, slide and overhead projectors and modern telecommunications. A full banqueting service is available catering for any type of event .

The hotel can cater for any size or style of wedding with choices of locations inside or outside on the beach and in the gardens. Religious and Civil Ceremonies are available with a fee. The St Raphael Chapel is situated close to the swimming pool of the Executive Wing and is free of charge for wedding parties of over 20 staying in the hotel. The hotel offers a full banqueting service with a choice of menus and wines, live entertainment with DJ’s and classical quartets, photography, decorative flower displays including bridal bouquets, buttonholes and bridesmaid posies, chauffeur driven cars and limousines.

Cranley Comment

The St Raphael Resort Hotel is located in the Amathus Area of Limassol and is approximately 11 kilometres from Limassol town centre. The hotel offers flexible meeting facilities and can cater for a wide variety of events including conferences, exhibitions, banquets, weddings and private events. State-of-the-art audio visual systems are available together with modern telecommunications. The hotel offers a full banqueting service which can cater for any type or style of event.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities	See Restaurants
Playground	The hotel has two children's adventure playgrounds. One is located in the gardens just below the Amphibion Pool Bar and the second larger playground is located in front of the Executive Wing near the swimming pool. Both playgrounds are set on grass and offer slides, swings and various climbing frames. Children under six years of age must be accompanied by an adult in both playgrounds.

Children's Pool	See Pools
Games Room	There is a children's games room located near the Amphibion Wet and Dry Pool which offers an assortment of indoor games, adventure apparatus, a television and pool table.

Children's Club

The St Raphael children’s mini-club is located close to the Amphibion swimming pool. The mini-club offers programmes organised by the hotel’s in-house animation team. The mini-club is supervised and parents are required to sign their children into the club. Activities at the club include indoor and outdoor events some of which include: indoor and outdoor games, face painting, movie time, disco nights, arts and crafts and much more. During the winter months there are limited activities organised and not on a daily basis. In summertime, the club is open six days a week with a varied programme of events available at different times of the day.

Entertainment

The St Raphael Hotel has an in-house animation team organising a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for children of all ages from Monday to Saturday during the summer months. For older children there are a host of activities available some of which include table tennis, beach volleyball, badminton, tennis and a variety of water sports. During the summer months only, the hotel opens up a floating aqua park located in shallow waters on the hotel’s beach located directly below the hotel gardens. The Aqua Park is suitable for children of all ages and features a trampoline, climbing mountain and slide.

Babysitting service

There is a babysitting service available which can be booked through Reception. Babysitting services are through an outside company and 24 hours notice is required. This service is chargeable.

Cranley Comment

St Raphael Resort Hotel is a family orientated hotel and offers a wide range of activities for children of all ages. There are two children’s playgrounds, a children’s shaded swimming pool, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, an Aqua Park on the hotel’s beach, a children’s mini-club, pool table and a host of indoor and outdoor activities arranged by the hotel’s animation team. The hotel’s restaurants offer high-chairs and children’s meals on request. For families with babies, bottle warmers, sterilising units and changing mats are available.

Entertainment

Daytime Activities

Cranley Comment

The hotel's in-house animation team organises a full programme of activities for adults six days a week ranging from volleyball competitions on the beach, tennis matches, aqua aerobics, swimming competitions and much more. These programmes vary from week to week.

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

There is live music entertainment available six times a week in various locations around the hotel including a singer, a piano and guitar player offering a mix of modern and old tunes. During the summer months the hotel organises evening shows which include fire shows, cabaret nights, themed buffet evenings with live entertainment, dancing and Cypriot folkloric shows all of which are suitable for the whole family.

Beaches

St Raphael Resort Beach

Location	On the resort.
Description	St Raphael Resort's beach is located on the 16 kilometre stretch of Limassol's shore which is the largest seaside resort on the Island. The hotel stands in 43,000 sq metres of landscaped gardens with large grassy areas leading to the sandy beach area with the hotel's own private Marina.
Private/Public	Public
Size/Frontage	400 metres

Facilities	Loungers and parasols Santa Marina Club Diving centre Badminton Water sports including canoeing, pedaloes, windsurfing, scuba diving, motorized water sports all run by an independent company Beach volleyball Football Archery Arch floating aqua park in the sea with climbing mountain, slides and trampolines.
Safety	The hotel's beach boys/pool attendants are trained lifeguards although this in not their primary job as the beach areas are public.
Parking	There are no parking facilities on the beach except in the hotel's private Marina.

Cranley Comment

St Raphael Resort's public beach (there are no private beaches in Cyprus) is located along the 16 kilometre stretch of the Limassol shore which is the largest seaside resort on the Island and is situated against the backdrop of the Troodos mountains. The course sandy beach houses the hotel's private marina with yacht charter and restaurant facilities and where the diving and water sports centres can be found. During the summer the hotel provides loungers and parasols for guests on the beach. The Water Sports Club offers a wealth of activities from April to November and other periods, weather permitting.

Pools

Cranley Comments

The St Raphael has two outdoor free-form fresh-water swimming pools, a shaded children's pool and an indoor pool. The outdoor Amphibion pool is located below the Octagon Restaurant by the main building and has a Wet and Dry swim-up bar. The pool's surround has loungers and umbrellas and a path leading down to the hotel's Beach Bar (closed during winter months). The second outdoor swimming pool is located outside the Executive Wing with a shaded children's pool next to it. Food and drinks are served to the pool surrounds by Splash Restaurant which is located next to this pool. The indoor pool is located in the main building in the gym and spa area.

Amphibion Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 20:30
Temperature	The pool is not temperature controlled and is approximately 26 degrees celsius during the summer.
Depths	Maximum depth 1.30 metres. Minimum depth 0.82 metres.
Size	Free-shape approximately 400 sq metres.

Facilities	Sunbeds Parasols Food and drink Towels
Safety	The hotel's pool attendants are on duty during pool opening times only and are trained lifeguards although this in not their primary job as the pool is no deeper than 130 cm. By law, the hotel is not expected to have a lifeguard on duty and this is sign-posted clearly next to the pool in line with EU regulations.

Cranley Comment

The Amphibion free-shape fresh-water pool can be reached by steps or elevator from the main building and is located in the grounds just below the Octagon Restaurant. The pool's Amphibion Wet and Dry Bar serves refreshments, cocktails and ice creams at the bar itself and to the pool surrounds. The surrounds are furnished with loungers and parasols and one of the children's playgrounds and the children's mini- club are within close proximity. The Beach Bar is located just below this pool and serves a variety of barbequed meats and grills, offers a fresh salad bar and selection of local fruits for lunch only.

Executive Wing Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 20:30
Temperature	The pool is not temperature controlled and is approximately 26 degrees celsius during the summer months.
Depths	Maximum depth 1.30 metres. Minimum depth 1.30 metres.
Size	Free-shape pool approx 270 sq metres.

Facilities	Sunbeds Parasols Food and drink Stone steps leading up to a water slide. Towels
Safety	The hotel's pool attendants are on duty during pool opening times only and are trained lifeguards although this in not their primary job as the pool is no deeper than 130 cm. By law, the hotel is not expected to have a lifeguard on duty and this is sign-posted clearly next to the pool in line with EU regulations.

Cranley Comment

The Executive Wing fresh water free-shape swimming pool is located in the landscaped gardens in front of the Executive Wing. Access to the pool is via the lifts in the Executive Wing or through the hotel’s gardens. The pool has a constant depth throughout of 1.3 metres. A wooden bridge, located at the far end of the pool, leads over to a built-up stone area with steps going up to a water slide which leads into a small segregated pool. At the other end of the pool is the children's shaded pool which is located next to Splash Restaurant. The swimming pool’s surround offers loungers and parasols, and in close proximity, is an extensive children's adventure playground. Refreshments, fast food and a salad bar are available from Splash Restaurant which are served in either the restaurant or the pool surrounds.

Indoor Pool

Opening Times	08:30 to 20:30
Temperature	26 degrees celsius.
Depths	Maximum 1.30 metres.
Size	10m x 6m

Facilities	Sunbeds Changing rooms Shower Sauna Steam room Jacuzzi
Safety	There is no life guard on duty.

Cranley Comment

The indoor swimming pool which is heated during the winter months is located in the gym and spa area on B1 level of the main building. The pool surrounds have loungers and tables and towels are available from the spa. Within close proximity to the pool are changing rooms, a steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi which are available to hotel guests at no extra charge. The steam and sauna rooms are mixed for men and women.

Children's Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 20:30
Temperature	Approximately 26 degrees celsius during the summer.
Depths	0.87 metres
Size	Approximately 52.50 sq metres.

Facilities	Sunbeds Parasols Food and drink Stone steps leading up to a water slide. Towels
Safety	The hotel's pool attendants are trained lifeguards although this in not their primary job as the pool is no deeper than 130cm. By law, the hotel is not expected to have a lifeguard on duty and this is sign-posted clearly next to the pool in line with EU regulations.

Cranley Comment

The children's swimming pool is located next to the outdoor pool at the Executive Wing end of the St Raphael Resort. It is a small shallow pool and is protected from the sun by a canopy. During the summer months, Splash Restaurant has its seating area located next to the children's swimming pool under the canopy.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	08:30 to 20:30
Description	4 x Startrac treadmills 2 x Cross trainers 2 x Stepper 1 x Upright bike 1 x Recumbent bike 11 x Resistance machines Free weights Life fitness equipment
Size	10 metres x 6 metres

Cranley Comment

The gym is located within the spa facility and is located on B1-lower level in the main building. This facility is available free of charge to hotel guests. It is well equipped and has a trainer on hand five days a week who can advise guests on the use of equipment. The gym is decorated with lime green walls, a blue tiled floor and has large windows on one side looking out into the spa lounge seating area. Further facilities include both female and male changing rooms offering lockers, showers, hairdryers and towels. Mixed sauna and steam rooms are available in the spa facility at a charge.

Water Sport

Opening Times	08:00 to 19:00 during the summertime.
Description	Windsurfing Canoeing Pedaloes Snorkelling Scuba diving Motorized water sports Yacht charter from the marina

Cranley Comment

There is an independent water sports company operating on St Raphael beach offering a wide variety of water sports during the summer months. All equipment can be hired and there are a number of motorized water sports on offer which are chargeable. Yacht charter is available from the St Raphael Resort's private marina.

Land Sport

Opening Times	08:30 to 20:00
Description	Table tennis Darts French bowls Archery Beach volleyball Badminton Tennis

Cranley Comment

There are many land sports available, some with competitions and programmes which are organised by the hotel's animation team. Some of these include table tennis, darts, French bowls, archery and tennis. There are two artificial grass tennis courts in the hotel's gardens. The courts are available to hotel guests and can be booked through the spa. The use of the tennis courts is free of charge to hotel guests although there is a small fee if used during the evening when floodlit. Rackets are available for hire through the spa reception at a small charge. Beach volleyball and badminton games are organised on the beach for adults and children and there is a dart board located by the Beach Bar.

Golf

Aphrodite Hills

Description

Sitting amidst olive trees, the 234-hectare Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Golf Resort is located on a plateau overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Its land extends over two olive tree covered slopes on either side of a rugged ravine. This, twinned with architecture designed to complement the natural surroundings creates a unique setting. Golf enthusiasts will be attracted to the World Class eighteen hole golf course, the largest on the island complete with a three hole golf academy and clubhouse.

Location	50 kilometres
Holes	18
Length/Par	71/70 Course length 6,900 yards

Facilities

Double ended 350 metre practice range
Four target greens with bunkers
Short game practice facilities
Two academy holes (One Par 3, Two Par 4)
PGA qualified resident golf instructors
Clubhouse with bar and restaurant facilities
Terraces and function lawn overlooking 18th green
Pro shop offering the latest fashion in golf apparel
Golf equipment from the leading manufacturers
Ideal setting for hosting special events

Secret Valley Golf Club

Description

The Secret Valley Golf Course, is located by the renowned area of "Petra tou Romiou", the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. It is set in a scenic valley surrounded by mature trees and natural rock formations. It is consistently appearing as the preferred course amongst the island's visiting players in terms of sheer playability and enjoyment.

Location	49 kilometres
Holes	18 holes
Length/Par	6,700 yards

Facilities

Twelve bay covered driving range
Putting green
Changing facilities
PGA Pro and lessons
Pro shop
Restaurant and bar

Tsada Golf Club

Description

The Golf course was constructed in 1994 on the hills of Tsada, set on the grounds of a 12th century monastery in a verdant valley. The course, created by Donald Steel, plays to a par 72 and measures 6,700 yards. It is situated on the outskirts of Paphos at an altitude of 550 metres above sea level ensuring cool breezes during the summer months.

Location	48 kilometres
Holes	18 holes
Length/Par	Par 72 6,700 yards

Facilities

Twelve bay covered driving range
PGA professionals and lessons
Tennis courts
Putting Green
Pro shop
Bar
Restaurant

Vikla Golf and Country Club

Description

Vikla Golf and Country Club is about 20 kilometres from the main Limassol tourist/residential area. Vikla Golf Club is a husband and wife run, small proprietary club and is an eighteen hole golf course with a par of sixty-eight, achieved by utilising twelve fairways, fourteen greens and seventeen men's and ladies' tees in the same way as nine hole golf courses offer eighteen holes by using double tees. The club has spectacular mountain views and a friendly and informal atmosphere. For the non-golfers there is a swimming pool and an outside terrace overlooking the course. If playing golf in Cyprus at this club, the two par fives and six par threes offer a realistic challenge and no handicap certificates are required.

Location	20 kilometres
Holes	18 holes
Length/Par	4,400 yards Par 68

Facilities

The Club House offers a range of drinks and bar snacks at affordable prices and for the non-golfers there is a swimming pool and an outside terrace overlooking the course. Clubs and trolleys are available for hire from the Pro shop where there's also a selection of golfing equipment for sale.

Spa

Name of Spa	The St. Raphael Spa
Opening Times	08:30 to 20:30

Facilities

Guests staying at the hotel have use of the Spa health club with gym, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and changing areas free of charge.

Facilities include:

Jacuzzi
Mixed sauna and steam ( these are chargeable)
5 Spa treatment rooms
Relaxing area with television
Solarium bed (chargeable)
Changing rooms with locker facilities
Toilets
Showers
Towels

The Spa offers a wide range of treatments including:

Body

The Sea Salt Glow
Dead Sea Mud Wrap
Micronized Marine Algae Body-Wrap Treatment
Marine Algae Rebalancing Back Treatment
Frig-Thalgo Body Wrap, Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Bust Modelling Treatment
AromaCean Envelopment
Sunburn Treatment
Subline Self-Tanning Treatment
Spicy & Chocolate Treatment for Slim & Sculpt
Computherapy
Ionic Detoxification: Foot Spa

Massages

Hot Stone Therapy
Reflexology
Relaxing Swedish Massage
Aromatherapy Massage
Back & Neck Massage
Indian Head Massage
Chinese Taoist Massage
Thai Massage
Anti-Stress Aromatherapy Massage For Men
Sports Massage
Anti-Cellulite Massage

Face

Hydro Moisture Source Facial
Mini Hydrating Facial
Collagen Velvet Facial
Collagen Velvet Eye
Wrinkle Control Modelling Facial
Rebalancing Facial With Micronized Marine Algae
Luxury Ocean Facial For Men
Anti Pollution & Anti-Stress Chocolate Treatment For Face
Tribal Care For Face

Make Up

Special Occasions Make-up
Bridal Make-Up
Eye Brow & Eye Lash Tinting
Eye Brow Shaping

Nail Care

Spa Luxury Manicure
Express Manicure
Spa Manicure
Spa French Manicure
Spa Luxury Pedicure
Spa Pedicure
Spa Nail Extensions

Waxing

Full Leg/Half Leg
Bikini Line
Full Arm/Half Arm
Under Arm
Back Or Chest
Upper Lip Wax

Hair Salon

Shampoo & Blow Dry
High Lights
Hair Up
Ladies Hair Cut
Colour
Children's Hair Cut
Bridal Hair Styling
Bridal Hair Styling With Trial
Treatment Mask
Straightening
Perm
Men's Hair Cut
Men's Cut With Machine

Cranley Comment

The St Raphael Spa is located on B1-Lower Level in the main hotel building and offers a wide range of spa treatments and a hair salon available seven days a week. Guests having spa treatments can enjoy a sauna, steam bath or Jacuzzi before or after their treatment. For guests wishing to tan out of the sun a solarium is available at a charge. Treatments include massages of all types from hot-stone and Indian head massages to relaxing massages, manicures and pedicures, facial treatments, body wraps, reflexology, anti-cellulite treatments, ultra toning and many more. Treatments are available for both men and women with one to fourteen-day packages available which can be tailored to suit individual guest's needs.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

Mobility impaired guests have access into the St Raphael Resort lobby via glass automatic doors at the entrance into the hotel. All facilities and outlets on lobby level are on one level. Guest lifts in the main building and the Executive Wing give mobility impaired guests access to all floors. The lifts in the Executive Wing give wheelchair bound guests access to the landscaped gardens, swimming pools and the beach. Both the Spa and Phoenician Restaurant have steps leading down into both areas with no lift access. However, mobility impaired guests can access both facilities from doors leading out from the Octagon Restaurant. The hotel’s gardens and outdoor facilities have pathways and ramps in all areas and give access to all the outdoor facilities including the beach.

Rooms & Bathrooms

St Raphael Resort has 14 Executive Inland partially adapted disabled guest rooms suitable for 'assisted' special needs guests only. All the rooms can be accessed by the lift in the Executive Wing. The rooms have a queen-size bed and offer spaciousness with enough room for wheelchair manoeuvrability. All the rooms have modern amenities and have Internet access which is chargeable. There are no interconnecting rooms available. The guest room entrance and bathroom each have a widened door and the bathroom is of a good size with enough room for wheelchair manoeuvrability. There is no separate shower, just a shower over the bath. There are grip bars located next to both the toilet and bath and a telephone is available next to the toilet.

Restaurants & Catering

The Palladium Restaurant is located in the main building on Level B1 and can be reached via the lifts in the main lobby area. The Phoenician Restaurant is located opposite the main entrance to the hotel and has a stone staircase leading down into the restaurant. Entrance into this restaurant for wheelchair bound guests is possible with staff help through a service entrance on a lower level. The Sailor's Rest Lounge Bar is situated in the unique location of the St. Raphael Marina and can be accessed via a pathway leading to the restaurant or by car. Octagon Restaurant is located on B1-Lower Level and can be reached via lifts in the main lobby area. Splash is located by the outdoor swimming pool of the 'Executive Wing' and can be accessed via the 'Executive Wing' lift. The Beach Bar is only open in the summer and is located below the Amphibion Pool close to the beach and can be accessed via pathways.

Recreation Facilities

Mobility impaired guests have access to the landscaped gardens, swimming pools, the beach and all outdoor areas via the lifts in the Executive Wing. Entrance into St Raphael Spa is via steps opposite the main entrance into the hotel. However, mobility impaired guests in a wheelchair can access the Spa facility from doors leading out from the Octagon Restaurant and through a door leading into the Spa in the indoor swimming pool area. Spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, hair salon and treatment rooms which are all on one level with no steps.

Visual & Hearing Aids

The hotel has no visual or hearing aids.

Staff Assistance

Hotel staff will offer assistance when necessary to help mobility impaired guests. Guests with physical difficulties should advise Reception on check-in, so that special attention can be given in the event of fire or emergencies.

Cranley Comment

The St Raphael Resort has 14 partially adapted guest rooms which are suitable for assisted special needs guests only. The rooms are spacious allowing maximum manoeuvrability for wheelchair users. In addition, wider entrance and bathroom doors as well as grip rails next to the toilet and by the bath can be found in these rooms. The hotel and its surrounds have lift access to all levels in addition to wheelchair ramps giving good access throughout the hotel and to the facilities within the grounds.

Environment

Measures

Energy Saving
Beach Cleaning
Water Saving

Cranley Comment

All rooms have a water saving stand in the bathroom giving guests the option of using towels more than once. Energy saving key card light switches are installed in all guest rooms. The hotel undertakes beach cleaning everyday during the summer months.

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