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The Cranley Report®: Anassa Hotel
Anassa Hotel, Cyprus
Hotel Address
Anassa Hotel
Baths of Aphrodite Road
8830 Polis
Cyprus
Contact Details
Telephone: +357 26 888 000
Fax: +357 26 322 900
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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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.
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 and 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
 4
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
Smoking Policy Designated smoking areas.
Children’s Facilities Special children's menu offered.
Option of early sitting for children.
High chairs available.
Breakfast Options Buffet breakfast.
Cranley Comment
Amphora is Anassa Hotel's casual dining room serving a buffet breakfast and specialising in locally infused cuisine with a daily changing buffet theme each evening from Asian to Mediterranean with salads, grilled meats and seafood. The restaurant is decorated in neutral colours with oak panelling and an abundance of lush plants and bamboo furniture. The restaurant is located on the lower-garden level and its adjacent terrace offers al fresco dining during the summer and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.