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The Cranley Report®: St Raphael Resort
St Raphael Resort, Cyprus
Hotel Address
Amathus Avenue
PO Box 51064
3594 Limassol
Cyprus
Contact Details
Telephone: +357 25 634100
Fax: +357 25 636394
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Resort Hotel
Awards Won 2006 ACTE Health and Safety Award
2006 ACTE Quality Award
Hotel Opened
 1987
Refurbishment 2006
Cranley Summary
St Raphael Hotel is located in the Amathus area of Limassol which is approximately 11 kilometres from Limassol's main town centre. Standing six storeys high, the hotel sits above one of the largest beaches in Limassol and is set within large beautifully landscaped gardens with magnificent views over the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel has just undergone a total renovation and has had an addition of fifty-six bedroom executive rooms. The two hundred and seventy-two guest rooms are bright and airy, tastefully decorated, have modern amenities and all have balconies except the standard inland view rooms. The St Raphael Resort's six restaurants and two bars are located in the main building and resort surrounds and offer a wide variety of culinary options ranging from International themed buffets, Mediterranean and casual dining at the pool side. There are two large outdoor freshwater swimming pools, a small shaded children's pool, 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.
Location & Layout
Location Description
St Raphael Resort is located on the south coast of Cyprus and is just 11 kilometres from Limassol. 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. Shops and restaurants are within a short walking distance of the hotel. Larnaca Airport is approximately 55 kilometres away and Paphos Airport 70 kilometres from the hotel.
Airports
Distance
 55 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi transfers available.
Cities and Sights
Distance
 11 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi and local bus transfers available
Hotel Layout
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Layout Description
St Raphael Resort's main building stands six storeys high and is set in landscaped gardens with views over the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel's two hundred and seventy-two rooms are located off the main lobby area. All rooms have recently been renovated and fifty-six Executive rooms have been added in the new wing. The St Raphael Resort's reception is directly opposite when entering the main lobby with the shops, lounge and seating areas, Captain’s Bar and Terrace all in the lobby vicinity. The lobby stairs and lifts (serving all floors) lead down to restaurants and out to the pool and gardens which lead to the beach area and marina. The spa is also located on the pool level.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours.
Languages Spoken Greek, English, German, French and Russian
Payment Methods All major credit cards.
Cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange 24 hours.
Taxis Arranged Taxis arranged.
There is a 24 hour taxi booth outside the hotel.
Tours Arranged Tours arranged.
Guest Relations Standard services.
Concierge Services
 Standard services.
Medical Facilities Doctor on call twenty-four hours with a typical response time of twenty minutes according to the hotel.
Parking There is space for approximately two hundred cars in the underground and lobby level car park.
Cranley Comment
On entering the marbled inner atrium lobby area, the reception desk is directly opposite. The large seating area around the spacious lobby has soft furnishings in bright, sunny colours surrounded with palm trees in terracotta pots. There are two panoramic lifts in the lobby area serving levels B1 to 6 in the main building, a clothing boutique, souvenir shop and jewellery shop. The business centre and Captain's Bar and Terrace are located on this level. The lobby staircase leads down to the restaurants, spa, gym, pools and beach. The entrance to the St Raphael's new wing is located just off the reception desk with two elevators serving all floors.
Shops & Amenities
Description
There are three shops located on the lobby level near the stairs:
Outfit Clothes and Accessories Boutique,G & M Jewellery Shop and a shop selling books, cigarettes, toiletries and souvenirs.
Cranley Comment
The hotel's three shops are located just off the main lobby area. Outfit Clothes and Accessories Boutique sells a small range of designer labels, with Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Boss being just a few. There is a jewellery shop and another shop selling magazines, books, toiletries and souvenirs. Within a five minute walk from the hotel are several restaurants, bars and shops and approximately 5 km away the tourist area offers many more shops, bars and restaurants. There is a bus stop directly outside the hotel with a daily regular service going into Limassol which is 11 kilometres away offering a wide variety of shops, 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 According to availability.
Smoking Rooms Designated smoking rooms.
Room Service Room service 24 hours.
Laundry Service 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 9:30 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.
Unique Features No
Club or Executive Facilities
No
Cranley Comment
St Raphael's two hundred and seventy-two rooms and suites include Standard, Executive, Executive Pool Rooms and Admiral Suites with either sea, marina or inland views. All rooms are equipped with 26 inch flat-screen TVs with satellite television, pay movies on demand, play-station games and complimentary coffee and tea making facilities. The bright, spacious rooms are decorated in cool pastel shades, have double or twin beds, a desk and seating area and most have a balcony with breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea, gardens or mountain.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Standard Sea View 162

Sea

Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Balcony
Shower over bath
Coffee/tea making facilities
Dial Up Internet Access
Internet Access via the Television
Hairdryer
Iron-ironing board on request
Mini bar
Radio
Refrigerator
Safe
Seating area
26 inch plasma television with premium channels for a fee
Telephone-direct dial for a fee
VCR for a fee
Voice mail

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Cranley Comment
Standard Sea View rooms are located on the east and west side of the main building and are approached along carpeted corridors looking down into the atrium lobby. All Standard rooms are in the main building and are decorated in soft pastel shades with colour co-ordinating soft furnishings. These bright, airy and spacious rooms have queen-size or twin beds, a desk, table and chairs and an ensuite bathroom with a shower over the bath. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead onto the balcony which is furnished with a table and chairs and has a sea view. Interconnecting rooms are available for families needing more space.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Standard Marina View 36

Marina

As per Standard Sea View

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Cranley Comment
These rooms are identical to the Standard Sea View rooms except they have a direct sea view over the Marina and a larger balcony.
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:
Larger room
Bunk beds for two children
There is no balcony in these rooms

 3 adults or 2 adults and 3 children 35
Cranley Comment
The twelve Standard Inland View rooms are decorated and furnished the same as the other standard rooms but are slightly larger and have the added facility of two pull-down bunk beds making them ideal rooms for a family of four. These rooms do not have a balcony.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive 49

28 Marina
21 In-land

As per Standard Rooms with the added benefit of:
Bunk beds for two children
Separate children's area with sliding doors
Two sun loungers on the balcony

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Cranley Comment
Executive rooms are in the new Executive Wing which opened in April 2006. Rooms are approached along light airy corridors, are spacious and decorated in pastel shades with colour co-ordinated soft furnishings. Upon entering the room there is an area with two pull-down bunk beds and a sliding door leading into the main bedroom making the room perfect for a family of four. The bunk beds fold up and are not dominant when non-family occupied. The rooms have queen-size beds, a desk, table and chairs and all have parquet flooring. The ensuite bathroom has a shower over the bath. Balconies have either inland or marina views. The Marina View Rooms have larger balconies and have the added benefit of two sun loungers.
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
Private veranda

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Cranley Comment
Executive Pool Level rooms are identical to the Executive rooms but are all situated on the ground floor of the Executive Wing in front of the free form new swimming pool and have their own private verandas featuring two sun loungers.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Admiral Suites 6

Marina

As per the Standard Room with the added benefit of:
Separate lounge and bedroom
2 Flat Screen TVs
2 Coffee/Tea making facilities
Two mini-bars

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Cranley Comment
The Admiral Suites were all renovated in February 2007. They are located on the corner of the fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the main building and have sweeping views of the sea, gardens, pool, marina and the bay of Limassol from the bedroom's terrace. The bedrooms are bright and airy and have a king-size bed, a desk area, easy chair with foot rest, a flat screen TV and Coffee and Tea making facilities. The lounge area has views to the marina, pools and gardens and is furnished with a sofa and chairs, dining table, Flat Screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The ensuite bathroom has a jacuzzi and a shower over the bath. All the suites have parquet flooring.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 6
Restaurant Comments
St Raphael Resort Hotel offers a wide choice of culinary delights ranging from fine dining, Mediterranean and 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 new outdoor pool in front of the new 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.
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Designated smoking areas.
Children’s Facilities Children welcome.
Highchairs available.
Children's menus available.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
The Palladium Restaurant is located in the main building on Level B1 and can be reached via the central staircase or lifts in the main lobby area. This elegant bright and airy restaurant is decorated in neutral colours, has tiled mosaic floors and boasts spectacular high ceilings which are hand-painted with pictures of the twelve ancient Greek gods. The floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the marina and the sea. The restaurant serves an International mix of classic buffet favourites and has live piano music several times a week. Palladium is also the scene of speciality theme nights and is an ideal location to indulge in local cuisines especially during the ever popular Cypriot Night.
  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
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
The Phoenician Restaurant is located opposite the main entrance to the hotel and has a stone staircase leading down into the restaurant area. The restaurant has high carved wooden ceilings and is decorated with original mosaic features and genuine antique decorative items from the Middle East. The restaurant's style is a fusion of Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine, served as a meze. This sumptuous treat includes a variety of starters, pastries and grilled meats. There is a small outside seating area and reservations for dinner are required.
  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