Description
The Anassa is a beautiful hotel in Western Cyprus, offering five-star luxury, classical architecture and complete privacy. This combination makes for a wonderful holiday. The rooms are very spacious and are designed in a simple Mediterranean style, all with balconies and most with panoramic sea views. Some suites have the added bonus of private plunge pools and whirlpools on sea-facing terraces.
Relax by taking a walk along the coast or up into the Akamas pennisula or wander through the hotel grounds that are scattered with wild herbs and flowers along the pathways. The hotel houses an award-winning Spa with a large indoor pool, Thalasso Therapy pools and numerous treatment rooms. The spa uses Organic Pharmacy for their treatments, a 100% natural product line.
There is a fantastic variety of restaurants - Amphora the main buffet restaurant which serves wonderful freshly prepared dishes that change daily, Pelagos, an al fresco poolside restaurant, Helios the a la carte restaurant and the Basiliko gourmet restaurant with its high vaulted ceilings.
The Anassa offers fantastic children’s facilities, catering for children from 6 months old. Children can be occupied for hours in the Baby Go Lightly creche and Smiling Dolphin Children’s Club or playing on the glorious long beach. For older children and adults there is a great array of watersports to be enjoyed as well as a diving centre.
Guide price
£2,120 per person
£2,120 per person for seven nights in June, based on a family of four sharing a Sea View Studio Suite on a B&B basis including BA flights and private transfers.
Accommodation
Whitewashed buildings and elegant Mediterranean decor exude the charm of a traditional Cypriot village. Anassa has 177 rooms and suites in the main building and in villas around the village square. All bedrooms with luxury private bathroom, complimentary WiFi, satellite television and stunning sea views. Some suites enjoy a private plunge pool or whirl pool on sea facing terraces.
| Junior Suite | These suites can be found in both the main building and in individual residences within the gardens. With a very comfortable lounge area and a view to the sea, they feel spacious and airy, aided by cool marble floors, stylish Mediterranean furnishings and louvered doors. 53sq m. |
| Junior Suite with Private Pool | Found in both the main building and in individual residences within the gardens. Junior suites feature a very comfortable lounge area and a view to the sea, they feel spacious and airy, aided by cool marble floors, stylish Mediterranean furnishings and louvered doors opening out to a private pool. |
| Alexandros Residence | The Alexandros Residence is Anassa’s ultimate accommodation: an opulent two-storey, two-bedroom villa set within its own private gardens. Lavish interiors include antiques and original art. There are two en-suite bedrooms, each with their own balcony and the villa has a private pool on the terrace. |
| Adonis Suite | Situated on the top floor of the main building, with luxurious bathroom, sea views and a private whirlpool on the balcony, the Adonis suite maximises its elevated position overlooking the infinite blue of the Mediterranean. Furnishings include antiques and a fireplace. 122sq m. |
| Anax Suite | The Anax Suite is a palatial retreat with a sumptuously decorated rotunda sitting room, painted domed ceiling and arched windows showcasing wide-reaching views of Chrysochou Bay. Wrought iron, cast stone and carved wood furniture are complemented by elegant antiques and rich cream fabrics. |
| Aphrodite Suite | Situated on the top floor of the main building, with luxurious bathroom, sea views and a private whirlpool on the balcony, Aphrodite suite elevates its position overlooking the infinite blue of the Mediterranean. Furnishings include antiques and a fireplace. 122sq m. |
| Garden Studio Suite | Accessed via winding pathways, the white-walled suites open via louvered shutters open onto vibrant views of Cyprus's unspoilt north-west coastline. Outside are the private, sea-view pools. |
| One Bedroom Suite | Styled with cool Mediterranean elegance. The bedroom has a spacious en-suite with an additional bathroom located off the living room. Each suite has a balcony or a terrace overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens with sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Some suites have a fireplace. |
| One Bedroom Suite with Private Pool | The bedroom has a spacious en-suite with an additional bathroom with shower located off the living room. Each suite has a private pool and a balcony or a terrace overlooking the beautiful landscaped gardens, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. Some suites also have a fireplace. |
| Two Bedroom Suite | Custom-made furnishings, marble floors and a striking blue and white colour scheme showcase cool, Mediterranean elegance. Each bedroom has a spacious en-suite with an additional bathroom located off the living room. Each suite has a balcony or a terrace, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. |
| Two Bedroom Suite with Private Pool | Marble floors and a striking blue and white colour scheme showcase cool, Mediterranean elegance. Each bedroom has a spacious en-suite with an additional bathroom located off the living room. Each suite has a private pool and a balcony or a terrace, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea. |
Childcare
There is a very child-friendly atmosphere at Anassa. The Baby Go Lightly Crèche caters for children aged between 6 months and 4 years, the Smiling Dolphin Children’s Club is for children between 4 and 11 years. These clubs are open from Easter to October and over Christmas. A Children’s menu is available in Amphora restaurant from 6pm. Hotel Anassa is an excellent choice for families and can easily arrange babysitting.
Facilities
Culinary concepts at Anassa are based on seasonal influences, from home grown herbs to farm-fresh local produce. Choose from gourmet, fine-dining or buffet restaurants, serving a range of international cuisine, and the main bar serves delicious cocktails. The Thalassa spa features Organic Pharmacy products, holistic and therapeutic lifestyle consultancy, and a sky lit indoor pool. Anassa has 2 outdoor freshwater pools and a children's swimming pool, as well as an extensive gym facility.
Activities
There is a fantastic array of watersports available at Anassa, including sailing, windsurfing, jetskiing and wakeboarding. There is a five star PADI dive centre with custom built boats for speedy transfers to beautiful reefs and caves in the Akamas Marine Reserve. Rock climbing and hill trekking can be arranged throughout the year, tennis and squash are available on site and there are three 18-hole championship golf courses nearby.
When to travel
The climate in Cyprus warm and sunny for the majority of the year with the risk of the odd shower of rain and some cooler periods over the winter. From March/April onwards the weather settles but it can sometimes be cool in the evenings. By May, the weather generally settles in a pattern of long hot sunny days and balmy evenings especially in July and August when it can be very hot. Rain is unlikely but it can happen from time to time. May and October are particularly pleasurable months.
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Location and directions
Polis
Paphos Airport - 60km, 45mins. Larnaca - 1.5hrs. Restaurants/bars/shop in Latchi (small village) - 3km, 10mins and Polis - 10/15mins.
How to get there
4.5hrs flight to Cyprus, followed by a 1.5hr transfer.
Additional notes
Swimming pool details1. Main outdoor Pool.
Shallow End: 110cms
Deep End: 230cms
Non Heated
2. Mosaic Pool (outdoor children’s pool).
Shallow End: 110cms
Deep End: 140cms
Heated
3. Spa Pool.
Shallow End: 110cms
Deep End: 230cms
Heated
4. Private Suite Pools.
Shallow End: 130cms
Deep End: 130cms
Heated upon guests requests
