Anassa Hotel Paphos

A truly 5 star Cyprus hotel

Anassa means ‘Queen’ in ancient Greek, a fitting name for this truly majestic property. Guest villas exude the sleepy charm of an ancient Byzantine village; all rooms are extraordinarily spacious, exquisitely furnished in sensuous fabrics, and all have balconies with panoramic sea views. Some suites have private plunge pools and whirlpools on sea-facing terraces.

Anassa boasts four outstanding restaurants and the newly refurbished Thalassa Spa, which specializes in the very latest health and beauty treatments and Thalasso-therapy. Thalassa Spa uses products by the forward-thinking Organic Pharmacy whose ingredients are 100% chemical free. Free WIFI is available throughout the resort.

With both outdoor and indoor pools, Anassa works equally well as a summer and a winter retreat. During the brief and mild Cyprus winter, guests can recline on daybeds by the indoor pool and enjoy the Spa's healthy cuisine. A sailing boat is also available for charter, in which guests can enjoy sailing around the Akamas peninsula.

Location

The gently rolling hills and ancient vineyards of central Cyprus gradually give way, as you drive towards the island's north-westerly tip, to the wild and dramatic beauty of the Akamas Peninsula, named after the mythical son of Theseus.

Carpeted in the spring with wild orchids and cyclamen, this lyrical Homeric landscape is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the island. It is a landscape fit for the Gods and so it comes as no surprise to learn that it was here that Aphrodite, who loved to bathe in the sweet waters of a local spring, first set eyes on Adonis.

Secluded on the edge of the proposed Akamas nature reserve, alongside the unspoilt little town of Polis and the charming fishing village of Latchi, yet still only a short drive away from the bustle of Paphos, you will find one of the most elegant and luxurious hotels of the Mediterranean: Anassa.

Anassa is a mere 45 minutes by car from Pafos Airport (PFO) and 2 hours from Larnaca International Airport (LCA).

Restaurants

Basilico
The signature gourmet restaurant of Anassa.  With a stone staircase descending into a stone cavern, Basiliko is the perfect setting to enjoy either a romantic dinner for two, or a cozy dinner among friends.

An exclusive nine course gourmet menu with wine pairing is offered once a week

Basiliko is entirely non-smoking but guests may enjoy a cigar or cigarette on the outside patio. Please note that there is limited seating at Basiliko, so advance bookings are recommended.

Helios
Helios, our Mediterranean gastronomic restaurant specialises in handmade pasta, fresh seafood, local and imported meats. Daily chef's menu and an extensive à la carte menu with healthy and vegetarian options are also available. Some sample dishes are chargrilled local ostrich tenderloin on garlic and lemon mash potato and truffle oil jus.

Meals may be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting.

Amphora
Amphora specialises in locally infused cuisine and fresh seasonal choices with daily changing buffet menus. Sample dishes include locally inspired pizza - minced lamb with herbs on crisp bread, yoghurt cream and local Mache. Breakfast and buffet dinners are available here.

Children's menus are available, and meals are served on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting.

Pelagos
Pelagos is Anassa's pool-side dining restaurant, and is the perfect setting for casual al fresco dining. Pelagos has been recently re-designed and now features an open show kitchen with live cooking using a lava stone grill.  The emphasis is on light Mediterranean cuisine, and freshly caught fish from the sea, e.g. chargrilled sea bass fillet with roasted tomato and local olive ragout.

Lunch and dinner à la carte menus are available, as well as snacks.  Please note that Pelagos is an outdoor restaurant and from November to March is only open during the day weather-permitting.

Village Square
In the Village Square many outdoor events are held throughout the summer, such as private barbeques and exclusive dining events. A Cyprus Fair is held once a week offering traditional music, dancing and food.

Beach BBQ
Enjoy a casual Beach Barbeque every Sunday and Monday night on the magnificent Anassa beach. Let yourself be dazzled by the breathtaking sunset over the Akamas peninsula, while our Chefs are grilling local specialties, juicy meats, fresh fish and seafood. A guitarist and bouzouki player will accompany your barbeque. Advance bookings are advisable.

Special Dietary Requirements
Anassa offers a comprehensive nutrition service, with the focus on numerous healthy food and beverage options.  Our in house nutritionist is passionate about health-promoting foods and knows the importance of having peace of mind that your individual dietary needs will be met whilst on holiday.  Whether you have a food allergy, food intolerance, or follow a specific diet, she will discuss your needs with you, so that you can be confident in knowing that your meals have been prepared accordingly.

Activities

Water Sports
Cascading waterfalls that glisten invitingly in the sunlight link two spectacular swimming pools. Water sports facilities at Anassa are the best in Cyprus.

There is PADI Five Star Gold Palm diving centre with two 300hp custom-built dive boats which provide rapid transfers to the superb reefs, drop-offs and underwater caves of the Akamas marine reserve. Children's diving classes are also available for children aged between 8 to 11 years old in the 6ft / 2m depth Sea with specially designed kids-size diving gear and kids pony tanks. Among other water sports available are parasailing, bananas / tubes, wakeboarding, canoeing, windsurfing, jet skiing and sailing.

A fleet of 15 powerboats (up to 125 hp) is also available for self-drive day-trips to the myriad of picturesque bays and lagoons of the Akamas peninsula, with the hotel’s water sports centre offering Royal Yachting Association boat driving licences.

All water sports are available from April to November, during other periods they are available weather-permitting only. Please note that the Watersports Centre is owned and managed by a third party company, independent of Anassa, and guests undertake to use such facilities at their own risk, without any assumption of liability by the hotel.

Sailing
There are a range of Sailing Boats available for hire at Anassa, including two Lasers, and a selection of Dart and Fun Boats.

Sailing courses for all levels are available, and sailing boats may be hired for private use, or may be chartered with a skipper.

Sailing is available from April to November, during other periods it is available weather-permitting only. Please note that the Watersports Centre is owned and managed by a third party company, independent of Anassa, and guests undertake to use such facilities at their own risk, without any assumption of liability by the hotel

Golf
There are three 18-hole championship golf courses nearby. Minthis Hills Golf Club is approximately 30 minutes’ drive in the direction of Pafos and Secret Valley Golf Club and Aphrodite Hills Golf Club are approximately one hour’s drive in the direction of Limassol. Our Guest Services team would be delighted to arrange tee-times and transfers to the golf courses for you.

Tennis & Squash
There are two tennis courts available, with flood-lighting at night-time. We offer clinics and private lessons and if you are looking for a match, our tennis pro will be happy to find you a suitable opponent. Tennis rackets and balls are available at the front desk.

The indoor squash court is located next to Thalassa Spa, rackets and balls are available at the Spa Reception desk

Wanderlust
We can organise a wide variety of excursions and day trips for you - adventures designed to take you to the unspoiled heart of Cyprus, a world away from the well-trodden tourist path. There is something for everyone from a jeep safari into the dazzling Akamas peninsula, to wine tasting excursions to the Byzantine monastery of Chrysorroyiatissa. In addition rock-climbing and hill-trekking activities are operated during Winter months.

Spa

Anassa’s entirely upgraded and refurbished lifestyle spa, Thalassa Spa, has now reopened after extensive re-designing. The new concept for the spa involves a holistic approach to wellbeing, and the result is an entirely newly-designed spa, offering The Organic Pharmacy’s 100% natural product line, complemented by an expanded Thalasso program, holistic and therapeutic lifestyle consulting, spa cuisine and natural treatments using local produce.

Thalassa Spa is an experiential spa that embraces all aspects of wellbeing, offering guests the option of indulging in a one-off treatment, or immersing themselves in 4-10 day retreats or detoxifying programs. The aim is to provide guests with tailored therapies specific to their individual needs as well as to re-educate on lifestyle techniques, such as nutrition, that can be worked into their daily lives long after their holiday in Cyprus.

This Roman-style thalasso-therapy health spa is a retreat in the truest sense, a light tranquil space which includes a stunning indoor heated swimming pool flanked by custom-designed lounge furniture. Its philosophy embraces the restorative and rejuvenating qualities of the sea and offers a wide range of revitalizing body and beauty treatments, including thalasso-therapy, algae wraps, massages, reflexology, shiatsu and aromatherapy.

Beauty treatments include facials, manicures and pedicures, bust treatments and makeovers. There is also a hair salon, saunas, steam baths, a seawater exercise pool, squash court and fitness room.

Kids

Smiling Dolphin Club

We want you to know that while you are staying at Anassa, we will take care of your every need. Naturally, this extends to the needs of your children. With this in mind, we have created the Smiling  Dolphin Children’s Club, a unique childcare service. We are family people ourselves and know how difficult it can be to keep young minds stimulated and entertained on holiday.

The club provides:

• A team of highly-trained and creative childcare staff;

• Supervised children’s playrooms;

• An extensive menu of activities especially designed to appeal to children between the ages of four and twelve.

All these elements combined will enable you as parents to relax and get the most out of your holiday, safe in the knowledge that your  children are having a great time too. 

The Smiling Dolphins Club runs from April to October and during the Christmas holidays, and is open 6 days a week, for children aged 4 - 12 years old.

• Activities include cooking class, T-shirt printing, dance and gym  sessions, beach games and treasure hunts.

• Lunch club - Supervised lunch from 1pm to 2pm with specially created children’s menus (€10 plus cost of lunch).

• Evening Activities (6pm to 9pm / €30 plus cost of supper) - 2 evenings a week in low season and 5 evenings a week in peak season.

• Adult to child ratio: 1:8

In addition to the daily activities programme in the Smiling Dolphins Club and the Baby Go Lightly Crèche, special children's menus are offered in the Amphora and Pelagos Restaurants with the option of early sittings to fit in with a child’s natural eating times.

There are many sports on offer catering to children, including tennis, scuba diving lessons, and waterskiing lessons.

Babysitting is also available on request, daytime and night time, by qualified English-speaking babysitters.  The cost is € 14 per hour, and € 17 per hour on public holidays, for one child. Extra charges apply for babysitting after 10pm, or for two or more children.

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