Anassa Hotel - Paphos

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Overview

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The Spa specialises in the very latest health and beauty treatments, using products by Subtle Energies, Augustinus Bader and Tata Harper. The spa is seriously opulent and remains one of the key reasons why this hotel is often cited as being the island’s very best property. Beneath towering Roman columns, amid sun-lit courtyards and healing thalassotherapy pools, surrender to the unmistakable tranquillity of one of the world’s most awarded spas. A vast indoor pool, 18 treatment rooms, saunas, steam baths, seawater exercise-jet pool, squash court, fitness room and yoga complete the experience. Try the innovative thalassotherapy treatments, which use sea water directly taken from the bay. There’s also an upmarket designer fashion boutique for men and women, called Kult, which has a dedicated beachwear collection.

For the adventurous, there’s an extensive variety of water sports activities to enjoy, including diving, boat hire and sailing lessons. Back on dry land, try your hand at a game of squash or tennis, stay in shape at the gym or cool of in a smaller third pool.

There’s a fantastic range of additional experiences you can book through the hotel, including a family photo shoot, wine tastings, sound bathing, pottery lessons and even an encounter with a local shaman.

Families are well catered for here with kids’ clubs offering a range of age tailored activities such as mosaic-making, Cypriot dance lessons, baking and more. Kids’ clubs are separated in to four age groups – Titans for ages four months to two years, Griffins for ages three to four, Centaurs for ages five to seven and Tritons for ages eight to 12. There’s a playground, babysitting service and equipment available for hire. Please note kids’ clubs and activities are subject to charge and bookable directly with the hotel.

Dining information

Four exquisite restaurants offer you the choice of Cypriot, Mediterranean, fine dining, buffet and barbeque meals.

Begin your day with breakfast at Amphora, feasting on local delicacies like pasteli, biscuits made from carob syrup and seeds, while special themed evening buffets are available here too. Enjoy lunch and dinner at Pelagos, an al fresco taverna with a show kitchen serving Cypriot-Greek cuisine. Helios offers French-Mediterranean fine dining for dinner, and flagship restaurant Basiliko is open on selected evenings, for Mediterranean and Asian fusion a la carte, served by candlelight.

Once a week there is entertainment in the village-like square with a weekly Cypriot buffet, folk dancing and live music. There are three bars, including one swim-up bar and one on the beach. For a decadent treat, don’t miss afternoon tea on the terrace.

Please note that restaurants are open on rotation and not all restaurants may be open on any one day.