About this holiday

An Expressions Holiday to the Anassa is one that is highly recommended for families who demand high standards of luxury and a sophisticated ambience. A bonus of the Anassa is the wide range of accommodation available here, much of it highly suitable for families as the rooms and suites are spacious and many interconnect. Its range of facilities appeals to adults and youngsters alike, from the pampering spa to the children's club and even a creche for babies.

The journey and how you get there

An Expressions Holiday to the Anassa is based on a British Airways flight from London Gatwick to Paphos but we can also offer you Heathrow to Larnaca which is a slightly longer tranfser but it offers sometimes more availability. Lots of our clients want to take a flight from their local airport to Paphos and this we can arrange for them, including in the holiday a no-frills or a charter flight. Once you arrive in Paphos, you will be met by a private transfer and taken to the hotel about 45 minutes' drive from the airport.

Complimentary

Included in your holiday

Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways London to Paphos, a private transfer and bed and breakfast.

Holiday prices

Sample prices here are for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under twelve for seven nights in the lowest priced room type for families.
Low Season £6150
High Season £6350
Based on sharing a family studio
Many other room types are available on request from us
The prices displayed here are a guide only for this hotel and each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect the actual flight costs and all up-to-date special offers.

Special Offers

Half board upgrade 2012

Children under the age of 12 years booked on a BB basis will receive free upgrade to half board or full board provided parents are booked on half board or full board respectively.
Children stay free 2012(2)

One child under 12 years stays free on parent's booked terms when sharing parent's room or suite. One child under 12 years sharing a room with one adult is free on parent's booked terms and the parent will be charged the applicable single occupancy rate. Two children under 12 years sharing a room with one adult will be charged the applicable double occupancy rate.
Summer early booking discount 2012

Book by 31 March 2012 stays in Studio and Garden Studio suites on BB basis from 1 April to 31 October 2012. Offer applies to full paid rooms only (does not apply to children in own room). Minimum stay 5 nights.
Discount for children 2012

One to three children aged 0 to 12 years occupying their own Studio suite or Garden Studio suite receive a discount worth 50% on the applicable double occupancy rate. Valid from 1 May to 31 October 2012. For the period from 1 to 31 August the discount will be 25%.
Reduced rates(35)

Receive a reduction on all B&B stays in Studio or Garden Studio suites of at least 5 nights between 1 April – 31 October 2012. Can be combined with early booking reduction.
Reduced rates(61)

Stay until 31 October 2012 for at least 5 nights in a Studio and Garden Studio Suite on a bed and breakfast basis and receive reductions.
Free children’s rooms

All family bookings will receive the children’s room free (for up to three children under the age of 12) when staying for at least 5 nights until 31 May 2012. Valid when booking 2 Studio Suites or 2 Garden Studio Suites. Not combinable with reduced rates offer.
Children’s meal upgrade(2)

Children under the age of 12 years receive a free upgrade to half board or full board when parents are booked on that meal plan. Valid throughout Summer 2012.
Children’s reductions(2)

One child under the age of 12 will stay for free when sharing their parents’ room throughout Summer 2012. Up to three children under the age of 12 occupying their own Studio Suite or Garden Studio Suite will receive discounts on the double room rate until 31 October 2012.

Hotel code

SP06

Our opinion

The Anassa is a truly world-class hotel yet one that caters remarkably well for discerning families.

Hotel description

Hugging the hillside above a charming beach, the palatial and majestic Anassa Hotel overlooks the celebrated Baths of Aphrodite. The hotel architecture has been designed to mimic a classical Greek village with its whitewashed villas and louvered shutters. The hotel enjoys a stunning location on the unspoilt northwest coast of the island and offers elegant and refined spaces in which to relax.
The guestrooms of the Anassa are located in the main building or in one of the individual residences that are dotted around the immaculately landscaped gardens. Luxury fittings and features and a private balcony provide elegant surroundings in which to enjoy the beautiful views over the Mediterranean. The family studios provide excellent and spacious accommodation, with the one-bedroom studios sleeping up to two adults and two children, and interconnecting rooms are also available. The Smiling Dolphin Club is open throughout the year for children aged from four to twelve, where they can enjoy an extensive range of activities such as cooking, painting and games. Guests can make use of a number of complimentary water sports. A fine array of health and beauty treatments is offered in the breathtaking Thalassa Spa, which draws upon the restorative and rejuvenating qualities of the minerals present in natural seawater. The Anassa hotel’s four restaurants welcome guests with an eclectic mix of local and international dishes, which are made with the freshest of produce from the hotel’s own farm. Children can benefit from early dining times and will enjoy the choice offered by the specially designed children’s menu. The Anassa is an elegant and luxurious resort that is ideal for relaxation and pampering, with an excellent selection of children’s activities.

Location

Polis

Official star rating

Annual opening

All year except from 14 November 2011 to 4 March 2012.

Distance from airport

About 45 minutes from Paphos and about 2 hours from Larnaca

Closest airport

Paphos is the closest, Larnaca is also possible.

Room types

175 rooms/suites.
All rooms/suites enjoy views over the Mediterranean Sea and have air conditioning, telephone with two separate lines, satellite television, minibar, safe, private bathroom.

Hotel facilities and services

4 restaurants, 24 hour room service, overnight laundry and dry cleaning service, Bar, Spa, Gym, 2 tennis courts, Squash court, Table tennis, Scuba diving, Water sports, Boutique, two outdoor freshwater multi-level swimming pools and an indoor pool, hair salon, 2 golf courses within driving distance, ‘Smiling Dolphin Club’ for children aged 4-12, babysitting available on request, baby go lightly programme and creche facilities, weddings arranged, excursions organised. The hotel is on a pebbly beach, which is safe for supervised children`s swimming.

Water sports

Diving, Powerboat hire, Sailing, Parasailing, Wakeboarding, Canoeing, Windsurfing, Jet-skiing (all chargeable). Children’s life jackets are provided for water-based sports including boat trips. The hotel has its own PADI Five Star Gold Palm diving centre with two custom-built dive boats which provide rapid transfers to the superb reefs and underwater caves of the Akamas marine reserve. Boats are available to hire for visiting the many picturesque bays along the peninsula.

Land sports

Complimentary sports are Tennis, Squash, Fitness room, Swimming, Mountain bikes. Organised tennis matches take place and coaching is available at a charge.

Out and aboutnearby/local interest

Located on the unspoilt northern coast of Cyprus, about 4 kilometres from the town of Polis. The surrounding region has many coastal and mountain villages, which are ideal for experiencing authentic Cypriot cuisine and culture, away from the throngs of tourists seen on other parts of the island. Highlights for families include the Bird park (20km), Water park (30km).Excursions4x4 Jeep trips to Akamas and Troodos, Guided tour of Paphos Mosaics.

Sports nearby

The island of Cyprus offers an array of attractions for exploring including a walk around the Troodos Mountains or, for the less energetic, visiting the unspoilt, picturesque villages in the foothills.

Children

Children under 16 are not allowed in the spa, but may use the indoor pool between 0800-1200 accompanied by their parents. Children over 16 may use the gym.

Minimum stays

3 nights from 1 May to 31 July and 1 September to 14 October 2012. 5 nights from 1 to 31 August and 15 to 31 October 2012.

Other information

Children's club
The Smiling Dolphin Club is open throughout the year for children aged 4 to 12; the staff are trained and there is a staff to child ratio of 1 to 8. A fee is to be paid locally per day. A supervised lunch and evening activities are also available at extra cost. Children can enjoy activities such as T-shirt printing, cooking, dance and gym sessions, beach games and treasure hunts. The Baby Go Lightly Creche is open six days a week (9 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 5 pm) for children aged 6 months to 4 years - half day and full day fees apply.
Family accommodation
All the hotel`s suites are suitable for families and interconnecting rooms are available. The family studio is one-bedroom open plan accommodation sleeping 2 adults and 2 children. Alternatively, for a larger space, there are two-bedroom suites that sleep 2 adults and 4 children. Extra beds and cots are available on request.

Children`s Amenities

The hotel is able to provide baby baths, potties, changing mats, bottle sterilising kits, bottle heating facility and kettle on request. Please ask for details. Younger guests receive toiletries.

Babysitting

In-room babysitting is available in daytime and evening at a charge and must be pre-booked on arrival. There is a maximum of 2 children per babysitter. Baby listening Is not available at the hotel.
Pre-ordering service

It is possible to order provisions for infants and toddlers which you will receive in your room on arrival. Please ask for details.
Children’s entertainment

Children’s books, DVDs/videos, board games and video games are available.
Medical services

There is 24-hour Doctor on call.
Family dining

Children under 12 are allowed in all restaurants except Basiliko, the gourmet restaurant. Non-smoking areas and children’s menus are available, and highchairs except in Helios; children’s dining times are half an hour earlier than normal times. The hotels restaurants include Amphora, serving Mediterranean cuisine and Pelagos, an all-day poolside restaurant.