


Annabelle
Paphos / CyprusThe Annabelle brings together the laid-back vibes of a coastal resort with the cultural spectacle of Paphos. Sitting in front of the Mediterranean Ocean and home to warm climates all year round, it’s also the closest hotel to Paphos’s pictorial medieval castle and harbour. So day-to-day guests can laze in the large, stylish suites, or at the detoxifying health centre and signature restaurants, or, should adventure strike, there are plenty of day trips to embark on.
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What to love
- Home to four gourmet restaurants, each serves menus prepared using local produce and local wines. They provide a truly authentic Cypriot experience, many feature live music and folk dancers.
- Fitness fanatics will be pleased to know that Annabelle has its own health centre. A state-of-the-art gym, squash courts, sauna and steam rooms are available at guests’ leisure.
- Designed with a family friendly ethos, Annabelle offers a number of supervised children’s clubs for children from 4 months to 17 years.
- Created with five exclusive bars, including a pool bar and beachside bar, the nightlife at Annabelle Thanos continues long after the sun goes down.
What to know
- Guests can use the Almyraspa spa facilities at Annabelle’s sister hotel, Almyra - which offers a wide spectrum of remedies, therapies and treatments designed to revitalise and rejuvenate.
- Annabelle’s ‘Baby Go Lightly’ online service allows parents to order any child essentials required during their stay in advance.
- The Annabelle has complimentary Wi-Fi and interconnecting rooms are available upon request.
- Guests are granted permission to use the facilities at the hotel’s adjacent sister hotel, Almyra.
Description
Surrounded by six acres of rich, exotic landscaped gardens, the five star Annabelle overlooks the Mediterranean seafront and sits at the heart of one of Cyprus’s thriving coastal towns, Paphos. A resort perfect for every member of the family, guests can choose to relax by the freeform swimming pools and palm trees or explore Paphos’s medieval castle and harbour when the desire for adventure strikes.
Annabelle’s accommodation has been designed with an understated Grecian temperament, achieved by neutral tones; cool, marble floors and large French door windows that open out towards the spectacular ocean and garden views. Each room is fitted with an opulent, marble bathroom and features a private balcony or terrace – allowing guests to make the most of the all-year-round mild temperatures. Larger room options also feature private plunge pools, Jacuzzis and working fireplaces.
The resort has four gastronomic restaurants, each preparing Mediterranean specialties using locally sourced produce. Amoras is Annabelle’s signature fine-dining restaurant, with al fresco dining in the summer months. Asteras offers candlelit dining overlooking the resort’s illuminated water gardens. Mediterraneo serves light dishes in a beachfront setting. While Fontana serves themed buffet breakfasts and lunches on a large terrace.
Annabelle is also home to a vibrant mixture of evening entertainment venues. Ranging from the sophisticated Byzantine bar, serving champagne aperitifs, to the chilled out Beach bar, serving light beers and cocktails by the sea.
For those keen to stay in shape during their stay, the Annabelle health centre has a fully equipped gym, a full-size squash court, sauna and steam room. Guests are also permitted full use of the neighbouring Almyra hotel’s spa centre, which offers a wide array of therapies, treatments and a massage service.
When to Travel
Cyprus offers a pleasant year round temperature making it an ideal holiday spot in both summer and winter. June to August sees Paphos receiving around 13 hours of 32°C sunshine, but in late July and early August temperatures can often be in the high 30's. These are popular months for families to travel to Cyprus but can get very hot. These summer temperatures make the Paphos beaches good for sunbathing, and the sea is warm enough for all day swimming and water sports. In September and October the temperatures are still around the 30°C mark and give around nine hours of sunshine per day.
Temperatures are a little cooler through the winter months and the chance of rain does increase a little. December to February sees temperatures of around 18°C when there is around five hours of sunshine per day. An April Easter break in Paphos will see you topping up a tan with eight hours of sunshine per day and temperatures hitting 24°C.
Best time to visit: May, June, September and October
Good time to visit: Rest of the year.
Location
Annabelle is located right by the beach, only 300m from the old harbour in Paphos town, on the north west coast of Cyprus. The hotel is located 8km from Paphos airport and 110km from Larnaca Airport.
It is a 25 minute transfer from Paphos Airport or 1 1/2 hour transfer from Larnaca Airport to the Annabelle.
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Choose from 218 airy rooms and suites, each with private balcony or terrace, either twin or double beds, cool marble floors, complimentary Wi-Fi and marble bathrooms. Additional features in suites range from private plunge pools and heated Jacuzzis to working fireplaces and Grecian styling. Some rooms interconnect.
Inland View Room: These rooms have balconies with views towards the town of Paphos and/or the hotel. Maximum capacity of three people. Total Area: 24m². Connecting inland view rooms are ideal for families as this room combination can accommodate up to two adults and three children or infants.
Terrace Garden View: Opening onto the hotel’s tropical gardens, these ground floor rooms each have their own private terrace furnished with table and chairs. Maximum capacity of three people.Total Area: 24m² plus terrace.
Sea View Room: With superb views of the sea and the hotel’s tropical gardens from step-out balconies, these rooms are larger than Inland View Rooms. Maximum capacity of three people. Total area: 26m². Connecting sea view rooms are ideal for families, as this room combination can accommodate up to 2 adults and 3 children or infants.
Family Studio: These spacious suites – either with partial views of the sea or of the hotel’s lush gardens – consist of either open plan bedroom and living room or two separate rooms. The majority of Family Studios open directly onto a private terrace. Maximum capacity of four people. Total area: 35m²
Terrace Sea View Room: Located on the ground floor, these rooms have views of the sea and the hotel’s pools. Each room has an extensive terrace with table, chairs and private sun lounger. These rooms are furnished with large flat-screen TV sets. Maximum capacity of three people. Total area: 26m²
Deluxe Sea Facing Room: These spacious rooms occupy a prime position and showcase uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea and Paphos harbour from large balconies. Deluxe sea facing rooms have extended bathrooms with separate walk in shower cabin and large flat-screen TV sets. Maximum capacity of three people. Total area: 30m²
Garden Studio Suite (with or without whirlpool): Situated in the hotel’s tropical gardens, these sea-facing Greek-style suites consist of open-plan bedroom and living room plus two private patios: one sea-facing and one overlooking the gardens and the waterfalls. Suites have large flat-screen TV sets, and some suites have a working fireplace. Maximum capacity of two people. Total area: 35m². Garden Studio Suites with a private, heated whirlpool on the sea-facing patio are also available.
Studio Suite (with or without private plunge pool): Situated on first floor of the hotel, these bright and airy suites have views across to the Mediterranean Sea and Paphos harbour. The layout includes open plan bedroom and living room with large flat-screen TV sets, plus marble bathroom with walk-in shower. Maximum capacity of three people. Total area: 35m² plus terrace. Some Studio Suites have an outdoor heated plunge pool.
Superior Suite: Additional luxurious touches in these suites include: separate bedroom and living room with dining space for 4-5 people; marble bathroom with Jacuzzi; two satellite and large flat-screen TV sets, with spacious balconies with sunloungers and sea views. Maximum capacity of four people. Total area: 55m²
One Bedroom Deluxe Suite: Located on the hotel’s top floor and furnished with original art, this suite has a bedroom (with walk-in wardrobe), separate living / dining room and marble bathroom with Jacuzzi and large flat-screen TV sets. Sizeable balconies furnished with sunloungers showcase majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea, tropical gardens and the historical port of Paphos. Maximum capacity of three people. Total area: 60m².
Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite: Located on the hotel’s top floor and furnished with large flat-screen TV sets and original art, these suites have two en suite bedrooms (with walk-in wardrobes and marble bathrooms, one with a Jacuzzi bath) and separate living / dining room. Sizeable balconies furnished with sun beds showcase majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea, tropical gardens and the historical port of Paphos. Maximum capacity of five people. Total area: 88m²
Artemis: Situated in the hotel's tropical gardens, this new deluxe Greek-style suite consists of an open-plan bedroom and living room with a fireplace, plus a private terrace with a heated whirlpool. Atremis has spectacular sea views of Paphos harbour and castle. Designed by the renowned USA interior designers, BAMO of San Francisco, this suite features handcrafted furniture and bespoke fabrics. The spacious bathroom has plenty of natural daylight, with wall-to-ceiling windows. A unique enhancement is a fabulous, completely private outdoor rain shower. Exclusive amenities include an entertainment centre with two flat screen TV's, HI-FI and an iPod docking station, a minibar and espresso machine. Suite Area: 40m² plus Outdoor Terrace: 27m²
Alecos Penthouse: This beautiful suite can be booked with either one or two en suite bedrooms. Annabelle’s ultimate accommodation, Alecos’s impressive entrance leads to an elegant living room that opens onto a large balcony with wide-reaching sea, harbour and garden views. Highlights include large flat-screen TV sets, marble bathroom with glass roof and whirlpool and a view fit for the gods! Maximum capacity of five people (when booked as a two bedroom suite). Total area: 95m²
Family
Family-friendly facilities are an integral part of Annabelle’s contemporary resort philosophy. Supervised clubs for guests aged 4 months to 17 years; The Teen club is based at Annabelle, and the Explorers Clubs and creche are based at Almyra, the sister hotel of Annabelle (Almyra is situated adjacent to Annabelle). Annabelle also provides an excellent babysitting service; innovative ‘Baby Go Lightly’ pre-order service; children’s menus in most restaurants and a wide-range of interconnecting room options.
Globetrotters 4 mths – 2 yrs 11 mths: The experienced nannies will take time to discuss your child’s routine and go out of their way to follow it, to help keep your child happy and settled. The daily activities have been tailored taking into account the weather and of course the fun factor. Complimentary nappies, swimming nappies, wipes, fresh milk, purees and meals freshly made and prepared on a daily basis are provided. There is a specially designed sleep room for nap times.
Adventurers 3 yrs – 4 yrs 11 mths: The children are kept busy with lots of fantastic activities. Children can get creative with locally inspired activities such as designing their won mosaics, baking delicious Cypriot cakes or taking part in traditional Cypriot games in the garden provided by the Explorer team. Swimming sessions are also organised.
Voyagers 5 yrs – 7 yrs 11 mths: Voyagers spend much of their time out and about making the most of the exciting activities and sporting facilities in the resort and the Explorer team have on offer. Elements of the Cypriot culture and tradition are transferred in a fun and interactive way for children to learn and discover, like trying out the local Cypriot dance moves and finding out what is growing in the kitchen garden. There are also swimming activities. When they do have some chill out time, an area full of toys and games welcomes them where they can catch up with their friends.
Pioneers 8 yrs – 12 yrs 11 mths: There is a busy and energetic programme of sport and activities organised by the cool and active ‘Rangers’ from the Explorers childcare team. Most of the activities will be spent out and about in the resort.
Teenagers 13 yrs +: Located at Escape, a dedicated urban graffiti designed hang out for teenagers featuring a pool/table tennis table, air hockey, Nintendo Wii and darts as well as various chill our areas for catching up with friends and watching the big screen. A tailor made and flexible leisure programme of sports and activities are led by the resident ‘Escape Artist’ from the Explorer team.Please note: The Teens Club is located at sister hotel, Annabelle, which is directly next door to Almyra and is open to all Almyra guests.
Babysitting: Families can easily arrange babysitting with UK qualified and local English speaking staff. Babysitting can be arranged locally at reception on arrival.
Baby Go Lightly: Baby Go Lightly gives parents the opportunity to order all manner of baby items on-line prior to arrival. Available items include: car seat for airport transfers; potties; training seats; high chairs; carriers; buggies; bottles and teats; sterilisers; bottle warmers; baby gyms; baby walkers; baby bathtubs; dry/swimming nappies; nappy bins; toiletries (including baby lotion, powder and wet wipes); swimming aids; crayons, colouring books and a range of story books and DVD’s in various languages.