Welcome to the St Raphael Resort... a hotel that is proud to offer you accomodation and facilities of high European standards, with that extra touch of Mediterranean hospitality and care.

Our aim is not simply to provide your needs away from home, but to create an environment that you will enjoy today and look forward to experience again in the future. While our main lobby has been renovated beyond recognition, repeat visitors will note that this change has not altered but only enhanced the spirit of distinction that has made us truly a classic of our times.

Located on the outskirts of Limassol, the St. Raphael Resort combines all the advantages of a carefully chosen, tranquil location: the calm sea on your doorstep and the colourful liveliness of Limassol just a few miles away.

With convenient access to the island's modern road network, the hotel is hardly more than an hour's drive from any other coastal town, mountain village or tourist attraction.

A place where the spirit of distinction has made us truly a classic of our times.

The 216 room, fully renovated, St. Raphael Resort stands in 37,000 square metres of landscaped gardens - a complete oasis of leisure with a golden sandy beach and its very own 227 berth marina. Luxury is apparent from the moment you enter its cool marble lobby, for it featurs a most unusual atrium that rises 6 floors, with beautiful trailing plants hanging from each level. Waterfalls and panoramic elevators compliment the stylish ambience.

The hotel's tasteful bedrooms are equipped with every comfort including air-conditioning, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, satellite television, pay movies, radio, direct dial telephone and hair dryer. To add to the luxurious tone, there are small touches like ice making machines and shoe polishing machines on each floor and 6 Admiral suites with private Jacuzzi.

There are restaurant to suit all moods and occasions - The Octagon offers all day dining with views of the pool, marina and sea. The Sailor's Rest in the heart of the marina and appropriately designed like the structure of a boat, serves delicious snacks, fast food and salads. Evening elegance is the theme of The Palladium where an international menu of gourmet quality will delight the palate. The Phoenician, for a taste of the exotic, offers oriental décor and sumptuous cuisine. A spectacular passage through the Captain's Bar and over the Palladium restaurant leads you to the beautiful Captain's (summer deck) Terrace. This is a new addition to the St. Raphael facilities and is a favourite spot during the long hot summer months. Here guests can enjoy their drinks and the beautiful view of Limassol Bay, the beach and hotel gardens. The décor includes a pergola, wooden (deck) floors and "boat theme" fixtures and fittings. As with the Captain's Bar, the emphasis is very much on "life at sea" with glass display cabinets featuring models of ships from different periods. This is the perfect setting for evening drinks or afternoon tea.With the best cocktails available at the Captain's Bar and the Amphibian Pool "wet bar", life at the St. Raphael Resort has an affluent ambience second to none.

Excellent facilities for groups and incentives are available for up to 520 persons theatre style in the Panorama room, which can also accommodate up to 250 persons for dinner. A second conference room, the Megaron, can accommodate up to 200 persons and can be easily divided into 2 equal size rooms (sections Alpha & Beta). A third room, Megaron Gamma has recently been added and can accommodate up to 90 persons.

The St. Raphael marina offices will be very pleased to help guests of the hotel to charter a yacht for a pleasant cruise, either for a few hours, a whole day or for longer trips. They can also organise day time or night time fishing trips, enabling guests to have the experience of catching their own delicious fish for dinner. These are just a few of the facilities whic

In each of our 216 guest rooms, 5-star luxury underlines our choice of style and amenities.

Here your holiday starts the minute you enter your room.

And if you are here on business, you will be compensated for your demanding agenda.

Step onto your private verandah to sense the Mediterranean climate and the fresh sea breeze.

A wonderful experience to wake up to ... or return to after an excursion, a mini-cruise or simply a day of relaxing in your full facility resort hotel.

The Palladium serves an international mix of classic favourites. It is also the scene of regional speciality theme nights, including the ever popular Cypriot Night.

The Phoenician, on the other hand, is strictly for friends of savoury Lebanese dishes. The Phoenician Restaurant is also available for private functions and parties.

Serving you in a comfortable lounge or on the breezy terrace, The Captain's Bar is where afternoon refreshments and evening drinks are accompanied by soft piano music.

The Sailor's Rest welcomes you for meals by the Marina, while the casual ambiance, light menu and lunch buffet at the Octagon are really for everyone, anytime.

During the day, the Amphibion "wet bar" will quench your thirst without robbing you of the summer sun and the cool pool water, while the Beach Bar is for those want to make the most of their holidays by the sea.

The St Raphael gardens are the subject of great pride and attention.

With 37.000 square meters of landscaped property, the beauty outdoors rivals the luxury indoors.

Whether for swimming or sunbathing, for sports or relaxation, children and adults alike will enjoy and marvel at the well-maintained expanse of greenery.

Before long, you will discover that public and social life on our island is largely enjoyed ourdoors.

Thanks to the mild climate, various festivals - including the famous wine festival and carnival parades of Limassol - lure people into the open air, while drama productions and concerts are also staged outdoors whenever possible.

The choice of recreational activities available both on our premises and on the beach is our way of helping you make the best of Cyprus and all it has to offer.

A beautiful outdoor pool area, floodlit tennis courts, our own recognized diving centre and a full range of water sports are also means of keeping fit in the sun.

The St Raphael is also a venue of exceptional versatility. Several conferences and banquet halls are supported by audiovisual systems, secretarial assistance and the modern telecommunications facilities in our business centre. Regardless of the size and nature of your event, our staff will offer you the kind of guidance which will prove to be invaluable. The Panorama, our purpose - built, pillar-free hall has been designed to accomodate larger events, from regional business meetings to fashion shows. Its octagonal shape offers an amazing panoramic sea-view, yet to be surpassed.

The Megaron, which can be divided into two equal sections, Alpha and Beta, welcomes 120 to 220 guests, while Megaron Gamma, our most recent extension, satisfies the needs for a moderately large room. Other syndicate rooms are available for meetings or seminars for 10 to 20 guests. Whether large or small, your group will enjoy our staff's professionalism and organizational skills, as well as complete and impressive catering services. For years, local and multinational firms have favoured it, thanks to the excellent combination of space, service and facilities we provide, which include: Pillar-free area to accomodate 500 delegates theatre style or 300 classroom style Electrically operated 360x400cm screens Pillar-free area to accomodate 500 delegates theatre style or 300 classroom style Slide and overhead projectors

Long an attractive landmark in the area, the St Raphael Marina presents itself as a beautiful border to the hotel's premises.

Accomodating yachts up to 30m long, the Marina provides all modern facilities.

Visitors who care to sail out into the open sea can join in fishing expenditions and mini-cruises or even charter a private boat for a complete island experience.