Sports And Recreation
There is always something for even the most active sports enthusiast to enjoy at St. Raphael Resort.
Apart from swimming in either one of the two outdoor or one indoor pools, the hotel also has
- Table tennis
- Workout programmes
- Darts
- French bowls
- Archery
- Fully equipped gymnasium with the latest equipment
- Beach volleyball
- Badminton
- Two artificial grass tennis courts (it is also possible to rent rackets and tennis balls)
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Jacuzzi
- Scuba diving
- ... and all types of water sports at the beach.
St. Raphael Resort also has its own aqua park with bouncy trampolines, slides and climbing mountain in the sea.
Families & Children
St. Raphael Resort is could not be more suited for those wishing to enjoy a family holiday.
Children of all ages are catered for and there is a full animation team with activities programmed for outdoors and indoors that will guarantee to keep all ages happily occupied.
Parents can ‘sign in’ their children to the new large mini-club which features indoor games, television and a pool table.
One of the summertime favourites for children has to be the new aqua park floating in the shallow waters of the beach, with a trampoline, climbing mountain and slide especially designed for children and teenagers.
Families can also enjoy a variety of water sports at the beach.
Evening shows are sure to entertain the whole family with acts such as fire shows, cabaret nights, Latin dancing, illusionists and Cyprus folkloric shows.
Disco nights for the littleones are also scheduled regularly.
During the day, children are spoilt for choice with the separate shaded children’s pool, water slide and outdoor children’s play ground, all situated in the grounds of the new Executive Wing!.
The new wing also features specially designed family rooms accommodating families of four comfortably.
- St. Raphael Resort ensures that parents can rest assured that there will always be tasty option for their children to have during meal and snack times.
- High-chairs are available in all restaurants and the kitchens are always happy to assist with any particular request for children and adults alike.
- Baby sitting is also available on request and the hotel even has bottle warmers, sterilising units and changing mats to lend families with small children.
Weddings
The romantic setting of St. Raphael Resort provides the idyllic choice for a wedding holiday. Located on a large sandy beach, with it’s very own private marina and 43,000m2 of landscaped gardens, the luxurious hotel can cater for any size or style of wedding with choices of locations either inside or outside.
The renovated hotel provides excellent accommodation with 90% of the rooms having a magnificent view over the Mediterranean Sea with private balconies.
Wedding Ceremonies Religious and Civil Ceremonies are available at fee.
Church Weddings The St. Raphael Chapel was built in 2006 and is a unique and atmospheric chapel for anyone’s special day. The chapel is situated close to the beautiful pleasure pool of the executive wing with a magnificent view of the sea and marina.
The floor was completed by hand by local artists consisting of marble and glass mosaics, while the local tradition of icons has been combined with beautiful stained glass windows and wood surroundings to give the chapel the ultimate Island ambience second to none, whatever your domination is.
There is an idyllic stone amphitheatre around the chapel creating the ultimate Mediterranean feeling. The use of Hotel Chapel is free of charge for wedding parties staying in the hotel.
Outdoor Weddings A huge variety of choice is available for those who wish to have civil services of either weddings or renewal of vows. From the large sandy beach, to the exotic gardens, next to the 1000 year old olive tree, or in the centre of the Ancient-Style 5 tier amphitheatre, the choice of venues is unique and each couple can ensure that they will be able to find exactly what they had always dreamed of.
Food and Beverage Second to none, the St. Raphael Resort is renowned for its exquisite culinary expertise and choice of fine wines and beverages. The professional staff will be sure to advise and help the couple in their choice of menus and wines and make the day effortlessly perfect, while the couple will enjoy their meals or cocktails with their guests.
Entertainment The expert team of professionals will be happy to organize any type of entertainment required for the special day, from dj’s to classical quartets or live shows.
Preparation and Relaxation Whether before or after the special day, the St. Raphael Spa can offer a variety of treatments and services for the couple and their guests. Hair stylists and make-up artists are available with special wedding packages for the bride and luxury manicures, massages and spa treatments are also available.
Other Requirements While the team of professionals will help guide the couple in their choice of venues and menus, they will also help to arrange any extra requirements to suit all tastes such as:
- Photography – still and video
- Chauffeur - White Mercedes taxi wedding car or limousine
- Flowers – Decorative displays, Bride’s Bouquet, Buttonholes and bridesmaid posies
- Wedding Cake – fruit or sponge at different sizes