In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 67 guest reviews of St Raphael Resort & Marina. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Condition & cleanliness. The most common complaints: Parts of the hotel, especially the older main building, feel dated. Many feel the price is too high for the standard.
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St Raphael Resort & Marina is a five-star beachfront resort in Limassol, Cyprus, set on a sandy beach overlooking the Mediterranean and St Raphael Marina and surrounded by landscaped gardens.
The air-conditioned rooms and suites have private balconies with views of the sea, the marina or the grounds, along with parquet floors, contemporary furnishings, a minibar and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Selected categories add a spacious private veranda with sun loungers, and family accommodation is available.
In summer the resort runs seven restaurants and three bars, covering Mediterranean and international cuisine, traditional Cypriot specialities, themed buffets, à la carte dining and vegan and vegetarian choices. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the Octagon Restaurant, and seasonal outdoor venues offer al fresco dining overlooking the gardens and pools.
Leisure facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, the Serenity Spa with a range of spa and beauty treatments, a tennis court, a padel court, a supervised indoor kids’ club and an outdoor children’s playground.
The resort is about 11 km from Limassol city centre and sits between Cyprus’s two main international airports: Larnaca is roughly a 40-minute drive away and Paphos roughly 50 minutes. It offers a 24-hour front desk, complimentary Wi-Fi and free private on-site parking.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Water sports enthusiasts and eco-conscious travellers will be well suited to this five-star resort. The hotel features direct access to a plastic-free beach alongside its own private marina. Visitors can explore diverse onsite dining options and extensive pool and spa facilities. Potential guests should be aware that the property is located outside Limassol city centre and faces high occupancy during the peak season.
Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 9 hotels we list in Limassol is 9.1.
- The resort sits on a clean, designated plastic-free beach, offering guests a well-maintained environment for swimming and sunbathing with convenient direct access from the hotel gardens.
- An onsite private marina allows guests to easily arrange yacht charters, sailing excursions, and a variety of water sports directly from the resort property.
- Situated on the eastern edge of Limassol, the resort is a fifteen-minute drive from the historic old town, though local bus connections and taxis are easily accessible.
- Being a popular family-friendly destination, the main pool areas and buffet spaces can feel busy during summer holidays, though the resort's expansive grounds help disperse crowds.
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- Sailors who want a yacht marina for boat trips right on the resort grounds
- Families who want a supervised kids' club and a sandy beach on the doorstep
- Spa-goers who want Serenity Spa's indoor pool and Polynesian-inspired treatments
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Prices at St Raphael Resort & Marina
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €370 in total (€185 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €149 to €246.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 67 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Varied buffets with plenty of choice and a breakfast many guests praise
- +Tasty à la carte restaurants, with excellent vegan options
- +Good food at the pool bar
- –Breakfast can feel repetitive or thin, and dishes are not always refilled
- –Some found the food mediocre, and bar food arrived slowly and cold
”Breakfast was very good, and dinner at the Golden Monkey restaurant was delicious and beautifully prepared.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, welcoming and helpful staff throughout the resort
- +Reception goes out of its way, for instance with room changes and early check-in
- +A settled team, with many staff who have been there for years
- –Service can be slow, especially at the bar and in the dining room
- –Some guests found staff and managers aloof
”Every staff member we met was warm, helpful and genuinely welcoming.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Calm, pleasant pools where a lounger is usually easy to find
- +A wide, well-kept beach with a calm sea
- +Clean, easy access to the beach
- –Pool loungers can be hard to get at busy times, and the beach is short on shade
- –The beach gets crowded with outside visitors at weekends
- –Some beach sunbeds are worn and uncomfortable
”The pool atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and you can always find a lounger by one of the pools.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, clean rooms, many with a balcony and sea view
- +Comfortable beds and good water pressure in the shower
- +Well-equipped rooms, right down to an iron and ironing board
- –Some rooms, including in the executive wing, are dated with cramped bathrooms
- –Air conditioning that is hard to control
- –Missing touches such as slippers or a coffee machine, and an awkward hairdryer
”The room was spacious and spotlessly clean.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Many guests describe the hotel as very clean
- +Well-kept grounds and common areas
- –Parts of the hotel, especially the older main building, feel dated
- –Several guests report poor room cleaning, such as dirty floors or bathrooms
- –Maintenance issues such as a lift out of order or a blocked sink
”Beautiful property, lovely and clean, and the facilities are excellent.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A quiet beachfront setting away from the town traffic
- +Spacious grounds with plenty of greenery and lawns
- +Sea views from many rooms
- –Quite far from town
”The location is excellent: you avoid the town traffic, and it's nice and quiet.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Quiet zones and a peaceful atmosphere
- +Good soundproofing in some rooms
- –Thin walls in the main building, with sound carrying from the lobby and neighbouring rooms
- –Noise from staff and late private events in the older wing
”The soundproofing was awful, with sound echoing up from the lobby and from the room upstairs.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests feel the all-inclusive package is good value
- –Many feel the price is too high for the standard
- –Extras are expensive, including drinks and padel court hire
- –No free drinking water in the room
”Value for money? So-so. They've raised the price yet again, so it's becoming less and less good value.” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is St Raphael Resort & Marina from Larnaca Airport (LCA)?
St Raphael Resort & Marina is approximately 45 km from Larnaca Airport (LCA) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate St Raphael Resort & Marina?
St Raphael Resort & Marina is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 2,336 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 605 guest reviews.
How many stars does St Raphael Resort & Marina have?
St Raphael Resort & Marina is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does St Raphael Resort & Marina offer?
St Raphael Resort & Marina offers free Wifi, free parking, spa and wellness center, 4 swimming pools, beachfront and family rooms.
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Amathus Avenue, 3594, Limassol, Cyprus