A whitewashed village-style resort above Polis bay, with a chapel-framed square and a sunset terrace for small ceremonies.
The Setting
Anassa sits above the bay of Polis Chrysochous on the north-west coast of Cyprus, close to the Akamas National Forest Park, with the fishing harbour at Latchi a few minutes' drive away. Polis town is about a mile off, so guests will want a car or a shuttle for trips out.
The hotel is laid out like a village. Rooms and suites sit in whitewashed, red-roofed houses that step down through gardens of herbs and bougainvillaea to the beach. On site there are four restaurants, among them Basiliko in a sunken courtyard and Helios under a giant olive tree, plus the Thalassa Spa, tennis courts and the Mythos kids club. It suits a wedding where guests stay several days.
The day itself
Village Square is the big one, an open-air space framed by the Ayia Athanasia chapel, for up to 300 at a banquet with a 60 guest minimum. Sunset Terrace takes 20 for a ceremony, 40 for cocktails or 16 for dinner. Basiliko seats 40, Helios 120 inside or 140 outside, and the Zephyros Ballroom 280.
The outdoor venues and restaurants run until 23:00, while the ballroom and Galaxias, the nightclub for the after party, carry on until 03:00. The hotel hosts only one wedding at a time, so the team is focused on you, and live entertainment can be arranged. Ask the team about ceremony options for your date.
Where your guests stay
Guests stay in the village-style houses on site, with shuttle carts running between reception and rooms. The hotel group lists 166 rooms, so ask how many you can hold for a wedding block.
Around the wedding there is the beach below the hotel, the pools, the Thalassa Spa, tennis and the boutiques. Further out, guests can walk in the Akamas, wander Latchi's fishing harbour or visit the small museum in Polis, which tells the story of the ancient city-kingdom of Marion. Paphos airport is about a 40 minute drive, and the beaches and restaurants of Paphos about 50 minutes.
If your ceremony is small, ask for Sunset Terrace, which takes 20 for vows. Then bring everyone together in Village Square, beside the chapel, for dinner.
Questions couples ask about Anassa Hotel
Can we have a legal wedding at Anassa?
Civil ceremonies are arranged through the local town hall. The rules we found came from an older brochure, so ask the team for the current paperwork, timings and how many days you need to be in Cyprus beforehand.
Is there a chapel at Anassa?
Yes. Village Square is framed by the Ayia Athanasia chapel. Ask the team how it can be used for your ceremony.
Will another wedding be on at the same time?
No. The hotel hosts only one wedding at a time, so your chosen venue has its full attention.
How many guests can Anassa host?
Venues range from 16 at a private dinner to 300 at a banquet in Village Square, which has a 60 guest minimum.
How do guests get to Anassa?
Fly to Paphos, about a 40 minute drive. Guests will need a car or shuttle to explore beyond the hotel.
Facts checked against Anassa's own website, including its weddings, location and press pages, and the Thanos Hotels group site. Civil ceremony rules are confirmed by the venue for each wedding.
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