Hotel St Raphael Resort (Limassol, Cyprus)

When it comes to handling large groups - and especially families with small children - St Raphael Resort (Limassol) receives consistently excellent reviews. Happy Bee, the hotel's kid's club, is especially popular with parents, who report that their young ones were kept happy and entertained for the entirety of their visit.

With six restaurants and three bars, as you'd expect, this all-inclusive has eating and drinking covered. The snack bar is especially popular for a quick bite, and the wide range of food on offer means there's something for all tastes. If you're after a drink, however, the swim-up bar is there to quench your thirst. Guests also commented that there are a wide range of local beers on offer.

With so many young families staying, you'd be forgiven for thinking that cleanliness might be an issue here. However, many guests were consistently impressed by the spotless appearance of this hotel.

While it is possible to get into Limassol via local bus or taxi, for some, this hotel is still a little too far out of town for their liking. Some also found the area surrounding the hotel to be disconcertingly barren. .

Wi-Fi access appears to be a consistent issue here. Guests reported frequently changing passwords, weak signals and slow download speeds. .

While many reported excellent stays, quite a few commented that the appearance of this hotel was a little tired and worn. A fair few thought that its appearance detracted from the current 5-star rating, with some saying that this property was well and truly in need of renovation. Despite scrupulous cleaning, the quality of fixtures, fittings and bed linen was an issue. Many noted stains on carpets, cheap shower suites and dingy sheets.