New to the Syrian coast: Afamia Rotana Resort, Latakia

The doors have been opened to the Afamia Rotana Resort, Latakia. Located on a sandy peninsula, two kilometres from Latakia city centre, the new five-star resort brings a new level of comfort and a host of leisure activities to the city.   It  is within easy distance of Syria’s historical sites including Ugarit Canaaite, the seaport, crusaders forts, castles and ancient Roman vestiges. Guests can relax on Latakia’s spectacular peninsula, in one of the hotel’s 14 stylish beach cabins. The resort also has a state-of-the-art Bodylines health & fitness centre with the latest in cardio and strength equipment as well as a temperature controlled indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna.     The Afamia Rotana Resort offers guests a range of food and beverage venues including Al Manara – an all-day dining restaurant serving authentic cuisine from around the world, Moodz – a luxurious lounge bar, Aquarius – a pool side bar offering cocktails and light snacks, Café Blue – serving tea, coffee and light snacks and Breeze – a beach terrace with drinks and shisha pipes. Rotana is currently offering special introductory rates from approximately £75 per room, per night, including complimentary breakfast.