Access Guide
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located on floor 0, in the hotel grounds, within the Star Prestige Tower on floor 0 and within the spa.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 0, in the hotel grounds, and within the Star Prestige Tower on floor 0.
- Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Star Camp kids club.
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Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located in the spa.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard toilets on floor 0 and within the Star Camp kids club.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located poolside, next to the sports zone courts, and in the courtesy rooms.
Food and Drink (Building - Papagayo, Star Prestige, Sports Bar and Jameos)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- The Papagayo Restaurant is located on floor 0, to the right as you exit the grounds lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Counters include: self-service counters.
- None of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
- None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
- Menu types include: countertop and online.
- The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Restaurant Bar Café 2
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- The Star Prestige Restaurant is located on floor 0, to the right as you exit the grounds lift via the Papagayo Restaurant.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is also a stepped entrance into the Star Prestige Restaurant.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 198cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Counters include: self-service counters.
- None of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
- None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
- Menu types include: menu boards, countertop and online.
- The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Restaurant Bar Café 3
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- The Sports Bar is located on floor 0, to the left as you exit the grounds lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a bar.
- The surface height is 111cm.
- Menu types include: online.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
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Restaurant Bar Café 4
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- Jameos is located on floor 0 via the Sports Bar, to the left as you exit the grounds lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 386cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the stage.
- There is a bar.
- The surface height is 111cm.
- Menu types include: online.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you exit the grounds lift on floor 0.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 171cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Food and Drink (Grounds - Food Truck, El Mirador Snack Bar and Star Prestige Pool Bar)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- The Food Truck is located at the rear left side of the resort grounds, next to the kids pool.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 131cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food and lactose free food.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
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Restaurant Bar Café 2
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- The El Mirador Snack Bar is located at the rear of the resort grounds, to the right of the infinity pool.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Counters include: a self-service counter and a bar.
- Some of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
- None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
- Menu types include: online.
- The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
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Restaurant Bar Café 3
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- The Star Prestige Pool Bar is located to the rear right side of the resort grounds, within the Star Prestige area.
- The most accessible route has a very easy slope.
- There is a manual door to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a bar.
- The surface height is 109cm.
- Menu types include: online.
- The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
Toilet with Adaptations (Shared - Star Prestige - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right side of the resort grounds, within the Star Prestige area.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 161cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 147cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 111cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
