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.
Resort Pools
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Pool 1
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- The main pool is located at the centre of the grounds.
- There is step-free level access to the pool area.
- This is an outdoor pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
- Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and sun loungers.
- There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
- The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
- Alternatively, access into the water is via 6 steps or a ladder.
- There is a central handrail.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a hydraulic hoist.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
- Additional facilities include: a children's pool, poolside showers and a bar.
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Pool 2
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- The infinity pool is located at the rear centre of the grounds.
- There is step-free level access to the pool area.
- This is an outdoor pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
- Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
- There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
- Access into the water is via 9 steps.
- There is a handrail on the right going down.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
- Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
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Pool 3
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- The Star Prestige pool is located at the rear right side of the grounds.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the pool area.
- This is an outdoor pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
- Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
- There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
- The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
- Alternatively, access into the water is via 4 steps or a ladder.
- There is a central handrail.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a hydraulic hoist.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
- Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi, poolside showers and a bar.
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Pool 4
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- The kids pool is located at the rear left side of the grounds.
- There is step-free level access to the pool area.
- This is an outdoor pool with waterslides.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
- The following areas have stepped access: the waterslides.
- Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
- Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
- There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
- Access into the water is via 6 steps.
- There is a central handrail.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The pool is staffed at all times.
- Additional facilities include: children's pools, poolside showers and a bar.
Toilet with Adaptations (Grounds – Between Main and Kids Pool - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the resort grounds, between the main and kids pools.
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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 79cm.
- 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 193cm (width) x 198cm (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 124cm (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 80cm 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 137cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 141cm 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.
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.
Entrance (Spa)
- This entrance is located at the front right side of the resort.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 145cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Changing Area
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Changing Area
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- The male changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area surveyed is located down the corridor to the right as you enter the spa.
- The distance from the spa entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the changing area 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 the changing area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
- There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
- Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is one step to the shower facilities.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 6cm.
- There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are no grab rails for the shower.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
Spa
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About
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- The spa is located at the front right side of the resort.
- Facilities available include; a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room, treatment rooms, changing rooms and a toilet with adaptations.
- The spa has 1 floor.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is background noise.
- Seating available in the building includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Reception
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
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Sauna
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- The sauna is located at the rear left side of the spa pool.
- The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the sauna.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens both ways.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
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Steam Room
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- The steam room is located at the rear right side of the spa pool.
- The most accessible route to the steam room has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the steam room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens both ways.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
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Treatment Room
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- There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 200cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Additional Facilities
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- There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head in the treatment room.
Spa Pools
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Pool 1
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- The spa pool is located down the corridor to the right as you enter the spa.
- There is step-free level access to the pool area.
- This is an indoor relaxation pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access around the pool area may include narrow walkways.
- Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
- There is an emergency alarm poolside.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Access into the water is via 7 steps.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
- Additional facilities include: jacuzzis and poolside showers.
Gym
- The gym is located down the corridor to the right as you enter the spa.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is another entrance into the gym containing cardio equipment.
- The door is permanently held open, has a low colour contrast, and an opening width of 67cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow openings.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Spa - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located down the corridor to the right as you enter the spa.
- The distance from the spa entrance is 25m.
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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.
- 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 by sliding 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 223cm (width) x 286cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 62cm (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 40cm 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 79cm 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 116cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 141cm 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.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
- There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
