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Hotel Rio Park - Outdoor Pool

Hotel Rio Park

Access Guide

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Swimming Pool

  • This is an outdoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access into the pool area.
  • Access into the pool area is via a standard lift.
  • Access to the swimming pool is via lift, for more information see the lift section of the Lift to outdoor pool Access Guide (new tab).
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • There is step-free level access around the whole pool.
  • The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
  • Seating around the pool includes: sun loungers and chairs with armrests.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • There is step-free level access to the poolside bar.
  • There is step-free level access to the poolside showers.

Splash Park (Kids' Pool)

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Female - Transfer Both Sides)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 81cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 266cm x 209cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 110cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 121cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm) and the baby changing facility (not at 75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails and the internal toilet door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Male - Transfer Both Sides)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 80cm.
  • The toilet door has a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 203cm x 229cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 92cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 76cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the soap dispenser (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm), the toilet roll holder (not between 80cm - 100cm), the wash basin (not between 72cm - 74cm), towel dispenser (not between 80cm - 100cm) and the baby changing facility (not at 75cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: both dropdown rails and the internal toilet door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • The toilet has a mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 81cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.