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Talayot Apartments - Spa and Wellness Facilities

Talayot Apartments

Access Guide

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Getting to (Spa and Wellness Facilities)

  • The Spa and Wellness Facilities are located on the lower ground floor of the Talayot Apartments main reception building, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The most accessible route has a lift.

Toilet (Male and Female)

  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 78cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (75cm).

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 79cm.
  • The toilet door has a hook lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 177cm x 152cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the toilet roll holder (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm).
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, the internal toilet door, all grab rails and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet has no mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hooks for seated users are at the recommended height.
  • The coat hooks for standing users are not at the recommended height.

Toilet with Adaptations for Disabled People (Female - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 77cm.
  • The toilet door has a lever twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm x 158cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail.
  • The following fixtures are at the recommended height: the toilet roll holder (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • The following fixtures are not at the recommended height: the toilet seat (not at 48cm).
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal toilet door, the floor, the dropdown rail and all grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The toilet has no mirror.
  • There is no shelf in the toilet.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hooks for standing users are at the recommended height.
  • The coat hooks for seated users are not at the recommended height.

Treatment Room (Massage Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a manual door which opens both ways and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The room does have an unobstructed turning space (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is not shiny or patterned.
  • There is a height adjustable treatment table.
  • There are tables and chairs with armrests available in the room.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels are low in this area.
  • There are 2 steps to access the shower cubicles.

Entrance (Swimming Pool Area)

  • The entrance to the swimming pool is located to the left of the massage room.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance to the swimming pool.
  • There is a manual door at the entrance, which opens away from you.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Changing Area (Female)

  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
  • The female changing area was surveyed, and there are also male changing areas available.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is not shiny or patterned.
  • The seating in the changing area includes: bench seats.
  • The changing area includes: standard lockers.
  • The changing area has: a step-free standard shower.
  • The showers have a fixed overhead shower head.
  • The width of the shower door opening is 74cm.
  • Toilet facilities include: a step-free standard toilet.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 84cm.

Changing Area (Male)

  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
  • The male changing area was surveyed, and there are also female changing areas available.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is hard flooring.
  • The flooring is not shiny or patterned.
  • The seating in the changing area includes: bench seats.
  • The changing area includes: standard lockers.
  • The changing area has: a step-free standard shower.
  • The showers have a fixed overhead shower head.
  • The width of the shower door opening is 74cm.
  • Toilet facilities include: a step-free standard toilet.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 83cm.

Swimming Pool (Pool 1)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There are 5 steps with no handrails.
  • There is step-free level access around the whole pool.
  • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Seating around the pool includes: sun loungers and bench seats.
  • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and poolside showers.
  • The flooring is hard.
  • There is step-free level access to the poolside showers.

Sauna (Spa and Wellness Facilities)

  • This sauna is located opposite Pool 1.
  • There is not step-free access into the room.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).

Steam Room (Spa and Wellness Facilities)

  • This steam room is located The Steam Room is located opposite Pool 1.
  • There is not step-free access into the room.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).

Entrance (Pool 2)

  • The entrance to the swimming pool is located to the left of Pool 1.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance to the swimming pool.
  • There are manual doors at the entrance, which open both ways.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Swimming Pool (Pool 2)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • There is step-free level access around the whole pool.
  • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Seating around the pool includes: sun loungers and bench seats.
  • The flooring is hard.

Toilet (Pool 2 - Children's Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The toilet door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 74cm.
  • The width of the door into the toilet cubicle is not over 75cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
  • There is a shower to the left of the toilet.