Hotel Review
Athena Beach, Paphos, Cyprus
Facilities and rooms are four-star plus at this beachfront holiday hotel. A 2021 facelift has brought rooms, including new swim-up options, on-trend. Plus there are waterslides, spray toys, Greek dancing, bowls, entertainment and comfy sun beds in the beautiful gardens for those who want to relax.
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OUR REVIEW
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
The hotel is situated on the hotel strip of Kato Paphos, where a walk along the seafront promenade will take you to the Paphos harbour area in around 20 minutes. It's ten minutes by car, or you can take one of the frequent buses that stop outside the hotel and will take you to the town's shops, bars and tavernas. Nearby, you'll find The Byzantine Paphos Castle and Paphos Archeological Park, which houses amazing Roman mosaics and villas. The fourth-century Tomb of the Kings is a ten-minute drive.
By plane: flights to Paphos from London take 4 hours 30 mins; flights from Manchester take 4 hours 45 mins. The hotel is a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport. Free on-site parking. Book flights to Paphos.
THE LOOK AND FEEL
A new Oasis Splash waterslide and spray toys have ramped up the kiddie action at this lively holiday hotel, plus there are organised activities for teens and adults - cue bowls, tennis and spa. Sun worshippers can relax on comfy sun beds in the extensive gardens overlooking the narrow beach and sea. A top-to-toe refurb has freshened up rooms and public areas.
THE FACILITIES
You'll find true Cypriot hospitality here. Staff are obliging, warm and friendly and always on hand to answer queries. Facilities include 18 outdoor and 12 indoor bowls rinks, tennis courts, a kids club, Oasis Splash waterslides, three swimming pools, a large gym and Elixir Spa. Evening entertainment ranges from bridge and quizzes to films and live music.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pools
- Spa and wellness centre
- Mini golf
- Bowls
- Tennis
- Games room
- Kids club
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
BED AND BATH
A makeover in 2021 has brought the rooms and suites on-trend with contemporary neutrals highlighted with colourful accents and wood-effect flooring. Bathrooms have new tiles and a bath or rain shower. New Superior swim-up pool rooms offer access to a shared pool, private cabana and access to an exclusive breakfast area.
Room types: Classic, Family, Superior, Duplex Superior, Superior Swim-up, Superior Deluxe, Suites, Collections
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, TV, desk, air con, free Wi-Fi
FOOD AND DRINK
This hotel punches well above its four-star rating at its five restaurants. Buffets offer a mouth-watering array of international and Cypriot dishes and guests are invited to a weekly candlelit dinner too. Breakfast in the Zephyr restaurant (reserved for Superior rooms) was outstanding and poached eggs were as golden as the midday sun.
Palm Tree: al fresco, à la carte dinner.
Zephyr: Mediterranean buffet breakfast, set menu and à la carte dinner options.
Atrium: buffet with international flavours. Open for breakfast and dinner.
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