Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos

The luxurious and modern hotel features unique monastic architecture and a classical interior. It is a member of the ""Leading Hotels of the World"" and was renovated in 2005. The hotel achieves a subtle blend of intimacy and grandeur and has been designed as an idyllic retreat for the discerning guest. On offer are a total of 273 rooms and suites, of which four are disability-friendly rooms, spread across four storeys. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a cloakroom, a currency exchange counter and lift access. Within exclusive surroundings, guests are presented with a choice of restaurants ranging from modern European cuisine or Italian gastronomy with special themed nights and live music, to the sophistication of the Cocktail Piano Bar. In addition a newspaper stand, a hairdresser, a games room, a TV lounge, conference facilities, and a public Internet connection are on hand for guests' use. Room and laundry services are also available, and for younger guests there is a playground and kid's club. A car park may also be used by guests arriving by car.

The superbly appointed rooms come with either a balcony or terrace, with the majority offering views over the pool or the sea. Standard fittings include a private marble bathroom with a telephone, bathrobes, a hairdryer, and a shaver socket. The air conditioning is individually adjustable, and all rooms further include a minibar, satellite/ cable TV, a Sony Playstation, a direct dial telephone, and a hire safe. The 11 family rooms have a lounge (without partition) and a balcony facing inland. The 46 junior suites are spacious rooms with an elegantly appointed lounge (without partition) and extra amenities, 23 of these come with a terrace facing inland, 11 have a balcony with sea views, and 12 offer an extensive veranda with a private pool. The Presidential, the Dionysus and the Akamas suites offer separate, luxurious lounges and bedrooms; the Dionysus also has its own swimming pool.

Guests may serve themselves from the buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner. At lunchtime and in the evenings, guests may also choose to select dishes from the à la carte menu, and there is also a set menu at dinner. Guests may book either a half board, a full board, or a bed and breakfast stay.

Leisure options include the Armonia Spa, which is open all year round and features a fully equipped and professionally supervised gym, a Jacuzzi, and an indoor swimming pool. The sauna and hamam complete the anti-stress programme aimed at guests' relaxation, which furthermore includes sophisticated massage and beauty treatments. The huge swimming pool and the beach invites guests to relax or to try out a wide range of water sports activities. A tennis court may also be made use of. For golf lovers, special arrangements can be made at the Aphrodite Hills, Tsada or Secret Valley golf clubs, all of which are about 15 km from the hotel. During the major school holidays there is additionally a separate entertainment programme for kids and teenagers.