Our opinion
The Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos is a recently refurbished hotel built in the style of an old monastery and enjoys a prime location on the waterfront and a short walk from Paphos itself.
Hotel description
Situated on the waterfront and just two kilometres from Paphos’ charming fishing harbour, the Paphos Amathus Beach Hotel offers a delicate balance of cultural exploration and beach relaxation.
The Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos has 273 rooms and suites all featuring their own private balcony or verandah with a sea, pool or inland view. The ambience of the main building is echoed throughout the rooms which are furnished with elegance and freshened to a sleek finish, boasting marble ensuite bathrooms with luxury toiletries. An excellent range of accommodation includes the option of connecting rooms and family suites. The family rooms are equipped with a spacious living area including a three-seater settee which can be converted into an extra double bed. The large freeform outdoor swimming pool expands through the Amathus Beach Hotel grounds, commanding centre stage for most of the day’s activities. The indoor pool and the shingle beach, with sun loungers and umbrellas for the sole use of hotel guests, offer a more tranquil setting for those seeking a little peace and quiet. The Byzantium Coffee Shop is open throughout the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. A further four restaurants all serving different cuisine, including al fresco dining, provide a range of dining experiences, and the recently refurbished hotel bar, Nubar, offers an stylish, chic experience for guests. Recreational facilities at the Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos are in abundance ranging from the standard watersports, floodlit tennis courts and recreation centre to a dedicated weekly programme exploring some of the more adventurous activities such as archery, handicrafts, cooking lessons and aquaerobics. The Pelican Kids Club is free of charge and is open throughout the day for children aged 4 to 16 during all major school holidays and half terms and has use of the freshwater children’s swimming pool.
Official star rating
4 deluxe
Distance from airport
20 minutes' drive from Paphos
Room types
273 rooms and suites.
All rooms have air conditioning, direct telephone connection, satellite TV, pay TV and Sony Playstation, minibar, safe deposit box, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed internet access.
Hotel facilities and services
5 restaurants, 3 bars, hairdressing salon, business centre, gift shops, Armonia spa, gym and aerobics room, recreation centre, floodlit tennis courts, children’s club with children’s pool, 24 hour room service, laundry and valet service. One freeform outdoor pool heated during the winter and one indoor pool heated throughout the year. There is also one children’s pool. There is a shingle beach in front of the hotel with sun loungers and umbrella’s for hotel guest’s use.
Water sports
Chargeable sports are jet ski, paragliding, waterskiing, use of speed boat. Life jackets are provided for all water based sports.
Land sports
Golf is available at a charge. Gym, tennis and use of the recreation centre including table tennis and pool tables are free of charge.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
Paphos fishing harbour is 2km away and the town centre is 4km away. Both can be easily reached by car or taxi. There are three golf clubs within 20 minutes drive of the hotel and reservations can be made through the front desk. Children will especially enjoy a trip to the bird park or the water park, both situated within close proximity to the hotel
Sports nearby
Golf club and water park.
Children
Children under 4 are not allowed in the Amorosa, Rottisserie and Asiachi restaurants. During the festive season children under 12 are not allowed in the main restaurant. On these two evenings a party is organized for children in the Byzantine Coffee Shop.
Other information
The hotel has weekly programs of events including archery, sports competitions, handicrafts, cooking lessons, aerobics and aquaerobics sessions.