Amy Adejokun
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Relaxing vacations under the sign of the luxury. The Paphos Amathus Beach has numerous advantages for a fully enjoyable outdoor vacation. With its various spaces, this five-star hotel is both recommended for families and couples.
The Paphos Amathus Beach is located on the waterfront, 1 mile from the small and very animated port of Paphos. It is next to a succession of hotels bordering the sea in this developed hotelier area, stretching along a large road. To reach the hotel from Larnaca airport (74 miles away), allow a 1 hour and 45 minute drive (15 minutes if you land in Paphos).
The accommodation choices are various and comfortable: 236 standard rooms, most of them overlooking the sea and the gardens, 45 studios and 2 suites. Some space, a modern and chic wooden furniture that is simple, and impeccable comfort, including in the bathroom. Satellite TV, direct telephone line, adjustable air-conditioning, filled mini-bar, a large balcony for the rooms with a sea view, standard size for the others. Rom service allows you to order meals 24/7.
The neo-classic details of the architecture (portico, columns) diminish the massive look of the building. The entrance in the hallway, impressively voluminous, immediately offers a view of the sea and the nice garden. The carpet, comfortable sofas and Mosaic patterns do not completely succeed in wiping out the solemnity of the place. Outside, same strict organization, especially around the beautiful lagoon pool edged by palm trees and floral coppice. Large unobstructed lawns offer a view of the sea. Relaxation and treatments await you in the large fitness centre with state-of-art facilities.
The hotel distinguishes itself thanks to its numerous options for eating. The main restaurant, very bright, is embellished by a nice sundeck where you can enjoy buffets for breakfast and lunch; it offers a Byzantine decor with archways, wooden chairs and cushions with colourful motifs and geometrical patterns. Dinners take place in a more formal setting, with locally and internationally inspired menus. On summer evenings, a generous Italian buffet is set up outdoors, while an à la carte restaurant (international cuisine) allows you to have dinner in an intimate atmosphere by the light of candles. The large wine list offers a selection of French grands crus and other local wines. The fancy cuisine. 3 bars complete the services offered.
The turquoise water, the fine, clean sand, the dock, and the small marina where you have access to water sports give some style to the beach. Deckchairs and sunshades are alloted to the clients of the hotel. The neraby pool's snack-bar allows you to eat at any time. A few underwater rocks can make the access to the sea difficult for children. Guaranteed ranquility.
Dinners are usually accompanied by live background music.
Municipal buses pass in the front of the Amathus to get to the port and downtown every 15 minutes.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, (free), hammam, (free), stretching, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath, wellness
tennis, water skiing, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, volleyball, beach volley, horse riding, golf, jet ski, paddle boats, canoe, dance, step, archery, squash, water-polo, fitness, sports
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L'Amathus en quelques mots?Un cadre idyllique digne d'un 5 étoiles!Le seul risque que vous prenez? Vouloir y rester & ne plus jamais revenir
- Nourriture excellente - Serviettes glacées distribuées les jours de forte chaleur - Près du centre - Personnel aux petits soins
- La salle de jeux n'était vraiment pas digne du 5 étoiles
Maria P.
Hotel de lujo, excelente
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Here you have a modern hotel, but with a family clientele - an establishment where you can choose accommodations according to the size you require - (there are so many different types); the rooms of this seaside hotel do not all have a balcony. The Almyra hotel is unclassified; you should try it to get an idea of what that really means.
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