Tranquil haven

Published date15 June 2022
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
It has been a star of the Cypriot hospitality scene for more than 30 years - and was the first five-star hotel to open in Paphos - but was reinvented with a €10million transformation in April 2018. The numerous regularly returning guests tell their own story too

THE STYLE Timeless class, unpretentious yet bang on trend, the property showcases the work of the island artisans, craftsmen and women who hand made the bespoke furniture.

Fresh finishing touches from the makeover include a new rooftop pool, bar and restaurant, wellness centre and 26 new bedrooms, including five duplex suites and one superior suite, each offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Rooms reflect the hotel's colonial-chic charm, coupled with a contemporary twist.

The Annabelle the first hotel on had a makeover 2018

Expect cool white walls and Mediterranean-hued fabrics sitting alongside wooden furnishings and traditional shuttered doors - and some rooms with private pools. THE FOOD Ouranos Lounge & Bar serves up tapas-style dishes for sharing, alongside healthy salads and an afternoon tea.

Its terrace offers wide-reaching views of the sea and Paphos Castle, and is the perfect spot for a Ouranos - meaning 'sky' or 'heaven' - signature cocktail, or a choice of more than 1,000 gin and tonic combinations, crafted from 62 distinctive gins, seven premium tonics and numerous garnishes.

Mediterraneo is a haven for Italian gastronomic tradition, with sharing plates of fresh-from-the-fields ingredients served at rustic wooden tables.

Regarded as one of the finest restaurants in Cyprus, Amorosa offers modern, international cuisine with an elegant twist. The illuminated poolside creates an unforgettable signature fine-dining experience.

Head to Fotana for bountiful al fresco breakfasts on the shady terrace and daily-changing casual evening eats, using local seasonal ingredients, while Asteras offers an intimate, candle-lit gourmet venue ideal for weddings...

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