Atlantica Golden Beach Hotel, Paphos, Cyprus
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Recently renovated, the Atlantica Golden Beach is located on a beautiful golden sandy beach, 8 kilometers from Paphos harbor. Hidden amongst lush green banana plantations in the picturesque resort of Paphos, in a peaceful area on the beach, the Atlantica Golden Beach has luxurious accommodation with a wide range of facilities. loading...
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" I have just come back from getting... "
Submitted By: Mrs P Davidson
I have just come back from getting married in Paphos Cyprus and what can I say - it was fantastic!!
Everything was organised through our tour operator Thomson or through the hotel (Atlantica Golden Beach) and everything ran without any problems. We had a fantastic day and would love to do it all over again I enjoyed it that much.
The hotel couldn't do enough for us, all the staff were really friendly, and the food was out of this world. It was a little out of Paphos but we never found that to be any bother as the buses were very frequent.
The whole holiday and wedding was very relaxed and all my guests enjoyed themselves as well.
Anyone thinking of getting married in Paphos Cyprus - go for it, you won't be disappointed!
Everything was organised through our tour operator Thomson or through the hotel (Atlantica Golden Beach) and everything ran without any problems. We had a fantastic day and would love to do it all over again I enjoyed it that much.
The hotel couldn't do enough for us, all the staff were really friendly, and the food was out of this world. It was a little out of Paphos but we never found that to be any bother as the buses were very frequent.
The whole holiday and wedding was very relaxed and all my guests enjoyed themselves as well.
Anyone thinking of getting married in Paphos Cyprus - go for it, you won't be disappointed!
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Almost totally agree with everything... "
Submitted By: Mr S Shuttle
Almost totally agree with everything Mr Sales no way is this a four star. Staff are very good and do their best.
Our room needed refurbishment; paint peeling etc. The hotel is surrounded by banana plantations but on the other side of the busy main road. This is not however the tropical paradise it pretends to be.
Would strongly recommend using another tour operator Thompson are not a patch on what they were. Very disappointing
Our room needed refurbishment; paint peeling etc. The hotel is surrounded by banana plantations but on the other side of the busy main road. This is not however the tropical paradise it pretends to be.
Would strongly recommend using another tour operator Thompson are not a patch on what they were. Very disappointing
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We had an excellent holiday, the... "
Submitted By: Mr Russell
We had an excellent holiday, the quality and choice of the food was better than buffets on some cruise ships. The food was displayed at different points of the restaurant so there was not the queue and shuffle normally associated with buffets.
The entertainment was far better than could be expected at other hotels, with Thomson's Production company calling in 4 times a fortnight and guest artistes doing an hour each night, along with the holiday reps who are quite talented, every evening we felt we had been well entertained each night.
The hotel is well run, with a good ambiance and the management and staff show that extra effort. The beach is small with some stones but bathing shoes get you into the sheltered cove, protected from the breakers.
The sunbeds on the beach are not owned by the hotel and must be paid for daily. Drinks in the hotel are expensive for those not on all inclusive drinks package (CY £9.75 per day).
Local buses are frequent for Coral bay which is close by or Paphos which is 8Km away.
The bedrooms are comfortable, if a little tired. At the end of September 2007 building work began on the next plot to the north of the hotel at 8.00 each morning, so best to check if it is complete at the time of your holiday. Overall 10 /10.
The entertainment was far better than could be expected at other hotels, with Thomson's Production company calling in 4 times a fortnight and guest artistes doing an hour each night, along with the holiday reps who are quite talented, every evening we felt we had been well entertained each night.
The hotel is well run, with a good ambiance and the management and staff show that extra effort. The beach is small with some stones but bathing shoes get you into the sheltered cove, protected from the breakers.
The sunbeds on the beach are not owned by the hotel and must be paid for daily. Drinks in the hotel are expensive for those not on all inclusive drinks package (CY £9.75 per day).
Local buses are frequent for Coral bay which is close by or Paphos which is 8Km away.
The bedrooms are comfortable, if a little tired. At the end of September 2007 building work began on the next plot to the north of the hotel at 8.00 each morning, so best to check if it is complete at the time of your holiday. Overall 10 /10.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have just returned after a... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Devitt
We have just returned after a week’s stay at the Atlantica Golden Beach. It was one of the best hotels we have stayed in.
The bedrooms were lovely, daily maid service and they even come and turn your bed back at night, and leave a sweet or biscuit on your pillow. On the last night it was a red rose.
The food was wonderful and plenty of choice. If you don't like sauces and foreign food there was a roast every night and the puddings were to die for.
Everybody from reception staff, waiters and bar staff were very friendly.
We did not want to come home and it is certainly a hotel we will return to.
The bedrooms were lovely, daily maid service and they even come and turn your bed back at night, and leave a sweet or biscuit on your pillow. On the last night it was a red rose.
The food was wonderful and plenty of choice. If you don't like sauces and foreign food there was a roast every night and the puddings were to die for.
Everybody from reception staff, waiters and bar staff were very friendly.
We did not want to come home and it is certainly a hotel we will return to.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Disappointed with this hotel from the... "
Submitted By: Mr D Sales
Disappointed with this hotel from the start. The hotel looks tired and the bedrooms are worse. Stained carpets, ageing and broken bathroom taps unable to keep water in bath as plug not fitting properly.
No English channels on the TV ended up watching German TV. If you book a limited sea view you have the choice of either full sun and a view of waste ground or no sun and a view of the pool.
Nowhere to go for a stroll unless you like walking on the road edge with all the dust and grit also look out for the time share touts as we were grabbed within 2 minutes of leaving the hotel. Hope you like red meat and sauces as very little white meat options and hardly any food cooked plainly.
The best part was breakfast. This hotel does not warrant the scores it gets in the Thomson book, it’s only a 2* which may be a Thomson 4t. I will never go back to Cyprus again and will attempt to find a better tour operator than Thomson.
No English channels on the TV ended up watching German TV. If you book a limited sea view you have the choice of either full sun and a view of waste ground or no sun and a view of the pool.
Nowhere to go for a stroll unless you like walking on the road edge with all the dust and grit also look out for the time share touts as we were grabbed within 2 minutes of leaving the hotel. Hope you like red meat and sauces as very little white meat options and hardly any food cooked plainly.
The best part was breakfast. This hotel does not warrant the scores it gets in the Thomson book, it’s only a 2* which may be a Thomson 4t. I will never go back to Cyprus again and will attempt to find a better tour operator than Thomson.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have just come back from the... "
Submitted By: Janey1
We have just come back from the Atlantica after getting married in Cyprus. Where do you start? The hotel is gorgeous, set in a quiet part of Paphos but there is a bus stop right outside if you fancy going to the harbour or coral bay.
Because we got married in the town hall the hotel upgraded our room to a full sea view and it was truly breathtaking. Rooms were very clean and spacious with a huge bed!
We opted for the half board basis, although drinks were quite expensive. Breakfast was a mix of English and continental with a chef preparing omelettes while you waited. Dinner, there was so much choice that we both need to diet now we have come back. Food was of a very high standard.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the drinks party was great with Yannis the manager talking to everybody.
All in all a great place to go and we certainly are going to go back next year for our anniversary.
Because we got married in the town hall the hotel upgraded our room to a full sea view and it was truly breathtaking. Rooms were very clean and spacious with a huge bed!
We opted for the half board basis, although drinks were quite expensive. Breakfast was a mix of English and continental with a chef preparing omelettes while you waited. Dinner, there was so much choice that we both need to diet now we have come back. Food was of a very high standard.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the drinks party was great with Yannis the manager talking to everybody.
All in all a great place to go and we certainly are going to go back next year for our anniversary.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Lovely accommodation, clean hotel... "
Submitted By: Mrs V Brown
Lovely accommodation, clean hotel with friendly staff, excellent holiday with bus route outside the hotel.
Thomson staff all brilliant and nothing too much trouble. The rep nights were great and the friendliness made our first Thomson Gold holiday special.
The walks along the shore side to Paphos/Coral Bay was really good. Overall rating for this holiday was definitely 5*. Planning to go back.
Thomson staff all brilliant and nothing too much trouble. The rep nights were great and the friendliness made our first Thomson Gold holiday special.
The walks along the shore side to Paphos/Coral Bay was really good. Overall rating for this holiday was definitely 5*. Planning to go back.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Just came back off my honeymoon at... "
Submitted By: Mrs D Bullock
Just came back off my honeymoon at golden beach, it was the best holiday I’ve ever had, it was so relaxing food and service was excellent, the reps and entertainers were 5 *, there was no way you could fault this place they had thought of everything, we had champagne flowers and choc's on arrival, chocolates placed on our bed every night and on the last day a red rose and chocolates with a love poem placed on our bed. It was so nice, the people are very friendly and made you feel so at home and welcome.
I would recommend this holiday to anyone who wants a relaxing and stress free holiday, not for those who want to boogie and party all night!
A recommended trip would be a day in Egypt a long day but very well worth it
A holiday I won't forget.
I would recommend this holiday to anyone who wants a relaxing and stress free holiday, not for those who want to boogie and party all night!
A recommended trip would be a day in Egypt a long day but very well worth it
A holiday I won't forget.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Portland Direct
" Fabulous! What more can I say?
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Fabulous! What more can I say?
I booked this holiday as an allocated on arrival price breaker deal and was pleasantly surprised when we arrived at this hotel - the added bonus being there were no children there.
The staff were very friendly and the waiters in the restaurant were great. Food was fabulous (considering I am a fussy eater), snacks were massive and there was plenty of choice.
The bar staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help you. Nibbles were constantly brought to your table and replenished frequently.
I was here over Christmas and the hotel looked stunning, the Christmas Eve gala meal was amazing with fresh tiger prawns, etc being cooked to order.
I would go there again, but it gets fully booked quickly and the brochure price is a bit too expensive!
I booked this holiday as an allocated on arrival price breaker deal and was pleasantly surprised when we arrived at this hotel - the added bonus being there were no children there.
The staff were very friendly and the waiters in the restaurant were great. Food was fabulous (considering I am a fussy eater), snacks were massive and there was plenty of choice.
The bar staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help you. Nibbles were constantly brought to your table and replenished frequently.
I was here over Christmas and the hotel looked stunning, the Christmas Eve gala meal was amazing with fresh tiger prawns, etc being cooked to order.
I would go there again, but it gets fully booked quickly and the brochure price is a bit too expensive!
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2005
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" The hotel was immaculate and our room... "
Submitted By: Mr P Derbyshire
The hotel was immaculate and our room (sea view superior) had tea and coffee making facilities as well as a TV showing, amongst other things, BBC1 and BBC World. There is also pay TV which is very cheap. The staff were excellent, helpful and attentive. In my opinion, the only way to obtain the best from this hotel would be to book all inclusive and do it in the UK as it is cheaper that way.
The full all inclusive (as opposed to the drinks only) gives you access to lunches, snacks, tea and cake, ice creams etc. and will almost guarantee you will put weight on. We were there for 10 days and had an excellent time, with virtually no complaints.
Downsides? the pool is a bit small if you want to swim for exercise, the hotel is a bit remote from habitation - apart from a couple of shops and restaurants opposite, there is no toilet on the same floor as the main bar. Not big deals if you want a relaxing holiday and can walk a few yards.
Ups? Excellent food with plenty of variety. We took packed lunches a couple of times instead of the restaurant lunch. Delivered in a cool box, they contained more than enough to keep you going. (If you were still peckish on your return and couldn't wait for dinner there are also snacks available), pleasant rooms and attentive staff.
The entertainment was about average for Thomson (where are all the funny comedians?) but was passable with one exception in the unlikely guise of an Elvis impersonator who was excellent. Usual Thompson Gold crowd of middle aged to elderly with a sprinkling of young couples. If you are looking for a relaxed holiday in the sun and don't mind drinking the gassy local beer and passable local wine, I would recommend this place.
The full all inclusive (as opposed to the drinks only) gives you access to lunches, snacks, tea and cake, ice creams etc. and will almost guarantee you will put weight on. We were there for 10 days and had an excellent time, with virtually no complaints.
Downsides? the pool is a bit small if you want to swim for exercise, the hotel is a bit remote from habitation - apart from a couple of shops and restaurants opposite, there is no toilet on the same floor as the main bar. Not big deals if you want a relaxing holiday and can walk a few yards.
Ups? Excellent food with plenty of variety. We took packed lunches a couple of times instead of the restaurant lunch. Delivered in a cool box, they contained more than enough to keep you going. (If you were still peckish on your return and couldn't wait for dinner there are also snacks available), pleasant rooms and attentive staff.
The entertainment was about average for Thomson (where are all the funny comedians?) but was passable with one exception in the unlikely guise of an Elvis impersonator who was excellent. Usual Thompson Gold crowd of middle aged to elderly with a sprinkling of young couples. If you are looking for a relaxed holiday in the sun and don't mind drinking the gassy local beer and passable local wine, I would recommend this place.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have just had a week at this hotel... "
Submitted By: Mr P Schillemore
We have just had a week at this hotel and it was great, even the weather was excellent.
Food, the food was above average and plentiful, there were a lot of sauces, so if you like plain English food, you may be restricted in choice but there will be something that you will enjoy.
The room was excellent, it had been refurbished and the cleanliness was amongst the best I have experienced. The whole hotel in fact was spotless. The facilities in the room were good although if you want English TV then you will be disappointed, There is sky in the Bar.
The pool is good, although it was a bit chilly at this time of the year, there are plenty of sun beds, again at this time of year I suspect that in summer it is a bit of a bun fight.
The Gym was ok, there are the usual array of machines, a bit old but useable and a nautilus and some free weights. You can go anytime, I think I was the only one using it.
The bar service was good, and the all inclusive option was good value, although we booked this in the UK, it was dearer if booked at the hotel.
The entertainment team were excellent the two young girls tried really hard to please everybody and the resident band tried hard to play something for everyone. As usual at a gold the slant is towards geriatrics who can waltz.
The location is as described in the brochure, remote, we tend to stay in the sun so it didn't matter to us.
All in all a great place which I would rate second to the Panorama Marina in Ibiza.
Food, the food was above average and plentiful, there were a lot of sauces, so if you like plain English food, you may be restricted in choice but there will be something that you will enjoy.
The room was excellent, it had been refurbished and the cleanliness was amongst the best I have experienced. The whole hotel in fact was spotless. The facilities in the room were good although if you want English TV then you will be disappointed, There is sky in the Bar.
The pool is good, although it was a bit chilly at this time of the year, there are plenty of sun beds, again at this time of year I suspect that in summer it is a bit of a bun fight.
The Gym was ok, there are the usual array of machines, a bit old but useable and a nautilus and some free weights. You can go anytime, I think I was the only one using it.
The bar service was good, and the all inclusive option was good value, although we booked this in the UK, it was dearer if booked at the hotel.
The entertainment team were excellent the two young girls tried really hard to please everybody and the resident band tried hard to play something for everyone. As usual at a gold the slant is towards geriatrics who can waltz.
The location is as described in the brochure, remote, we tend to stay in the sun so it didn't matter to us.
All in all a great place which I would rate second to the Panorama Marina in Ibiza.
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2006
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We had a good holiday at this hotel.... "
Submitted By: witchofthewest
We had a good holiday at this hotel. The strong points were the food and the staff; meals were very good both in choice and quality, and the service excellent (those who didn't like it were those who couldn't take the dry Cypriot humour!). Bar and lounge service was also cheerful and prompt.
We would reckon accommodation to be adequate rather than good; the room was clean and of a decent size, so no complaints, but nothing to write home about. As we were there at Easter we didn't need to try out the air conditioning (but the weather was gorgeous, like a mild English summer).
The pool area is very pleasant, with a decent poolside bar area and a well-kept grassed space for loungers. It has to be said that the "beach" really isn't; there's a very little sand, but that's it.
The hotel's clientele tends towards middle-aged couples; this was fine by us, but might bother some. Certainly if you're looking for entertainment, this is not the hotel for you; there's not much apart from what the reps put on. The hotel is a long way north of Paphos town (about 4 km), so you can't just wander in after dinner (it's also a busy road with no pavement). However, during the day there are very regular and cheap buses which stop right outside the hotel, so getting in and out of town is no problem.
Overall we were very satisfied, and the only reason we would not return is that we always like to go to new places.
We would reckon accommodation to be adequate rather than good; the room was clean and of a decent size, so no complaints, but nothing to write home about. As we were there at Easter we didn't need to try out the air conditioning (but the weather was gorgeous, like a mild English summer).
The pool area is very pleasant, with a decent poolside bar area and a well-kept grassed space for loungers. It has to be said that the "beach" really isn't; there's a very little sand, but that's it.
The hotel's clientele tends towards middle-aged couples; this was fine by us, but might bother some. Certainly if you're looking for entertainment, this is not the hotel for you; there's not much apart from what the reps put on. The hotel is a long way north of Paphos town (about 4 km), so you can't just wander in after dinner (it's also a busy road with no pavement). However, during the day there are very regular and cheap buses which stop right outside the hotel, so getting in and out of town is no problem.
Overall we were very satisfied, and the only reason we would not return is that we always like to go to new places.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This hotel is the worst gold hotel we... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Bannister
This hotel is the worst gold hotel we have been too.
The food was poor if you didn't get to the restaurant before 7.30pm there was hardly any choice. The breakfast choice was made up of some of the left over food from the night before (who has peas and carrots for breakfast).
The entertainment was poor, this was provided by the Gold Hosts who tried their best.
Considering the hotel has undergone refurbishment this was not in the bedrooms, we booked a superior room which had damage to the basin in the bathroom, their was mould growing behind the toilet, the bed was so uncomfortable it would have been better to sleep on the floor.
All in all a very poor holiday.
The food was poor if you didn't get to the restaurant before 7.30pm there was hardly any choice. The breakfast choice was made up of some of the left over food from the night before (who has peas and carrots for breakfast).
The entertainment was poor, this was provided by the Gold Hosts who tried their best.
Considering the hotel has undergone refurbishment this was not in the bedrooms, we booked a superior room which had damage to the basin in the bathroom, their was mould growing behind the toilet, the bed was so uncomfortable it would have been better to sleep on the floor.
All in all a very poor holiday.
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- Date of Holiday:Nov 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Wow what an excellent holiday.. the... "
Submitted By: Miss J M Locke
Wow what an excellent holiday.. the hotel was excellent the level of service was amazing & the personal touches made it all seem so special, more than just a guest.
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Would recommend it to anyone (couples) that are looking for a complete break, wanting time to relax because the views from the comfort of your sunbed are beautiful, the pool is so inviting, the food is so varied, well presented & tasty that you really feel that you have no need to venture out.
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Admittedly the beach on what it is situated on is not the best but then that’s beaches in Paphos.. but there is a grass area with sunbeds .. but when the pool is so good & you get waiter/waitress service to your sunbed why go? Its £6 for a taxi in to Paphos, which is lively without being to OTT & plenty of eating-places but then again when the food is good at the hotel why go?
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Thompson staff were excellent 2 very helpful and for those that wanted there were games in & out of pool as well as evening entertainment ..Wish I was still there .. <br>
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Would recommend it to anyone (couples) that are looking for a complete break, wanting time to relax because the views from the comfort of your sunbed are beautiful, the pool is so inviting, the food is so varied, well presented & tasty that you really feel that you have no need to venture out.
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Admittedly the beach on what it is situated on is not the best but then that’s beaches in Paphos.. but there is a grass area with sunbeds .. but when the pool is so good & you get waiter/waitress service to your sunbed why go? Its £6 for a taxi in to Paphos, which is lively without being to OTT & plenty of eating-places but then again when the food is good at the hotel why go?
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Thompson staff were excellent 2 very helpful and for those that wanted there were games in & out of pool as well as evening entertainment ..Wish I was still there .. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2005
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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Rooms are clean and quite spacious. We upgraded to a superior room which all have fantastic views of the sea. The standard rooms are not too much different to the superior rooms. You get more drawers for storage, dressing gowns and different beach towels but that is about all.
Some standard rooms have sea view but not all. Fair sized walk in pool with Jacuzzi area. Plenty of sun beds to go around all guests but only a few are on the patio area. Most are on the grass.
Food is good and quite varied. Buffet style for all meals however you get an A La Carte meal included if you want it. Drinks service can be a little slow at times and you have to wait for waiters to order drinks. Ordering at the bar can be difficult depending on which bar you are at. Pool bar is ok but the other bars it gets frowned at.
The Thomson reps work hard to keep you occupied throughout the day but the evening entertainment gets a bit repetitive. There is a resident duo who sing a variety of numbers six nights a week and then an act to follow. This sometimes is very similar to the resident duo so be warned.
Location is a disadvantage although there is a regular bus service into Paphos which is dirt cheap. Fixed at 70p however you may not want to sit where you can see what the driver is up to. Cypriot bus drivers have their own way of driving. You have to see it to believe it! The other downside to this hotel is the lack of sound insulation. You can hear what your neighbours are up to quite easily and if you have a room above the reception area you can hear the chairs scraping across the floor as people get up. This goes on till well past midnight so if you are a light sleeper make sure you get a room away from reception.
Overall a great hotel. All staff make you feel welcome. Rooms are cleaned daily and beach towels are supplied free from reception. You can change them as often as you like too which is often not the case.
I would return to this hotel again if I were returning to Paphos however having spent the last three years there we will be trying somewhere different next time.