Annabelle

The positives: a lovely hotel and a lovely room - 5 star. The location is nice and swimming pools lovely and great for children. Very close to the sea and although no beach as such - the sea was easily accessible and I loved going down to the sea or the pool. Really relaxing. The breakfast in the buffet area again was good quality with a wide variety of well cooked food. Very clean and overall a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday. My family loved the stay so thank you. A negative - don't go half-board - not worth it. No buffet for dinner and you have a choice of 3 restaurants - one of the restaurants - in the hotel (Chinese) was absolutely excellent but you have to order from a limited menu. The food was good and we went 3 times because the other options were not great. Very complex system for half-board - you can purchase other food but it is not part of the half-board project and you have to work out the difference in price. I booked half-board so that I wouldn't have to think of money and food. I was shocked that we didn't have what I expected of half-board and taught me a lesson to never assume! If they had a buffet in the evening and you didn't have to worry re half-board, I would definitely go back. Definitely a holiday I will never forget, so relaxing and a wonderful place to go with your family. So thank you.

Staff were very friendly and Informative. Nothing was ever ‘too much’ trouble. Located right on the seafront within walking distance to a sandy beach and the harbour. The atmosphere of the hotel was relaxed in all areas: pool, rooms, restaurants etc. Rooms were clean and well maintained throughout the day. Three visits daily from staff for restock, changing of bedding/towels and a turndown service. Bottled water in the room (replenished daily) was a nice touch. Grounds are very well kept. Many different pools meant we never had to wait for a sun-bed regardless of what time of day we went to the pool. The food was beautiful and the breakfast had everything you could ever want! Parking onsite made it easy to move around Paphos with a hire car. Spa is peaceful and relaxing. All restaurants have a different atmosphere and all were enjoyable. We will be back!

We paid around £2,000 for our stay at the Annabelle and unfortunately came away feeling really disappointed. This hotel simply did not meet the standard we expected from a five-star property. When we arrived, we were allocated a room that looked more like staff accommodation than a luxury hotel room and looked nothing like the one we had booked. The room was filthy, dusty and poorly maintained, with obvious dirt and stains throughout. The biggest issue was the shower. It leaked constantly, even when it wasn’t in use, causing water to run into the corridor. Another huge disappointment was the pools. Every pool was over 32°C, making them feel more like a jacuzzi than a swimming pool. In the Cyprus summer heat, there was nowhere to cool down, and many other guests were complaining about the temperature too. The area by the sea was littered with cigarette butts and even used condoms, which was shocking to see at a hotel of this standard. Pool service was also poor, with waiters often not responding when the call buttons were used, and breakfast even finished before the advertised closing time on one morning. I honestly don’t understand how this hotel maintains a five-star rating. While the gardens are beautiful, the rooms, cleanliness, maintenance and service simply don’t justify the price. I visited previously around 10 years ago and the decline is shocking.

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The hotel offered a perfect blend of luxury and serenity, making it the ideal place to relax and unwind. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. The location was perfect—just steps away from the sea for a refreshing swim and only a five-minute walk along the boardwalk to the harbour, where there was a fantastic choice of restaurants. The breakfast was exceptional, with a vast selection of fresh, high-quality food. There was something for everyone. We were on breakfast only we did have lunch twice at the hotel and this was amazing make sure you are hungry or share. The evening menus in the restraunts look fab but we chose not to eat there but venture further outside. I would highly recommend using the spa the lovely lady (sorry I forgot your name) that gave me a fully body scub and moisture made my skin feel like silk. Tip I would go at the end of the day have a shower first then after the spa you are good to go. Wish i had gone more than just the one time at the end of my holiday. There are plenty of trips to go on as well as the water park which is only about a 5 min bus ride with air con bus which stops a little way up from the hotel - great if you have kids and teens. What truly made our stay special was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and always greeted us with a genuine smile. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. In the evenings in the hotel lobbey there would be a pianist playing gentle music or there would be a harpist playing which was lovely especially after a meal when we would sit and have a drink whilst playing cards with the music playing in the background I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful, luxurious, and welcoming stay in a fantastic location. We can't wait to return!

I was in need of total relaxation and was fortunate to stay in a studio suite with a private plunge pool. Having stayed at the Annabelle a number of times in the past and twice in the pool room, I couldn't think of anywhere better to unwind...I was not disappointed ☺️ I'm very surprised to see a recent negative review regarding the cleanliness of the room as mine was spotless throughout my stay. I prefer to swim in the sea, so I didn't use the pools on this occasion. After breakfast I would settle on a sunbed on the decking overlooking the sea.. it's a lovely view. There are plenty of sunbeds to choose from in different areas. Later in the afternoon I would retreat to my room and it really is such a treat to have your own outside space and a pool to cool off in. I got through 4 books during my 1 week stay... honestly it was heaven! I was on B&B terms...the breakfast selection is great, but I only ate at the Italian Mediterranean Restaurant at the hotel once. I do love the Ouzeri at their sister hotel next door...the atmosphere is beautiful, overlooking the harbour, with live musicians and serving traditional Greek/ Cypriot food. As many have noted, the position of the hotel is fantastic. You are literally around the corner from the promenade and a short walk to the harbour and the castle. I love to stroll after dinner ( don't miss the coastal walk towards the lighthouse, just follow the path past the castle...the views at sunset are so beautiful!) I also love the fact that even around 11pm you can safely stroll around the promenade..I've never noticed any drunken, yobby types! Staying at the Annabelle was poignant for me, as it brought back happy memories of staying here when my son was young..it was lovely to return.