A packed activities schedule and a pick of swimming pools make the Akti Beach Hotel & Village Resort a sure-fire hit with families.
Just like its name suggests, this place is built in the style of a traditional village. Think clusters of sugar cube buildings topped with terracotta roofs. The inside space, meanwhile, is simple and modern.
The hotel has its own purpose-built sunbathing area just above the natural, rocky beach. Location-wise, the property is in the quiet outskirts of Paphos – a shuttle bus* will run you into the centre of town in about 10 minutes.
- Beachfront position
- Easy access to Paphos
- Day-to-night entertainment
There’s a duo of swimming pools at this place, on top of a small splash zone that’s just for children. You can grab drinks and snacks from the bar by the water, too. Inside, you’ve got a buffet restaurant, and a cocktail bar that stays open until late. There’s lots to do throughout the day, including tennis, boules, and yoga. Evenings, meanwhile, are livened up with live music and traditional dancing.
You’ve got a couple of pools to choose from. There’s a big kidney-shaped one, which comes complete with an add-on paddling pool for children. A second, rectangular pool is just right for swimming lengths.A waterside bar serves up daytime drinks, and it’s where you’ll pick up lunch, too.
Big buffet spreads are laid out in the restaurant. The food is themed each night, so one day you’ll be tucking into typical Cypriot dishes, and ordering cuts off the carvery the next.
- Filoxeni restaurant – This restaurant offers international dishes, outdoor seating and themed buffet nights.
- Pool bar – Set by the main pool, this place offers a range of drinks, meals and snacks.
- Serina cocktail bar – This place serves a variety of drinks, we’re talking a big selection of soft drinks and cocktails. And there’s live music and dancing.
Pull up a seat at the cocktail bar for late-night cocktails, where you’ll be entertained by things like game shows, bingo, and folklore performances.
The daytime agenda ticks off yoga and pilates, French boules, and table tennis. At the hotel-run kids’ club, meanwhile, little ones can take part in mini Olympics, jewellery-making, and face-painting sessions.