Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri Bay, Cyprus - Explore & Book
"Midway between Paphos and Limassol, you leave the highway and wind south through arid hills, backed by a sapphire-blue sea. A final bend reveals, framed by pink bougainvillea, the reincarnated, all-suite Columbia Beach Resort in its full glory: palms, pools, tiled roofs, and a Blue-Flag beach at its feet.Fresh from a multi-million refurb in which it merged with its neighbour, this is a large resort by our boutique standards, but no less spoiling. You now get not one but two stunning swimming pools, including an 80-metre 'lagoon' which took our breath away (and which connects to the indoor pool in the excellent Hebe Spa). Myriad dining and drinking spaces, indoors and out, offer everything from seafood to Cypriot mezes and Italian trattoria. All 169 spacious suites have a balcony or terrace, and come in various styles from classic neutrals to bold colours. Below the original (West) side of the resort, lawns and loungers invite shady relaxation, while on the umbrella'd beach, a watersports centre offers sailing, SUP, kayaks, kite-surfing and more. Whether you're here to relax poolside, stirring only to stroll to yet another delicious meal, or to embrace the many sporting and spa-based activities on offer, you are in safe hands. We loved it. Highs Fabulous swimming pools, both with swim-up bars and attached toddler poolsTruly amazing service: every single staff member we met was delightfulGreat facilities for families, including a creche, free kids club, movie- and games nights and watersportsA wide choice of restaurants and bars, with delicious Cypriot-influenced foodEverything has had an immaculate makeover and it shows; not uber-stylish or intimidating, but comfortable and top quality Lows This is a bigger resort than we'd normally choose, but with so much space it never feels crowdedPrices reflect the 5* service and facilities - especially in the top suitesThe beach has coarse greyish sandThe outdoor pools are unheated (but wonderfully refreshing in the hot summer months); the spa pool is heated to 26ºC (& kids can use it until 1400)As you might expect from two conjoined hotels, the East and West sections can feel slightly disjointed" - Nadine Mellor
