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Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Breakfast and dinner served
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Poseidonos Avenue, Geroskipou, Paphos District, 8101
  • Place, Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Geroskipou Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Paphos Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paphos (PFO-Paphos Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room Limited Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room Land View

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room Land View

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room Front Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Deluxe Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite Land View

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Junior Suite Land View

  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

Executive Junior Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive One Bedroom Suite Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Geroskipou

At Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark and Geroskipou Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include sports massages, aromatherapy and thalassotherapy along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Odysseas, is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Geroskipou hotel include Paphos Harbour and Tombs of the Kings.

What's nearby

  • Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Geroskipou Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paphos Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kings Avenue Mall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tombs of the Kings - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Paphos (PFO-Paphos Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Akakiko - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fiki Japanese Fusion - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nektar Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Poco Loco - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel

Some rates at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Geroskipou hotel.

  • 302 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel offers 302 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include sports massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Christiana
  • Odysseas
  • Regina
  • Thalassa

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Yep, Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Yep, Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Geroskipou Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body treatments and sports massages.

Does Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel have a pool?

Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel, but Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark is a short 8-minute walk away.

What luxury perks are available at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with 24-hour room service and espresso makers.

What makes Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel.

Is Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel family-friendly?

No, Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel is an adults-only property.

Does Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

No, Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Constantinou Bros Pioneer Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and facilities. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Pool and beach area were perfect and well maintained. Definitely recommend and we will likely come back as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

SOFOKLIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 would stay again 2. Breakfast was AMAZING! 3. Very well kept 4. Parking right out front 5. Map available 6.
Room 435
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Anne-Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Transats en nombre sur l herbe et la plage donc pas besoin de se stresser à réserver le matin, sauf les transats de la piscine qui eux sont réservés parfois en pleine nuit... Pas pratique du TOUT le système de carte pour le tout inclus, si bien que si vous voulez boire un verre en sortant de la piscine vous devez aller chercher la carte sur votre transat..pourquoi pas un bracelet comme dans les autres resorts? Buffet impressionnant par la diversité et la qualité (tacos, pokeball, sushis..) Patisseries locales excellentes. Souvent des vrais musiciens près de la piscine (saxo, piano, clarinette...) ca change du boum boum de certains hotels.. Bord de mer aux alentours vraiment crades à tel point qu' avec une autre touriste on a passé une heure à tout ramasser et on a rempli un sac entier de plastiques, bouteilles en verre et autres canettes et autres détritus.. Les touristes de l hotel absolument pas concernés (je suis en vacances donc je ne vais pas ramasser mon papier de paille..) c'est absolument navrant pour notre pauvre méditerranée...Alors que l'hotel affiche une politique pour l'environnement (pas de lavages des serviettes si non utile..) qui m a fait bien rire!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons séjourné pendant une semaine dans cet hôtel en all inclusive. Tout a été parfait! Le complexe est magnifique avec un accès privé à la plage. Le personnel est au petit soin pour les vacanciers. La nourriture de l’hôtel très bonne et variée. Je recommande à 100% cet hôtel pour vos vacances à Chypre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique

Rien à redire ! Le personnel au top, la nourriture au top (beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup de choix au buffet et la possibilité de dîner 2 fois à la carte où l’on est aux petits soins pour vous) - Beaucoup d’activités proposées on ne s’est jamais ennuyés. Vraiment je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique

Rien à redire ! Le personnel au top, la nourriture au top (beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup de choix au buffet et la possibilité de dîner 2 fois à la carte où l’on est aux petits soins pour vous) - nous qui voyageons toujours seuls et itinérants c’est une des rares fois où l’on se pose aussi longtemps… eh bien avec toutes les activités proposées on ne s’est jamais ennuyés. Vraiment je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

György

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minden
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness
Ładny widok z recepcji i holu, jednak same korytarze i pokoje widać, że były urządzane ponad 2 dekady temu. Smaczne śniadania, cisza i spokój (marzec). Nadgorliwa obsługa - zdarzyło się ze posprzątali nam pokój mimo wywieszki, że tego nie chcemy. Natomiast na śniadaniach personel wielokrotnie na wyczucia przerywał nam rozmowę pytaniem czy może zabrać talerz. Podczas jednego posiłku zdarzało się to nawet 4-5 razy.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mariyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional service!

Excellent customer service! Everyone was so poilte, and accomodating our queries were actioned straight away staff at reception were very helpful. We were offered complimentary drinks and a free dinner buffet upon arrival. We really appreciated this as we were not allowed to leave the hotel until our pcr results had come back. Our rooms were cleaned daily. Slippers and bath roves provided including toiletries, towels and a coffee machine. The buffet for breakfast and dinner was lovely variety of options to choose from. Transport is not an issue, buses and beaches nearby. View from Balcony was lovely. A stay we will never forget, thank you!
Front of hotel
Bed
Balcony view
Safe/locker, fridge had water bottles free of charge. Iron and ironing board in the closet including hangers for clothes and shoe storage
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, staff were amazing, food and views were amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

uri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

surprise

Free of charge cold plate when arriving after midnight
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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6/10 Okay

Riitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Aikuisten hotelli

Hotelli oli sen verran kaukana keskustasta, että illallisella käydessä meni 20 e takseihin. Hotelli oli ns. aikuisten hotelli, mikä oli mukavaa. Hotelli mainosti huoneita äänieristetyiksi. Enpä ole aiemmin asunut hotellihuoneessa, josta äänet kuuluvat käytävään niin hyvin ja jonne pihan äänet kuuluvat niin hyvin. Naapurihuoneista ei tosin kuulunut mitään, mutta olisiko johtunut iäkkäänpuoleisista asukkaista :-).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel sollte einmal renoviert werden!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded expectations

Excellent breakfast, really friendly and helpful staff. Amazing sunset views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel für Paare ohne größere Ansprüche

Das Hotel entspricht einer durchschnittlichen 4* Anlage. Dies trifft auf alle Bereiche zu. Es ist sehr auf englische Gäste zugeschnitten. Vom Mittagsmenü sollte man sich nicht zu viel erwarten. Personal ist sehr bemüht. Ein Hotel für Paare ohne größere Ansprüche. Über Preis/Leistung könnte man nachdenken.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed

We had a fabulous 7 nights , stay in a superior room then you have the al carte restaurant which is outstanding we had it most nights which you have the option to book proving its not a theme night , staff cant do enough for you , i would only say the hotel probably could do with a refurbish but saying that i would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Leon Mendel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Flott opphold

Et flott hotell med fantastisk mat. Men behagelig innendørs klimaanlegg kan ikke helt kompensere for ens begrensete kapasitet for å hive seg på utendørs aktiviteter. Det var så blodig varm med høy fuktighet. Men sånn er Kypros i juli-aug, dessverre.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hotel ha superato le nostre aspettative, una piccola oasi di tranquillità. Tutto è molto pulito e organizzato. La piscina e la spiaggia sono comodissime e tutto il personale è molto professionale e disponibile per qualsiasi necessità. Ci siamo sentiti come a casa. E' sicuramente un hotel da consigliare.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Reut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A small dose of paradise!

Went in mid-Oct and the hotel was operating at less than half occupancy due to the pandemic. Hotel staff could not have done more to be welcoming and offer a personal touch from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The hotel has a great setting looking over a small bay at the end of the long strip of hotels along the coast south of Paphos. Nice 30 min walk along the promenade to the harbour. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and staff, nice area and delicious meals
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel on beach, lovely friendly staff

Paphos is a lovely resort Pioneer Beach Hotel was fabulous with really friendly staff & excellent food, nice walk along coastal path into harbour. We will definitely be returning at some point - would highly recommend this hotel