Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri

Cyprus

★★★★★5 star

Five-star deluxe facilities meet one of the most idyllic locations in Cyprus at Columbia Beach Resort. Pissouri Bay is an attractive, rural resort ideal for those looking to escape the crowds and is located about halfway between Limassol and the historic seaside town of Paphos. As well as offering uninterrupted views across miles of Mediterranean coastline, Columbia Beach Resort is situated on a stunning two-kilometre-long, Blue Flag-certified sand and shingle beach.

This all suite property features gloriously comfortable guest bedrooms, and the Executive Suite Eagel's Nest Sea View rooms come highly recommended. Two-bedroom suites with sea or bay views provide a luxury home away from home for families. A supervised children's club is operated by the accredited Worldwide Kids childcare services, and there's also a crèche, children's pool and babysitting services.

Gourmet dining options include several restaurants and bars. From the Cypriot and Mediterranean flavours of the Apollo Tavern to the fine cuisine delivered at the Bacchus Italian Gourmet Restaurant, superb food comes as standard. Younger guests can enjoy their first taste of gastronomy thanks to the resort's specially crafted children's menu. Cape Aspro's Freshly Cooked Pizza allows you to indulge in the exquisite taste of freshly cooked pizza, adding a delightful twist to the hotel's culinary offerings. Sushi enthusiasts can now savour live Sushi prepared at the Seven C Bar.

Private dining experiences can also be arranged on your behalf, whether you are looking to celebrate a special occasion with a relaxed barbeque or a gourmet dinner in one of the resort's private dining rooms.

The hotel grounds are beautifully manicured; they're sprawling too, which is where the chauffeured golf carts come in handy. A delightful lawn separates the hotel's grounds from the Blue Flag beach, and there's a charming shaded, bijou chapel to one side. The elongated pool, in which you can swim from outdoors to indoors, is an absolute delight.

Named after the Greek goddess of youth, the luxurious Hébe Spa boasts award-winning facilities. From tennis to yoga there are plenty of activities from which to choose. You could even learn to swim with the hotel's own experienced instructor or join an organised bike tour, or hire bicycles, for the day from the hotel's professional cycling centre.

The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Paphos International Airport.

Columbia Beach Resort is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.