I have never reviewed hotels before but really felt on this occassion the need to. This hotel was great, clean and well presented. The facilities, including the outdoor and indoor pool were well maintained and there were always plenty of sunbeds so you were not all on top of each other. The food is exceptional, plenty of variation the only problem is eating too much, all the staff are very attentive and will try to accommodate everything you need. We upgraded to All Inclusive and this was certainly a good move even though the euro was so weak at the time it makes life so much easier and is much more cost effective.

OK, the rooms may be on the small side but have everything you need and are cleaned to a very high standard.

Of course it helps when the weather is so wonderful and credit must go to the fantastic entertainment team who work tirelessly around the clock to keep everyone happy. It may not be everyones cup of tea but if you have children (whatever age) they will certainly keep them occupied and if they are happy then it just helps you enjoy your holiday even more.

Just returned from a week at this hotel and would definetly recommend it. Very clean with excellent food everything you can think of.Hotel a little bit out of way, supermarket about 5 min walk, hotel has got own shop with mostly everything in but a little dearer. Fab pool plenty of room had canoe race 1 day thats how big it is.Only downside for us our 8 year old daughter fell ill with ear infection + sickness and had to make two trips to local hospital, hospital very clean all staff including doctors spoke good english. The reception staff in hotel were very helpful in this bad situation, most are english expats. Entertainment was very good with activities going on right through the day, evening entertainment was excellent only downside was it was indoors.Would definetly go back to this hotel.

I have just come back form 2 week holiday at this hotel. ( 29 / 3 to12 / 4)
I cannot give it enough praise, it is around 97% English and 3% international.

The food was excellent, there was something for every taste including the children could not fault it, it was going from 8 in the morning till 10 at night.
You could also get a sandwich or cake up till 12 if you wonted it.

The staff were so friendly and could not do enough for you.

The rooms were very nice I had a pool / sea view as most of the rooms do.
There is a hair dryer in every room and it works well, TV has Sky news.
The rooms were keep very clean with clean towels every day and sheets changed at least twice a week.
Pool towels were also available if you wonted them.

The day time and evening entertainment was that of most 3* hotels games for kids and adults spread throughout the day, the animation team were good although I was told this can change every 6 months.

The pool has lots of sun beds and umbrellas, there was also sun beds set out in the gardens and beach front.
The beach is not really a beach, some dark sand and stones, so if you are looking for a good beach holiday this is not the place for you, the sea is nice to look at though.

We met some very nice people in the 2 weeks we were there,I wont mention there names, but if you read this you will know who you are

A family form Romford, I hope you enjoy your cruise.
A couple form Fith, hope you are doing well in the Bowls.
A couple from Birmingham, watch him with the vodka.
last but not least a Father and Daughter from Chester, don't forget to keep me informed on you know who.

All in all great holiday, good fun, I will defiantly go back.

Just returned after a great time. The hotel is very clean. the staff friendly and helpfull. The food is out of this world, best I have ever had on holiday. It was three days before we found the carvery counter. On the right as you go into the dining room.

I have read reports of the beach not being so good. We did not bathe in the sea and the sandy beach is 200m away. It looked ok.

We hired a car so did not have to walk into Pathos. The bus runs every 1/2 hour or so. There are bars within walking distance. You would be sober by the time you got back!

We were All Inclusive and were well looked after.

We took Cyprus

We travelled with the in-laws to this hotel in January. The 1 thing that sticks in my mind, and I have to mention it first, is the food. Completely out of this world. I am convinced no hotel on earth cooks food this good. From home made bread and butter pudding, steak, carvery, a salad bar to die for, you cant fail to be disappointed. Ladies beware...I went a size 10 and came back a 12-14, and none of the clothes I bought to wear at night fit me after the first week!!! So if you're planning to pig out, don't spend a lot on new clothes before you go.

The hotel is clean and the staff work hard all day long. The rooms are very small and need decorating (like most of the hotel...especially Chariots nightclub...more like a 1970's ballroom than nightclub as advertised!!) It doesn't matter that rooms are small though, as you are rarely in them. If too cold to swim outside, the indoor pool is nice, and the large jacuzzi even better. Towels for swimming are provided which is good.

Entertainment went on throughout the day, the usual table tennis, shuffleboard, darts, and we joined in, it was a lot of fun!!! The entertainment team are great, really friendly and not over the top like at some hotels. Ceri, Polly, Noddy, Joe and Petra put some shows on if outside entertainment was not on, they did well!!! The hypnotist show is not to be missed either.

All in all this is a very relaxing hotel with plenty to do all year round, the pirate ship playground is great for the kids, and there are bars dotted alla round the complex. It's easy to get to Paphos on the bus from directly outside the hotel. I don't think I'd go back to the Phaethon (pronounced Fa-ye-thon) as I'd probably go self catering next time so as not to get so fat and not be able to move!!! That's the only reason though, nothing against the hotel!!!!

My family and I just returned from a weeks All Inclusive stay & loved it!!

The hotel was very well set out and gorgeous inside, as were the rooms. Staff constantly on the go ensuring hotel is clean. Our room was plenty big enough for the four of us and we were very impressed.

The food was ace, always plenty to choose from and not repetitive like some hotels.

The entertainment was excellent for both the kids throughout the day then the kids and adults in the evening. The Animations team also worked very hard and very long hours always delivering a great show. Big thanks to Craig, Dida, Dita, Ceri, Polly, Norby, Sarah and Chris as made our stay all the more enjoyable.

Likewise the bar staff in the hotel were excellent and put in a hard days work. Big thanks to Anna and Petra at the Atrium bar for always ensuring I had a beer and for there friendliness and making the holiday!!

Would go back to this hotel in an instant and will be doing so in near future.

Just returned from a week at Louis Phaethon Beach with my husband and adult son and daughter. This was our second visit, their first.Had a great week just lazing by the pool. Could have done lots of activities but only really joined in the aqua gym with Crazy Craig who is great fun. Agree with everything good that has been said by previous posters. There was one couple who were on their 30th visit to this hotel. Says it all I think.Have only put 4 for food as there was plenty to eat but not many local dishes at night. There were two Cypriot dishes at lunchtime, but only inside the restaurant and most people, including us, found it too hot to move inside and just used the pool bar/cafe if we ate at all. Didn't see much of the entertainment as Chariots night club is downstairs and my daughter uses a wheelchair.Have given stars for the daytime activities. It was the last night before we realised (after talking to Craig) that she could go into the nightclub through the emergency exit. We just stayed upstairs in the lounge area playing cards and watching the world go by.

We were in a family room which comprised of a double bed and two single beds for the children (age 2 and 5). Far too small and unsuitable for us so had to upgrade to adjoinng rooms at an extra cost.

Poolside was a danger zone. When tiles became wet they were slippy and our children slipped over numerous times.

Weather was great, even in mid / end of October. However, the outside pool was really cold - too cold for our children to spend more than 20 minutes in at one time - which is a real shame as they usualy love playing in the pool all day.

We thought food was excellent. Loads of it and really good standard. Mass production but did not taste like it. I had a different roast meal for 4 days running!

Location is poor, there is literally nothing around the hotel for 2 miles.

The hotel is right next to the sea and the one brochure we saw advertises a sandy beach - don't be fooled! There is no sand, more of a dust-bowl and a waste of time for the kids.

Great activities throughout the day - boules, volleyball, killer darts etc to keep you entertained throughout the day.

Getting a drink at night time was hard-work. Loads of waiters but it seemed to take ages to get served, get your drink and then (if your not on AI) waiting to get your change!

We usually go with Thompson Superfamily but this time went with Olympic. Thompson Reps were up to their usual high standard but we could not use these.

Hotel kids club were poor. We had no faith in the staff and when I went with the children, the kidsreps just get the children to do drawing for an hour - no interaction or fun. My kids got bored.

Overall this hotel was good value. The food was of a good standard and the hotel facilities were good . The location is a bit awkward as its the last in a line of beachfront hotels away from Paphos. Its about 45 to 60 minutes walk into the centre of Paphos . You can , of course, get a taxi for about

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We didnt know what to expect from this hotel as there are so many different reviews both good and bad. We went with an open mind although it was a tired mind after being delayed at Manchester by Thompson! (Lets just say we wont be booking with them again.) We arrived at the hotel and were grateful to be dropped off 1st. Hotel reception very impressive, only downside is that smoking is allowed which doesnt give a good first impression! We changed rooms once within minutes of arriving as there was a problem with ants. (although if I hadnt been so tired I dont think I would have been bothered.

Room: Clean, fantastic view, hair drier, clean towels changed everyday.

Food: Fantastic selection if you are dont like foreign food. Breakfast is the usual continental and English fry up. Lunch: Either in the restuarant or around the pool they have a chinese buffet with a few dishes on and also there is food available in the pool side restuarant. Evening: There is a list outside the restuarant of what is available on the carvery on a weekly basis. Food nice enough but far too English for me. Not enough Cypriot dishes, either that or nothing to go with it.

Pool Area: Plenty of sun lounges for everyone. People with small children please purchase swimming nappies available at the poolside bar to save any closures on the pool for cleaning. A few cats hang around but they are very friendly (nick a couple of scraps for them it wont go wasted)

Evening Entertainment: Very limited resorces and aimed mainly at keeping the children entertained, the Lion King show was good. Aladdin was dodgy. Bingo is great fun and decent cash prizes. They did put on some entertainment a hypnotist which was a great laugh and my favourite night (hello Susan! ha ha).

Day Entertainment: Plenty to keep the kids occupied and adults too, shuffleboard, shooting, Archery, French Bowls etc.

Bar: Staff work very hard and we always tipped them not to get served any quicker, but the fact is they do multiple jobs and often work long hours and are on their feet for most of the day and night for very little pay. (Hello to Roy and Volancs) who were always very friendly and polite.

General Comments:
Ok hotel, downsides are too many smoking areas, and rude people who kept ignoring the rules and eating around the pool despite it not being allowed. I had a massage whilst there and it was so relaxing. Highly recomended.

Harbour Area lovely, shops not brilliant. Bar street was a pain if you dont want the hassle avoid like the plague.

Buses: Great for getting around and only 80 cents although be careful of little steps near the pavements I walked off one and sprained my ankle.

Went to a restuarant near the Amathus hotel called Olestro for a meal simply the best food you will taste!!

Best Memory: Getting engaged.

Worst Memory: Being delayed 11 hours at Manchester.

I would probably return to Cyprus but prob not to this hotel not that anything was wrong with it. just that it catered too much for English and I like a bit of culture. I would however recomend this hotel if you have never been abroad and not sure whether you would like the food as its mostly English anyway.