The Royal Apollonia

Dave Raval

Had a great time here for a long weekend in February! Weather was fab for two days, less good for the other two, but the indoor pool was great and heated :) Special shout out to Mohammed for a very professional check in, and Rafael for superb restaurant service. But everyone was lovely. They have a few in house restaurants. All bar one require booking and that's not my style, so I skipped them. But the one that didn't was actually really great, much better than (for example) the Syrian restaurant opposite. This was our fave place to eat at in Cyprus, which is unusual to say for a hotel. We had a sea view but actually the other side of the hotel has great views of the hills in the distance too. They also provided us with two birthday cakes!! And balloons. Free parking, plenty of it (in February). Slight gripe is that the double room is two single beds with a gap, but it's no big deal. Highly recommended.

U P

During our recent stay at the resort, we had the absolute pleasure of frequenting the pool bar, where we were served by the most delightful people. We have to admit that Evangelos was amazing from the moment we approached the bar, his warm smile and infectious energy set the tone for a truly memorable experience. Moreover, another great person - Panagioni went above and beyond to ensure that each drink was tailored to our preferences. Whether it was a busy afternoon or a quiet evening, they consistently delivered exceptional service with a smile, making us feel truly valued as guests. They not only served good drinks but also created memorable moments that we will cherish for years to come. Please make sure that they will receive recognition for the energy they are putting into this work and astounding service. Form the other hand the bar in the lounge, was the opposite of the nice experience, the bartenders there were mostly rude and acted like they did not want to be there, besides the one in glasses who was friendly and happy to help. When it comes to the hotel itself, it was clean, the food was delightful as we were on ultra all-inclusive we also had an opportunity to visit Greek and Japanese restaurants. Both of them had special all-inclusive menus which we highly recommend. However, please be careful and take receipts if you order something outside this menu as we were told we had not paid at the end of our stay and it brought unnecessary stress which turned out was a "system issue". Moreover, another unpleasant situation we had was with a receptionist with glasses who misinformed us about the minibar, we were told at the beginning of our stay that due to ultra all-inclusive, it is free of charge. Imagine our surprise when we received the information that we needed to pay an extra 50 euros for it. Fortunately, another receptionist I think her name was Dana showed great professionalism and talked to her manager about it, and due to misinformation the cost was waived. Thank you once again for that! Overall we do recommend the hotel mostly because of the two gentlemen I mentioned in the meeting, they made our stay great. I think the staff is reflecting on the experience you have with the hotel itself and they definitely deserve a raise.

Cliff

Just returned from a fabulous holiday at this amazing hotel. From the moment we arrived and were warmly greeted (with glasses of fizz!) at reception through to our departure and airport transfer, all staff were professional and courteous. Our room with a sea view was kept spotlessly clean by friendly, caring staff - who even offered us chocolates! Our all-inclusive package was great value. The live entertainment was much enjoyed too. Dining in the main restaurant was a real highlight, made extra special by the staff working there - - Rafael and Hassan in particular couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful, always well humoured while showing great professionalism. Huge thanks to all the hard working staff at the Royal Apollonia.

Solly B

I last stayed here in 2018 and liked its position on the coast near Limassol with a nice beach, good food and access to pleasant sea edge walks. Coming back in 2024 I find it very much renovated and the rooms, which though not big are very functional and really exploit the fabulous sea views. I came on business but I wished it was leisure.

Sergejs Ponomarjovs

The Royal Apollonia hotel was an experience, alright. I mean, it was OK in a 'good enough for my mother-in-law' kind of way. The restaurant was the star of the show – the dishes were so amazing, I almost forgot I was at a hotel and not on a cooking show. The variety and ingredients were top-notch, and they changed daily, keeping my taste buds on a thrilling roller coaster ride. The hotel had some massive pros that almost made me forgive the cons. The exceptional service made me feel like royalty, albeit without the crown and the scepter. The restaurant was so amazing, I considered a career change to a food critic. And the pool area? Let's just say, with that bar, I was half expecting a mermaid to serve my drinks. Now, the cons... oh boy, the cons. The 'suite' room felt like it was last updated during the medieval times, minus the charm. Calling the beach 'tiny' would be a compliment – I've seen bigger sandcastles. And the location? Let's just say, it was so secluded, I thought I'd stumbled onto the set of a lost-in-the-wilderness reality show. Overall, a mixed bag of a hotel experience – like finding a gold coin in a bowl of brussels sprouts