Venus Beach Hotel

Suse Jörres

The hotel was nice. Probably the best beach access directly in Paphos city. Pool looked nice but we didn't use it Super nice walking path connection to the touristy center of the city directly at the sea front was a big plus. Perfect for a run in the morning. The room was clean and basic, not a fancy room but spacious. The bar was nice with a sunset view. We only booked including breakfast and can't complaint. Various offers for vegetarians. Nothing outstanding but vegetables, omlette bar, some local food, fruits etc. All employees- reception, bar, buffet, cleaning service- were super friendly. The gym is nothing much, so don't plan with it but therefore they have two tennis courts. Beside the lights in the evening for a very fair price it was free of charge including racket and balls. Up to the rather local center it is better to take a car or a cab but within a 6 minute drive easy to reach and definitly to be recommended for some nice dinner. To summarize: we got what we paid for :)

E

So first the big problem is I arrived back at home Thursday morning. With food poisoning!!! I am now on day 4 of puking every 40mins I can’t keep fluid down and I’m also pregnant. I emailed the hotel three days ago about this with no response as of yet. Not to complain but to let them know I have salmonella from their salmon sushi they sell at the bar. Which they have no given a response below to say I requested no medical assistance which if you read my review. I had already left the venue 4 hours after eating my last meal! Just trying to cover their own backs. Which is sad to see considering this is serious and should be investigated. I ate it 4 hours before our flight home. Was first sick at the airport and then the plane and now 4 days into being home!!! Don’t eat the food there you don’t know what’s going on in the kitchen. As others have stated there is a smell in the corridors towards the rooms. It’s outdated. Next is the fact the walls are paper thin. I can hear every sneeze and every person talking around us. There was a soul festival on all week of our stay which we didn’t know about prior to booking. So we had to try sleep through the loud bass until 11:30pm then die the banging of drunk people coming back to their rooms. So we didn’t sleep at all. The pool is freezing cold, you have a heart attack Everytime you get in it. I thought it’s just Becuase it’s end of season but from previous reviews I can see it’s always this cold. Felt watched every time I brought water bottles in and security turned us away with cookies as they weren’t from on sight. But hey I’m pregnant with cravings and a very poor selection of meal options within the venue. For 5 stars this is a poor hotel and not enjoyable even being back home after I wish we never went or ate there with the sickness I’ve brought back.

rami hassnen

We were two families traveling together and reserved four rooms at this property. Regrettably, our experience fell well below the standards expected of a five-star establishment. The guest rooms and furnishings appeared inexpensive and lacked comfort, and the interior of the property is clearly in need of maintenance and repainting. A key reason for selecting this hotel was the advertised spa; however, upon arrival we were informed that the spa was closed “until further notice.” Despite this, promotional photographs and descriptions on Booking.com continue to feature the spa, which is misleading to prospective guests. Throughout our three-night stay, we repeatedly had difficulty obtaining drinking water for the rooms. The swimming pool closes at 18:00, which significantly limits guest use. Breakfast offerings were minimal and inconsistent with the expectations of a five-star property. When I politely requested that my eggs be prepared in a particular manner, the cook dismissed the request and responded in a manner that I found unprofessional. Adding to the inconvenience, guests are not permitted to bring food and waste from outside the property, despite the limited and unsatisfactory dining options on site. Considering the price paid, the overall value was disappointing. As a professional in the hospitality industry with extensive international travel experience, I have rarely encountered service and facilities so misaligned with their advertised rating. I sincerely hope management addresses these issues in a meaningful way for the benefit

Ola Podinski

We stayed at this hotel in September 2024 - exactly one year ago - and to this day I can’t get the horrible experience out of my head, which is why I decided to write this review. On the first day, we arrived early in the morning after a sleepless night due to the flight. We entered the hotel and were shocked: there was no atmosphere at all, just a strong smell of rotten eggs everywhere. No fresh or pleasant scent, only a disgusting stench. The hotel staff was extremely indifferent - they could see how exhausted we were, yet no one even suggested we go down for breakfast, which was already included in the price. Eventually we realized it was for the best, since the breakfast was terrible anyway: tasteless, with no variety, and the atmosphere felt more like a funeral than a vacation. The hotel itself is very outdated, the bar is ridiculously overpriced, the pool is freezing cold due to the sea winds, and everything feels old and neglected. Some specific incidents that stood out: There was a strong sewage smell in the room. After two hours, someone came with an air freshener spray - that was their “solution.” We brought sushi to eat in the terrace area, which is basically part of the lobby. A waitress from the bar (which is not even close by) told us to leave because “only bar customers can sit here.” The bar had almost no selection, the prices were outrageous, and there was only one waitress who acted like she was doing us a favor by working. All the towels were stained and looked disgusting. Overall - a huge disappointment and a week of pure suffering. It was my very first time abroad, and instead of enjoying myself I just wanted to go back home.

Doug Gordon

This hotel is a cheap 5 star hotel. And the cost represents fair value. However, there is a lot of work needed and it looks like the management is working to a tight budget thus making the interior in places look more like a 3 star. On arrival, I was given a piece of paper saying the rooms would not be cleaned until 10am… at 9am when I was still in bed asleep the cleaner walked in. The cleaners were also very noisy from 8am every day. I will say the rooms themselves are nice, with a decent bed, although the bathroom not made for two people. There is also not much in the area other than the hotel and a couple of restaurants. I stayed on the south side of Paphos in a 4 star hotel last week and it was much better. I will say the beach 150m away is lovely and there is smooth sand getting into the sea. The buffet food is also not great compared to the 4 star I went to last week. I didn’t go half board as I thought I would eat out. There is a gym with a cross trainer, a rowing machine and a few free weights and that’s it. The restaurant and bar staff were very nice and the reception seemed nice as well.