Find your Elysium at this history-inspired hotel for all seasons
Whichever season you choose for a visit, Cyprus delivers a fantastic island escape. Here you can delight in Blue Flag beaches, sumptuous time-honoured cuisine and archaeological sites that offer a panoramic window onto the island's ancient past.
If you're keen to base yourself in one of the most deluxe, five-star hotels on Cyprus, you'd do well to pick the Elysium Hotel. This palatial haven in Paphos lies on its own sandy cove, and British Airways Holidays has year-round direct flights from the UK to Paphos airport. Book your holiday package with British Airways Holiday for great value, quality and peace of mind. You'll get Atol protection from the moment you book your holiday, a generous checked baggage allowance and access to a dedicated 24/7 support line during your trip.
Want to feel a sense of history? There are myriad ancient sites to choose from, all easily reached from Elysium Hotel. In fact, the Unesco-listed Tomb of the Kings, the famous underground archeological site that dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods, sits right by it. The hotel also exudes historical charm itself, with its Byzantine-style architecture and sprawling landscaped gardens dotted with colonnades, mosaics and waterfalls. And if you're keen to explore more of Heritage-listed Paphos, consider the 20 to 30-minute stroll to the charming old town and the harbour.
When it comes to facilities, Elysium Hotel brings its A-game. Take your pick of its multi-level outdoor pools, fringed by parasols and loungers, or enjoy a tennis match on its floodlit courts, or get stuck into aerobics, Pilates and fitness sessions with the hotel's personal trainer. If it's time for an immersive reset, retreat to the serene indoor pool (heated between November and March) and the 1,200 sq m Opium Health Spa. Here, therapeutic scents and relaxing music set the scene for a range of aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, marine therapy and skincare treatments, offered across seven treatment rooms and using Espa products. A relaxation room completes the wellness experience, and the Opium Health Club offers a well-equipped gym and aerobics studio.
If you're looking for a child-free getaway, Elysium Hotel is here for you. Of its three pools, its stylish Royal Pool – which wouldn't look out of place in a Hollywood star's villa – is an adult-only zone, provided to guests over the age of 16 staying in the property's Studio Suites and Garden Villa Suites.
Travelling with children? This hotel will spoil you and your tribe. It has a lovely, shaded children's pool and water slide, an outdoor playground area, an activity-filled kids' club (for children aged three to 12) and creche (for children aged four to 36 months. Available on request; additional charges apply), plus children's entertainment and video and pool games.
Across its 290 rooms and suites, the Deluxe Rooms are havens of stylish comfort, with high-quality furniture and colourful accents, and some offering enviable sea views. You'll also find a range of beautifully appointed suites imbued with traditional Cypriot interiors and even a luxurious four-poster bed.
For something more contemporary, consider the recently renovated Family Suites, adult-only Studio Suites or Villa Suites with their soothing neutral colour palettes, lush garden views and marble bathrooms. Some are set slightly aside from the main building to offer extra privacy while others have a private plunge pool.
Foodies will be thrilled to know that the gastronomy here will take you on a sublime culinary journey during your stay. The hotel has five gourmet restaurants, two exuberant bars and a café which showcase a variety of Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisines. And whether you're breakfasting in the uplifting Lemonia Piazza, enjoying a light refreshment at the stylish pool bar or dining beside the palatial arches of Epicurean Restaurant, you'll be wowed by the level of care and thought that goes into your holiday experience.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your holiday to Elysium Cyprus with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly.*
*Based on two sharing. Full balance due four weeks before departure for short-haul holiday bookings. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Wightwick Manor visitors given a glimpse of restoration work
An historic manor is to give visitors a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the "fascinating stories" uncovered during a three-year conservation National Trust's Grade I listed Wightwick Manor and Gardens, in Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, is holding the Big MEND Open Day on 7 will be able to take part in tours, chat to the site's architect and collections manager, and watch specialists demonstrate traditional skills such as wood carving and lime £800,000 Big MEND project aims to restore the late 19th Century building's deteriorating timber frame and carry out other essential repairs by the end of 2026. It includes the removal of moss and plant growth and work on the building's decorative stained glass windows. Visitors to the Victorian manor on Saturday can also take part in a free wood-carving spotter trail and learn what was discovered during the restoration of William Morris wallpaper.A spokesperson described the open day as a "fantastic opportunity" to learn more about the conservation work "and the fascinating stories" uncovered along the way. Events take place between 10:00 and 15:00 BST, with no booking required, although usual admission costs apply. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Corfu hotel regulars hit back at 'pathetic chavs' after Brit gran moans about 'no English food'
British holidaymakers have defended a popular hotel in Corfu after a number of guests - including a furious grandmother who complained of 'no English food' - left scathing reviews online. The Lido Corfu Sun Hotel has been inundated with negative reviews on TripAdvisor throughout May, including a relentless evaluation from Susan Edwards, who recently shared her 'nightmare' experience at the all-inclusive, four-star hotel. Ms Edwards, 69, from Newcastle, paid £750 for the seven-night holiday to the Greek island, but blasted the hotel's dining options, insisting 'there was no food we could eat and we couldn't have anything to drink.' On the first morning, she recalled being offered 'toast, a hard boiled egg or something in sauce. There was no bacon,' while the following day's breakfast was 'mozzarella and sliced tomatoes,' and 'no hot bacon or sausage.' She added: 'There was fish, sardines and rice - I was sick to death of looking at rice. One night there was a Greek night and they had kebabs, I couldn't eat that. It's the worst holiday I've ever been on.' In her TripAdvisor review, the grandmother vowed to 'never visit Greece again,' and urged English visitors to 'stay away' from the hotel unless they preferred to eat 'tomatoes and olives.' The Lido Corfu Sun Hotel has dismissed Ms Edwards' claims as 'inaccurate' and 'exaggerated' - but a number of loyal guests have since clapped back at 'old crows' and 'entitled' holidaymakers who have left negative reviews concerning food. On TripAdvisor, one guest wrote: 'Don't listen to pathetic chavvy Brits and Poles who bought the cheapest "All Inclusive" package in existence and demanded type of service only the most entitled and uncouth would. 'It's a fine, charming little place. Close to water, nice food and clean facilities. Thankfully, no British food!' Another regular praised the hotel's 'clean' environment and 'fantastic' staff, along with the restaurant's 'authentic Greek' food. Taking aim at what appeared to be Susan's review, they quipped: 'This is Greece not Newcastle upon Tyne. 'There was Scottish food and it was delicious, but oh those Greeks they know how to make Greek food, could you imagine, going to Greece and there was no Greek food, wow! 'Even when old crows complain "There's no beans on Warburtons toast" "It's not authentic English" the staff smile and go out of their way to do anything they can to help. It's a shame the compo hunters descended.' One Scottish holidaymaker left a hilarious tongue-in-cheek review, writing: 'Excellent all inclusive food and drink package, they really go out their way to cater for Scottish visitors. 'We enjoyed draught Tennant's lager, Irn Bru was on tap (diet and full fat), square sausage on a roll at breakfast, scotch pies and bridies at lunchtime, and there was always a choice of haggis or mince 'n tatties at dinner.' They added: 'Tunnock's tea cakes and shortbread were available all day, along with Scottish Blend tea. The Greek dishes are also immense, which is a bonus, as Corfu is in Greece.' A number of loyal guests have since clapped back at 'old crows' and 'entitled' British holidaymakers who have left negative reviews concerning food Along with the food, Ms Edwards complained of 'inattentive' staff, 'steep' outdoor surroundings, a 'lack of' entertainment and general issues with access. The hotel said: 'Our buffet is rich and diverse every single day, offering fresh salads, fruits, vegetables, cold and hot dishes that meet a variety of European and Mediterranean tastes. The idea that we served "only rice and sardines" is false. 'From the very first day of her arrival, it was evident that the guest was looking for excuses. She even complained about the weather, among other irrelevant matters.
TTG
2 hours ago
- TTG
Solmar Villas offering 20% off summer holidays
The offer is valid on bookings made before the end of June, for all arrival dates until 21 September 2025. There are more than 800 villas on offer, in destinations including Spain, Portugal, Greece, the Greek Islands, Turkey, Croatia, Cyprus, the Balearics and Canary Islands. A seven-night minimum stay applies, and the offer is valid on new bookings only. All villas have private pools, and properties in Solmar's 'Luxe' and 'Something Special' collections are also included. Villas range from two to 12 bedrooms, so the offer works for everyone from couples to large families or groups. Sharon Bradbury, sales and marketing director, said: 'The peak summer holiday months can be expensive, with many families limited to specific dates across July and August. We are pleased to be able to offer this discount across all arrival dates from June to September and hope it means a more affordable summer holiday for our customers. 'Villa holidays already present excellent value for money, and with our low deposits plus interest-free payment plans we are doing everything we can to make booking a holiday with us as easy and stress-free as possible.' Seven nights, villa only, starts from £1,740 reduced from £2,265 for a two-bedroom property such as Villa Ourania Klio (pictured) in Rethymnon, Crete, arriving Saturday 2 August. Sleeping up to four people, there's air-conditioning throughout, swimming pool, countryside views and a children's play area. The traditional village of Kyrianna is within walking distance, so car hire isn't essential.
