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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.
