The island of Cyprus for several decades has been one of the most visited resorts by Russian tourists. Every year there are several thousand residents of the CIS countries and the Russian Federation. All of them go to Cyprus for a pleasant experience, a beautiful tan, and in general - for a great vacation.
The island has a huge number of resort hotels that offer chic living conditions and excellent service. One of them is Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 *, which is located in a village called Paphos.
general information
As tourists note in their comments, this hotel is a great place to relax together with your loved one or even the whole family - the conditions here are provided for any category of guests.
Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * (Paphos) was built relatively recently - in 2010. From its very foundation, it has a fairly modern look; a beautiful garden has been planted on its territory, in which only tropical plants, outlandish for the Russian tourist, grow. Throughout the entire period of existence of the resting place on its territory, various kinds of reconstruction were carried out and updates were made. One of the last was produced in 2013. At the moment, the total area of the hotel is almost 19.5 thousand square meters, which is quite a lot. This area houses its large two-story building and several types of outdoor entertainment.
Location
Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * (Pathos) is located almost in the center of the village, so there is always fun and a light, relaxed atmosphere. The coastline is located at a fairly impressive distance from the hotel - five kilometers, which is why this place is not suitable for those who plan to spend their whole vacation on the beach. However, from here to the shores of the Mediterranean every day, according to a certain schedule, a bus runs, which takes tourists there.
As for the nodes of transport links, the nearest airport is nearby - only 10 kilometers away.
Rooms
The Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * (Paphos) has a small number of rooms - only 48 apartments, but all of them are decorated in the best possible way. According to their comfort, they are divided into several categories: "studio", "suite" and "superior".
All apartments, regardless of what category they belong to, have a private bathroom with a full set of plumbing, and in the cabinets neatly folded bath accessories, a bathrobe and a huge terry towel. There is also a hairdryer that can be used to dry hair.
As for climate comfort, it is provided by a modern climate system, which is installed in each room. If necessary, guests can request a safe, a minibar or a telephone in their apartment, which can be connected to an international line. The use of these objects is paid - their cost can be checked with the hotel administrator.
Studio
The hotel has four studio rooms, which are located on an area of 50 square meters. m and consist of one room in which everything is arranged for a comfortable stay. Here, two guests can simultaneously be accommodated, for whom there are two separate beds, presented in the form of beds. There is also a seating area in which there is a furniture set consisting of a large sofa, an armchair and a small table. In addition, there is a kitchen corner, where there is furniture and a small amount of household appliances. If desired, vacationers can cook their own meals.
Vacationers often comment positively on such apartments in their comments, noting that it is convenient to live here even with small children - in this case, you just need to request a separate bed, which is provided for free. They argue this also with the fact that here you can always cook food even for the smallest.
"Suite"
The suites, of which the hotel has a total of 36, are conditionally divided into three additional groups, depending on the number of rooms into which the total area is divided. As for the conditions, they are very comfortable.
One-room numbers are presented on the area of 65 sq.m. They are divided into two zones: a living room and one that is designed for relaxation. The bedroom has two beds, each of which is designed for one person. There is also a pair of nightstands and a large wardrobe. The lighting in the room is dim - according to vacationers, this gives a state of privacy, allows you to relax. In the living room, on the contrary, it is very light due to large windows covered with textiles. The furniture here has a folding sofa, a table, as well as a plasma TV. There is also a kitchenette.
In two-room rooms, an area of 80 sq.m is divided into two bedrooms and one living room. These rooms are distinguished by the fact that they have two bathrooms, which are equally equipped. The apartment has a total of five beds, one of which is presented on a folding sofa installed in the living room. Staying on the balcony, which is equipped here, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding nature and flowering gardens.
The Royal Blue Hotel & Spa 4 * (Paphos / Geroskipou) has one room, which is designed for as many as seven beds, which are located in three bedrooms and one in the living room (on the sofa). The total area of this room is 148 sq.m. The apartments are fully equipped with all the necessary electronics, designed for both entertainment and cooking.
Superior
Superior conditions are offered to guests of Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * (Cyprus), living in apartments "superior". These apartments are divided into two rooms and have a total area of 65 sq.m. There are three sleeping places, two of which are provided in the form of beds, and one on a folding sofa.
The TV, which is available here, is connected to the satellite broadcasting system, if desired, guests can watch Russian-language channels on it.
Conditions for children
Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 *, as many guests note, is ideal for families with children, including small ones. All this is due to the presence of a number of opportunities and services for kids.
So, at the hotel upon request, you can completely free of charge install a cot in the room, which is perfect for guests under the age of 12 years. However, as experienced guests note, it should be booked in advance, as the number is limited.
In the open area, in the aquazone, there is a small pool, the depth of which barely reaches 50 cm - it is designed for bathing babies. The niche is equipped in accordance with all safety rules provided by the standards. As parents note, the water in it is constantly clean and warm, the bottom and sides have a coating that prevents slipping.
Sport
Guests who advocate a healthy lifestyle can visit the sports hall, which is available here, for free. According to tourists, it is small in size and offers the possibility of training on aggregates, with which you can deal with different parts of the body. They also note that, if desired, in the Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * you can visit the open areas for playing volleyball and basketball.
The hotel also has one large table tennis room - it is very popular among guests.
SPA
The reviews about Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * left by vacationers often tell about the level of service that can be found in the hotel's spa. Of course, most guests consider it rather high. They note that there is a beautiful thermal part, consisting of a sauna, which is paid to be visited. The cost of the visit also includes the rental of all necessary accessories. Guests also emphasize that if you wish you can spend time in the jacuzzi, which many people use after the sauna.
Aquazone
Most tourists, for lack of a seashore within walking distance from the hotel, spend their time every day in the Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 * aquazone. It is represented by two large pools, the total area of which is 370 sq.m. Pools do not work round the clock - you can visit this place only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Around the pool there is a sun terrace, designed to relax guests. It has a large set of sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Not far from this place there is a bar where guests can cool off in hot weather with cocktails and drinks, among which are offered both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Nutrition
For guests staying at the Royal Blue Hotel and Spa 4 *, there is a large restaurant, where a daily buffet is served, which serves nutritious and delicious dishes - this is how they are characterized by the guests themselves. In particular, they like food made from seafood. In addition to fish, it serves a wide selection of Italian and European dishes.
As for the interior decoration in the restaurant, its interior looks quite expensive, everything here is decorated in bright colors. For guests there are small, but very comfortable chairs and tables. For children there are special chairs and menus with bright, mouth-watering dishes.
In addition to the restaurant, the hotel has two bars, one of which is the lobby, it is located in the building, and the second is near the pool, And in one and the other drinks, cocktails and a huge selection of snacks of various kinds are served. Tourists often in their reviews note the original taste of desserts, as well as their vibrant presentation.
For business
Often guests are forced to do important things right during their holidays. As a rule, this applies to those guests whose life is connected with doing business. In reviews of this place of rest, one can often find comments on the conference room, which is available here. It is small in size - up to 30 people can fit here, however, according to tourists, it is quite possible to hold business negotiations, a meeting, make a presentation or organize a small buffet reception about a business event.
Prices
At Royal Blue Hotel & Spa 4 * (Pathos) you can relax, on average, for 60,000 rubles. This price is quoted by Moscow travel agencies for a couple of vacationers who plan to spend 7 days and as many nights at the hotel. The package price includes flight, transfer and room rental. If desired, tourists can include sightseeing tours in it, which operators often propose to do. However, experienced tourists do not recommend this, justifying the fact that the price of such services in Cyprus is significantly different from Moscow, and not in favor of the client.