Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * is a small but cozy hotel located in Greece, which has been hosting guests from different countries and cities for 35 years. Despite the fact that the hotel is quite “mature”, it went through several repairs and restorations, so everything looks quite new and modern. However, about everything - in order.
Location
Cyprus is a wonderful island. Many people come here to relax at sea. The main city of Cyprus is Paphos. This is where Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * is located. The hotel is not located on the seafront, like many hotels, but you can walk to it in about ten minutes. Walking past colorful souvenir shops and cafes will be a pleasure. Moreover, such a location has a significant plus. After all, the hotel is located in Kato Paphos, the very center of the city! And in the immediate vicinity are attractions such as the Church of Panahia Chrysopolitissa, St. Paul’s Column, the Royal Mall (loved by connoisseurs of good shopping) and much more.
And the airport from this place can be reached in about ten minutes. There is also a bus stop just 100 meters away. In general, the place is successful, despite the small distance from the beach.
Service
Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * provides all services the availability of which will help to make your stay more comfortable. There is free Wi-Fi spreading throughout the hotel, as well as a private car park, where guests are offered a free place. You can also rent a car or bike here. If there is no need for personal transport, then there is the opportunity to use the transfer.
On the territory there is a currency exchange, a camera for storing various things, as well as a 24-hour reception. The apartments are cleaned daily and the hotel also has laundry and ironing services.
The staff is good, people are responsible for their work, and they also speak three languages - Greek, German and English. And although such information is not stated in the descriptions, but the people who have been here assure us that the employees speak excellent Russian.
Leisure
There are several ways to have fun at Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 *. There is an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, a fitness center, and a sauna. Guests can also sunbathe on the terrace. Next to it there is an outdoor pool, open all year. In the meantime, adults who come to rest with their children relax in body and soul, their kids can play on a specially designed playground. By the way, they also have a separate, not very deep pool.
Guests can also play billiards or table tennis. There are also all conditions for basketball, volleyball and football. People who are not attracted to sports can spend time in the sauna, bathhouse or jacuzzi. In general, there is entertainment for everyone.
Nutrition
Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * (Paphos) has a lounge, a poolside bar and a George & Dragon pub. As the guests who were here assure, the food is delicious. In the morning they offer tea and coffee (both natural and instant), juices and milk. This is from drinks. There are also various jams, dried fruits, granola and cereal, as well as everything you need to make toast. That is, bread, bacon, sausage, cheeses, grilled sausages. They also serve canned champignons and beans, french fries and eggs in different forms (boiled, omelette, fried eggs). In addition, they offer hot pancakes.
And, of course, there is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Natural juices are also made here. In general, there are a lot and in a wide variety. Breakfast is served in the pool bar from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Studio apartment
This is the first accommodation option at Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * (Paphos). The studios here are very spacious - 44 sq. M. m. The area is divided into a living room, dining, sleeping area, as well as a kitchen and a separate bathroom. The room is furnished with everything you need for comfort. There is a telephone, radio, satellite TV, powerful air conditioning, ironing facilities. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, stove, toaster, microwave, refrigerator and all other amenities. Guests can also use the wake-up service and turn on the heating if it gets cold.
One of the reasons why Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * became so popular is the price. A week of living in a studio for two people will be only 26,000 rubles. About 33 thousand will have to be paid if you want breakfast included in the price. Prices may vary depending on the season and tour operator. Sometimes you can reserve apartments at a lower price, which pleases even more.
More expensive but more convenient
There are other room categories in Paphos Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 *. The more expensive are apartments with an area of 56 square meters. m. They feature a separate bedroom, living room and kitchen. In this case, people overpay for space and the opportunity to retire. Indeed, in such rooms three and four people can live. The bedroom has two single beds (shifted into one), as well as a sofa bed in the living room.
If we talk about amenities, then they are the same as in the aforementioned studio. Kitchen, bathroom - all this is also available, as well as a private balcony with a view.
But the prices are different. For 7 days of stay, two people will have to pay 30,000 rubles. Three - about 34 thousand rubles. And if four guests want to stay in the apartments, you need to prepare about 36 thousand rubles. With breakfast will be a little expensive. If you want them to be, then four guests will have to pay 15 thousand rubles more (this is for example).
Two-Bedroom Rooms
This category is also popular in Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 *. One Bedroom Standard is a good budget option, but people traveling with the company prefer two-bedroom rooms. Their area is 85 square meters. m. In each bedroom there are two standard beds, shifted into one large. There is also a seating area with a sofa and armchairs. So in this apartment can accommodate six guests.
The weekly price of the room is 45,000 rubles. If with breakfast - then 60 thousand rubles.
A couple of words should be said about the superior apartments with a separate bedroom. These are the best rooms in terms of comfort. They are located on the upper floors, but their main “highlight” is a modern, refined interior style. However, in the above photo you can see it.
Their weekly cost for two people is 45 thousand rubles. Three will have to pay 49 thousand rubles, and four - 52 thousand rubles. The last option is the most budgetary - it comes out at only 1,800 rubles per person per day.
Helpful information
Many people do not mind spending their holidays at Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 *. Cyprus, Paphos - these are popular places. So it is better to book an apartment in advance in order to manage to choose a room for your liking. The hotel has only 100 rooms, so by the beginning of the summer there are practically no free rooms.
Check-in starts at two in the afternoon, and check-out lasts until noon. If the hotel has available rooms of the category reserved by the guests, they can be settled early.
Guests arriving at the hotel with very young children (up to two years old) are provided with special cots. But only one in the room is the maximum. If it is needed, it is worth reporting this to the accommodation facility in advance. And when making a reservation, you must specify the details of your credit card - either "Visas" or "Master Card", which must be provided upon check-in.
Advice
Guests who have already been here are advised to go to Coral Bay Beach. There is a stop near the hotel, and from there a bus number 615 runs right to the beach. Drive about 25 minutes. This beach is marked with the EU Blue Flag for cleanliness, because it is so loved by visitors.
If you take the 611th bus, you can get to the water park for about 15 minutes. An entrance ticket costs 30 euros. The water park itself is open from 10 in the morning until 18:00. Inside, in addition to a variety of slides and water rides, drinks and ice creams are sold - all for five euros. It is better to go to the water park in the morning, as there will be less people there.
And souvenirs can be purchased at a huge market, to which there is a 611th bus. There are reasonable prices and just an incredibly large selection. And not only souvenirs, but also products, clothes, Greek cosmetics and other things.
What do the guests say?
On vacation at Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * reviews leave mostly good. And you can understand why. After all, this hotel has a great value for money.
Since all apartments have excellent cuisine, many cook on their own. Near the hotel there is a good supermarket, everyone is advised to buy products there. As many assure, in order to walk full day, it is enough to spend 4 euros a day in this store, and acquiring everything you want to try. Naturally, everyone recommends vegetables, olives, wine and famous oil.
The beach can be reached quickly. The closest is equipped with toilets, showers and changing rooms, which is quite convenient. There are sun loungers with umbrellas, cost 5 euros together. Convenient access to the water is via stairs, but it is also possible from the shore. The water is clean, as the beach is not sandy and the bottom too. But, if you go a little to the left, then you can find such an option. It is usually chosen by people who come with children. Although in the hotel itself, by the way, there are very few people who took their kids with them on vacation. The beach is far away - this is considered by many to be an inconvenience.
Guests are advised not to book excursions, as you can just go out in the evening and walk around the surroundings - the sights are here at every step.
If you make a general conclusion, we can say with confidence: Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 * (Cyprus) is an excellent choice for those people who want to get a lot of impressions from their holidays in Greece, as well as spend a minimal amount of money.