All inclusive: 7 nights at Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel, in Paphos City, Cyprus

The pools are almost inseparable from the sea. There are three mega-sized ones, two of them have their own whirlpool bath and there’s also a pool only for adults. Children get a duo of pools to themselves, plus a slide. If you want to spread out, there are sunloungers dotted around the palm-filled gardens. And there’s a poolside bar, adults bar and a beach bar, all of which do waiter-service drinks.

3 outdoor pools
Opening Times: [07.00-20.00]
There are 3 outdoor pools which are a great place to chillout, with their funky tiling and spacious terrace lined with trees, sunbeds and parasols. There are also two whirlpool baths. Please note that the pool will close at sunset, so this may be earlier in the winter.

Indoor pool
Opening Times: [08.00-19.30]
The indoor pool is heated November to April, and with its whirlpool bath, you’ll find it hard to pull yourself away.

Adults-only outdoor pool
Opening Times: [07.00-20.00]
This pool is only for guests aged 16 years and over. Please note that the pool will close at sunset, so this may be earlier in the winter.

2 paddling pools
Opening Times: [07.00-20.00]
Ideal for the little ones, the paddling pools are a must for kids. There’s a slide, too. Just so you know, both of them close at sunset, so this may be earlier in the winter.

Waterslides
There are two waterslides, each with a separate landing pool. One is 25m, plus the newest addition is 42m. The minimum height requirements to use each of the aforementioned is 1.20m.

Oasis splash park
Open from April ’til October, there are 2 slides with a landing pool, and a splash gaming pad with spray toys and water games, and a paddling pool for little ones. Under 3s can use the splash pad, however they must be supervised by an adult at all times. Just so you know the minimum height requirement for the slides is 1.20m.

Pool towels
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

There are six restaurants and they all face out to sea. The main buffet offers breakfast and dinner, often with themed cuisine. A pick ’n’ mix of à la cartes includes Cypriot and Italian numbers. There’s a weekly Cypriot or Greek night by the pool or in the gardens. Traditional dishes are accompanied by music, singing and dancing in the summer.

Atrium buffet restaurant*
Opening Times: [07.30-10.30, 12.30-14.30, 18.30-22.00]
You’ll find self-serve eats and show cooking in this restaurant, which dishes up for breakfast and dinner.

Leda Italian restaurant*
Opening Times: [08.00-11.00, 12.30-16.00, 19.00-23.00]
Light meals and snacks are available in the afternoon, meanwhile it switches to an à la carte for evening meals. Just to let you know, you’ll need to make a table reservation if you want to dine here, plus last orders are at 10.30pm. There’s also snacks served from 4pm ’til 6pm. If you’re staying in a superior room or a suite, there’s a buffet breakfast until 11.00.

Palm Tree al fresco international restaurant*
Opening Times: [19.00-23.00]
The go-to place for al fresco à la carte meals in the evenings. Just to let you know, Palm Tree restaurant is available for private reservation on request and dining here is subject to a fee. It’s open from May to October, and only open

November to April weather permitting.
Zephyr international à la carte restaurant*
Opening Times: [08.00-11.00, 19.00-23.00]
This adults-only restaurant is open for Mediterranean breakfast buffet and à la carte dinner. Just so you know, you’ll need to book a table in advance for evening meals.

Nectar cocktail bar*
Opening Times: [10.00-01.00]
Guests can unwind to soothing chill-out music and enjoy drinks*, here. Just so you know, last orders are at 12.30am.

Adonis Mediterranean à la carte restaurant*
Opening Times: [12.00-16.00, 19.00-23.00]
This bar-restaurant serves grilled meats, light snacks and desserts. It’s open for lunch, afternoon snacks from 4pm ’til 6pm, and Mediterranean à la carte dinner. Just so you know, you’ll need to book a table in advance for evening meals. It’s open from May to October, and only open from November to April weather permitting.

Kids’ dining*
Children can dine at the buffet restaurant.

A la carte dining
A la carte dining is available at the three international, Mediterranean and Italian restaurants. If you’ve booked All Inclusive, you’ll be able to eat in an á la carte twice a week. If you are staying in a superior room or a suite you’ll have unlimited à la carte dining – dependent on a reservation and availability. Just so you know, the Zephyr
restaurant is for guests over the age of 16 only.

Helios Beach bar*
Opening Times: [10.00-23.00, 12.00-18.00]
Serving light lunches, meals and a selection of snacks in afternoon between 12pm and 6pm. You can also get drinks from 10am. It’s open May to October, and only open November to April weather permitting.

Restaurant dress code
It is smart casual attire – men can wear knee-length tailored shorts, a T-shirt with sleeves and closed shoes. Men must wear full-length trousers, a T-shirt with sleeves and closed shoes for the Zephyr à la carte restaurant however.

Athos lounge bar*
Opening Times: [16.30-01.00]
This lounge bar hosts entertainment shows and live music performances. Just so you know, last orders are at 12.30am.

Adults pool bar
This pool bar is located in the adults-only area for guests aged 16 years and over. Open from May to October.

Pool bar*
Opening Times: [10.00-18.00]
Open from May to October, and only open from November to April weather permitting.

St. Andrew’s Rooftop Bar
Opening Times: [18.00-00.00]
This bar is only for those 16+ who are staying in a superior room or a suite.
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

The Elixir Spa* is a relaxing, adults-only space with saunas and Roman steam baths. Pampering sessions include massages, body treatments and thalassotherapy. Plus there’s a hairdresser. There’s an indoor pool and an adults-only gym kitted out with cardio machines and free weights.

Elixir spa centre*
Opening Times: [08.00-20.00]

Relax the day away at the Elixir spa centre* which is for adults only. If you’re staying in a Superior room or a suite you’ll benefit from free access to the sauna and steam bath at the spa – depending on availability, but remember that there is a small daily charge otherwise. The spa has two saunas, two Roman steam baths, therapeutic massages, body therapies, Exotic and Oriental therapies and Thalasso therapies, so there’s something to suit everyone.

Hairdressing*
Opening Times: [08.00-19.00]
Reservation required.

Gym*
Opening Times: [07.00-20.00]

Open for adults only in the Elixir Spa, with cardio machines and free weights.
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

There’s a good choice of activities, with tennis and aqua aerobics leading the way. You can try your hand at green bowls* and shuffleboard. You can hire bikes*, too. Younger guests get a playground, and there’s a hotel-run children’s club from May to October and a games room*.

Daytime activity programme
There’s plenty to keep the little ones occupied with board games, a games room, a playground, an entertainer six days a week and a seasonal mini-disco.

Tennis
The court is free to use during the day, but there’s a small charge per half hour session in the evening.
Table tennis

Shuffleboard

18-rink bowling green*
The Athena Beach and Athena Royal Beach Hotels are well established as one of the leading flat green and crown green bowls centres, having hosted a number of world bowls championship events. The hotels share 18 outdoor floodlit bowls rinks with a Mastergreen artificial surface and 6 full size indoor bowls rinks. They also provide bowls co-ordinators in the winter months from November to April who can offer lessons, organise matches and competitions.

Indoor bowls*

Dance co-ordinator
Dancing is a popular pastime at this hotel, and offers resident dance leaders from November to April who provide complimentary lessons and classes. Held throughout the day and in the evenings specialising in Sequence,
Ballrooms and Latin dancing from beginners through to professionals.

Bike hire*
Bike hire is available – on request with an additional charge. Bike storage is free.

Games room*
Playground
Open 24-hours for children to have fun. Parents are required to supervise at all times.

Bridge room*
Open 24 hours. You’ll need to prebook if you’d like to play*.

Boccia
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

The Nectar Bar is the venue for night-time entertainment. Expect a good mix of quizzes, shows and live music. In high season there’s a mini-disco and live music by the pool, too. During the summer, the bar near the beach stays open until 12am and makes a relaxing spot for cocktails.

Entertainment programme
With live music, a mini-disco, bingo and film nights. There’s a morning and afternoon entertainment programme which runs every day from May to October.

Live music
Live music features as part of the entertainment programme and has proven very popular. Open from May to October at the pool island, and at the Nectar bar throughout the winter.

Kids’ Club
The kids’ club is hotel-run and fully supervised. It’s open Monday to Sunday from May to October, for 4-12 year-olds.

Mini-disco
Just so you know, this is dependant on numbers and only operates in the summer season.

Weekly movies
Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally