Overlooking the glittering Mediterranean Sea close to the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills is an integrated resort boasting an 18 hole championship golf course and state of the art leisure facilities. Situated only 900m from a natural pebble cove and a 20 minute drive from the ancient harbour of Paphos, this stunning luxury complex offers beautifully furnished rooms with excellent service that is expected of this high calibre establishment. The resort also features the unique Retreat Spa offering a variety of indulgent packages and a la carte beauty treatments.The wide variety of dining options also reflects the high standards that define this elegant resort, and are supplemented by regular theme evenings and live music in the Sunset bar & terrace.
The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to the beach club 15 minutes away.
Location
The InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort overlooks the Mediterranean, and is just 20 minutes drive away from Paphos and 35 minutes from Limassol.
Private transfer times from airport: Paphos 15 mins, Larnaca 70 mins
Spa: Spa
The Retreat Spa aims to enhance the island’s luxury spa destination offer. Located in the heart of the resort, The Retreat offers a haven of calm, serenity and tranquility offering an indulgent and blissful respite to ease away the strains of everyday life.
The Retreat provides a unique treatment environment, with its serene monastic design and a variety of therapy areas. With a total of 24 spacious rooms many with sea views, the options include couple rooms to private balconies to specialized hydrotherapy, spa manicure and pedicure rooms, Thai rooms and garden massage pavilions.
With an expert team dedicated to providing an unforgettable spa experience, this is a special place designed to clear the mind, soothe the body and indulge the spirit.
Spa: Spa Facilities
The Retreat offers the most inviting facilities to make your experience unique. There are five different areas, each designed with charm, beauty and your relaxation in mind. Please see a list below:
Fitness Center - The Retreat Aphrodite Hills offers an outstanding fitness environment with state of the art equipment and an unmatched professional service.
Upper Level - The upper level offers a number of services, including treatment rooms, saunas, steamrooms, hair, manicure and pedicure and our spa boutique.
Pool and Sun Deck - The pool and sun deck offers a heated pool with excellent views, an outdoor hydropool and a sun deck.
Thermae - The thermae is located at the lower level of the spa. At the Retreat, the thermae is constructed around a colonnaded central courtyard on the Lower Level, leading to an open area and this peaceful haven has gently running water throughout.
Garden - The beautiful courtyard garden is the ideal place to relax. Featuring loungers, massage pavilions, a juice bar/restaurant and water fountains, it is a unique experience for everyone to enjoy.
● 290 guest rooms and suites, beautifully furnished and decorated.
● Bedrooms (2 adults + 1 child**) with twinbeds, bath, shower, wc, satellite TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, bathrobes, internet connection, safe deposit box, tea & coffeemaking facilities, minibar, air conditioning, balcony or terrace with garden view, pool view or golf & sea view
● Superior Bedrooms (3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children*) are more spacious & luxurious, with garden view, pool view or golf & sea view (Some Superior Rooms also have a private pool)
● Club Bedrooms (2 adults + 1 child**) with ‘Club InterContinental’ benefits, golf & sea view
● Club Superior Bedrooms (3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children*) with same facilities as Superior Bedrooms, golf & sea view, plus ‘Club InterContinental’ benefits (some have a private pool)
● Interconnecting rooms available on request
● Specially designed Disabled Rooms also available on request
(*) = Children aged 2-12yrs
(**) = Children aged 2-6yrs
● Welcome drink
● Fruit & wine in room on arrival
● Flowers in Superior & Club Rooms
● Use of tennis courts (daytime) & gym
● Use of sauna & jacuzzi
● Shuttle service to/from Zias Beach Club with free sunbeds, umbrellas & beach towels
● Cake & local sparkling wine for birthdays & anniversaries
● Weddings & Honeymoons: Wine, fruit & flowers in room on arrival, candlelit dinner, Wedding couples only: Room upgrade (STA)
● 24 hr reception
● Shop
● Concierge & covered parking
● Eleonas restaurant for breakfast and all day dining, Euro Asian fusion cuisine specialty restaurant with terrace and The Mediterranean fish restaurant,
● The Brasserie' pool bar & grill and a sunset bar with terrace and live music in the evenings
● New 'Plaisir Santé' concept allowing guests to indulge themselves, but in a healthy manner.
● The Beach Club at nearby Avdimou is just 15 minutes drive away by complimentary shuttle bus and an excellent restaurant / bar serving snacks, cooling refreshments and meals
Facilities: Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Leisure Facilities & Entertainment
● Indoor (heated in winter) and outdoor swimming pools
● The InterContinental Hotel Beach Club offers complimentary sunbeds, umbrellas and towels to hotel guests
● Health Club with 24hrs fitness centre, sauna, massage, steam bath & Jacuzzi
● The Retreat Spa with 24 treatment rooms
● Two tennis courts plus separate Tennis Academy offering four state of the art courts with professional coaching services for all levels
● Multipurpose sports court
● Horse riding
● Children's pool
● Entertainment centre with games and supervised activities
● Babysitting service available (payable locally)
Tennis: About Tennis
Tennis enthusiasts will love the facilities at the Aphrodite Hills Resort. An ideal location for outdoor sports with its year round temperate climate, Aphrodite Hills' tennis centre boasts fabulous views over the coast as well as Olympic class facilities. The surface is a championship standard greenset hard court.
The operating hours are 8:00 am-8:00 pm in the summer and 8:00 am -7:00 pm in the winter, 7 days a week for academy sessions or general play. However, availability of services and facilities may vary within these times.
Tennis: Tennis Facilities
Aphrodite Hills Tennis currently offers four floodlit hard courts, surfaced with green set of championship standard, multi-layer treatment. The courts are served by a central Tennis Pavilion which houses an area for changing and showers, refreshments and of course the base for the tennis professionals who already offer a full range of coaching, assessment and training services.
There are plans underway to develop a further four clay courts, including a stadium show court. When fully completed, Aphrodite Hills Tennis will offer 12 multi-surface courts and outstanding support facilities.
Tennis: Tennis Academy
The Aphrodite Hills Tennis Academy is endorsed by the leading tennis equipment and clothing brand, Wilson. The Academy offers comprehensive tennis programs for players of all ages and abilities from beginner to advanced, tournament and touring players under the expert guidance of our resident Professional Nic Papadopoulos.
Nic Papadopoulos is from Johannesburg, South Africa. He is qualified through his National Tennis Federation (TCSA) and has 9 years of coaching experience working with players from beginners to international level. Before joining Aphrodite Hills Tennis Academy in May 2004, he spent 4 years as the resident coach of one of South Africa’s premier tennis clubs The Wanderers. With his wealth of experience, he has helped hundreds of players improve their tennis by reaching their full potential and achieving their goals.
Golf: About the Golf Course
Crowning Aphrodite Hills Resort’s outstanding leisure facilities is the magnificent 18-hole golf course, designed by acclaimed course architect, Cabell B. Robinson. Five years in the making, it follows the scenic contours of the two plateaux, its challenging fairways cutting a swathe through lakes, olive and carob trees. No wonder the course has taken its rightful place among the very best the Mediterranean can offer.
No matter how many times you play the course, there’s always a new challenge. Not least the skill needed to conquer the dramatic holes that run alongside or traverse the dramatic central ravine. Celebrate your success in the sophisticated Clubhouse, overlooking the 18th green and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean below.
In the restaurant you can savour delectable Cypriot specialties, international cuisine and an extensive wine list, or just enjoy the breathtaking view from the terraces. A premier Golf Academy, practice holes and pro-shop enhance your golf experience.
Golf: ClubHouse
A beautifully designed building, the Clubhouse houses the Golf Administration offices and Clubhouse Restaurant on the ground level, plus a well-stocked Pro Shop on the lower level.
The Clubhouse Restaurant serves a light 5-star à la carte menu with a selection of snacks, grills and a Sunday international buffet.
The Clubhouse plays host to many social events, including weddings and receptions, parties and theme nights. Whether you are hosting a corporate event or celebrating a special occasion, the breathtaking views of the 18th green and the surrounding countryside from the terrace create a memorable backdrop.
Golf: Academy Overview
The Golf Academy at Aphrodite Hills features first class practice facilities including a large double-ended driving range with targets and distance markers. The short game facilities include pitching and chipping greens with bunkers and a generously sized putting green. The Academy also has a challenging 3-hole course, consisting of two par 4's and a par 3.
The Aphrodite Hills Golf Academy offers a wide range of programmes for golfers of all ages and abilities, under the expert tutelage of our experienced PGA-qualified Golf Professionals, Andrew Darker and Giles Johnson. They have extensive experience and expertise, along with access to the latest training technology.
Golf lessons are available in the English and German languages.
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