Resting on the edge of Akamas National Park, Cap St Georges is one of the largest resorts on the whole of Paphos. Opulence resides here in droves, from the marble lobby and Michelin-star residencies to the glimmering spa and exclusive nightclub. Gazing over the Mediterranean and under the rays of the Cypriot sun, every part of this luxury retreat literally sparkles.
Cap St Georges is an easy place to fully indulge in the joy of doing nothing – lazing on a poolside sunbed or sprawled across the beach cabanas – or to dive into an array of activities that get you closer to the Cypriot landscape and culture. Among the experiences on offer are sunset horse rides (from the hotel’s own ranch), private fishing trips, olive oil making (at the hotel’s own vineyard) and wine tasting. As you may have gathered, this place does nothing by halves.
I stayed in one of the Residence Rooms. It was elegant and airy, decked out with bright neutrals, white oak, a generous king-sized bed and a large round bathroom window with an optional frosted setting for privacy. But the jewel in this room’s crown was the large terrace complete with sunbeds and your very own private infinity pool. It may not have had the same panoramic sea views you get with other rooms, but it’s a worthy sacrifice (a view of the horizon and the shore is only a short walk through the resort).
When it comes to food, once again, guests are spoiled for choice. Cap St Georges has four permanent restaurants: Kohili for traditional Cypriot cuisine, Sapori for an Italian menu, Bonsai for teppanyaki and Yeronisos for all your breakfast needs. Rest assured, the quality does not suffer from the quantity.
Neighbourhood
With lines of private villas as well as the hotel and plans to build a school and a hospital, Cap St George has aspirations to become a neighbourhood in itself. But if you do wish to venture beyond its gates, you’ve got the gorgeous Akamas National Park and Paphos centre just a short drive away.
Nearby
- Adonis Trail: for an active afternoon exploring Cyprus’s natural beauty
- Blue Lagoon: for some snorkelling in pristine Mediterranean water
- Paphos Archeological Park: for delving into the country’s ancient links to Greece and the Romans
Time Out tip
Strip the luxury right back by spending time at the hotel’s ‘quiet zone’. A 15-minute stroll from the main beach, there are still sunbeds and staff on hand, but you can enjoy a swim undisturbed by floating loungers or music playing through speakers. On the way, there's a small jetty that you can get into the sea from, if you want complete solitude.