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16 years 9 months ago
If you are staying at Kefalos this summer you have made a good choice. We had a 2 room apartment which meant our 15 yr old daughter slept on a sofa bed. This was no problem and the extra space mean't we were not in each other's way at all. The apartments are basic. The cooker has a grill, oven and only 2 rings so self catering is not easy. We managed to cook pasta & sauce, a risotto and a Spanish stew that I make at home with potatoes, tomatoes, salami and chick peas. However, the choice of eating places just up the road from the Hotel is so good, you won't want to cook much.
We did not eat in the hotel's main restaurant but we did eat at the Beach Taverna twice. The menu is limited but I would recommend the steak and the Moussaka is excellent.
All in all, we would return to Cyprus and to Kefalos. The staff were very friendly, the place is spotless and there is lots to do and a variety of places to eat.
The entertainment at the hotel is virtually non-existent although I am told it picks up a bit more in the season. While we were there, it was only bingo, karioke and quizzes. But chilling with a glass of wine on the balcony while watching the sunset was very relaxing.
We did not eat in the hotel's main restaurant but we did eat at the Beach Taverna twice. The menu is limited but I would recommend the steak and the Moussaka is excellent.
All in all, we would return to Cyprus and to Kefalos. The staff were very friendly, the place is spotless and there is lots to do and a variety of places to eat.
The entertainment at the hotel is virtually non-existent although I am told it picks up a bit more in the season. While we were there, it was only bingo, karioke and quizzes. But chilling with a glass of wine on the balcony while watching the sunset was very relaxing.
Travel operator: Cosmos
Recommended
16 years 9 months ago
If you book this accmodation you will not be disappointed, rooms were cleaned everday sheets and towels changed every 2 or 3 days which i really liked. Room was basic but comfortable and quite spacious cooker could have been better but is was useable so didn't bother us.
Pool bar has good food good choice and not badly priced, at night the same pool bar is lovely waiters were great and really helpful.
Went on B&B basis and there was lots of choice hot cold you name it they had it one of the best choices i have seen. Didn't dine there at night as long trousers had to be worn by men and it was far too hot for them. Restaurants were close by though so no problem and drinks and food were cheaper away from the hotel.
Overall i was impressed by the hotel near to the town and buses so you can get anywhere.
Pool bar has good food good choice and not badly priced, at night the same pool bar is lovely waiters were great and really helpful.
Went on B&B basis and there was lots of choice hot cold you name it they had it one of the best choices i have seen. Didn't dine there at night as long trousers had to be worn by men and it was far too hot for them. Restaurants were close by though so no problem and drinks and food were cheaper away from the hotel.
Overall i was impressed by the hotel near to the town and buses so you can get anywhere.
Travel operator: thomson
Recommended
16 years 10 months ago
We are just back from Kefalos Beach Village. Nice spot for a family holiday. The reviews on here actually convinced us this was the place for us!
*Fantastic spotless pool and surrounding area.
*Nice bar area with balcony seating looking out over the pool.
*Great snack bar next to the pool for (closed from 5-7pm which seemed a bit daft to us but there you go)
*Staff didn't seem as helpful or obliging as previous reports had suggested with the exception of the room maids who were wonderful.
*Rooms are kept spotless but in all honesty are in urgent need of updating.
*Apparently the resort is 50% down on bookings last year, the staff aren't really helping on this front I would expect. Won't help funding to update rooms either.
*Food is okay, nothing to rave about. Pretty bland really.
*Says beach, nothing like the British Sandy beaches here, the small amount of sand there is actually quite painful to walk on. The sea is rocky so very dangerous to get into, probably best staying by the pool or making the small trip to Coral bay which has a great beach.
Good eating places, loads of places on the harbour. The Elephant is great and so was Fat mamas.
*Fantastic spotless pool and surrounding area.
*Nice bar area with balcony seating looking out over the pool.
*Great snack bar next to the pool for (closed from 5-7pm which seemed a bit daft to us but there you go)
*Staff didn't seem as helpful or obliging as previous reports had suggested with the exception of the room maids who were wonderful.
*Rooms are kept spotless but in all honesty are in urgent need of updating.
*Apparently the resort is 50% down on bookings last year, the staff aren't really helping on this front I would expect. Won't help funding to update rooms either.
*Food is okay, nothing to rave about. Pretty bland really.
*Says beach, nothing like the British Sandy beaches here, the small amount of sand there is actually quite painful to walk on. The sea is rocky so very dangerous to get into, probably best staying by the pool or making the small trip to Coral bay which has a great beach.
Good eating places, loads of places on the harbour. The Elephant is great and so was Fat mamas.
Travel operator: Thomson
17 years 3 months ago
Ours was an out of season winter break, the hotel was only one third full which would account for the lack of entertainment.
We first dined at this hotel just after it was opened (we were at its sister hotel the Damon) and were pleased to get a winter break at a reasonable price there.
We had a ground floor self catering apartment, not overly large but perfectly adequate with a small kitchen complete with all the necessary implements, a bathroom and small terrace.
The house keeping cannot be faulted in both rooms and public area's, the reception staff smart and helpful, the bar and dining room staff excellent.
Located just off the tomb of the kings road and is well placed to walk to the toombs ,harbour, and for the energetic Pafos old town but if you wish all can be reached by a short inexpensive bus ride [the stops are outside the Damon].
Now what so often is a let down The Food and Drinks...Drinks mainly local did have some international brands available [but 5 kings brandy takes a lot of beating].
Breakfast had more than a plentiful selection including cereals fruits/yogurt and a hot selection based around excellent Cypriot bacon, eggs and the ubiquitous German sausage was complimented by on various days baked beans/saute potatoes/fresh grilled tomatoes and cheese pastry's..
Dinner too many hot dishes to list but days are themed Italian/Cypriot/international/roast etc complimented by all the usual Greek Cypriot fare.
All in all a great holiday with the best of food that could be offered.
We first dined at this hotel just after it was opened (we were at its sister hotel the Damon) and were pleased to get a winter break at a reasonable price there.
We had a ground floor self catering apartment, not overly large but perfectly adequate with a small kitchen complete with all the necessary implements, a bathroom and small terrace.
The house keeping cannot be faulted in both rooms and public area's, the reception staff smart and helpful, the bar and dining room staff excellent.
Located just off the tomb of the kings road and is well placed to walk to the toombs ,harbour, and for the energetic Pafos old town but if you wish all can be reached by a short inexpensive bus ride [the stops are outside the Damon].
Now what so often is a let down The Food and Drinks...Drinks mainly local did have some international brands available [but 5 kings brandy takes a lot of beating].
Breakfast had more than a plentiful selection including cereals fruits/yogurt and a hot selection based around excellent Cypriot bacon, eggs and the ubiquitous German sausage was complimented by on various days baked beans/saute potatoes/fresh grilled tomatoes and cheese pastry's..
Dinner too many hot dishes to list but days are themed Italian/Cypriot/international/roast etc complimented by all the usual Greek Cypriot fare.
All in all a great holiday with the best of food that could be offered.
Travel operator: Airtours
Recommended
17 years 5 months ago
The Kefalos is very clean, very pleasant and in a perfect location.
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the maids also liked it when our 10 year old greeted them in greek and always spoke politely and with a smile. The breakfast was very enjoyable, lots of choice and the staff were friendly.
The pool area was spotless, the poolside bar was ideal for a snack and a drink or 2. We are returning in May for 3 weeks and have also booked for 2 weeks in October 2007.
Would recommend the Kefalos Beach village to anyone. We can't wait to go back and we only got home 2 days ago!
The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the maids also liked it when our 10 year old greeted them in greek and always spoke politely and with a smile. The breakfast was very enjoyable, lots of choice and the staff were friendly.
The pool area was spotless, the poolside bar was ideal for a snack and a drink or 2. We are returning in May for 3 weeks and have also booked for 2 weeks in October 2007.
Would recommend the Kefalos Beach village to anyone. We can't wait to go back and we only got home 2 days ago!
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
17 years 8 months ago
We stayed in a 2 bed apartment at Kefalos. This is the 4th time we have been to Kefalos and what and amazing hotel it is. The staff can not do enough for you! The main reason we go back to the hotel again and again.
We have previously had breakfast at Keafalos but soon learnt our lesson. Cyprus has funny idea about sausage bacon and beans, none look like what we eat in the UK.
The hotel is in the perfect position for bars and restaurant on the main road just 5 min walk away. The food can be expensive but is often worth it!!
Also a 15min bus ride of 5min taxi ride is the harbour which is amazing. Some amazing sea food restaurants and also the tamed pelican.
Real good sea for kids and adults.
Also for the 18-30 there is bar street just 5min walk from the harbour which is a street full bars and clubs also McDonald
We have previously had breakfast at Keafalos but soon learnt our lesson. Cyprus has funny idea about sausage bacon and beans, none look like what we eat in the UK.
The hotel is in the perfect position for bars and restaurant on the main road just 5 min walk away. The food can be expensive but is often worth it!!
Also a 15min bus ride of 5min taxi ride is the harbour which is amazing. Some amazing sea food restaurants and also the tamed pelican.
Real good sea for kids and adults.
Also for the 18-30 there is bar street just 5min walk from the harbour which is a street full bars and clubs also McDonald
Travel operator: my travel
Recommended
17 years 9 months ago
We were originally booked into the Damon Apartments but when we arrived they had put us into a one bedroom apartment not a two bedroom as we had paid for. As Kefalos is owned by same Group we were transferred there.
The rooms are excellent and although we only had Breakfast ir was excellent. Always had lunch at ppolsoide bar which again was excellent.
Pool area and area between pool and sea are great, loads of sunbeds. Staff great and supermarket on site is well stocked though more expensive than outside hotel naturally.
Only real downer was entertainment. It is all on the 'chav' side. Karaoke etc. Nothing sophisticated and if you have a room round pool you are going to have to listen to that until quite late.
One word of caution. If you are thinking of eating out Cyprus is very expensive compared to Spain where we usually go. Can recommend Raffles, Phuket and Zorba restaurants. Look out for the tame pelican at the harbour. There are a couple of Debenhams and a next in Paphos and an M&S in the old town. If you want to scare the kids go to the aquarium, two huge Crocodiles and three sharks to see. Hired a car from the hotel. Went into the mountains and to various monastries, ruins etc but not really essential.
If you are abeach lover then go to Coral Bay, the beach at the hotel is rocky to say the least
The rooms are excellent and although we only had Breakfast ir was excellent. Always had lunch at ppolsoide bar which again was excellent.
Pool area and area between pool and sea are great, loads of sunbeds. Staff great and supermarket on site is well stocked though more expensive than outside hotel naturally.
Only real downer was entertainment. It is all on the 'chav' side. Karaoke etc. Nothing sophisticated and if you have a room round pool you are going to have to listen to that until quite late.
One word of caution. If you are thinking of eating out Cyprus is very expensive compared to Spain where we usually go. Can recommend Raffles, Phuket and Zorba restaurants. Look out for the tame pelican at the harbour. There are a couple of Debenhams and a next in Paphos and an M&S in the old town. If you want to scare the kids go to the aquarium, two huge Crocodiles and three sharks to see. Hired a car from the hotel. Went into the mountains and to various monastries, ruins etc but not really essential.
If you are abeach lover then go to Coral Bay, the beach at the hotel is rocky to say the least
Travel operator: Booked independently
Recommended
17 years 9 months ago
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Travel operator: thomson
Recommended
17 years 10 months ago
We arrived at Hotel Kefalos in the afternoon they were very quick to check us in so we could start our holiday.
They then got our suitcases and put them on a Buggy (golf) with us on it and took us to our room. We got to our room it was very clean.
The maids came every single day (inc Sundays) they even washed our dishes for us.
The entertainment team were very good. In the day they would do activities and play music, and at night they would do bingo, quizes which got everybody involved.
The staff were very helpful and did everything they could to ensure our holiday we going well. You can also use the sunbeds on the beach free of charge as Kefalos owned part of it. The beach wasn't very nice but was ok. They also did water sports ie Bannana boats etc. Everybody there were very friendly.
The night life was very good to me and my partner are in our twentys. Tramps bar up the road is good for a few drinks and watching the football etc. The strip vea good loads of bars.
Overall the holiday was very good. We would go back to Kefalos Beach Village again.
They then got our suitcases and put them on a Buggy (golf) with us on it and took us to our room. We got to our room it was very clean.
The maids came every single day (inc Sundays) they even washed our dishes for us.
The entertainment team were very good. In the day they would do activities and play music, and at night they would do bingo, quizes which got everybody involved.
The staff were very helpful and did everything they could to ensure our holiday we going well. You can also use the sunbeds on the beach free of charge as Kefalos owned part of it. The beach wasn't very nice but was ok. They also did water sports ie Bannana boats etc. Everybody there were very friendly.
The night life was very good to me and my partner are in our twentys. Tramps bar up the road is good for a few drinks and watching the football etc. The strip vea good loads of bars.
Overall the holiday was very good. We would go back to Kefalos Beach Village again.
Travel operator: Thompson
Recommended
17 years 11 months ago
We spent two weeks here in May/June and really enjoyed our stay. We booked direct with the hotel. There were no problems with this and it meant we could choose the best flight times and also saved quite a bit of money!
We had a 1-bed apartment with 'sea-view', actually turned out to be pool-view with the sea in the distance, but this was fine and we were very near the gym and restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the rooms, even the bathroom was huge! There was a welcome gift of flowers, bowl of fruit and wine awaiting us.
The pool is very large and was never too crowded to swim properly in the deep end. The gym was very well equipped.
We had a hire-car from Easy Rentacar and ate out a few times.
However we thoroughly enjoyed the hotel dinners, which are buffet style with a different theme each night.
We had a 1-bed apartment with 'sea-view', actually turned out to be pool-view with the sea in the distance, but this was fine and we were very near the gym and restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of the rooms, even the bathroom was huge! There was a welcome gift of flowers, bowl of fruit and wine awaiting us.
The pool is very large and was never too crowded to swim properly in the deep end. The gym was very well equipped.
We had a hire-car from Easy Rentacar and ate out a few times.
However we thoroughly enjoyed the hotel dinners, which are buffet style with a different theme each night.
Travel operator: Independent
Recommended
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