Asimina Suites Hotel Paphos Review: Cyprus Luxury Resort by the Sea 

A white butterfly dances among the magenta bougainvillea, then vanishes into a backdrop of Mediterranean blue, where sea meets sky. Here in Paphos, the gardens at Asimina Suites Hotel bask in the warmth of early summer sun, spilling towards the calming azure of the Mediterranean and blooming brightly in riotous colours. The palette blends purple cistus and hot pink bougainvillea.

Pillar-box red begonias tumble from terracotta urns and neat lines of orange and yellow marigolds echo the hues of the Cypriot sunset. Palm fronds sway gently as jasmine and orange blossom drift on a salty breeze, reminding you the sea is steps away. At the end of the walkway the blue dome of the local whitewashed church roof. Guests meander between pool and beach, looking very much at home.

A New Chapter After the 2026 Refurbishment of Asimina Suites Hotel

Being ‘first in’ to the reopening of Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites Hotel reopening in early May 2026 following an extensive six-month refurbishment, means everything feels shiny and new. A whole new top floor of Deluxe Superior Sea View Suites has been added to this five-star, adults-only, all-suite retreat plus a new rooftop bar named after St Andrew, from which the views sweep gloriously over the palm canopy and out to the Mediterranean.

Set on a beautiful sandy bay around 2.5 miles from Paphos harbour and its historic castle, the hotel is also connected to town by an easy coastal boardwalk past cafés, bars and natural sea-swimming spots.

Beyond its spacious layout, excellent facilities include two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, tennis court, lawn bowls, yoga pavilion and a well-equipped gym. The petit Elixir Spa offers sauna, steam room, massage rooms and a relaxation space for modern wellness rituals. For a property of this scale, the sense of intimacy speaks directly to its identity as a Cypriot family-owned business – little wonder around 80 per cent of guests are repeat visitors.

Suites and Contemporary Design at Asimina Suites Hotel Paphos

The hotel’s 111 light-filled suites all come with private balconies, most with sea views, and some with private swim-up pools. The new Deluxe Superior Suites on the top floor are luxuriously appointed with separate bedrooms and living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms with both bath and walk-in rain shower.

Throughout, rooms are restful: pale wood furnishings, natural olive oil-scented products, a minibar stocked with local drinks and snacks, espresso machine, plentiful storage and a king-size bed. For a truly special stay, Executive Suites come with their own plunge pool, sundeck and loungers, oozing romance and ideal for milestone celebrations.

 Arrival and VIP Check In Experience at Asimina Suites Hotel

Unwind from the moment of arrival in the VIP check-in lounge, where a glass of champagne, canapés and cool towels ease the transition from airport to holiday mood. The warmth of the welcome doesn’t fade. This is the kind of hotel where the team remembers your name on day two, and you remember theirs on checkout. As a returning guest, I can vouch that the professional yet genuinely familial service is not just for first impressions; it’s there throughout.

Cypriot Flavours and Seaside Evenings at Asimina Suites Hotel

Breakfasts at Asimina are bacchanalian affairs: fruit plucked from local orchards, cheese, amber-coloured honey, all served until 11am and reason enough to linger over a second coffee on the terrace. An eggs station is kept busy in the business of fluffy omelette making.

Seaside restaurant, Kymata (meaning ‘waves’), celebrates Cypriot produce in a candlelit, open-air setting with sea views and the soft lilt of live Greek music. After dinner this generally turns to dancing.  Dishes celebrate local family tradition: lamb kleftiko slow-cooked for 24 hours, sun-warmed tomatoes, golden olive oil and fresh seafood, salt-crusted sea bream flaky and flavoursome. (Chef will also show you how to recreate these dishes at home in a cooking class.) Wine pairings draw on the island’s boutique estates.

For more casual dining, Estia Restaurant offers an extensive evening buffet, by day lighter bites and Greek salads. Private dinners on the beach and room service also available. Guests can choose from B&B, half-board, full-board or the all-inclusive Deluxe package, the latter including a perpetually restocked in-room minibar.

My personal standout: St Andrew’s Rooftop Bar where the sun melts into the sea at cocktail o’clock and the VIPs Bar where legendary head barman George presides with his encyclopedic knowledge of gin. His cocktail-making and gin-tasting sessions are worth an evening alone.

Exploring Cyprus Beyond Paphos from Asimina Suites Hotel

Paphos earns its romantic reputation as the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Her mythical birthplace is fixed at Petra tou Romiou – an extraordinary sea-stack formation on the southwestern coast, where waves crash dramatically against the rock. According to folk lore, swimming around the rock three times will grant eternal youth, beauty and true love.

A short walk around the harbour for a late, long seafood mezze lunch at Theo’s restaurant on the Marina brings a steady stream of prawns, mussels and just-grilled fish watched closely by the resident pelican.  The Paphos Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains remarkable Roman mosaics dating to the 2nd century AD and QR codes at each site bring the myths behind them vividly to life.

The Byzantine castle on the harbour, shaped by Lusignan, Venetian, Ottoman and British hands, is found next door. Paphos Old Town, meanwhile, is hip and distinctly Cypriot – by day, a pleasure to explore on foot with local boutiques, galleries and cafes; by night, buzzing with locals at its sophisticated restaurants and cocktail bars. Don’t miss a candlelit dinner under ancient trees at Honey, overseen by the colourful and charming chef Mr Riccos.

The Troodos Mountains reward hikers and waterfall-seekers, while the village of Omodos offers boutique wineries and the beautiful Timios Stavros Monastery. Cyprus produces excellent wines, and no visit is complete without tasting Commandaria – the world’s oldest named wine still in production, documented as far back as 800 BC and given its name during the Crusades in the 12th century. Enjoy wines at source at Oenou Yi winery near Omodos, with a tour and tasting.

At Spring of Life Forever in the beautiful village of Amargeti, restaurant owner Mastros also known as Yiannis is also the unofficial Mayor of the village, whose talents extend to beer brewing in his microbrewery, and he makes homemade carob syrup available to try and buy.

Why Early Summer is the Ideal Time to Visit Cyprus

Early summer in Cyprus feels like the island is breathing out before high season. With strong historical ties to Britain, Cyprus was a British colony from 1925 to 1960. English is widely spoken, driving is on the left, and a large expat community makes first-time visitors feel at ease. The locals’ philosophy of filoxenia or traditional hospitality (translating as love of strangers), is palpable everywhere, but nowhere more so than here, where stepping through Asimina’s doors is like being wrapped in a warm embrace.  Until the 15-minute drive to Paphos Airport to fly home, the hotel holds you in its spell and you find yourself planning the return before you’ve even left.

The Details

Prices from £1,319 per person (two sharing, Junior Suite land view, B&B, 7 nights from Gatwick, June 2026, including 22kg luggage and private transfers). Half-board from £1,439; full board from £1,529; all-inclusive from £1,639pp. Book via Jet2Holidays: jet2holidays.com or +44 1924 380 160.