Royal Apollonia

The Royal Apollonia can be found in the approximate center of Limassol’s beautiful seafront on the southern coast of Cyprus. Limassol, considered Cyprus’ most cosmopolitan city, has a wealth of restaurants, bars, and points of interest all within walking distance of the Royal Apollonia.

The beach is superb, and the swimming pool is a massive 500-meter island-shaped work of art. Winner of multiple Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards and other environmentally sustainable awards, The Royal Apollonia is a memory in the making for both couple and families.

The resort has recently undergone a complete renovation of its 204 rooms, as well as its 13 suites. As of February 23, 2023, all of its public areas (lobby, bar, restaurants) will have undergone a total makeover, giving an atmosphere of upgraded elegance throughout the facility. In addition to the large main pool, there is an indoor pool and a childrens’ pool. The resort offers accessibility options such as wheelchair-accessible parking and wheelchair-accessible path of travel. Three restaurants, a state of the art spa, water sports facilities, and LifeFitness-equipped gym complete the picture, the elements of which add up to a perfect holiday stay.

Guests love its proximity to downtown Limassol and its airport, the staff’s attention to detail and friendliness towards children, the spotless grounds and pool area, the wide breakfast choices, housekeeping’s efforts to keep rooms bright and clean, and zippy Wi-Fi.

The Royal Apollonia is open all year.

Rooms

Standard room amenities include free WiFI, free buffet breakfast, daily housekeeping, multilingual staff, laundry facilities, beach towels, blackout drapes, AC, bathrobes, deep soaking bathtub, free toiletries, coffee-tea maker, free bottled water, satellite TV, phone, safe, slippers, connecting rooms available, and furnished balcony among others.

Superior Room

This is the most popular room choice. Superior rooms come in two categories; Inland View and Sea View. Rooms are 26m² and sleep up to 3. Twin or queen-sized bed with an extra bed on request. Interiors are ultra modern with clean lines and earth tones in their décor. Inland view overlooks the city of Limassol and the hills of southern Cyprus.

Sea View rooms have the same size and amenities as the Inland View room and are considered an upgrade. Room overlooks the large main swimming pool, the seafront promenade, the beach and, beyond the breakwater, the turquoise waters of the southern Med.

Four-Bedded Room

The four-bedded room is 32m² and is perfect for families of up to four. They come with two twin beds or one queen-size according to your request, and your choice of two extra beds or one extra bed and a sofa bed. There are two categories: Inland View and Sea View.

Deluxe Spa Room Sea View with Private Outdoor Jacuzzi

The 26m²  Deluxe Spa Room with Jacuzzi sleeps up to 3. This room comes with its own spacious Jacuzzi on the balcony. Relax in its warm, moving waters and take in the view of the pool, beach and sea as you gaze out over the Med and enjoy a drink with the love of your life. Rooms are well-lit and the spotless bathroom comes with all the amenities.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suite is 39m² and sleeps up to four people. It has a queen-size bed and two sofa beds, or two extra beds in its two rooms. Both rooms have direct access to the balcony with views of the mountains behind Limassol. There’s lots of space in this suite, and the two rooms give an extra element of privacy. 

Executive / Deluxe Suite Sea View

These suites are a very spacious 56m²  and come with a queen-size bed and two sofa beds, or two extra beds. Its two rooms can sleep up to four people. There is an option to connect the suites with a Superior Room. The master bedroom has its own Jacuzzi. The views of the sea are stunning, and the quite comes with all amenities.

Honeymoon Suite Sea View

This large suite, 56m², is designed for couples in love. When you get tired of gazing into each others’ eyes, you can feast them on the exquisite view of the sea. This lavishly-appointed suite comes with a private balcony, a separate bedroom, a large living room, a large bathroom with double sinks and your own Jacuzzi.

Food and Drink

Three options are on offer for fine dining at the Royal Apollonia: Dionysios Restaurant (the main restaurant), Akakiko Japanese (Asian), and Meze by Elliniko, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.

Dionysos Restaurant is beautifully sited on an open terrace facing the sea. Greek and international dishes are prepared to perfection, in addition to daily breakfast options. Themed buffets are on offer seven days a week, with focuses on such dining options as Italian, Mexican, Local, International, and others, subject to change according to the season.

Akiko Japanese is a favorite Asian dining spot for local Limassolians as well as tourists. Its covered patio location allows diners unobstructed sea views, and its tastefully understated Japanese décor adds atmosphere to your dining experience. A wide selection of Sushi and Sashimi (thin-sliced raw seafood), plus hot menu items such as lemon chicken, sweet and sour duck, and tempura (batter-fried seafood, meat and veg). Dishes are so beautifully plated you’ll want a snapshot before you dig in.

Meze by Elliniko brings home the finest in Greek cuisine to guests in a semi-rustic, exposed brick and beam dining room with floor to ceiling glass toward the sea to let in the famous light of the Mediterranean and afford a view of the beach and the sea. Try dining al fresco on the terrace during the endless summer of Cyprus. The aromas are all Greek: steamed vegetables, grilled meat and fresh fish, and lemon potatoes whet the appetite and make the meal all that much more pleasurable.

Bars

The Royal Apollonia is served by two excellent bars: the Ocean Blue is a thatched swim-up circular hut in the huge pool and near the waters of the Med, both of which provide an aquatic environment and the relaxing sounds of water as you sip your favorite beverage. The Aphrodite Lounge and Bar, open to non-guests, is a well-known meeting point in Limassol. This tastefully appointed terrace bar invites you to relax in its upholstered furnishings as you have your morning coffee and, later in the day, switch to a refreshing cocktail or beer.

Spa and Wellness

The Royal Spa facilities feature 7 treatment rooms, a spa wet area (pool, steam room, sauna), globally-known brands such as Dead Sea Premier, an inventive massage menu (hot and cold stones, shells, foulard, etc), high-tech facial treatments , and a fully outfitted gym featuring Life Fitness equipment.

Treatment therapies include Aromatherapy, Swedish and Deep tissue massage among others, back, face, foot and head massage, a wide variety of scrubs (Dead Sea, cocoa, vitamin C, etc), 12 different facial treatments, 5 different Dead Sea Premier body treatments, and 4 different Germaine De Capuccini body treatments.  

The Dead Sea room is of special interest, accurately reproducing climatic parameters of the Dead Sea, which has been shown to have multiple health benefits such as improving the immune system, increasing metabolism rates, improving degenerative joint issues coronary function and hypertension.

Access to the fitness and steam rooms and the sauna are free of charge to guests.

In the Area

In 2014 Limassol was rated #3 in the world in its “up and coming in the world” destination category on its list of Top 10 Travelers’ Destinations of the Rise list, and for good reason. At 283,000 metro area, Limassol is the second-largest city on the island after Nicosia. The city features extensive ruins from its archaic era, with graves discovered dating back to 2000 BC.

Favorite destinations in Limassol include its Medieval castle and museum, the beaches of the Akrotiri Peninsula, and the spectacular Greco-Roman ruins of Ancient Kourion, whose history goes back to the Neolithic Age. The sights of Limossol’s Old Town (where you’ll find the castle) are all must-see and include the Limassol Cathedral, and the diminutive Grand Mosque.

The city centre is also home to all kinds of night life options; its bars and restaurants and entertainment venues are some of the best in the Mediterranean and what make the modern city so attractive to young visitors. There are plenty of boat tours available, as well as the Fasouri Watermania Water Park for family fun. Limassol’s seafront promenade is scenic and beautiful, and is also decorated with 20 sculptures to enjoy along the way. Limassol Zoo doesn’t just house animals; it is also an animal refuge, research center, and breeding center for rare species to be then introduced to the wild.

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