Basilica Holiday Resort Apts

If your ideal holiday includes a swim, a cold drink and the option of cooking something simple rather than dressing up for every meal, Basilica Holiday Resort Apts takes a practical approach. The setting suits divers who want Paphos around them, not just a pool outside the door: the seafront, bars, archaeological sites and everyday conveniences are all close enough to reach on foot.

The atmosphere is family-friendly, with family rooms, a kids' club for children aged 4 to 12, children's entertainment, a playground and babysitting. For couples, the appeal is more straightforward: you have a balcony, a living area and the freedom to eat in or head out. There is also a year-round outdoor pool, a garden and a fitness centre when the sea is not on the day's plan.

The address is in Paphos City, Cyprus, on Apostolou Pavlou in Kato Paphos. Paphos Municipal Baths are about 0.15 miles away on foot, while Vrisoudia Beach is roughly 0.5 miles away. SODAP Beach is around 0.7 miles away, and Lighthouse Beach is about 0.8 miles away. You are close to the water, though this is a town location rather than a hotel sitting directly on its own beach.

The old sights are part of the practical advantage. St Paul's Pillar is about 0.2 miles away, Paphos Archaeological Park around 0.35 miles, Saranda Kolones Castle roughly 0.35 miles and the Medieval Castle of Paphos about 0.5 miles. The Bottle Bank Bar is about 0.1 miles away, The Wooden Pub around 0.15 miles and a Costa Coffee roughly 0.15 miles. Paphos International Airport is about 7 miles away by road, with a journey of around 15 minutes by car.

The room layout is useful when you are travelling with more than a dive buddy. The Double Room with Balcony gives you a separate sleeping-and-living arrangement, including a sofa bed, while the Superior Studio keeps things more compact for a smaller party. Both categories are built around flexibility rather than hotel-room minimalism, with a dining area, seating space and a kitchenette.

The kitchenette is properly equipped for simple self-catering: refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, kettle and kitchenware. That matters when you return hungry, tired and still thinking in dive profiles. You can put together breakfast, keep drinks cold and avoid making every meal a restaurant decision. A balcony, garden or inner-courtyard view gives you somewhere to sit with a coffee while the rest of the day gets organised.

Air conditioning is available, along with a private bathroom, bath or shower, towels, slippers and a hairdryer. Free WiFi covers the property, and the rooms include a television, wardrobe space and a drying rack for clothing. Upper floors are reached by stairs only, so this is worth bearing in mind if knees and luggage have started negotiating separately.

One restaurant and bar does the main work here: Basilica Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with local and international dishes in an indoor setting or on the terrace. Breakfast starts at 7:00 am and is available as a buffet or à la carte, which gives you a choice between efficiency and taking your time before heading out.

The kitchen also covers the awkward middle ground between meals. A snack menu runs from 10:30 am to noon and again from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, useful when lunch has been postponed by the sea or dinner still feels too far away. The restaurant and bar remain open for à la carte service from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm, with dinner served from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

There is also an on-site coffee house, a snack bar, wine and champagne, and outdoor dining furniture. The kitchenette gives you a back-up plan; the restaurant gives you the easier one. That is a sensible combination for a diving holiday, where appetites rarely respect the timetable.

The pool area is the obvious place to spend a non-diving afternoon, with an outdoor pool, water slide, sun loungers and umbrellas. A garden, patio, picnic area and outdoor dining space give you several ways to occupy yourself without turning relaxation into an organised activity. The fitness centre is there if you want to keep moving, although nobody is going to insist after a demanding day in the water.

For families, the practical choices are broader: a kids' club for ages 4 to 12, children's entertainment, a games room, indoor and outdoor play areas, a playground and a children's pool. There is also karaoke, table tennis, live music and evening entertainment. Some activities, including bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and tennis equipment, carry an additional charge.

When you want to leave the property, cultural excursions can be arranged around places such as Akamas, Limassol, Kykkos Monastery and Paphos Zoo. Cycling and walking tours are also available away from the hotel. The nearby archaeological park and harbour area may prove the simpler option: no timetable, no equipment briefing, just comfortable shoes.

Paphos International Airport is about 7 miles away. An airport shuttle is available and is arranged with the hotel; car hire is also available. Free private parking is provided on site without reservation, so arriving with a hire car is perfectly workable. A 24-hour front desk, private check-in and check-out, an on-site cash machine and free WiFi throughout the hotel keep the basic logistics uncomplicated.

The published check-in window begins between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm, while check-out falls between 11:00 am and noon. Confirm the exact timing attached to your accommodation before travelling, particularly if your flight lands early or your return transfer is late. Early check-in and late check-out can be requested.

Children of any age are welcome, and cots are available for children aged 0 to 2, subject to the selected room arrangement and availability of extra beds. Pets are not allowed, and parties or similar events are not permitted. Laundry is available, a safe can be used at reception, and a doctor can be requested if needed. Payment is accepted in cash, Visa, EuroCard, Mastercard, American Express and Diners.