If you are going to the Pafian Sun Village you are gonna have a fabulous time, I am sure! It's not what I am used to as a 4-star resort, by a long way BUT it is good in a different way.(I've been to very luxurious AI 4/5-star in Carribean and I work in tourism, so I am hard to please!) It's not too big, but not small either..and there is a tremedous atmosphere! I have been allover the place but never have I found such a friendly hotel.

The 'amination team' is provided by Thomas Cook and is basically 2 girls and 2 lads, Laura, Theresa (I think), Ben and Mark and they are brilliant. I'm 36 and my fella is 41 and we didn't have kids with us and yet we found ourselves joining in with some of the 'corny' games like Bingo and water polo. They also put on a great show at night .. Saturday's Wizard of Oz at the Movies was brilliant.

Anyone who is a bit of a snob would probably not 'get it' but if you accept the place for what it is and just decide to enjoy yourselves you will. We didn't want to leave and would definately go back. It's a great place for couples, families and groups.

Few tips:

* Make sure you take a bottle of water for when you get there (especially if it's a night flight). We arrived about 1am and there was nothing to drink anywhere.

* Don't buy stuff from the onsite Mini-Market, there is a supermarket right across the road and it's much cheaper. You would be wise to buy a six-pack of litre bottles of water to kee in your fridge. You can only get glasses of water from the bar and to buy a small bottle from the bar is quite expensive.

* There's a fridge in the room so if you like a drink in the evening, again, pop across to the Supermarket..a bottle of vodka is about a fiver.

* Whatever you have been told by your agent, the air conditioning is not included and is at an extra charge. If you have a one bedroom apartment there are 2 units to pay for and with the safety deposit box as well it came to £40 .. but it was worth it.

* The A La Carte restaraunt is chargeable (you get £3.50 off the menu price) but don't worry. The food in the buffet is excellent and no one even bothers with the a la carte.

* take a pack of cards

* If you fancy a trip out, there are two Jeep Safari day's - we opted for the one that goes to the Akamas Peninsula, but some of the people on our trip had done both and said that the Troodos Mountains one was much better.

* there is a little secluded bay, head for the sea past the pool, turn right and follow the path past the hotel next door. It's about a five/ten minute stroll and well worth it.. not a place for sunbathing but great for snorkling..fishies!

Just returned from a week in the pafian with my partner. We were very concerned about staying there after booking it and reading the reviews printed on here. The room yes were basic but being on holiday surely you dont really want to be spending much time in your room, so being basic was not a major problem too us at all. The room was comfortable and very clean. We had our room cleaned 3 times in the week that we stayed there and the towels also changed 3 times. A lot more often than any other hotel i have stayed in!! The entertainment staff, Ben Mark Laura and Thrersa all work so hard day and night so hats off to them. it may come across a bit like a Butlins holiday but being a family friendly hotel they are there too keep them entertained. All the bar, catering and reception staff were very friendly and helpful and again work around the clock. We were all inclusive the only thing i can say is that i was surprised that after midnight you had to pay for drinks. being all inclusive to me means free.. All in all if your after a nice relaxing holiday with entertainment day and night and friendly staff you will find it here. its also only a five minute bus ride away from the beach Coral Bay which is very handy!!

this place is not a 4 star, i woundnt even put it a 3. i had my son partner and disabled brother with me for 2 weeks it cost me £2500.00. breakfast was greasy, the kids buffet consisted of chicken nuggets every day.
my rooms were cleand 5 times in 2 week i did the rest my self again the room was dirty on arrival. our towels were changed once in 2wks and there was only two off them.
dont even get me started about the beach, it is a joke. you need to be a moutain goat to get too it.
i would not recommend this place too anyone, save your money and go else wear.

travelling in sept with just me and my partner i may have gone at the right time. other reviews i have read since i have returned seem very harsh. there were very few children school hols being finished, the food was fine and trust me i like my food. the staff were friendly and very helpful, i think by all accounts we got lucky with the weather also. mid sept can go either way. the upshot is, sometimes things go your way. we had decent accom(there are always a few ants)good food,good beer, the place was not fully occupied,so plenty of room at the pool. the reps were top people, a guy called mark left me tired just watching him, much respect to laura, teresa and injured ben too. top panto. i would be happy to go back