Annabelle Hotel 5* Paphos

The Annabelle is old-school hospitality in the best sense of the term. It’s a gorgeous, well-run and classy hotel that has matured into a destination that ticks all the boxes. The Annabelle reminds me a lot of Hotel Quinta do Lago on the Algarve and Villa d’Este on Lake Como – seemingly effortless luxury hotels but run with real passion and flair and energy behind the scenes. Being the first hotel in Paphos, at what was then just a simple fishing port, the Annabelle has the prime location on the beach in central Paphos and is a discreet oasis. Founded nearly 50 years ago, the Annabelle was the first five-star hotel to open in Cyprus and hasn’t necessarily modernised to the latest degree but has kept more than up-to-date with the best in service, food and presentation while keeping its timeless aura