Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa

The deluxe room was clean and had the equipment we expected. Staff were friendly, though they could have shared more information at check-in. The nighttime buffet wasn’t the best, much like most hotel buffets we’ve had over the last few years. The other meals were satisfactory.

The all-inclusive drinks were a pleasant surprise: branded drinks and tasty cocktails were included, without the watered-down mixes or need to keep checking the bill. Service was smooth from breakfast through dinner, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and ready to help. Special thanks to Szidonia from Guest Relations. Hotel Leonardo Maris turned out to be a wonderful surprise for a relaxing holiday, with good service and value for money. Our room was modern, clean and comfortable. If you’re after a carefree break, a warm welcome and good facilities, we’d recommend it.

We stayed five nights in a sea view facing double room, all inclusive, and would gladly stay again. The New Year's Eve celebration, gala dinner and New Year's Day breakfast were all lovely, and the food throughout the stay was amazing. Service was impeccable, the rooms were clean and had everything we needed, and the bartenders were quick and attentive without cutting corners on the drinks. The indoor pool, sauna, steam and jacuzzi services were great, and there was always something to keep us entertained. We couldn’t use the outdoor pools because of the weather, but can imagine they’d be a summer highlight. The a la carte restaurants were closed for the off season, unfortunately. The property is about 4 km from the harbour, with a beautiful 45-minute coastal walk to get there. A real gem.

We chose this adults only hotel for a one-night stop while exploring western and northwestern Cyprus, with our main accommodation in Limassol. We booked B&B, so can’t comment on dinner. Our fifth-floor sea view room was excellent. The indoor pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi were all working when we used them at 4pm on check-in day. But at 8am the next morning, when the complex opens, only the pool was available. The jacuzzi was closed for cleaning, and the sauna and steam room were barely warm. If facilities are advertised as open at a certain time, they should be fully usable then. Breakfast runs from 7-10. It was busy when we arrived at 9.30, but there was still plenty to choose from, especially in the hot selection. The restaurant is large and busy, though there are quieter seating areas. I’m not keen on the handle-free mugs in the rooms, as guests could easily burn themselves. They seem like a safety hazard. There’s a small free car park in front. It was nearly full, but we found spaces both when we arrived and when we got back from dinner off site. I imagine parking could be tricky in high season. The path behind the hotel strip makes for a nice, gentle 45-minute walk to Paphos harbour. Room renovations are ongoing. They didn’t disturb us, but some rooms may get extra noise, so I’d suggest checking with the hotel before booking.