Designed in the style of a Cypriot village complete with a pretty little church, this truly exclusive resort is beautifully set overlooking Pissouri Bay and the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Low-rise buildings, all individually designed, cluster around an 80-metre waterway connecting indoor and outdoor pools and leading down to the beach through beautifully landscaped gardens. Situated on an unspoilt stretch of coastline half-way between Pafos and Lemesos, the Columbia Beach Resort is also close to some of the island's finest archaeological sites. 

For dining, choose from the Dionysos, with its in-house bakery and reputation for imaginative fine dining. Try a Cypriot meze at the Apollo Taverna, or sample a cocktail at the Eros Bar, watching the sunset over Pissouri Bay. For the active there are tennis and squash courts, a fully equipped gym and the hotel's own watersports centre on the beach. The Columbia Spa is an award-winning health and fitness centre at the heart of the Beach Resort, with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and an excellent selection of treatments. With two golf courses within easy reach and a Kid's Club in summer, Easter and Christmas, this makes a perfect hotel choice for families or couples alike.

Accommodation All 94 suites have balconies or terraces overlooking the sea and pool, though a few look inland over the unspoilt countryside and the resort's superb gardens. For families, there are one or two bedroom suites and interconnecting rooms available. All are beautifully designed, with vaulted airy ceilings and natural fabrics setting the tone. All have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mini bar, safe, a comfortable sitting area, satellite television and en suite bathrooms with king-size baths and separate shower stalls.