Columbia Beach Resort
Columbia Beach Resort Cyprus: A Practical Guide
If you are looking for a luxury beach resort in Cyprus that combines a quieter coastal setting with good facilities, spacious accommodation and easy access to the island's attractions, Columbia Beach Resort in Pissouri Bay is worth considering. The resort sits above Pissouri Bay on the southern coast of Cyprus, between Limassol and Paphos. Rather than being a conventional high-rise beachfront hotel, it is spread across extensive gardens, with suites, pools, restaurants and leisure facilities arranged around the central resort area. The property covers approximately 75,000 square metres and currently has 169 suites.
The hotel is built above the bay, with the coastline and Cape Aspro providing much of the scenery surrounding the property. For travellers who want a beach holiday without staying in the middle of a busy tourist strip, the location can be particularly appealing.
What is the resort like?
Columbia Beach Resort has a low-rise, spacious layout rather than the feel of a large city-style hotel. The accommodation is arranged in different areas of the resort, with gardens, pools and communal facilities connecting them. The central feature is the large outdoor infinity lagoon pool, while the eastern side of the property has additional accommodation, dining and pool facilities. One useful point for prospective guests is that the resort is large enough that your room location can affect your experience. A suite near the main pool will have a different atmosphere from an Eagle's Nest suite higher on the hillside or a Cape Suite on the eastern side.
Accommodation at Columbia Beach Resort
The resort's accommodation is predominantly suite-based rather than standard hotel rooms. The main categories include: Junior Suites, Executive Suites, Family Suites, Cape Suites, Eagle's Nest Suites. Room sizes and views vary significantly between categories, so choosing based purely on price or room name may not give you the experience you expect.
Pools and beach
The resort's large lagoon-style infinity pool is one of its defining features. There are also additional swimming areas around the property, including the pool associated with the eastern Cape Aspro area. The beach is directly associated with the resort and Pissouri Bay, so guests can combine pool time with the coast without needing to travel to another beach.
Restaurants at Columbia Beach Resort
Food is a significant part of the resort, with several restaurants offering different styles rather than one large all-purpose buffet restaurant.
Bacchus Fire + Raw. Bacchus is located beside the west pool and serves breakfast, with seasonal evening dining focused on meat and raw dishes. Apollo Tavern is the more traditionally Cypriot and Greek-oriented option. It overlooks the gardens and sea and focuses on local flavours, seafood and modern interpretations of classic dishes. Cape Aspro Restaurant is on the eastern side of the resort, overlooking Pissouri Bay. Its food is Mediterranean in style and the restaurant includes a wood-burning oven. It is also family-friendly, with a children's menu available.
There are several bars distributed around the property, including Eros Cocktail Bar, Ouzeri, Poseidon Beach Bar, Poseidon Pool Bar, Seven C's Bar, Cape Aspro Pool Bar and Old Customs House Beach Bar.
Hébe Spa and wellness
Hébe Spa is one of the resort's major facilities. The spa includes: indoor pool, jacuzzi, plunge pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation areas, six treatment rooms, gym, fitness studio. The resort also offers treatments, yoga, pilates and other fitness activities. The indoor pool is open from 09:00 to 20:00, while the gym is available from 06:00. Children's access to the indoor pool is restricted to specific hours, which vary by season.
Activities for families and couples
Columbia Beach Resort isn't simply a pool-and-beach hotel. Facilities currently include: tennis, padel, two squash courts, fitness classes, gym, yoga, swimming, spa treatments, watersports, cycling activities. The resort also provides activities for children and families.
What is the surrounding area like?
Pissouri is quite different from Cyprus's larger tourist resorts. The bay has a more natural, coastal character, while the village is located slightly inland. This makes Columbia Beach Resort a good base for travellers who want a combination of resort facilities and access to a traditional Cypriot village environment. It is also a useful location for exploring parts of southern Cyprus, particularly if you have a rental car.
Columbia Beach Resort is best understood as a large, low-rise luxury resort built around Pissouri Bay, rather than simply a five-star hotel with a beach. Its strongest points are the spacious suite accommodation, extensive gardens, large pool area, access to the bay, variety of restaurants and substantial spa and sports facilities.
Monastery of Christ of Symvoulas - Saint George - 10km
Holy Monastery of the Holy Cross - 15km
Aphrodite's Rock - 15km
Larnaca International Airport - 115 km
2. Bacchus Restaurant
3. Apollo Tavern
4. Eros Cocktail Bar
5. Ouzeri
6. Poseidon Beach Bar
Sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach are free of charge
These 276 ft² suites come with two separate bedrooms and a comfortable seating area, and they can sleep up to four guests. Located on the executive floor of our main building, these family suites are the largest and enjoy uninterrupted views of the pool and Pissouri Bay from the spacious balconies..
These 230 ft² suites have two spacious bedrooms and a shared living area. The stylish master bedroom has a queen-size bed while the second bedroom has twin beds and both have their own luxury private bathroom. The lounge space has a TV, comfortable sofa, and opens out onto the balcony with stunning..
The Cape Suite is located on the eastern side of the resort, with a particularly attractive position overlooking Pissouri Bay and the Mediterranean Sea. Their layout makes them a good choice for couples or small families who want more space than a standard hotel room, together with outdoor areas where..
These Suites are designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living room. The sleeping area contains a king-size, queen-size or twin beds, depending on the requested configuration. At the other end of the room is a comfortable seating..
The Junior Suites are available in the East and West Wings. Each Junior Suite has a private covered patio or balcony, a seating area with sofa bed, an en-suite bathroom and either a king, queen or twin-bed configuration. The sea-view versions are particularly attractive for guests who want to wake up..
These Suites are located in the East Wing and look towards the inland area and Pissouri. The suites have a spacious wooden balcony and an open-plan layout with a seating area. It is designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living..
Designed for up to four guests, this spacious suite features a separate bedroom, living area and private balcony overlooking the resort's landscaped gardens. One Bedroom Garden View Suite is an excellent option for families looking for spacious accommodation at Columbia Beach Resort. Suite size - 51..
The Junior Suites are available in the East and West Wings. Each Junior Suite has a private covered patio or balcony, a seating area with sofa bed, an en-suite bathroom and either a king, queen or twin-bed configuration. Room size - 43 sqm | Max. occupancy - 3 guests. Location: East or West Wing. Best..
These Suites are designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living room. The sleeping area contains a king-size, queen-size or twin beds, depending on the requested configuration. At the other end of the room is a comfortable seating..
These suites have a spacious wooden balcony and an open-plan layout with a seating area. Situated around the western pool area but face the resort's gardens. An Executive Suite is designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living room..
In a peaceful location away from the main resort, these suites are ideal for a relaxing break. Sit on your private balcony and enjoy breathtaking views over the resort and Pissouri Bay or cool off in your spacious lounge area after a day of sun. The suites have either king-size or twin beds and a luxury..
Stylish and elegant, the suites feature a king-size bed and open-plan lounge area which opens out onto a large terrace so you can enjoy those stunning views. Features a private plunge pool and terrace with sun loungers, a living area with sofa bed, writing desk, Nespresso machine and Molton Brown toiletries..
Your family will enjoy views of both the resort pool and the Mediterranean Sea from the private balcony in these 230 ft² suites. The master bedroom is open-plan with either a queen-size or twin beds, spacious living area with flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Separated by sliding wooden doors, the..
This Suite is designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living room. The sleeping area contains a king-size, queen-size or twin beds, depending on the requested configuration. At the other end of the room is a comfortable seating..
This Suite is designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living room. The sleeping area contains a king-size, queen-size or twin beds, depending on the requested configuration. At the other end of the room is a comfortable seating..
In a secluded location on a small hill opposite the resort's west entrance, these suites are perfect if you want some time to yourselves. Swim in your own private pool and relax on your sun loungers but still enjoy all the facilities of the resort. With its king-size bed, luxury bathroom and spacious..
The One Bedroom Suite is a spacious family-oriented suite designed for guests who want a separate bedroom, a dedicated living area and additional sleeping space, while enjoying views towards the inland area around Pissouri. The bedroom provides a private sleeping area, while the living room gives guests..
Your family will enjoy views of both the resort pool and the Mediterranean Sea from the private balcony in these 230 ft² suites. The master bedroom is open-plan with either a queen-size or twin beds, spacious living area with flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Separated by sliding wooden doors, the..
Two rooms Junior Suites with interconnecting door are available in the East and West Wings. Each Junior Suite has a private covered patio or balcony, a seating area with sofa bed, an en-suite bathroom and either a king, queen or twin-bed configuration. Each room size - 43 sqm | Max. occupancy - 3 guests..
Two rooms Junior Suites with interconnecting door are available in the East and West Wings. Each Junior Suite has a private covered patio or balcony, a seating area with sofa bed, an en-suite bathroom and either a king, queen or twin-bed configuration. Each room size - 43 sqm | Max. occupancy - 3 guests..
Two rooms Junior Suites with interconnecting door are available in the East and West Wings. Each Junior Suite has a private covered patio or balcony, a seating area with sofa bed, an en-suite bathroom and either a king, queen or twin-bed configuration. The sea-view versions are particularly attractive..
These Suites are designed as one large open-plan living and sleeping space, rather than having a completely separate bedroom and living room. The sleeping area contains a king-size, queen-size or twin beds, depending on the requested configuration. At the other end of the room is a comfortable seating..
