25/08/2026
🇨🇾 Some destinations become part of your story. Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos a hotel with a little history for us
There are certain holidays that stay with you, not necessarily because of one particular moment, but because of how a place made you feel.
For us, Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos is one of those places.
We first stayed here quite a few years ago, when our children were little. At the time, we had no idea that this holiday would be the beginning of our love affair with Cyprus. But it was.
Something about the island just clicked with us. The warmth, the landscape, the food, the relaxed pace of life and, of course, that wonderful Mediterranean sunshine. We came home knowing we wanted to return (and we have many times), Cyprus has been a very special place for us ever since.
When I saw just how much Olympic Lagoon Paphos has changed, I was genuinely intrigued.
The hotel we remember has evolved considerably. Following several significant renovations over the years, the resort has now completed another major transformation for 2026, with all 276 rooms and suites upgraded, alongside a redesigned lobby, a completely refreshed Serenity Spa & Wellness and the introduction of the new adults-only You & Me Bar.
And while it is clearly a very different hotel from the one we remember, it still has that same enviable setting on the Paphos coastline.
The 2026 refurbishment has clearly been about creating a resort that works for different types of traveller.
Families remain very much at the heart of the property, with multiple pools, children's facilities, activities and evening entertainment. This is something I particularly remember appreciating when our own children were young and there was plenty going on, but you could still find time to relax.
What is interesting now is the dedicated adults-only offering within the wider resort.
Couples can enjoy adults-only accommodation and spaces including the Serenity Oasis pool and the new You & Me Bar, while the adults-only Garibaldi Italian restaurant adds another dining option for those looking for a quieter evening.
It means the resort doesn't have to be one thing. It can be a family holiday, a couples escape, a multi-generational trip or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion.
The dining has also been given plenty of attention, with six restaurants and a choice of different styles and cuisines.
Seven Orchids offers Pan-Asian dining, while Garibaldi focuses on Italian cuisine, alongside the more relaxed Rock 'n' Roll Diner, Captain's Deck and other resort dining options.
Seven Orchids and Garibaldi have menus developed with Michelin-starred chef Theodor Falser, which is a rather nice touch for an all-inclusive resort.
Then there is the newly redesigned Serenity Spa & Wellness, with ELEMIS and PHYTOMER treatments, as well as facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
For me, that combination is what makes the resort particularly appealing now. You can be as busy or as lazy as you like.
And personally, I think that is exactly what a good holiday should be about.
A very special setting for Weddings / Renewal of Vows
The resort has also become increasingly popular as a wedding / Renewal of Vows venue and it is easy to see why.
A Mediterranean backdrop, gardens, sea views and the possibility of watching the sun set over the water make for a pretty memorable setting for a wedding or vow renewal.
For couples who want their renewalof vows,wedding and honeymoon to become part of the same holiday, Paphos makes a lot of sense too.
Paphos
One of the reasons I think Paphos works so well is that you aren't simply booking a beach resort. Olympic Lagoon sits on the seafront, close enough to Paphos harbour and the old town to explore easily, while still giving you that feeling of being able to retreat back to the resort when you want to.
Paphos itself has a fascinating mix of ancient history, coastline and modern Mediterranean life. The archaeological park, with its remarkable Roman mosaics, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the harbour and castle provide the perfect setting for an evening stroll.
And beyond Paphos there is so much more of Cyprus to discover the Akamas Peninsula, traditional villages, vineyards, mountain landscapes and some beautiful coastal drives.
Then, of course, there is the mythology. Cyprus is known as the Island of Aphrodite, and the connection with the goddess of love is woven into the landscape and history of the island.
It is perhaps one of the reasons Cyprus has always felt like somewhere with a little more character than your typical sunshine destination.And then there is Cyprus… Perhaps the most interesting thing about revisiting this hotel for me isn't actually the renovation. It is the memories.
I can still picture our family holiday here when the children were small. We came to Cyprus for a holiday and left having discovered somewhere that would become much more important to us than that.
This was where we fell in love with Cyprus. Years later, the children are grown, the hotel has changed considerably and Cyprus has changed too but the reasons we loved it in the first place are still there.
The coastline is beautiful. The history is fascinating. The food is fantastic. The people are warm and welcoming. And there is something wonderfully uncomplicated about a few days in the Cypriot sunshine.
Whether you want to spend a week doing very little, explore the island, enjoy good food and a little luxury, or simply have somewhere beautiful to come back to at the end of the day, Paphos gives you plenty of choice.
And Olympic Lagoon now feels like a resort that has grown up with its guests.
For families, there is still plenty to keep everyone happy. For couples, there is a much stronger adults-only element. And for anyone who remembers the hotel from years ago, the 2026 transformation makes it well worth another look.
Olympic Lagoon Resort Paphos
Five-star, all-inclusive and right on the Paphos coastline, with 276 newly upgraded rooms and suites, six restaurants, five bars, multiple pools, a redesigned spa and dedicated adults-only areas.
For me, it will always be a little more than that. It was one of the first places that showed us what Cyprus could be. And perhaps that is why, all these years later, I still feel such a connection to it.
If Olympic Lagoon Paphos has caught your eye, I’d be very happy to help you explore the options.
Through Travel With Me Consultancy, I can take the time to understand what you’re looking for and help find the right room, board basis and holiday arrangements for you, whether it’s a family escape, couples break, special celebration or simply some sunshine in Cyprus.
Sometimes having someone who knows the destination and can talk through the options makes all the difference.
