King Jason Paphos

Just got back from a week’s stay at The King Jason as a couple in our early 20s. Having read glowing reviews we had high expectations - we weren’t after a party vibe, we wanted a nice relaxing week away which is what we had. The Good: The food was consistently tasty, with a decent variety of options, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Drinks were also great, with branded spirts. We especially appreciated the thick, comfortable sunbeds and we never had any issues getting a sunbed regardless of time of day. Housekeeping was excellent. I didn’t catch the name of our housekeeper but she always had a smile on her face. We also had a couples massage at the spa which we enjoyed. Lastly i loved that there was a book shelf where you can take/return books. The Okay: The location is fairly central — around a 10-minute walk to the beach (though it’s quite pebbly), and close to a large shopping mall, which was handy. A free shuttle is available for both. The average age of guests staying here is probably around 55-65 so at times we did feel a bit out of place. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but something to be aware of depending on what you’re after. The Not-So-Good: We were placed in one of the older rooms despite hearing the hotel had recently been refurbished. This was a bit of a disappointment as I had seen the newly refurbished rooms online and had this as an expectation. Unfortunately, the bathroom showed its age — the shower door didn’t close properly, causing regular flooding, and the bathroom door wouldn’t shut fully either. I’m sure in the newer rooms this wouldn’t be an issue. Also, while there were vegetarian options, labelling of the food was inconsistent. I had to ask staff at every meal for confirmation on what was vegetarian, which became slightly frustrating and could easily be fixed with clearer signage. The entertainment was lacking for us, especially in the evenings. Also expect little to no music by the pool, it is very quiet, sometimes you can hear something playing from the bar but it was very repetitive. Some people may prefer to sit by the pool with no music (I don’t like loud music either) but I’ve never experienced that before at a hotel. Overall: We had a nice, quiet stay and appreciated the comfort and service, but it wasn’t quite our vibe — probably better suited for older couples looking for a peaceful break. I also hope the hotel can finish refurbishment on all rooms for better consistency. I’ve attached some photos of the lovely pool, lunch, and the feline guests 🐈 (this one was my favourite!), but also the flooding from the shower which I’m hoping will be sorted very soon.

What a find!! We’re still on holiday at this hotel but thought I’d submit my review whilst I have the time…lying on a lounger around the pool and sipping a cocktail! We had done our research before booking our trip and knew that from the excellent reviews, we would be well looked after. Given that we’re pretty fussy (and love quality, delicious, visually appetising food etc) we figured that even a 8 out of 10 would suffice (as we’d booked last minute) but this place is so much more than that! First of all, we arrived late and were showed to our room (executive suite) we were well impressed; very large, lots of amenities (quality toiletries, good sized dressing area, kitchen, living area with sofa & TV, large balcony, lots of wardrobe space - although I did have to request extra clothes hangers - possibly my fault for being an excessive packer), stylish, modern, impeccably clean and with a little, thoughtful buffet left for us in the fridge. The design of the hotel is great - not too large, well thought out and with a personal feel. There are 3 pool areas ( all different and equally lovely - the Hydro pool was our favourite, very stylish and relaxing) and all of the guests were respectful (no intrusive conversations on mobiles etc) and no loud music blasting. I LOVE loud music but not when we’re on a relaxing break away and just want to completely chill out. King Jason Hotel is super relaxing with lots of areas to choose from, all tastefully kitted out. After a busy few months we needed somewhere to recharge our batteries and this has been perfect in so many ways. We appreciate good food and for us it’s all about quality, choice and presentation (not copious quantities!) for us and again, we were very impressed. The attention to detail is superb and the food is of very good quality and visually appealing. Everything is cooked to perfection and the choice of salads are interesting, varied and first class! It’s easy to eat (relatively) healthily here. Everything member of staff (with no exceptions) are helpful, friendly and nothing is a trouble. There is pool service as you lie on your lounger or sit in the liner area etc but unfortunately a couple of the guests let the side down as were less grateful to the staff than myself and my husband. A warm thank you is a necessity and not an option. There are a few (very well cared for) cats at the hotel but they have a feeding area so it is requested that they are not fed by guests as not everyone loves cats nearby when they are enjoying their meals. Personally I adore cats and visited them (and their kittens) most days and they seemed to enjoy the fuss. I packed way too many outfits (as usual) and the dress code is very varied. Most people make an effort but it’s not frowned upon if you choose to wear relaxed attire, just whatever feels comfortable for you! The ‘entertainment’ is pretty low key background music which is exactly what we wanted - no annoying reps trying to encourage you to be the life and soul of the party here! The chap who played the electric guitar was outstanding but some of the other stuff was a bit cheesy but perfect for the age range of the guests as I’d say most are 50+. I never want to hear Sweet Caroline ever again! 😂 The temperature late April/early May was perfect for us and still swimsuit weather. Amazingly this is the first holiday abroad I have not been bitten by mosquitos so that’s a huge plus point too! We wandered down to the harbour (lovely restaurants etc) which took about 15 mins to walk but there are regular shuttle buses provided by the hotel. We also booked to go to a recommended restaurant called Muse as the sunsets are apparently amazing but sadly we chose the wrong date as it was very windy and cloudy so no sunsets to speak of yesterday but food was good and surrounds perfect for Instragrammers! To summarise: If you’re looking for a relaxing week away in a lovely hotel with very good quality food, staff and surroundings then look no further. King Jason will not disappoint, even for the fussiest among us!

Really good size room with separate lounge and very clean. The food was excellent and the staff went out of their way for the 2 coeliacs in our group. Drink measures were also very good. Everywhere looked very clean and in very good repair. What really made our stay was the staff. They were so friendly and work really hard but we never felt it was being done for tips. The manager,George, was a great character and was very hands on, especially at breakfast. Sofi and Anastasia were brilliant all through the day and night, as we're all the others, I just can't remember their names! Brilliant holiday, thank you..