Basilica Holiday Resort

We’re on our final day here and have been blessed with fantastic weather. Really mixed feelings though about the Basilica. Firstly the good points, lovely staff and great pool. Central position opposite the supermarket which was handy. Adjacent to the Basilica and ruins too which are worth exploring. Most people here are all inclusive and said the food is fine. However we were SC but facilities were poor. Fridge freezer was fine and there was a new oven but nothing to cook on. No cloths for washing or drying up and a kettle that was a hazard. Our apartment was a 2 bed right at the back of an old block overlooking a car park behind the Mothers restaurant. Reminded me of a 1950s high rise in an inner city. You wouldn’t want to sit out for sure. Cleaning left lots to be desired too. There was a lump of caked on blood on the bathroom door (not ours!) that’s still there. We didn’t complain as staff had enough to do to be fair. If your holiday is AI with lots of other Brits then this place is ok. It just needs some investment to bring it up to standard. And make sure you check out which block you’re in too as some seem better than others. Would return to Paphos but not here!

We arrived at the basilica a little apprehensive as we had read some mixed reviews, but need not have worried, on arrival the staff were friendly and welcoming, providing us with food and drinks despite it being outside of all inclusive meal times. We checked into our room and yes it was dated in appearance and could do with a bit of updating but was clean and had everything we needed. Beds were comfy (apart from the sofa bed in the lounge my eldest slept on!) and we had a nice view of the pool (we were in Thalia block). The pool are was lovely and well maintained, staff were seen to be cleaning area each morning. Our 4 children aged 15, 13, 7 and 1 were all in the pool every day! Food was good enough, a little samey but it’s a 3 star all inclusive! Drinks were good too! The staff in the bar and restaurant were so lovely, particularly Andreas who made us all feel welcome and went out of his way to chat to our little ones. Location is perfect too, right by the harbour and beachfront, close to all the bars and restaurants! I would definitely return to this hotel, and would recommend, don’t expect 5 star accommodation, but a friendly relaxed hotel. Thanks for a fab holiday basilica team 🥰

Stopped by for breakfast at the Basilica resorts restaurant, a great all you can eat buffet of freshly prepared dishes. A good selection of hot and cold dishes which was constantly refilled. Overall good service and great food.