About this property
Sitting in all its splendour on the dreamy Aphrodite Hills Resort, Villa Tapani is a five bedroom, luxury villa that is just perfect for groups of friends or family. The villa is surrounded by a stunning landscaped garden brimming with rockeries, fragrant shrubs, blooming flowers, towering Cypress trees and lush lawns. The manicured garden fringes a very generous swimming pool that is perfect for a refreshing afternoon dip and large enough for the whole group to swim in. Beside the pool, there is even an indulgent jacuzzi for a delightful, therapeutic soak. You will dine and savour pre-dinner drinks on stylish outdoor furniture enjoying these beautiful surroundings. The interior of the villa is sleek, stylish and very tasteful. You will appreciate the villa’s luxury bathrooms, cool private havens and its lavish living room with its characterful vaulted ceiling. The biggest plus of all is that when you leave the heavenly seclusion of your villa, the Aphrodite Hills Resort offers a world-class golf course, a fantastic tennis academy, a luxury spa and many other astounding facilities.
Villa Tapani offers fabulous entertainment spaces. Its enormous living room is incredibly stylish under a wooden vaulted ceiling. From the entrance of the villa, you arrive at the living room through characterful arches to find sumptuous sofas and chairs arranged in a very sociable fashion where you can plan your activities and settle down to watch a movie. A marble fireplace forms a focal point while elegant chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Numerous sets of French doors, delicately draped with fluttering white voile, provide an airy feel and lots of natural light. They open to the garden and terrace.
The villa’s kitchen diner is also smart, slick and trendy with exquisite furnishings, glossy cabinetry, a sociable central island and the very best of appliances. The worktops are made from glossy granite with plenty of room to prepare delicious feasts.
Villa Tapani boasts five beautiful bedrooms which are spread over three floors for optimum privacy. There are two with double beds, two with twins and one with a sumptuous kingsize bed. You will discover oversized headboards offering a dramatic look, beautiful handmade wardrobes for your holiday outfits and calm, neutral decoration. The ensuite bathrooms are immaculate and offer a mix of baths and showers.
You will adore the beautifully furnished terraces and the lush gardens. There is a table tennis table for some healthy competition and beautiful spots where you can relax and count your blessings. Your barbecue masters will be delighted to discover the barbecue kitchen that sits next to the shaded alfresco dining terrace. There is no doubt that you will return home with magical holiday memories after your stay at Villa Tapani and the Aphrodite Hills Resort.
Offering a sublime feast of activities for all ages in two hundred and thirty four hectares of mesmerising landscaped grounds, the renowned Aphrodite Hills Resort is perfect for an active holiday with plenty of scope for relaxation and indulgence. This five star, luxurious resort is the first and only comprehensive golf, leisure and real estate development in Cyprus. It is set on a beautiful, historical and mythological hill boasting breathtaking, panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Guests staying in Villa Tapani enjoy access to world-class golf and tennis as well as many other sports and an outstanding spa. The resort is just 15km from the stunning Bonamare Beach and guests receive a benefit card offering discounts and preferential rates around the resort. Your stay also includes five complimentary hours at the kids club per week, a complimentary welcome package, a mid stay villa clean and towel replacement, luxury bathroom products, a kitchen clean pack and access to a holiday residence lounge with a luxury living area, children’s play area and a terrace overlooking the 18th hole of the stunning golf course.
Aphrodite Hills’ award-winning, championship 18-hole PGA National Cyprus Golf Course was officially opened in 2002, designed by the acclaimed golf course architect and designer Cabell Robinson. In 2017, it was upgraded and reconstructed to gain its current status. It offers a challenging mix of pot bunkers, manicured fairways of lush Bermuda grass and generous tiered greens spread out over 6,289 metres and sprinkled with olive and carob trees. The course is built on two plateaus, separated by a dramatic 130 metre ravine with spectacular views over the Mediterranean. There is a fabulous Clubhouse which overlooks the 18th green and an extensive practice facility with two putting greens and a short game area. Golfers staying at Villa Tapani can rent clubs, manual trolleys and golf buggies with GPS technology so that you can order your snacks and drinks whilst finishing the front nine holes and have it ready at the half-way house. The resort’s Golf Academy caters for golfers of all abilities, offering individual and groups lessons, a double ended driving range and the latest technology to offer expert advice on your game.
The Aphrodite Hills Tennis Academy features nine professional tennis courts of which five are plexi-cushion hard courts and four European red clay courts. There are also two padel courts. Guests can enjoy a selection of coaching services including private lessons and courses as well as hard and clay court hire with equipment provided, pro hitting sessions against a coach, ball machine hire and night lights. In addition to golf and tennis, there is a soccer school, basketball, cycling and stables.
The Retreat By Aegeo Spa sits within the Aphrodite Hills’ beautiful, fragranced gardens enjoying Mediterranean Sea views. You will quickly surrender to the magical sensations of this sublime spa, one of the best in Europe. Showcasing gorgeous Aegeo Spa products, the spa offers an extraordinary range of treatments and even offers a Pamper and Express Spa for younger guests between six and fifteen years of age. The gym offers cutting edge ‘TechnoGym’ equipment, resistance and free weights, a multi-purpose aerobics studio and fitness classes. The spa also boasts a fabulous, expert hairdressing facility and a juice bar health restaurant which is available to anyone booking a treatment or day package at the spa.
At the centre of the resort is the Village Square, a lively hub with a wonderful array of restaurants, cafes and shops. Tennis players and golfers can purchase an excellent range of clothing and equipment at the Pro-tennis and Pro-golf shops or hire equipment.
Villa Tapani sits within a truly beautiful landscaped garden on the magnificent Aphrodite Hills Resort. The resort is just fifteen minutes from Paphos International Airport, overlooking the fabled birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. The location, close to Paphos, is perfect. If you can bring yourselves to leave the golf course and tennis courts, you can be lounging on a Blue Flag beach, discovering ancient archaeological treasures, people watching on a palm-lined waterfront full of buzzy bars and friendly tavernas, visiting a waterpark, nibbling on meze platters, sipping wine from local vineyards, heading to the centuries-old monasteries in the deep forested Troodos Mountains or visiting the idyllic Akamas Peninsula with its shimmering waters.
Aphrodite Hills Resort is close to the charming Pissouri Beach and village. The authentic Cypriot character of Pissouri has been retained and the village is very friendly and welcoming. During the summer there is a ‘Cyprus night’ in the lovely traffic free village square with dancing and music. The views from Pissouri village are spectacular. It is possible to see the shore line all the way to Limassol and the dramatic Troodos range, including Mount Olympus, the highest mountain on the island to the north.
The gorgeous, family friendly Bonamare Beach is just 15km away, easily reachable by hire car or by private transfer which can be booked through the Reception desk. You can relax on sun loungers courtesy of the resort and enjoy delicious cocktails in the bar.
The historic Old Town of Paphos is beautiful. It is a recognised site of historic and archaeological importance. The Ancient Greeks believed Aphrodite rose from the sea at Paphos and the entire town is on the unesco World Cultural Heritage List. This historic Old Town was restored to its former glory in 2017 and is the perfect spot for alfresco dining, watching glorious sunsets, shopping in Kennedy Square and Makariou Avenue or visiting and admiring the unique architecture of the public library. You will discover medieval, Ottoman and neoclassical buildings, some designed by the architect Andreas Christodoulides. Kennedy Square is the main square where there are frequent music events, art exhibitions and dancing. Archbishop Makarios Avenue is the main shopping street, enjoying gorgeous buildings dating back to the 1920’s. The Old Town market sells leather goods, jewellery, souvenirs, sunglasses and designer labels. It is buzzy and fun and next door the Municipality market is perfect for stocking the villa with meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. For a cultural day out you can visit the Tomb of the Kings outside the northern walls of Paphos town and Kato Paphos Archaeological Park which houses impressive Roman mosaics. You will discover both trendy, fine dining restaurants and traditional Cypriot restaurants. Paphos Old Town’s narrow cobbled streets are lined with unique shops selling paintings, silk, porcelain, carved wood, jewellery or food products such as delicious carob syrup, marmalades, honey and Cypriot sweets.
Accommodation
The Villa
Ground Floor
- Living area
- Fully-equipped kitchen with dining facilities
- Cloakroom
First Floor (split-level)
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and balcony access
- Family bathroom
- Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool (12m x 6m, heated on request for an additonal charge)
- Jacuzzi (heated on request, please see T&Cs)
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
- Table tennis
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine
- Iron & board
- Travel cot & highchair available on request
- Safe deposit box
- Private parking space
- Access to Aphrodite Hills facilities (please see the "Extras" tab for further details)
* Please note that there is an additional charge for pool and Jacuzzi heating. Pool heating is not available between mid-December and the end of February. Please see the T&Cs tab for further information and additional costs.