Louis St. Elias Resort & Waterpark

Louis St. Elias provided a perfect break away for an end of April / Early May escape. The hotel was clean, well maintained and the experience was made all the better for the friendly and helpful staff. The all inclusive package was superb; we could not fault the food (which offered a different "themed" night per seven nights (i.e. Cypriot, Fusion, Mexican, etc) as well as a variety of options for breakfast and lunch. Personal favourite was the salad bar which offered varieties of fresh produce, combined with their freshly cooked meat dishes and freshly baked baguettes were excellent. From a drinks front, options of Keo and Estrella was welcome as well as premium spirits (where I enjoyed a number of rum and cokes and nightcaps of Baileys!). Given we were all adults, we didn't use the waterpark facilities at the other side of the hotel but mainly focussed onthe more tranquil side. Both the pool and jacuzzi there were clean and well maintained, and whilst the water wasn't exactly warm (note: very cold early season!) it was still nice to cool off in the warm temparatures. I used the gym daily which offered more cardio based options, so a small area to tweak might be to add some free-weights later on in the season. There was a daily shuttle running from 09:00 - 18:00 from the hotel into town which was very useful for my Dad who struggles with mobility, but the walk into town is merely 15 mins at a slow walk (downhill, uphill on the way back may take some more time). Given we had come early season and post Easter weekend, it was naturally a "quieter" time and there were less children, so we probably had the luxury of less noise and less people, but the staff could not have been more helpful. From ensuring clean rooms and fresh towels, to being attentive at dinner for clearing plates, and for just having general chit chat around the hotel it was brilliant. A huge shout out to Flouris who provided great advice and a friendly face (and provided us with a genuine souvenier, his local teams football shirt!), and to Hazel from the entertainment team who also spent the time to catch up with us - I hope you have an amazing season! Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and am already looking at returning for the same time period next year!

Wonderful holiday at St. Elias, would definitely return! The staff are all amazing - from reception and bar staff to lifeguards, all so kind and seemed happy at work, wanting guests to have a great holiday. The entertainment here is the best we’ve experienced, not because it was the most spectacular but the team went above and beyond to ensure kids (& adults!) of all ages were included and had fun. A special mention to Ryan who was so personable with everyone and has a gift of being able to connect with younger kids and teenagers - fantastic singer & dancer, he was the star of our holiday and all the parents I spoke to said the same! Darts, archery, pool games, aqua aerobics, team games, quizzes & kids club - they did it all!! Food was delicious and just the right amount to prevent being wasteful and overwhelming. Keo, Estrella, Strongbow, cocktails, mocktails, milkshakes & iced coffee available at all bars. Plenty comfy sun loungers, shops and bars around 10-15min walk away (down the hill, turn right then left), and the grounds were very well kept and clean. Things that could be improved to make it excellent - Rooms were spacious but could benefit from voile panels rather than just curtains to allow privacy without darkness given apartments are at low level. The water in our fridge wasn’t topped up once during our stay despite is being told it would be, ok if we remembered to do it ourselves but annoying in the morning if we forgot. At the start of the week a fridge at the bar was stocked to help yourself but this was empty our last few days and the bar opened at 10am so there was nowhere to collect bottles till then. Tea, coffee & milk not topped up either which for “ultra all inclusive” you do expect. The shower is heated by solar panels and you have to press the button to heat up the water 15-20mins before use, this worked fine some nights and other nights we got lukewarm water…despite me setting a timer so I knew it had been on the same length of time as the previous night. After dinner finished, (9pm), there was nowhere to get snacks which I found strange again for what is advertised as “ultra all inclusive”. The spa were very hesitant to change pool towels for fresh ones the twice we asked! You will have a fabulous holiday if visiting St Elias - perfect place for a family with kids of any age!

Late review / never got round to posting! Our family of four (kids age 4 and 9) visited St Elias in mid-October for 1 week and it was everything we had read in the reviews and more. Upon arrival we were nervous as were given a ground floor room but had asked for first floor as our youngest tends to wander off. The manager Flouris was there to greet us and assured me I would be happy with the room. Another staff manager then showed us to our 1 bedroom suite, carried our bags and gave us a quick tour of the site. The rooms were huge, clean, and had everything we needed - fridge was stocked with water which is a nice touch after a lot of travelling. The balcony was the biggest I have ever seen and was fully enclosed - it could also be accessed from the bedroom . As we were settling in Floris came and checked we were happy. We had one problem with the room - one evening the shower tray wouldn’t empty. We called reception and someone came round in 5 mins and it was fixed less than ten. So all good! There are two pool areas, a quieter one and a family area. With splash pool and waterslides so both kids were happy! There was entertainment all day round the pool such as water polo, quiz’s, darts etc. It’s the first holiday I’ve been on in years where there were no sunbed wars and there were enough to go round. The kids also loved the pool snack bar so much that we only went to the restaurant for lunch a couple of times. They ate nuggets, fries and ice cream on repeat! The on to the buffet restaurant - it’s hands down the best all inclusive food we’ve ever had. It was a bit hectic at peak times but it was worth it and it’s lovely that they serve you drinks rather than have to collect them and food for you and the kids. Breakfast had everything you could think of and was lovely and then there was a theme every night like Italian, or Mexican etc and there was just so much choice. Even the fussy 9 year old never went hungry. We also booked and visited the Al Carte restaurant Meze one evening and this was one of the best meals we’ve ever had! It’s a traditional Greek tasting menu and it’s a lovely change of pace from the buffet spending the evening being wined and dined. On to the evening entertainment - the kids loved it and so did we. It’s not what you get in some huge hotels that bring in outside acts but the girls work so hard to put on an amazing show every night. Annabelle’s voice is amazing and Jess and Hazel, Anna, Ellie went out of their way every day to involve the kids and chat with us. Other little things to mention the hourly shuttle bus to town and beach was a god send and we used it most days! There is a beautiful church on the hill right next to the hotel. Bit of a walk up the steps but well worth it for the golden hour views! All in all we had a wonderful time and will be back!

We stayed here in October half term last year and absolutely loved it so we’ve just booked today to return in the summer! It’s a stunning place to stay. Rooms are clean and spacious and we had a huge balcony. The staff are brilliant and make you feel so welcome and well looked after. The food is amazing and a massive factor for us re-booking to go again - easily the best all-inclusive food we’ve ever had. We already cannot wait to be back!

A 2nd visit in 2 years to St Ellias was outstanding. Although the rooms are not the most digitally equipped the resort offers great food in a relaxed atmosphere and is only 15 mins walk from the Protaras *****. It is the staff who make this hotel successful. The team are lead by operations manager Floris who is full of energy and enthusiasm. It's not often that I would pick out individuals but Mr Atif in the bar and Mr Reda in the restaurant showed exceptional attitudes towards guest experiences. The hidden staff in the kitchens,the grounds and housekeeping all deserve a mention for their overall contributions to the efficient running of the resort. Whether you are a family or a couple St Ellias caters for all needs and I am already planning another stay.

Beautiful resort out of the way of the main tourist ***** but not too far away Good slides Friendly helpful staff, good people welcoming us. Spacious room and clean Would just say if you have any mobility problems you may struggle, lots of steps and uneven pavements