Villa Zinovia

About this property

With lavish opulence, Villa Zinovia easily reaches the standards of Aphrodite Hills’ luxurious Mythos collection of villas. You will feel indulged and special in this astounding villa. It is located in the resort’s prestigious Alexander Heights site where architects and designers have made the most of the villa’s superb location. Villa Zinovia enjoys uninterrupted sea views so every room has been meticulously planned to enjoy the sensational panorama. The villa enjoys a striking, contemporary living space with no expense spared, five gorgeous bedrooms, all with smart ensuite bathrooms and fabulous outdoor space. Guests staying in the Mythos collection of villas enjoy fabulous privileges as well spending their villa time surrounded by lavish interiors, gazing at the glistening, inviting sea and dining alfresco while watching the sun go down.

Aphrodite Hills 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 at Villa Zinovia enjoy access to all resort activities aside from those in the hotel. This includes world-class golf, tennis, a luxury wellness spa and gym and much more. Guests can visit the beautiful Bonamare Beach which is just 15km away. The Mythos additional privileges include private transfers to and from the airport, pool heating, a luxury food parcel full of delicious goodies, a ‘Good Morning’ breakfast delivered daily to the villa’s doorstep, branded luxury bathroom products that are replenished during your stay, daily cleaning of the villa, unlimited use of the Aphrodite Hills Kids Club for three to twelve year olds, access to the Retreat Spa and gym during your stay including a personalised consultation with a spa specialist regarding treatments upon request and a luxury collection benefit card which offers discounts and preferential rates throughout the resort. Guests also enjoy access to a holiday residence social lounge with a luxury living area, children’s play area and a terrace overlooking the 18th hole of the 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 Zinovia 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. Tennis players and golfers can purchase an excellent range of clothing and equipment at the Pro-tennis and Pro-golf shops. In addition to golf and tennis, there is a soccer school, basketball, cycling and stables.

The Retreat Spa by Atlantica sits within the resort’s 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. Don’t forget to book your personalised consultation!

Aphrodite Hills Resort enjoys a beautiful, lush landscape with a central Village Square where you will discover some wonderful restaurants, shops and bars.

When you arrive at Villa Zinovia, a spacious lobby leads you to a marble floored, open plan living space that enjoys a regal air. With warm beige tones, it combines elegance, comfort, contemporary flair and luxury brilliantly. Contemporary statement lighting sits above the lavish dining table and coffee table and a feature fireplace completes the picture. French doors open to the terrace and let the natural light flood into the room. The chef’s dream of a kitchen sits behind in all its splendour and offering top-of-the-range appliances. It enjoys a sociable central island, granite worktops and everything you need to prepare a holiday feast. Your Mythos luxury hamper will go to good use. The ground floor is also home to a guest cloakroom and the first of its five luxury bedroom suites. It boasts a sumptuous kingsize bed, a beautiful, soothing colour palette and shuttered French doors that open to the pool terrace.

A gorgeous marble staircase takes you upstairs to another three bedrooms. The spacious master suite offers a beautifully dressed kingsize bed, a large television, a glorious ensuite bathroom, fully tiled in granite with a bath and separate shower and French doors to a balcony. This is the ideal spot for your morning cup of coffee or a late night glass of your favourite tipple. The other two bedrooms boast comfy double beds, plenty of wardrobe space and smart ensuite shower rooms. The final bedroom is located on the lower ground floor with its own sitting area and ensuite shower room. You will also find a handy laundry and utility room there too.

Villa Zinovia’s extensive terrace is designed to make the most of the sweeping sea vistas that the owners are so proud of. Your barbecue masters will enjoy using the big ‘Green Egg’ ceramic barbecue grill and built-in barbecue area for alfresco dining under the contemporary sail canopy. The infinity pool is just splendid. You will want to jump in straight away and swim up to the edge to take in the sea views. The pool and adjacent jacuzzi are surrounded by loungers, the perfect spot for your holiday read. You just need to make sure you have some champagne chilled for spectacular sunsets and starry nights sitting in the Jacuzzi!

Villa Zinovia enjoys a fabulous secluded plot on the phenomenal Aphrodite Hills Resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The resort is just a fifteen minute drive from Paphos International Airport so you will be relaxing or playing sport in no time at all. The resort overlooks the fabled birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite and is within very easy reach of Pissouri Beach and village. The village of Pissouri is very characterful. During the summer it hosts a ‘Cyprus night’ in its 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 Troodos mountain range to the north, including Mount Olympus, the highest mountain on the island.

Aphrodite Hills is just 15km away from the beautiful, family friendly Bonamare Beach, easily reached by hire car or by private transfer which can be booked through the Reception desk. You can relax on sun loungers and take ice-cold water with just a tiny fee to the resort. There is also an excellent beach bar where you can enjoy delicious cocktails.

The historic Old Town of Paphos is stunningly beautiful and 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.

You should try to make the time to visit the dramatic Troodos Mountains. The scenery is spectacular and amid the cool pine and cedar forests, you will discover some spectacular ancient churches along with spectacular scenery. Ten of the churches have been awarded World Heritage Status in recognition of their incredibly detailed and vibrant Byzantine frescoes.

Accommodation

The Villa
Lower Ground Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
Ground Level
- Open-plan living & dining area
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Cloakroom
- Bedroom with king-size bed, pool terrace access and en-suite shower room

First Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size bed, balcony access and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room

Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool (15m x 8m, heated on request for an additional charge)
- Jacuzzi (heated on request, please see T&Cs)
- "Big Green Egg" built-in barbecue
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
- Sun loungers

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Nespresso machine
- Washing machine
- Iron & board
- Hairdryers
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Safe
- Access to Aphrodite Hills services and facilities (please see the "Extras" tab for further details)