Located at the edge of the picturesque village of Lofou, in the foothills of Mount Olympus, Apokryfo is a stone-built guesthouse offering boutique accommodation. It has a traditional restaurant, as well as a fully equipped gym with sauna and steam bath.
Rooms, studios and cottages at Apokryfo Traditional Guesthouse are tastefully decorated and air conditioned. They come with a satellite TV, DVD/CD player and free WiFi. Some rooms have a fireplace and others have private courtyards.
The Agrino Restaurant serves Cypriot cuisine. In the summer guests can dine on the rooftop terrace overlooking the village or in the courtyard by the pool.
Other services include massage and beauty treatments by request, a library complete with board games and DVDs and walking maps for the surrounding area.
Three golf courses are located within a 30-minute drive from Apokryfo. Troodos Mountain, ideal for skiing and mountain biking, is 24 km away, while the city of Limassol is at 25 km.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast info
Continental, Buffet
Options with:
Pool view
Free parking available on-site
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Lofou
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Ian
France
“Such a tranquille place to spend a few nights. It’s clear to see that so much thought and love has been put into the design (interior and exterior) of this stylish place. Above all the staff were wonderful. In particular Joseph was so welcoming...”
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Carol
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property - set in a very picturesque village (sadly recently ravaged by wild fire which reached almost to the front of the hotel). Staff were very pleasant and helpful”
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Clonfide
Ireland
“Excellent staff. A special thanks to Joseph who was so helpful.”
Ioannis
Cyprus
“Very beautiful , clean and with friendly environment”
Pietro
Italy
“A lovely place, carefully detailed and with excellent cuisine, all managed by a very kind and prepared staff.”
Paul
United Kingdom
“Only 11 rooms
Quiet
Swimming pool very close 20yds
Food home cooked daily
Very nice polite staff
In a very old village
Decor”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“It is a creative and beautiful development. Attention to detail is exquisite and in keeping with the traditional ethos of the village. We stayed in the Lavender room and it met our needs perfectly.
The service from the staff was thoughtful and...”
William
Switzerland
“The bed's comfortability, the style, the location, the yogurt, the bottle of wine, the ladies in the kitchen, etc.. In general, we would come back to this hotel.”
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Myrica
Sweden
“We loved everything! Beautiful facilities, amazing food in the restaurant and the people working there are so very lovely and kind ❤️”
Sapir
Israel
“We had an amazing experience at the Apokryfo guesthouse.
First of all, the village is very beautiful—quiet, pastoral, with picturesque streets.
As for the hotel itself, it is very clean, well-organized, and maintained to a very high standard....”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
Company review score: 9.5Based on 359 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Property information
APOKRYFO comes from the Greek definition of "a hidden away... kept secret", a fitting name for this secluded property. It is a unique hideaway located at the edge of the picturesque village of Lofou, in the foothills of Mount Olympus, Cyprus.
This boutique hotel is made up of a cluster of old stone houses that have been painstakingly renovated by the owners, local architect Vakis Hadjikyriacou and his interior designer wife Diana.
Neighbourhood information
Krasochoria of Lemesos (Limassol):
Kolossi, Erimi, Kantou, Souni-Zanakia, Pano Kivides, Agios Amvrosios, Lofou, Vouni, Koilani, Pera Pedi, Mandria, Kato Platres, Omodos, Vasa, Malia, Arsos, Pachna, Anogyra, Avdimou.
This beautiful wine region comprises 20 scenic villages that decorate the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains. The wineries scattered along this route, each in its own way generously reward the visitor seeking a unique and eclectic wine experience.
The route takes you through one of the most traditional viniculture areas on the southern face of the Troodos Mountains with many winemaking villages and stands out with its unique floa and fauna. The geology of the area is of international interest as it comprises an ophiolite cluster dating 90 million years, 8,000 metres below sea level. The geographic and climatic conditions in the area favour the cultivation of two basic indigenous grape varieties, the Mavro and Xynisteri. Along this route you will find 16 wineries that welcome visitors.
Languages spoken
Greek,English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
agrino
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Apokryfo Traditional Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Apokryfo Traditional Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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