Reviews of Apokryfo Traditional Guesthouse
Lofou village, 4716 Lofou, Cyprus

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Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA lovely place, carefully detailed and with excellent cuisine, all managed by a very kind and prepared staff.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, well presented building and rooms. Staff very friendly and accomodating.
Food was awful. Booked this property based on all the amazing reviews about food. Definitely not the case. Food was really terrible and basic and really just not special at all. Dinner not great and breakfast could have been massively jazzed up. Stale bread, not much on offer. Food really let this place down. Room had been painted clearly before arrival resulting in a very strong paint smell and it had not been aired out enough before accomodating guests.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocated in a very beautiful small village, it is a traditional structure with many nice external spaces (garden, pool). The spa spa is small but nice and you can book massage.
The menu of the restaurant was a bit confusing (we were not sure what we were ordering) but at the end it was nice.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThere is nothing much you wouldn't like about this space. The ambiance is very relaxing, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and the food is exceptional.
It would be nice to have a few more parking spaces but not a major issue. The only two things that annoyed me this year (I visit the place every year) are the lack of maintenance and no management at night. The shower paint is actually peeling and you can also see the mold under the last coat of the paint. I would not even mention this if this was a budget or even a regular hotel but let's be honest this place is above average. A group of people suddenly appeared in the pool at midnight, talking and joking loudly, racing with each other in the pool etc. I waited a bit but as nobody interrupted their after party enjoyment I had to go down and warn them. It seems they were celebrating a birthday and decided to crush the swimming pool. So, a management procedure would be nice to keep visitors happy.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAmazing find
Friendly , helpful staff
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOnly 11 rooms Quiet Swimming pool very close 20yds Food home cooked daily Very nice polite staff In a very old village Decor
Nothing
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was beautiful and set in the village with great views. Enjoyed a dip in the pool and relaxing on sun loungers. The room was clean, friendly staff & the food was very good.
There isn’t anything I didn’t like.
Reviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location, rooms and staff.
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt 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 attentive. The cook is a brilliant ‘cook’ and effortlessly delivers traditional Cypriot food, they specialise in a fixed menu that you can dip in and out of. Keeping the menu small you are ensured of fresh produce. The pool is perfect for cooking off in, the vibe of Apokryfo is laid back with a seemingly effortless service. Well worth a visit and placed well for exploring both the mountains and the coast.
Nothing - it delivered.
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery tasteful design and layout. Felt you were in south France . The location was perfect. The village was beautiful. Restaurant food was delicious and had different menu every day with live music for Easter. Staff very accommodating at all times with any issues. Kid friendly
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Only that they forgot to split the bed the first night and that we weren't informed the first morning of the possibility to have eggs at breakfast. Also, there was a strong dog smell in the gym.
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe loved everything! Beautiful facilities, amazing food in the restaurant and the people working there are so very lovely and kind ❤️
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLoved it all. Absolute perfection.
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was really good. In addition to the buffet, they offer the option of freshly made omelettes or fried eggs, as well as various types of coffee. The room wasn't spotless, and we ran out of hot water during the shower.