We have stayed in this hotel now eight times in the last six years and thought it was about time I contributed a review. As you will gather we have always enjoyed our visits here. It is difficult to add to what has already been said about the Pioneer, which in my opinion is generally accurate overall. Sure it is mainly occupied by the older generation but why would anybody want to go to any other adults only hotel which cannot offer the value as it provides. We have always found it clean and hospitable with generally excellent staff especially in the main and regina restaurant. The reception staff can be somewhat indifferent. The hotel is around some 25 years old and in a condition commensurate with its age, although it is always kept imaculately clean in all areas. The bedrooms are very comfortable, however, the ones we occupied this time where not the best being on the ground floor over the boliers which seemed to run constantly, we benefitted from a side sea view but would have preferred rooms with a mountain view which we had booked.The hotel is to undergo a six month upgrade next month, I just hope they dont ruin the atmosphere, hospitally and general friendship it delivers and above all dont price it out of the market. We hope to return again one day.

The main reason for choosing the Pioneer Beach Hotel was its 'adults only' policy. Sure this did mean the average age of guests could be described as 'mature' but the resulting peace and relaxation was precisely what we wanted for our first visit to Cyprus. A number of reviews have mentioned the bedrooms and public areas are beginning to look tired but the hotel is due to close for a six month refurbishment programme which should be complete at the start of May 2012.

One significant factor that underlines the standards of the Pioneer Beach was that regardless of the 'age' of the decor the housekeeping was particularly good. Our twin-bedded sea-view room was spotless and so were all the public areas (including external parts such the pool).

The selection at breakfast was extensive and overall quality was good. The very large restaurant was somewhat souless but this is also due to undergo a major transformation. There are a number of tables outside and as the weather was so good we took the opportunity to eat 'al fresco'. As we were on a bed and breakfast package we did not sample the other meals.

The hotel has two bars - one of a 'pub' style and the other a cocktail bar. In addition there is also a pool-side bar and a 'snack-bar' style restaurant open during the day. The hotel was busy (at least two-thirds full according to one of the receptionists) but at no time did we encounter any problems with getting a sun-bed. The hotel has its own small beach (again well supplied with sun-beds). For those looking for entertainment there was a programme of events but none were shoved down your throat as can be the case in some places.

The Pioneer Beach is located on the Posiedonas Avenue. There is also a very pleasant sea side walk which takes you into Paphos harbour. This takes between 30 and 45 minutes dependent upon the pace. On the 'avenue' side there is an excellent bus service (a 611 or 612 takes you into the centre of Kato Paphos) with a single fare of only 1 euro (or a day ticket for 2 euros or a weekly ticket for 10 euros).

One other major plus factor of the Pioneer Beach is the staff - without exception everyone we encountered was friendly and went out of their way to be of help.

Although it did not provide any annoyance to us it is worth noting the hotel lies under a flight path to Paphos airport but there are probably no more than 5 or 6 planes in a whole day using that route. Most of the other hotels on Posiendonas Avenue are in the same situation. There is an hourly bus service to and from the airport - it is not well advertised but at only 1 euro it is an absolute bargain.

Even if there was to be no refurbishment we would recommend the Pioneer Beach with the caveat about the tired decor. However, with the promise of the refurbishment our recommendation is even stronger and if they continue with the excellent standards of customer care and housekeeping then the rating is highly likely to be 'excellent'

My wife and I last visited Cyprus in 1996 for Interhash http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interhash when we toured a lot of the island but did not have the time to stay long in Paphos, so we planned this return visit on a friend's recommendation.

The hotel was brilliant - clean, friendly and well organised and the food was good too. They even organised a special anniversary meal for us one evening but charged us quite a lot for the cake! You can't get much free these days I am afraid. They offer a competitive 4 or 7 day dinner option which we took and if you time this for the special entertainment nights it works well.

The sands on this side of the island are not as good as the eastern resorts - Fig Tree Bay for example - and tend to be sand with rocks so take some aqua trainers! The hotel also suffers from the early morning towel brigade, but there are plenty of loungers on the grass or beach so you have no need to join in.

Forget the tour operator's excursions and walk down the road to a travel shop - they are much cheaper. Don't miss George's Fun Bus, a 50 Euro all day outing which will be the best excursion you will do on the island. You have to book direct. Ask hotel reception to do it for you. You pay cash on the bus. (Check it out on Youtube.)

Don't bother hiring a car unless you plan extensive touring. A day ticket on the local buses costs only 2 Euros!

If you can get this Thos Cook package at a good price snap it up, but next year they are upgrading and it will be very expensive. It is closing shortly for this but is due to repoen next May.

I have recently returned from an 11 night stay at the Pioneer Beach Hotel. I cannot fault the hotel in any way. We were upgraded to a limited sea view room, which was very quiet and offered privacy on the balcony as it did not overlook the main pool area or the street. All the staff were very friendly and the customer service was second to none. Apart from one evening meal and a couple of toasted ham and cheese sandwiches the only time we ate in the hotel was at breakfast time, when we were spoiled for choice. Offering an all-you-can-eat buffet unlike any other I've seen before it really was an excellent start to each day. There were a lot of older people staying in the hotel, which is one of the reasons we picked it and the atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly. I believe the hotel is undergoing a refurbishment ready for the next summer season in a bid to attract a slightly younger clientele although remaining adults only. We intend to visit again next October (hopefully) so it will be interesting to see the changes. Because the hotel is located at the far end of the Paphos resort strip it is nice and quiet and a lovely walk along the sea front to the harbour (a good 40 minutes though). The hotel and grounds in particular are very well maintained and we felt like we were in paradise while staying there. It was a truly idyllic setting.