Deep in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus, Casale Panayiotis is a brilliant example of architectural rescue. The property isn’t just a singular building; it’s a pioneering luxury retreat made up of 41 rooms and suites scattered across seven beautifully restored stone cottages, former homes, and old shops throughout the historic village of Kalopanayiotis.
The mastermind behind this unique concept is John Papadouris, a local who returned to his childhood village after decades abroad. Dismayed by the rural decline and depopulation, he launched a massive restoration project to preserve mountain culture. His vision worked so well that it inspired the remaining villagers to restore their own homes and open small businesses, completely reviving the local economy.
Architecturally, the hotel operates in strict compliance with the Cyprus Department of Antiquity. This ensures every stone wall, timber ceiling beam, and terracotta tile mirrors the original mountain vernacular. The layout adapts entirely to the historic shapes of the village, creating unique spaces that often include cozy fireplaces and balconies over the valley.
Guests can unwind at the state-of-the-art Myrianthousa Spa, which honors the village’s deep history as an ancient thermal spa town with natural sulfur springs. The hotel also prioritizes sustainability, utilizing an advanced wastewater treatment plant to recycle greywater and irrigate the property’s surrounding orchards.
The location is a paradise for history buffs, sitting just a five-minute walk across the river from the 11th-century Saint John Lampadistis Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its brilliant Byzantine frescoes and neighboring Icon Museum. The lavish Kykkos Monastery and well-preserved medieval Venetian bridges are also hidden nearby along the scenic mountain hiking trails.
Expert reviews
“Casale Panayiotis comprises 43 rooms set in eight aesthetically restored traditional stone cottages (many with original wooden balconies) located across the village. The rooms sport typical Cypriot textiles, original stone walls, comfortable rustic-style furniture, tasteful artwork and an overall feeling of unostentatious luxury with a solid Cypriot feel.”
“The restoration of a handful of stone cottages into a luxurious spa retreat doesn’t get much better than this. Add a location in the verdant Marathasa Valley and the owners’ commitment to preserving local culture, and a stay here provides an appealing slice of Cypriot life.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Spa
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
1 November 2025
A wonderful stay, a beautiful room and the best spa experience in Cyprus.
We had an amazing stay that truly exceeded our expectations! We loved everything — from the beautiful room to the incredible spa facilities, which are probably the best in Cyprus. The staff were exceptionally friendly and always willing to assist with anything we needed. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway!
There is nothing we did not like.
8 October 2025
Adult only hotel would make it more special. Not really suitable for kids
Great breakfast. So many stairs to get anywhere
Too many scavenging cats. Need a feeding station so they don't go to your room or hang around restaurant begging.
8 August 2025
Perfect and healing escape from the city
A splendid getaway from the city! Wonderful room, spa facilities, and restaurant. Literally perfect. Spa Is really nice.
Not very clear how many hikes/ walking paths are available and their details... town seems to be abandoned? not very clear if it's inhabited or not
2 August 2025
A nice place for relax weekend for couple.
Tasty restaurant and nice spa
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7 July 2025
Great location for a relaxing break in the mountains. The restaurants were excellent and the spa was the best we have be
Sympathetic restoration, very comfortable and great location.
Staff were excellent- very friendly, approachable and helpful
26 June 2025
Staying in the beautiful old village with green slopes, river and architecture
This is a great hotel complex located in the village of Kalopanayiotis. The rooms are in different historic houses. We were fortunate enough to stay at Loutraki House, situated on a hill. Therefore, we had an amazing view of the whole village and the Marathasa Winery across the hill. To make it easier to get up and down, the reception staff gave us tickets for a funicular ride. The staff were amazing — they were very friendly, helpful and attentive. Our room included access to spa facilities, which were also great. Finally, but certainly not least, the restaurants here were incredible — we had dinner at the Loutraki restaurant and breakfast in the Byzantino cafe, which both were delicious.
Parking in the old village is always a quest. And there are many stairs both between the houses and inside them.
20 June 2025
Stunning facilities and location
I couldn't recommend this hotel any more highly; the surroundings are absolutely stunning, and the room was fabulous. I had the most comfortable sleep on the huge bed, and the balcony with its views was one of our favourite spots. The village itself is beautiful, with lots to explore within and in the surrounding area. We also dined at two of the hotel restaurants, and whilst they weren't the cheapest from our trip, they were worth every penny for the experience. The breakfast spread is also fantastic, including the wide selection of dried fruits and honey still in the comb!
17 June 2025
A lovely stay in unique surroundings, need to try harder to maintain previous high standards
Spa and meal
Room maintenance
2 June 2025
A warm and calming stay
Well equipped and panoramic view. Very good vibes around.
Everything is ok
20 May 2025
Perfect and peaceful stay
Location, staff and facilities were perfect
18 May 2025
Fantastic chilled out location with natural beauty and wonderful massages in the spa.
We loved the quaint village feel of the hotel and its surroundings.
16 May 2025
Very nice place, with rooms nested in old village buildings
Very nice location, rooms nested around the property, all with a good view into the mountains. We really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast variety was great.
the SPA area in particular the pool looked nice, however we learned that a) you need to reserve a spot upfront (side note: the area was empty but they said that there are only 2 slots left) and b) it is 30EUR/person extra, which I think is too much for just entering a pool.
16 May 2025
A wonderful stay in a beautiful part of cyprus
The location of the hotel was beautiful. The restaurant meals were great.
Nothing. This was a unique stay.
13 May 2025
Nice staff, peaceful place, beautiful village nature
Spa (snow room), breakfast, calm atmosphere. Hotel pays attention to guest requests (thanks for that).
4 May 2025
For the quiet searchers
Location is very quiet, great Spa facilities. Nice restaurants and nice and reach breakfast.
The village is too quiet, nothing really to do there. We had a car do we moved around but if you wanted to get a drink or something in the evening it was too quiet.
6 April 2025
Beautiful setting in a gorgeous village. Some improvements are recommended!
The place is magical, beautiful surrounding, great little village, 100 years old houses. Staff is very helpful snd nice!😊 I do have some points though: it should be stressed that there are Many!!! Stairs to the room and it’s not fir everyone, the way to the room at night was dark and all the street lights didn’t work which added to the danger: stairs plus darkness! The shower floor was dangerously slippery!!!!
And last and very important: we were at room number 3 (up up and above) , while in the bedroom you could hear EVERY WORD from the next room (4), the lady. Ext door wasn’t loud but we could hear all her phone calls which was disturbing.
5 April 2025
Perfect stay at a calm beautiful surrounding
Super cute village and hotel. Staff were really nice trying to accommodate all my requests
Its really hard to know what kind of view your room will have..
25 March 2025
Romantic place in the mountains
Property situated in the nice place, actually suits are distributed across the whole village. It was quite unusual. We had a great stunning view to the village, which created a very cosy atmosphere. Suit was very spacious, with a balcony and the fire place. Very hospitable people (staff) in the hotel.
The bed was uncomfortable, too soft. Other than that everything was good
23 March 2025
Very good choice for Cyprus but it can go even higher
The traditional character and the opportunities provided to the residents for relaxation within the facilities
The fact that we needed to transit from the spa to loutraki suites after our treatments. Not a lot of vegan options for fasting especially during the pro-Eastern period.
20 February 2025
A Marvel in the Valley.
I travelled solo and stayed for 1 night. The staff did everything to make me feel comfortable and happy, especially Mr Christos, who offered his help in anything I asked. All the staff members were extremely friendly and attentive.
I got upgraded to a suite with the most breathtaking view (of the Marathasa Valley) I have ever seen in any hotel.
The temperature outside dropped below zero at night but the room was warm and cosy, with the fireplace on and a very quiet AC. The Loutraki 2 suite was surprisingly big, super clean, well-equipped, beautifully furnished and quiet.
I actually heard a rooster in the morning which added to my village experience!
The room was situated far from the reception, but to get there I got to enjoy a nice, brisk walk through the village and a fun elevator ride while enjoying more fabulous views. The hotel of course arranged a baggy to drive me to my room on request, which was also lots of fun.
I am definitely coming back soon! Thank you!
I did not like that I had to leave :(
19 February 2025
We are very happy with our visit to Casale Panayiotis! We celebrated New Year's there with friends and had a wonderf
There was a small mix-up with our New Year's Eve dinner reservation on December 31st, but the restaurant staff quickly resolved it, ensuring we didn’t miss out on dinner.
9 February 2025
Unique stay in dreamy village
Beautiful and unique hotel village for an enchanting experience. The fireplace was a big plus in December.
The room could have been much cleaner. It was a busy Christmas weekend, but that should still have been the priority.
7 February 2025
It was a peaceful and enjoyable holiday. I would always like to be there.
The staff was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was very attentive and varied. The staff, atmosphere and food at the Byzantino Restaurant, which we chose for dinner, were wonderful. Room decorations, a well-wishes card, gift wines and delicious cakes were carefully prepared for my birthday.
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11 January 2025
Everything was great
Everything was great
10 January 2025
Classy and yet traditional beautiful hotel
Traditional houses with stone walls and loveliest fireplaces in the rooms. Yet comfortable, clean and pleasant. Very thankful to the staff who made everything they could to meet our requests.
Rooms are different and it’s not easy to know how it will be in fact during the online booking. But the staff helped a lot and we were satisfied!
19 December 2024
Lovely place. More food options would have been nice
Lovely area, nice hikes, interesting concept with hotel scattered around the village
We were there in a quiet week and food choices were limited. At dinner for two nights only one restaurant was open. On our last evening an additional restaurant was open. However in both locations things were missing from the menu which further limited choice. In particular fish was in short supply, with no local trout available. Breakfast was great!
12 December 2024
Amazing experience in a Cypriot village!
The village! wow amazing what they have done!
some parts need a bit of maintenance
6 December 2024
Beautiful and serene
The room was very comfortable, some lovely welcoming touches like drinks in the fridge and fire wood. The spa, cafe and restaurant were all excellent. Really friendly and helpful staff. The views in morning were spectacular!
Can’t find a fault
18 November 2024
Excellent place for a quiet retreat!
Location. Staff. Food.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Open-air bath (additional charge)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Reception services
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Cleaning services
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
Accessibility
- - Toilet with grab rails
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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21 November 2025
This is our third time staying at this hotel & it doesn’t disappoint.
Great that there are free drinks provided for the room. However both soft drinks offered were full sugar. Also would have been nice to have small bottles of wine from the winery not just beer.