The best hotels in Cyprus for a sun-kissed Mediterranean getaway
Browse the best Cyprus hotels for a holiday on the idyllic island
The beautiful island nation enjoys hot summers and mild Mediterranean winters, making it the perfect year-round destination for Brits – and here are some of the best hotels in Cyprus to check in to.
The best hotels in Greece and the Greek islands have their own appeal, but holidays in Cyprus can mean more affordable prices than the popular islands of Greece.
For such a small island, Cyprus has a monumental history spanning tens of thousands of years. It’s one of the Mediterranean’s oldest civilisations, with the museums and cultural sights to match. The island lies in between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and cultures that have left their mark include the Greeks, Venetians, Ottomans and British.
Many tourists come for the sun and there are no shortage of luxury resorts to soak it up at, such as Amara, which has an impressive restaurant offering that includes outposts by Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Locatelli.
Or head to a vineyard in the north of the island and enjoy the output of Gillham Vineyard Hotel. And visitors will be able to get a glimpse of local life in a mountain village on the island with a stay at Casale Panayiotis.
Families will love Almyra, which has lots to keep children happy, including a kids’ club – there’s a super spa just for the adults, too.
Whether you want to stay put on a sun lounger or explore the wine routes, harbours and museums, you’ll love our pick of the best hotels in Cyprus.
Anassa, Latchi
On a hillside in Paphos, Anassa has its own concealed coastline, a super spa and childcare that will ensure both the kids and the parents are happy. Here, you can dine in a romantic alcove or out on the sunken terrace at Basiliko, and enjoy sea views, fine dining and live classical music alfresco at Helios.
There’s also a traditional taverna in the grounds, serving up mezze straight to your sun lounger by the pool. And at the Thalassa Spa, the marble columns will ensure you feel like Greek gods and goddesses before your treatments have even started.
Parklane Resort & Spa, Limassol
A 20-minute drive from the centre of Limassol on Cyprus’s southern shores, Parklane is a superb resort that suits every kind of traveller – there’s even an adults-only wing should you be in search of somewhere quieter, in amid the extensive children’s facilities.
The resort is also home to a fine-dining French restaurant, the alfresco Italian eatery Il Teatro, and a spa with an array of thalassotherapy pools, including one with its salinity levels matched to the Dead Sea’s.
Casale Panayiotis, Kalopanayiotis
Away from the beach resorts along the coast, Casale Panayiotis is a traditional hotel in a mountain village called Kalopanayiotis. The rooms and suites are set in traditional houses throughout the village, with their original character preserved.
Visitors will be able to see a more local side to the island, especially when it comes to the food and drink – much of the produce comes from the hotel’s orchards or suppliers in the surrounding area. Spend your days exploring the trails or taking the healing waters in the spa, which makes the most of the village’s sulphur springs.
Amathus Beach, Limassol
Sunny Cyprus masters the art of the holiday resort and Amathus Beach is a shining example, with various pools, bars and restaurants to help guests while away the days. The resort may have opened half a century ago, but a recent renovation has ensured it’s back to its best. In addition to the assorted pools (which include a saltwater one indoors and an adults-only, inflatables-free option), there are two beaches.
The Limassol stay is an excellent choice for families, since the facilities for children are impressive.
Asimina Suites Hotel, Paphos
Steps from the shore, this all-suite, adults-only hotel has two freshwater swimming pools, as well as its own beach. Active guests will be able to enjoy its tennis courts and gym, too. Every suite has a balcony and some have their own pool out on the decking.
The quiet location is conveniently close to the airport and you’ll also be within easy reach of Paphos’s nightlife and shops. The spa includes a hair salon. If you’re in need of some fabulous transport, the staff can help to arrange helicopter, private jet and yacht charters.
Cap St Georges, Peyia
If you’re coming to Cyprus for the island’s promise of sunshine, you won’t be disappointed by a stay at Cap St Georges in Peyia, which has a beach and lots of pools for soaking up those rays. The luxurious resort, crafted from Cypriot limestone, has a 50-metre pool, hi-tech bedrooms and impressive art installations just some of the dazzling features.
The restaurants are arranged around the village square; don’t miss the lively teppanyaki experience at Bonsai. There’s also a spa in case you weren’t feeling relaxed enough.
Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel, Paphos
Sister property to and just along the beach from Asimina Suites Hotel, Constantinou Bros Athena Beach Hotel has a vast spa with two couples’ treatment rooms, a gym, thalassotherapy rituals and two saunas, along with bowling greens for coastal games of the tranquil sport every month of the year, thanks to the island’s mild winters.
Families will enjoy the expansive grounds that lead straight to the shore, the kids’ club and the on-site water park. You’ll have a choice of five restaurants every night and there’s a beach bar for snacks and lighter meals, too.
Aphrodite Hills, Kouklia
The Aphrodite Hills resort is inland in Kouklia. The 18-hole championship course makes it an attractive Cyprus hotel for golfers, but there’s plenty to keep everyone else entertained, not least a spa, fitness classes, tennis, basketball and four pools. There’s even a waterpark and adventure playground to ensure the kids are happy.
There are swim-up suites with a shared pool available – and for the best sunset vantage point, be sure to book a room with a balcony.
Columbia Beach Resort, Pissouri
On the secluded southern shores of Pissouri Bay, this palm-studded resort has classically Cypriot architecture, several bars and restaurants, and a spa with an indoor-outdoor pool. The swim-up pool bar has stools submerged in the water so you can stay cool as you enjoy your drinks.
At the Cape Aspro restaurant, you can order seafood platters to eat while admiring the bay; and at Bacchus, the menu is a mix of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, to enjoy in an elegant, high-ceilinged setting or on a table out beside the water.
Coral Beach Resort, Coral Bay
Coral Beach – on a 300-metre stretch of sandy shoreline near the UNESCO-protected Akamas Peninsula and close to the centre of Paphos – has its own harbour. Traditional touches in the decor include bright white walls, rattan ceilings and wooden floors.
Restaurants at the resort include a fish tavern down by the harbour, a pool bar serving Italian dishes, Asian and French eateries, and an international option with a pasta and pizza station. The spa uses products by Babor and Guinot, or you can find relaxation on one of the four 18-hole golf courses that are within easy reach of the hotel.
Amara, Limassol
This Limassol hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Cyprus. The star of the show is the gastronomy: the resort has restaurants by Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Locatelli. Every room showcases the horizon, and there are multi-bedroom options with terraces and private pools.
More Med views await from the restaurant terraces or through the helpfully huge windows. At the spa, guests can sign up for treatments or a tour of the thermal circuit, and there’s a salon on-site to help transform beach hair in time for dinner.
Gillham Vineyard Hotel, Kyrenia, North Cyprus
Set on a pine- and vine-covered hillside in the north of the island, this hotel is one for the wine lovers – guests will be able to sign up for tours of the vineyard and tastings, before dinners of Cypriot food with a view lovingly overlooking the revered grapes. There’s a peaceful pool in the grounds and another indoors at the spa, which unsurprisingly specialises in vinotherapy.
The rooms also pay homage to wine with their names – the Rosé Suites have a vineyard-facing terrace and it shouldn’t be a shock to learn that the Sparkling Suite is the presidential offering, with a hot tub out on the terrace and another in the bathroom.
Annabelle, Paphos
An old favourite of the Cypriot hotel scene, Annabelle has been welcoming guests for decades now and was rejuvenated by a multi-million-euro facelift a few years ago. Places for guests to hide out at include the sea-facing spa on the top floor, swim-up pool bars and acres of tropical gardens.
You’ll also be within walking distance of Paphos’ old town, with its seafood tavernas and famous mosaics. Or stay within the seafront sanctuary for cocktails at Ouranos, candlelit meals at Asteras and Italian sharing plates at Mediterraneo.
Almyra, Paphos
Almyra, on the Paphos promenade, is a family-friendly hotel with lots of activities to keep everyone entertained, from windsurfing to waterskiing, and no fewer than five swimming pools. The spa, meanwhile, is strictly adults-only – grown-ups will love the rooftop fitness classes, sun-trap decks and treatment rooms with a sea view (even the treadmills in the gym overlook the water).
Days out arranged by the concierge include trips to wineries, olive-oil producers and treks to the very spot where Aphrodite met Adonis.
Elysium, Paphos
Elysium is a resort hotel in Paphos that’s within walking distance of the UNESCO-protected Tombs of the Kings, a site dating back to 300BC. As well as history on your doorstep, you’ll have a private beach, various pools, an amphitheatre and a sandy cove to explore. There are also lots of restaurants to work through, spanning Italian, Mediterranean and even Japanese cuisine.
Unsurprisingly, there’s plenty for families as well, with a kids’ club, connecting rooms and spacious villas that are perfect for multi-generational gatherings.
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