Best Luxury Hotels In Cyprus

Embrace the island’s heritage with a stay at the unusual Annabelle Hotel – there’s an archaeological site in its six acres of tropical gardens and authentic Corinth capitals in the foyer. Although a veteran of the Paphos hotel scene at over 30 years old, Annabelle underwent a large refurbishment in 2018, adding the stunning Ouranos rooftop pool, a new bar and restaurant, wellness centre and more suites (taking the total to 244). Further pools, tennis and squash courts, watersports, a library, boutique, five eateries and four bars leave guests with no shortage of activity. It’s a very family-friendly resort with a kids club, babysitting service, some interconnecting rooms, children’s menus and a Baby Go Lightly service, where parents can pre-order everything they’ll need – perfect for hassle-free holidaying with a baby or toddler.

This pretty resort feels more like a mini village. Rooms are set around a traditional lemon tree-lined Cyprian square, with pool and collonade. The Elysium has many accommodation types: bedrooms, studios, maisonettes and villas with double-height living areas and mezzanines. The interior design varies from regal grandeur to traditional Cyprian decor, depending on which room of the option you book. This makes it easy to tailor your holiday, both in terms of your style preference and flexibility within the space – the larger villas being ideal for long stays, families, bigger groups or increased seclusion. Additional features at this resort include ESPA treatments, five refined restaurants, bars, a constellation themed cafe and a wonderfully quirky food tricycle, serving poolside snacks in summer.

Surround yourself with olive groves and lush Cypriot fauna, as you stay in one of the 202 bedrooms at this resort in Paphos. It has a 130-metre beach, three outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, a playground, a 2,585m2 spa with products by Cinq Mondes and Valmont, a fitness centre, a nightclub, an outdoor cinema and an onsite boutique selling Bio-organic products. Dine on local Italian and Japanese cuisine across 10 different restaurants and bars, including the fine dining venue, Sky7 restaurant. The design at Cap St Georges has plenty of nods to indigenous style while providing a chic, airy and minimalist modern elegance.

Combining golf (the award-winning PGA National Cyprus Golf Course) leisure and real estate, this was the first development of its kind in Cyprus. It has a tennis academy, basketball courts, a physio centre, a Pony Club, a soccer school, multiple pools and lots of activities for kids. The Retreat Spa caters for adults and has treatments for those aged eight to 15. A show lounge bar provides evening entertainment and there’s a host of restaurants and bars, for Asian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Meze, Indian and buffet cuisine. Family rooms and suites with private pools are available.

This hotel’s name means ‘queen’ in ancient Greek. Five minutes from Latchi, near the town of Polis, on the northwestern coast of the island. It overlooks the ocean and uses seawater from the bay in the thalassotherapy treatments at the spa. Guests can play squash and tennis, swim in the pool, work out at the gym and take part in yoga sessions. There are four onsite restaurants plus a weekly beach BBQ and weekly cultural outdoor entertainment, and four bars, including one on the beach and one swim-up. Trained nannies are available and a programme of activities is provided.

Stay in the traditional Kalopanayiotis village in the Marathasa Valley, a little under an hour’s drive from Nicosia and Limassol. The stone-built houses that make up this resort stand are flanked by Troodos Mountains and create a sense of authenticity. While the boutique property is small in terms of accommodation (there are 26 guestrooms and suites), it offers an impressive array of amenities; five restaurants, a wine bar, a library, a cultural centre and Myrianthousa Spa, where you’ll find an indoor pool, jacuzzi and snow cabin. A programme of local experiences is also available.

Fresh and modern decor at this family-friendly resort is found throughout, with the exception of the taverna restaurant, where you can experience a more rustic slice of Cypriot life including live local music. Golden Bay Beach is on the outskirts of Larnaca, so it’s handy for those wishing to see some sights while having direct beach access. Onsite, you’ll find the Serenity Spa with an indoor pool and sauna, outdoor pools, tennis courts, a seasonal kids’ club, a playground, bars, a traditional pub and four restaurants.

Located in the Bay of Pissouri, the Columbia Beach Resort is a home away from home. Relax in the lagoon style pool, while admiring the breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Revitalise your body and mind with award-winning spa treatments. And, wind down with gourmet cuisine that includes à la carte dishes and fine local dishes. The interior is filled with detailed designs, luxurious and majestic views, and breath-taking surroundings. This luxurious hotel offers several activities, including boat trips and swimming lessons. The Cub Life crèche and the Den Kids Club offer fun activities for the kids.

Around six miles from Limassol and overlooking the coast, this Four Seasons property has welcomed many a famous face. Spend time in the Shiseido Spa with treatments using ingredients from the sea, a sauna, steam and ice rooms and an indoor freshwater pool. Or swim outdoors in one of several others, including an adults-only infinity ocean-view pool, and a family-friendly one with a water slide. Play tennis, do some watersports facilities and dine in five international restaurants. Kids have their own playground and club, but there are also child-free areas, including adult-only suites.