Best Luxury Hotels in Cyprus

Named after the nearby ancient archaeological site, this hotel is both palatial and flamboyant in its design. There’s an outdoor freshwater pool, another with a water slide, and an indoor swimming pool, as well as tennis courts, multiple bars, a Shisha Lounge and a wellness centre. With many amenities for families, it has a kids’ club, beach and a super restaurant geared to children (Pelican). Guests can also dine at four further fancy eateries – its Kalypso Gardens is fully alfresco, while The Grill Room has a terraced area and is renowned as one of the best seafood restaurants in town.

Following a £132 million reconstruction and refurbishment, Parklane was launched to provide extensive adults-only facilities, as well as family-friendly ones. Here the decor in the rooms, suites and villas, reflect traditional Cypriot style and culture as designed by Harrods Interiors. The hotel sits alongside a 300 metre dark volcanic sandy beach offering private sunbeds, cabanas with minibars and PADI diving. Basketball, mini-football and archery are available onsite, as well as a two-tier play castle, children’s pool, pirate ship, waterslide and a playground. Plus there’s a sleek spa and a football academy, with coaching (for 5 to 15-year-olds) from top-notch international coaches like Rio Ferdinand and Teddy Sheringham.

The Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 5-star luxury, built into the bastion walls of Valetta close to the gates of the city. It overlooks Marsamxett Harbour and provides some stunning views out to sea. Larger than the hotels inside the city walls, the hotel has extensive facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, gym, spa and multiple dining options. Rooms are airy and spacious with French windows leading to individual balconies and views out to the harbour. In true resort style start the day with their extensive breakfast buffet and in the summer months, the Tiki Bar and Yacht Club on the water’s edge serve light lunches and grills.

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.

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.

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.

In the world of Greek Mythology, The Elysium equates to a “blissful place”. The hotel buildings are Byzantine in style (the chapel is a magical spot for nuptials) and sits beside the UNESCO-listed Tombs of the Kings, creating a sense of ancient Grecian connection. But there are plenty of mod cons here; an ESPA spa with a hammam, palm-fringed swimming pools across several levels, tennis courts, a children’s play area, five restaurants (serving produce from the hotel’s kitchen garden) and two bars. All bedrooms and suites have either a balcony or a terrace.

Couples can relax in an adult-only environment at Amavi Hotel – the first five-star hotel of its kind in Cyprus. It’s right next to a blue flag beach, giving you the option to swim in the palm and luxury lounger lined pool or the Mediterranean. From the grounds and – depending on which side your room is located – you’ll have views of either Paphos’ medieval castle, harbour and/or the aquamarine sea. Inside you’ll find another pool, fitness centre, spa, three bars and three restaurants – including a raw sushi bar. Two of these eateries have extensive alfresco terraces, ideal for watching the sunset over a romantic meal. Amavi provides five types of accommodation, with private gardens, pools, balconies and sea views – glass-walled baths areas even enable you to enjoy the vista at the same time as taking a relaxing soak.

An exciting new arrival to the island, Louis Ivi Mare opened in May 2019 as part of the wider Louis Hotel group. Sitting beside Kato Paphos beach, it’s within walking distance to the harbour and a short taxi ride from the airport. 148 rooms – some with outdoor jacuzzis – have been designed in cutting edge contemporary style, with gleaming marble floors, geometric patterns, exotic textiles and colours inspired by the Mediterranean. Booking is made on a half-board or all-inclusive basis, to include some or all meals at the main eatery, themed Greek and Japanese a la carte restaurants and a pool bar.

This 111 room contemporary-styled boutique retreat caters for older teens (16 plus) and adults. The town centre is a 30-minute walk away, still accessible but offering the peace of quieter surroundings. Book a one or two-bed suite and you’ll have the use of Caribbean style cabanas on the adjoining Kato Paphos beach, your own private pool and a whirlpool. If by chance the weather isn’t perfect, there’s an indoor freshwater pool with jacuzzi, fitness area with sauna, the Elixir Spa, beauty salon and live entertainment in one of its three bars. More active pursuits include tennis and table tennis or swimming in one of the two interconnected pools. Meals are taken a la carte, with light menu options, indoors or out. And for an extra special intimate dinner, you can dine at the pier by candlelight.

Named after Coral Bay, which surrounds three of the hotel’s sides. It caters for guests aged 16 and over with 100 guest rooms and a feature spa for mind, body and soul: Anagenisis. The bright lights of the town are within easy reach, but the uplifting light space of the resort, fantastic service and many amenities make it hard to leave. Rooms are decorated in a light palette, with marble bathrooms, rain showers, oversized balconies and in some cases, butler service. Meal options can be anything from a seven-course formal meal in Psari to a casual snack at Ipokambos Beach Bar.

Located on the coastline with unhindered views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Four Seasons Hotel has everything you need to relax, have fun, and rejuvenate your body and mind. The attention to detail at this 5-star hotel is next to none. The exquisite guest rooms, unique luxurious spa, a grand foyer and atrium with dazzling grey marble décor, water sports facilities, are just but a few of the facilities that set the scene for a destination that’s lavish in the extreme. From the Mediterranean-inspired dishes to Chinese cuisine, dining at the Four Seasons Hotel is simply exquisite. This luxurious hotel is perfect for romantic gateways, family holidays, business trips, and anyone looking to just relax.