CYPRUS

Hidden between the Mediterranean Sea and the main coastal artery leading to the center of Limassol. Amara is just minutes away from the city’s archaeological site, Amathus, dating back to around 1100 BC. The road is well served by public transport, plus the hotel has its own parking for guests.

A casual, elegant look and a sense of harmony are reflected in the rooms, restaurants and deck areas by the pools, just a few meters from the seashore. This is a hotel that slows down the pace.

An ideas of the Amara is to enjoy the best things in life, and this is especially obvious when it comes to gastronomy. Matsuhisa Limassol is one of celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s outposts, where he combines the cuisine of his native Japan with Peruvian influences. His black cod signature dish, miso, has helped to earn him Michelin star status, and along with tempara rock prawns, sushi and sashimi, is a fixture on the Amara menu.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, spa, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, bar, laundry.

Every inch of the family beach resort, which despite its sprawling size, manages to feel cozy with warm-colored décor and literally inches thick carpets in many places. It is calm, luxurious, where all needs taken into account, and everything is quite elegant.

A selection of upscale dining options are complemented by leisure facilities including an outdoor freshwater pool, another family-friendly pool with waterslides, and an indoor pool.

From breakfast to dinner, the hotel’s five restaurants serve gourmet cuisine. Kalypso is open all day from 7am. Breakfast here includes an extensive buffet with fresh fruit, local salads, halloumi and anari cheeses, cold cuts and more. The lunch and dinner buffet are the same extravagant event. Meanwhile, Kalypso Gardens is an al fresco dining venue for Mediterranean cuisine, while Pelican is for families.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, SPA, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, tennis court, bar, laundry.

Hugging the coastline in gardens with unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Four Seasons Hotel is about 20 minutes leisurely stroll from the ancient city-kingdom of Amathus and about six miles from the center of Limassol.

The hotel has an environmental policy regarding water and energy consumption, chemicals and waste management.

Luxurious bathrooms feature walk-in showers, double spa baths, and some rooms have both. Light, bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors and decor in creamy white, sea blue, turquoise and caramel tones, the rooms are cozy, luxurious and modern.

The flagship of the five restaurants is the gourmet Vivaldi Mavrommatis, where dinner consists of Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as lamb stuffed with halloumi cheese and mint, with an appetizer of sea bass carpaccio and a dessert of passion fruit soufflé. In summer, guests can dine on a fresh air at the restaurant’s private terrace.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, SPA, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, tennis court, bar, laundry.

Akamas is home for rare butterflies and orchids, many of which are endemic of the park, sprawling on a wild peninsula near the coastal village of Neo Chorio. It is a serene place that serves as the backdrop for the five-star Anassa Hotel. A short drive along the coast is the fishing harbor of Latchi, near Polis Chrysohu. Paphos can be reached in about 50 minutes.

The 166 low-rise rooms and suites have been transformed into luxurious shelters, decorated in soothing neutral tones. Natural materials were used throughout: local stone, marble, bleached wood and snow-white textiles. Many rooms have panoramic windows and doors to balconies or private sun terraces overlooking the sea or the extraordinary natural beauty of Akamas.

There are four restaurants as well as a “village square” where the focus is on using fresh produce from local farms or from the hotel’s gardens. Basilko’s flagship restaurant is a gorgeous space done almost entirely in cream – the color used for the walls, floor, cave-style ceiling, and even the bedding. Here you can taste Mediterranean and Asian gourmet cuisine, always by candlelight.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, SPA, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, tennis court, bar, laundry.

The hotel is set in extensive gardens, neatly tucked away between the seafront and Poseidonos Avenue, which is the main coastal artery leading to Paphos harbour. It is also close to the city’s UNESCO World Heritage attractions, taverns and vivacious nightlife.

Almyraspa is the collective name for its dazzling white rooftop lounges overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, two adults-only indoor and outdoor pools with sun decks, and treatment rooms. Sauna and steam rooms are hidden in the basement.

The 187 rooms and suites in three blocks are decorated in various shades of white and brown and feature dark wood furnishings for a sharp practicality.

Seven restaurants, as well as an extensive room service menu, offer a wide variety of dishes. Breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner buffets are served at Mosaics and include local specialties such as pastelli, syrup and carob seed biscuits, halloumi and anari cheese, olive bread, as well as cereals, cooked pancakes and fruits.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, SPA, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, tennis court, bar, laundry.

Only few hotels in Paphos can boast such a prime location as Annabelle. It is set in six acres of richly planted tropical gardens next to the beach, giving it a sense of privacy, yet only a five-minute walk along the waterfront to the city’s picturesque harbor and its world-famous mosaics.

Annabelle Hotel has been delighting discerning guests for over 30 years and likes to call itself the “grand lady” of Cypriot hotels. Of course, it has a sense of the laid-back elegance of a doyenne. The serene modern hotel, clad in stone and glass, still exudes a sense of glamour.

Annabelle’s 244 rooms and suites feature a color scheme centered on cool Mediterranean tones such as soft honey and sky blue that complement the refreshing, light elegant backdrop of white walls, woodwork and bedding. Each window is shuttered to keep in the cool, and the beautiful light wood furniture is custom-made by local craftsmen.

Annabelle Restaurant uses local produce and cuisine, so you can indulge in a hearty breakfast of pastelli, carob and seed biscuits, olive bread with halloumi and anari cheese slices, or chewy suzuko made with almonds and grape juice.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, SPA, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, tennis court, bar, laundry.

Take a 10 minute walk along the waterfront from Paphos harbor and you will find Elysium. It stands in a busy tourist area with plenty of restaurants and public transport, although once inside its walled and gated community, the hustle and bustle seems far away. The famous UNESCO-listed Tombs of the Kings are right next door.

The choice of restaurants and bars is complemented by a library and a very stylish wellness center offering ESPA beauty treatments, a pool and a gym. On the territory there are multi-level swimming pools, tennis courts and a children’s playground. The Byzantine-style chapel is popular for weddings.

The soft thud of your room’s wooden door closing and the refreshing creamy white décor accented by fuchsia soft furnishings make you feel like you’re in your own cozy retreat. Fresh linens, tasteful lamps and pillows complete the atmosphere. All rooms at the Elysium have a balcony or terrace, a private bathroom and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a magnifying mirror. If you like luxurious surroundings, the rooms here are good relation of a quality and money.

Facilities: bar, fitness center, kids club, swimming pool, SPA, sauna / steam room / hammam, restaurant, tennis court, bar, laundry.

This beachfront hotel is minutes away from the ancient city-kingdom of Amathus, which dates back to around 1100 BC, while the modern, bustling, cosmopolitan city of Limassol is about 15 minutes away by car or bus.

Here you can visit attractions such as the medieval castle where Richard the Lionheart got married in 1191.

Refined luxury on the principle of “less is more” and the highest level of relaxation are combined with strict hi-tech. Smart technology is used everywhere, whether it’s adjusting the lights or ordering food.

The service here is impeccable, whether it’s the concierge, front desk or housekeeping staff, everyone seems to be happy to help. The garden with winding paths, three impressive swimming pools (one with sea water, the other for adults only) and private cabanas are the center of daily life. Guests can find tennis courts and a children’s playground nearby. There are also a swimming pool, gym, shopping arcade and conference room, as well as a very stylish Kalloni Parklane Spa with a full range of treatments and therapeutic pools inside.

Each room has touch controls for adjusting lighting and temperature, USB ports and mobile phone chargers. Wi-Fi is free, as well as hot drinks. The marble bathrooms are modern and, depending on the type of room chosen, are equipped with both a rain shower and a bathtub.