11 best hotels in Cyprus for a girls' holiday in 2023
Cyprus is on everyone's hit lists for summer holidays this year, and it's no surprise as to why. At the confluence of three continents and known as the “Jewel of the Mediterranean", Europe's sunniest island, offers the perfect blend of warm weather, sea and culture. Whether you're on the hunt for a girls' weekend away or a romantic beach escape, Cyprus should absolutely be considered.
Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Coral Bay, Pissouri and Kyrenia are just some of the most popular areas to visit in Cyprus, each one offering plenty of glorious coastlines and year-round sunshine. With at least six hours of sunshine daily (even in the middle of winter) and over 40 official Blue Flag beaches throughout the island, Cyprus is undoubtedly one of the best beach destinations in Europe for sun-seeking travellers. Beyond the beach, Cyprus is also known for its breath-taking natural landscapes, picturesque mountain ranges, rocky coves and lush countryside – making it so much more than just a ‘fly and flop’ holiday destination.
Cyprus is known as the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite and a playground for the gods in Greek mythology, with ancient Cypriot cities such as Soli and Salamis boasting rich histories dating back to 1100 BC. The island’s diverse culture blends Mediterranean, Turkish, and Middle Eastern influences that all come together in a flavour explosion through its delicious cuisine. Foodies will love the traditional dürüm wraps and Cypriot desserts and will find plenty to feast on in the vibrant tavernas throughout the island.
Already looking for flights? Then let us help make the trip planning a little easier with our roundup of some of the best Cyprus hotels. Our editors have rounded up the best beach hotels, beach resorts, luxury hotels and boutique hotels on the island – from swanky adults-only paradises to budget-friendly family-friendly deals. So – better start packing.
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1. Best couples only hotel in Cyrus
Why we love it: Part of the Made For Two Hotel Group, Amavi Hotel is the first couples-only hotel in Cyprus and is a great choice for couples looking to ramp up the romance during their Mediterranean holiday. This adults-only hotel is situated on a beautiful Blue Flag Beach overlooking a medieval castle and picturesque old harbour in Paphos. There are sea views aplenty in this five-star beach resort which also has a large outdoor pool, indoor pool and spa – where couples can relax with bespoke couples treatments and massages. Tranquil and stylish, Amavi is a place where couples can spend quality time and really feel the love in Cyprus. Plus – they have some great half-board and full-board packages with tui – just ahead of the summer rush too.
Address: Poseidonos Avenue, 8042 Paphos City, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £378.
2. Best luxury hotel in Cyprus
Parklane, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Why we love it: Parklane, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is situated on the Blue Flag Beach of Aoratoi, just outside of Limassol city centre. The hotel is a blissful luxury retreat that combines beautiful beaches, ancient towns, five star amenities and a truly spectacular F&B offer. Parklane is the picture of understated luxe, with occasional pops of colour breaking up its otherwise sleek white and blue colour scheme. The hotel offers a wealth of techie features, particularly in the rooms which come with free wifi, USB sockets, phone charger ports and rain showers. You will feel Parklane’s luxury service from the moment you check-in. That same luxury vibe extends throughout the hotel’s facilities which include three outdoor swimming pools (one adults-only), private cabanas, tennis courts, a wellness centre, shopping arcade, kids club, and the chic Kalloni Spa. There is a great range of dining options too. Breakfast is served at Lanes, Dafne is the traditional Cypriot restaurant, while Il Teatro serves up Italian trattoria inspired dishes. The Gallery Lounge serves Asian-fusion dishes, while The Grill is the hotel’s very impressive steakhouse. With bustling Limassol a fifteen minute drive away and the ancient city of Amathus just next door — there’s plenty to explore beyond the walls pf Parklane too – if you manage to pry yourself off your sun lounger that is.
Address: 11 Giannou Kranidioti street, 4534 Limassol, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £257 per night, including breakfast.
3. Best for a luxe coastal getaway
Why we love it: Situated in a secluded bay in the peaceful hillside town of Pissouri, the Columbia Beach Resort is our top pick for a quiet coastal getaway in Cyprus. The beach hotel’s elegant summery colour palette is refined yet welcoming, making every guest feel at home. There is a large outdoor pool, an adults-only area and six different ala carte and buffet restaurants – so guests are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. There are 169 spacious rooms and suites, each one reflecting the natural, honey-coloured tones of the hotel’s terracotta roofs and stone exterior. While guests are more than welcome to spend all day in the Columbia Beach Resort’s private beach, active travellers can enjoy squash, tennis, watersports or simply relax in the Hébe Spa, which notably has a swim through indoor/outdoor pool.
Address: 54042, Pissouri Bay, 4607 Pissouri, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £297 for a Junior Suite with pool view.
4. Best for wellness enthusiasts
Why we love it: The Anassa Hotel is located on the quiet west-coast of the dramatic Akamas Peninsula and boasts far-reaching sea views of the Mediterranean. First opened in 1998, Anassa is home to the award-winning Thalassa Spa and is well-known throughout Europe as a Roman-style health retreat. Wellness lovers will enjoy the spa’s extensive menu of curated therapies and one-off treatments that use all-natural products, including seawater pumped directly from the nearby Chrysochou Bay. The hotel offers immersive ten-day detox programmes which draw on the healing powers of the Mediterranean. Guests can disconnect with the stresses of everyday life and indulge in the Osea Malibu Lavender Sea Soak, swim in the spa’s serene sky-lit indoor swimming pool or take a Yoga or Pilates class. The hotel’s on-site facialist Anastasia Achilleos has developed a powerful multi-platform therapy which attracts beauty lovers from all over the world. Surrounded by lush olive groves and offering 166 gorgeous rooms and suites – we simply can’t think of a more holistic holiday destination than the Anassa Hotel.
Address: 66006, Latchi, 8830 Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus.
Price per night: Rates start at £403 based on two people sharing a Garden View room on a B&B basis.
5. Best for foodies
Why we love it: This mega hotel is situated in the main road to Limassol and boasts an excellent seafront location. Amara will wow you from the moment you set foot in the grand entrance, which tantalises the senses with ponds, hanging plants and a modern palatial atmosphere. The hotel’s zen-inspired interiors extend throughout the 207 light-washed bedrooms. All with generous balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer incredible sunset views of the Mediterranean sea. Some of the swankier rooftop suites even come with their own private plunge pools. The main draw at Amara, however, is its excellent food and drinks offer, renowned as one of the best on the island. Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa (of Nobu fame) has opened an outpost in the hotel called Matsuhisa Limassol – drawing a stylish crowd of both tourists and locals alike. On-site Italian restaurant Ristorante Locatelli was created by Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, while seafood-focused Armyra by Papaioannou is helmed by celebrity Chef Giorgos Papaioannou. There is certainly something for all kinds of foodies to feast on at Amara.
Address: 95 Amathus Avenue, Agios Tychonas, Agios Tychonas, 4533 Limassol, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £457 for a Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View.
6. Best new opening
Cap St Georges Beach Club Resort
Why we love it: The Cap St Georges Beach Club Resort is Cyprus’ newest luxury hotel opening and promises to be the place to see and be seen for the island’s international jet-set. The beach resort is having its first summer season this year and boasts some of the island’s finest rooms. Imagine every single amenity that a person could possibly want and the Cap St Georges Beach Club Resort will have it. This includes a marketplace full of swish on-site restaurants, an outdoor cinema, a private yacht for day excursions (which can be arranged at the 24-hour concierge) as well as multiple tennis and padel courts, a football pitch and a vast 2,500sq ft spa. There is also a private beach and a rooftop restaurant that will host a rotating series of Michelin-starred chefs including the UK’S Atul Kochhar.
Address: Agios Georgios 3 Maniki Street, 8570 Peyia, Cyprus.
Price per night: Room rates start from EUR 542 per night B&B (based on two people sharing).
7. Best for history buffs
Why we love it: Elysium roughly translates to ‘paradise’ and refers to the blissful afterlife to which heroes would ascend in Greek mythology. The Elysium Hotel in Paphos certainly lives up to the godly reputation of its namesake and offers a truly blissful retreat in this island in the sun. While The Elysium is located in a busy tourist spot, the palatial hotel offers an oasis of calm inside with its opulent Byzantine architecture balanced by lagoon-like swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers (We especially like the round pool, which has been fashioned like a Roman amphitheatre). The UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ‘Tombs of King’s is literally next door and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Cyprus, perfect for history buffs who want to get lost in the island’s fascinating mythology.
Address: Queen Verenikis Str, 8016 Paphos City, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £268 for a deluxe room with inland view.
8. Best for first-time visitors
Why we love it: Set within six acres of tropical gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is Annabelle; a peaceful retreat in the heart of Paphos. The hotel has been delighting travellers for over three decades. There is a glamorous rooftop pool, vibey bar and restaurant and a wellness centre with panoramic sea views. The hotel is open throughout the year and set on a Blue Flag Beach, which is great for travellers who are looking for sun, sea and sand no matter what the season. Annabelle is within walking distance of the Blue Lagoon in the Akamas Peninsula, perfect for guests who want to do a bit of wild swimming. The hotel’s restaurant and bar offers an authentic menu of Mediterranean and Greek fusion dishes and does a delightful daily Afternoon Tea. The Ouranos Wellbeing Spa — which translates to ‘heaven’ in Cypriot — is a true haven of relaxation at the top floor of the hotel and offers incredible sunset views. We think this is one of the best luxury hotels in Cyprus and a great choice for first time visitors as it offers the perfect balance of sun, sea and sky on the Cypriot coast.
Address: Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Paphos, 8042 Paphos City, Cyprus.
Price per night: Rates at Annabelle start from €186 (approx. £162) per night based on two sharing an Inland View Room on a B&B basis.
9. Best for families
Why we love it: A member of Design Hotels, Almyra is a cool, contemporary, Cyprus chic retreat that is great for family holidays. Set amongst eight acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, the hotel offers a laidback take on Mediterranean luxury offering 187 sophisticated rooms and suites designed by Parisian interior designer Joelle Pleot. Almyra Hotel has plenty of family-friendly features including creative children’s menus, family rooms, interconnecting suites and a myriad of activities that include rock climbing, mountain biking, pony treks, fishing trips, diving lessons, tennis and even sailing excursions. There is also an excellent kids club with on-site babysitting services, so parents can take a break at Almyra’s adults-only swimming pool or indulge in one of the Almyra Spa’s ‘Beyond Natural’ treatments. The hotel is within walking distance to the Old Town of Paphos, where families can soak up the rich history of Cyprus.
Address: Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Paphos, 8042 Paphos City, Cyprus.
Price per night: Rates at Almyra start from €216 (approx. £185) per room per night including breakfast.
10. Best for five-star luxury
Why we love it: While not part of the famed Four Seasons Hotel Group, you can still expect five-star service and amenities at this exceptional beachfront hotel. The Four Seasons Hotel dazzles from the moment you check-in. The style here is modern luxe with a glass-fronted entrance softened by tropical foliage, natural wood and concrete decor throughout. That same modernist style extends to the bedrooms which blend glass, marble and wood with panache – making you feel like a chic bond villain about to expound on her evil scheme. There is a wealth of amenities here that include tennis courts, an adults-only infinity pool, a fully kitted gym and plenty of watersports. The Four Seasons Spa is worth mentioning and offers everything from steam rooms, sauna, ice rooms and even seawater treatments that will make you swoon. The exceptional fine dining Vivaldi Mavrommatis restaurant is one of the best tables on the island, while Seasons Oriental, poolside Café Tropical and Colors Café offer more casual all-day dining.
Address: 67-69 Amathountos Avenue, Agios Tychonas, 4532 Limassol, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £369 including breakfast.
11. Best for a countryside escape
Why we love it: Casale Panayiotis is located in the beautiful Marathasa Valley in the Troodos Mountains and occupies a group of restored stone cottages. The hotel is a blissful pastoral retreat in the ancient mountain village of Kalopanagiotis, inviting travellers to fall in love with the countryside. Great for both nature lovers and history buffs, the hotel is just a stone’s throw away from Farangus Springs and the UENSCO World Heritage site of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis monastery, with the capital of Nicosia just an hour’s drive away. At the Casale Panayiotis, guests really do embrace a slower pace of life and enjoy nature hikes, visits to historical sites and delicious meals that make the most of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. There are 26 country-chic rooms many with private balconies and courtyards. There is also a pool, wine bar, library, cultural centre, spa and five restaurants to choose from. This chic pastoral retreat is great for travellers who really want to slow down and embrace village life in Cyprus.
Address: 80 Markou Drakou, 2862 Kalopanayiotis, Cyprus.
Price per night: From £167.
