Connoisseurs will be spoilt for choice at this Cyprus hotspot
In short, there's a lot to love about this cosmopolitan destination. But the thing that could turn your holiday from great to fantastic is a stay at Mediterranean Beach Hotel, a super four-plus star hotel carefully selected by British Airways Holidays that's perfectly positioned on the Blue Flag Vouppa Beach. The hotel's rooms have been renovated in recent years and it stands out for a host of reasons: its calming, tranquil atmosphere, warm island hospitality and wide-spanning culinary offerings that allow you to quickly slip into luxury holiday mode.
Its location, halfway between Paphos and Larnaca airports, allows you to choose from two arrival airports, both of which are served by direct UK flights with British Airways Holidays. As you'd expect from this trusted tour operator, you can enjoy a range of benefits when you book your escape: from access to a dedicated 24/7 support helpline during your trip to a generous checked baggage allowance. There's no obligation to pay your holiday upfront in full either, with options to secure your holiday with a low deposit and spread the cost with flexible payments*. You'll also enjoy Atol protection from the moment you book.
The hotel facilities and setting are showstopping. You'll find many of your needs and interests are catered for here. Its 250m-long beach comes with free use of sunbeds and parasols and its spectacular, split-level swimming pool is complemented with a charming bar where you can sip on cocktails from bar stools perched in the water. Topping off this gorgeous oasis are the pretty terraced gardens, dotted with towering palms that frame the Mediterranean Sea views and make enviable holiday snaps guaranteed.
There are 291 recently renovated rooms and suites to choose from, each one designed in contemporary earthy tones accented with cornflower blue details, plus parquet flooring, walnut woods and geometric art. The rooms here are also curated with an array of holidaymakers in mind. Junior suites, with their cocooning feature walls, are suited to adults and those over 16, while guests travelling with children are right at home in the Family rooms, which offer extra space, a sofa bed and a handy location, next to the hotel's kids' club, which caters for children aged four to 12. Families with little ones will also rest easy when they hear that baby-care and childcare items are available on request, as are babysitting services (additional charge applies), and specially prepared children's meals are offered across restaurant menus.
Booking a couples' getaway or honeymoon? You'll find plenty of ways to enjoy a grown-up getaway here, with an Aquum Spa offering a wide range of experiences and rituals, facials and wellness packages. There's a serene indoor pool (heated from November to March), hi-tech gym, Pilates and aerobics classes, with a floodlit tennis court to boot.
Gastronomes will find rich culinary pickings at the Mediterranean Beach Hotel, which treats the tastebuds to two main restaurants and three à la carte restaurants spanning themed buffets as well as authentic Italian, Pan-Asian and traditional Cypriot delicacies. You'll find many lovely outdoor dining areas and romantic nooks, as well as sophisticated venues, such as the Blue Bar, where you can unwind with a drink or two.
It'll be hard to peel yourself away from this hotel, but if you do, you have a wealth of must-visit spots on your doorstep, from the photogenic Limassol Marina to the archaeological site of Amathus – whose ruins date back to 1100 BC – less than a mile away. Indulge yourself with a stay at this hotel and you can see for yourself why holidays to Limassol are so popular.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your holiday to Mediterranean Beach Hotel with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly.*
*Based on two sharing. Full balance due four weeks before departure for short-haul holiday bookings. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
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