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Telegraph
07-03-2025
- Telegraph
The design-led Almyra Hotel is set amongst rich history
First impressions count for Almyra, a member of the Design Hotels group. Its contemporary whitewashed design imbues a chilled vibe for everyone who visits. This terraced complex, spread across eight acres of landscaped gardens, combines luxe materials such as Carrara marble with natural materials and artisanal touches. Meanwhile, the accents of blue found across its 188 guest rooms complement the cerulean waters that lap its prime seafront location in central Paphos. It's a mere 20-minute drive from Paphos International Airport and it's in striking distance of the area's best beach. A 10-minute stroll will also take you to the city's historic harbour and Unesco-protected Archaeological Park, with the cobbled old town only a 5-10-minute drive away. Almyra goes above and beyond when it comes to catering for couples and families. Those keen to shake off all cares with a pampering spa treatment or yoga session can retreat to the adults-only Almyraspa, with its heartstopping sea views and state-of-the-art gym. Its health-focused Eauzone restaurant serves everything from spa-healthy fruit shakes to heritage cocktails, and there's an inviting adults-only Almyraspa pool. Beyond the spa, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to taking a dip, with the hotel's four outdoor freshwater pools, one of which is adults-only and two of which look out to sea. Those with young travellers are well taken care of, too, with interconnected family rooms, a shaded children's pool and age-specific clubs that welcome children from four months to 12 years old. Its brilliant Baby Go Lightly baby concierge service allows parents to lighten the load when they travel, by ordering everything from nappies and sterilisers to baby toiletries and even prams ahead of their arrival. There are English-speaking babysitters available for a fee and a varied kids' club programme – spanning pottery lessons to baking sessions – with local excursions offered to older children, too. Dining at this stylish hotel is, as expected, a five-star experience, with no fewer than four restaurants for guests to choose from. Savour Mediterranean-Asian fusion flavours at Almyra's al fresco signature restaurant Notios, and sizzling Cypriot sensations at the traditional seafront taverna, Ouzeri. The hotel's main restaurant, Mosaics, serves breakfast and becomes an atmospheric dining space come evening. Then there's Antasia, an architecturally cool restaurant, bar and beach club that's a short seafront walk from the resort – here you'll find Asian and Medinspired flavours, expertly crafted cocktails and a chilled soundtrack that will hit the spot for fun-loving guests. When you've had your fill of the hotel's excellent cuisine, you can try the restaurants at Almyra's sister hotel, Annabelle, just a few minutes' walk away. Guests can enjoy access to four championship golf courses, which are a 15- to 30-minute drive away. The golf scene here joins a list of activities, including personal training and other pursuits offered by Almyra, and some of the greens have stunning views of the south Cyprus coastline.
Telegraph
07-03-2025
- Telegraph
The chic Cyprus hotel for every kind of holidaymaker
The words 'chic' and 'child-friendly' don't often sit together, but Anassa beautifully manages to be both. Located on the Akamas peninsula in northwest Cyprus, this member of the Leading Hotels of the World is a haven for families of all ages, but equally pleasing for couples and friends. Whitewashed Cypriot-style low-rise buildings are strung along the coast and gardens of the large yet elegant resort, whose look is inspired by a Byzantine village – think terracotta roof tiles, blue shutters and flowering bougainvillea draping from balconies. Inside, rooms feel fresh yet luxurious, with light marble floors, white walls and a palette of blues on cushions and sofas. Most come with uninterrupted sea views, others with pools. And the bathrooms? Think mini spas complete with Acqua Di Parma amenities. As well as its village-like charms, there's a real showstopper of a beach – a long swathe of secluded sand lapped by the Mediterranean Sea. It's the perfect depth for swimming, or settling into a long relaxing day of reading on a plush lounger, while kids will love paddling. But there's so much more for children here than the beach, as perfect as it is. The Mythos Kids Club takes babies from four months old (which is a rarity) while activities for children up to 12 include baking, pottery lessons, treasure hunts and archaeology sessions. Making things even easier for families is the Baby Go Lightly programme, meaning items like potties, baby walkers, swimming aids and even buggies can be ready and waiting for you in your room when you arrive. It may be a hotel for families over the summer, but it's a hotel for foodies through the season, too. This is the only hotel in Cyprus to make its own cheese, breads, pastries and jams – and that attention to detail extends to every meal, whether you're dining on French Mediterranean cuisine while listening to a harpist perform, or tucking into meze at the shaded al fresco taverna. There are four restaurants to choose from – some of which are adult-only – and a sommelier is on hand to help you choose your new favourite Cypriot wine. As for other things to do – how about a pottery class with Cypriot potter Avgoustinos, who has been working with clay for more than three decades? You may prefer to visit the watersports centre on the sand, venturing out on a paddleboard. Or you could try a sound bath or Shaman experience, an ancient spiritual practice that uses traditional methods to promote wellbeing. Then there's the multi award-winning Thalassa Spa, with 18 treatment rooms, restorative jet sprays and salt water baths drawn from the Mediterranean. The indoor pool, with its columns and marbles, is a luxurious place to relax, but really you're here for the staggering selection of treatments, including the Augustinus Bader facial (a brand that has partnered with Victoria Beckham), which uses Bader's signature products, from its cleansing gel to its famous face oil. If that's not enough for you, then there are algae body wraps, seaweed polishes and massages to relax and de-stress too.
