Almyra is the sister of the Annabelle next door and the best Paphos choice for families who also care about design. A member of Design Hotels, it trades marble and chandeliers for clean lines, white walls, natural textures and a relaxed beach-house mood, and it manages to please couples and families at the same time. The hotel sits at 12 Poseidonos Avenue on the Kato Paphos seafront, overlooking the sea, with Alykes beach a couple of minutes’ walk away and the harbour about a quarter of an hour on foot. Rooms range from Superior Sea View and Terrace Sea View rooms to the Kyma suites on the seafront and one-bedroom suites for families. The food is a highlight, with Notios, Mosaics, the Ouzeri, Eauzone and Aeras among the places to eat, and the Helios Lounge Bar is the spot for sundowners. Almyraspa is an adults-only retreat, while families get a children’s pool, a playground and supervised childcare for a fee.
Location and getting around: Almyra is on the promenade a short walk from the centre of Kato Paphos, so the harbour, fort, archaeological park and waterfront restaurants are all reachable on foot. Day trips to Akamas, the Troodos and Kourion collect from the hotel, and parking is free if you have a car.
The rooms: there are around 187 individually decorated rooms and suites, most with sea views. Terrace Sea View rooms add a large private terrace, and the Kyma suites sit closest to the water. Families should look at the one-bedroom suites for extra space.
Who it suits: families with young children who want a hotel that does not feel like a kids’ club, and design-minded couples who want a calm, contemporary base close to the sights. The adults-only spa gives parents a quiet escape.
Good to know: breakfast is a buffet, and there are three outdoor pools as well as an indoor one, so there is space even on busy days. Book the childcare and any spa treatments when you reserve, especially for school holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Sea-view rooms and Kyma suites
- ✓Adults-only Almyraspa
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Children’s pool and playground
- ✓Supervised childcare
- ✓Helios Lounge Bar
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
Is Almyra good for families with young children?+
Yes, it has a children’s pool, a playground, family suites and supervised childcare for a fee. The design and food keep it appealing for parents too.
Is the spa at Almyra adults only?+
Yes, Almyraspa is an adults-only space, which gives parents a quiet retreat. Children have their own pool and play areas elsewhere.
How far is Almyra from Paphos harbour?+
It is about a quarter of an hour’s walk along the seafront promenade. The archaeological park is a similar distance.
