Amara is the splurge of the Limassol coast and one of the most polished hotels in Cyprus. Its whole design turns on a single idea, captured in its tagline Sea Your Only View: all 207 rooms and suites have a clear, panoramic outlook over the Mediterranean, framed by wide windows and balconies. The food is the other big draw. The hotel’s restaurants are run by Michelin-starred chefs, among them Ristorante Locatelli, the Cyprus outpost of Giorgio Locatelli’s Italian cooking, and Nerea, alongside a sushi restaurant and casual all-day options, for six places to eat in total. There is an infinity-edge pool facing the sea, more outdoor and indoor pools and a children’s pool, an exclusive rooftop bar, a signature spa with a hair salon, boutiques and a grand ballroom. The municipal beach at Agia Barbara is about three minutes’ walk away. Guest scores are exceptional, and breakfast is a generous buffet.
Location and getting around: Amara stands at 95 Amathus Avenue in Agios Tychonas, in the hotel strip east of the city, on the way to the ancient site of Amathus. Limassol Marina and the old town are around a quarter of an hour by car or taxi, and the seafront road links the hotel to the city. Parking is free, including valet, which makes it a good base for driving up to the Troodos wine villages or west to Kourion and Paphos.
The rooms: every room and suite faces the sea, with terraces or balconies and calm, contemporary design. Upper categories add more space and larger terraces; ask for a higher floor for the widest view along the coast.
Who it suits: couples on a special trip and food lovers above all, but also families who want polish, since there is a children’s pool and a dedicated family offer. It is ideal if you want to stay in one hotel and make day trips by car.
Good to know: book dinner at the signature restaurants when you reserve the room, since they are popular with local diners too. The beach is public rather than private, a short walk away; the pools and sea-facing terraces are where most guests spend their time.
Why stay here
- ✓Sea view from every room
- ✓Michelin-starred chef restaurants
- ✓Infinity-edge pool
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Rooftop bar
- ✓Signature spa
- ✓Children’s pool
- ✓Free valet parking
Good questions
Do all rooms at Amara have a sea view?+
Yes, all 207 rooms and suites face the Mediterranean with a wide panoramic view. Higher floors give the broadest outlook along the coast.
How far is Amara from Limassol old town?+
It is on the eastern hotel strip, about a quarter of an hour by car or taxi from the marina and old town. Parking at the hotel is free.
Does Amara have a beach?+
The public beach at Agia Barbara is about three minutes’ walk away. The hotel itself focuses on its sea-facing infinity pool and terraces.
