Crowne Plaza Limassol

Crowne Plaza Limassol is the smart mid-range choice for a city-and-beach stay in Limassol. It sits right on the seafront promenade in the Agios Athanasios area, and IHG describes it as the closest beach hotel to the city centre, which matters in a city where most resorts are strung out along the coast to the east. The hotel has direct access to a small, private sandy bay with shallow entry, and an outdoor overflow pool that faces the sea. For cooler months there is a renovated indoor pool with a lap section and whirlpool, heated from November to April, plus a spa, a free sauna and steam room and a twenty-four-hour gym. Food comes from Kai Sushi Bar and the Mediterranean-fusion La Brezza, with two bars that have waterfront seating. Parking is free, which is rare this close to town, and guest reviews are consistently very good.

Location and getting around: the hotel is at Promachon Eleftherias 2, on the promenade. You can walk along the seafront to the Enaerios pier in about a kilometre and on to Limassol Marina, about three and a half kilometres away, and the old town and castle are around ten minutes by car or taxi. The free parking makes it easy to drive to Kourion, Paphos or the Troodos wine villages.

The rooms: there are about 144 rooms, from standard and premium rooms to junior suites, suites and two-bedroom suites, with sea or city views. Pay the extra for a sea view, since the promenade setting is the reason to stay. A new beachfront tower is due to open in 2027.

Who it suits: couples and business travellers who want the beach and the city in one place, and families looking for good value with a beach on the doorstep. It is a practical, comfortable base rather than a resort.

Good to know: breakfast is a buffet that costs extra on some rates, so compare rates with breakfast included. The indoor pool has an adults-only quiet period in the evenings during the winter months.