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Anassa Hotel, Cyprus

P.O.Box 66006, Latchi, 8830 Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. (show on map)

On a secluded hillside on the rugged western coast of Cyprus, the five-star Anassa Hotel feels more like an upscale sanctuary than a typical resort. Its name translates to “Queen” in ancient Greek, and the property truly commands its beachfront setting. Architecturally, it is designed by SB Architects to mirror a traditional, whitewashed Cypriot village, with low-slung terracotta-roofed villas that gently cascade through flower-filled gardens down to the sea.

The interiors perfectly blend local heritage with world-class design, featuring a crisp white and Mediterranean blue color scheme reimagined by the famous Parisian designer Joëlle Pléot. Inside the estate, you will find authentic Roman mosaics, Venetian frescoes, and a central village square complete with its own traditional Byzantine chapel. It is a design that successfully embraces old-world charm without ever feeling dated.

A major highlight of the property is the Roman-style Thalassa Spa, internationally recognized for its extensive thalassotherapy programs—which use nutrient-rich seawater for wellness treatments. For families traveling with tiny guests, the hotel offers a clever, savior service called “Baby Go Lightly,” allowing parents to pre-order everything from buggies to bottle warmers ahead of arrival so they can pack light.

Nature lovers are in a prime position here, as the resort sits right on the edge of the Akamas National Park. This pristine nature reserve spans over 230 square kilometers and is packed with dramatic gorges, valleys, and wilderness trails. It is also home to the famous Baths of Aphrodite, a beautiful natural grotto and waterfall wrapped in Greek mythology.

If you venture out by boat or four-wheel drive, you can explore the crystal-clear waters of the nearby Blue Lagoon or visit Lara Bay. Lara Bay is an incredibly vital, unspoiled stretch of sand that serves as a major protected nesting site for endangered loggerhead and green turtles, where lucky summer visitors can sometimes spot tiny new hatchlings making their way to the waves.

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

Anassa is the Greek word for “queen,” and this upscale hotel is indeed one of the most luxurious on Cyprus—it’s popular with visiting celebrities as well as with those looking to get away from it all. Anassa’s stunning setting, overlooking a pristine stretch of the Mediterranean sea, is breathtaking.”

Telegraph review:

“Hotels may vie for being the island’s best, but the Anassa always comes out on top. Given its tranquil location on the fringes of Cyprus’s Akamas national park, and luxury amenities like a seriously opulent spa and gourmet cuisine, it is easy to see why.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 1st in Cyprus


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Value for Money

90.53 %

Ranked 3rd in Cyprus


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Sue

21 May 2025

A beautiful holiday to remember.

This really did feel like 5-star facilities and service.... Breakfast was sensational, so much to choose from, and willing staff in constant attendance. The outside spaces were great too, easy entrance pools, plenty of loungers, the sea and beach very close. The location itself is very beautiful, especially the upper terrace where we had drinks and a couple of meals. Staff were always friendly, polite and super-attentive to our needs. Our suite with private pool, nice temperature, was very comfortable. The spa is a magnificent space, so a great destination for bad weather days.

We were disappointed that our outside space, including our private pool, was overlooked by many guests. Even putting a higher wall between each of the pool-suites would have aided privacy. The Spa treatment prices were off-putting. Also, restaurant and drink prices were often gulp-making and made us hesitate about eating more meals in-house.

4.5
Andrew

11 May 2025

Excellent

Everything

All dining options, whilst excellent quality, were expensive including light lunches

4.5
John

3 November 2024

Fantastic and worth the short break.

Approach and willingness of staff to assist and guide. Fodd was excellent and breakfast what to be expected from such a high quality hotel

Hotel does not have proper covered parking spaces and cars are parked in the open or a car port that is designed to protect against sunlight onlyb rather than rain

5.0
Elena

29 October 2024

Probably, the best hotel in Cyprus

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful hotel, and it exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and outstanding hospitality from the staff, who went out of their way to ensure every part of our stay was perfect. The room was immaculate and tastefully decorated, with stunning views and all the comforts one could need. One of the standout features was the exceptional dining experience. We have visited Basilico restaurant and every meal was a delight, with fresh ingredients, creative presentations, and flavors that left us craving more. I also can't help but note the amazing variety of healthy and tasty dishes for breakfast. The attention to detail throughout the hotel, combined with the dedicated and friendly team, truly made our short stay unforgettable. I can’t recommend this hotel enough for anyone looking for luxury, comfort, and a remarkable culinary experience. I look forward to returning!

Nothing

4.0
Zahra

27 October 2024

Lovely hotel with excellent staff

The location was lovely with access to a private beach

There are very few sun beds around the main pool that get the sun all day (most are in the shade for half the day). We ended up on the grass by the pool but it was not as nice as being by the pool.

5.0
Melissa

25 October 2024

A much needed retreat into another world of luxury and relaxation. Thank you again.

The setting in the bay is beautiful , the hotel design and amvbience is great and the staff are fantastic , very well trained and so happy to help .

Nothing! Maybe some of the other guests!

4.5
Sandra

19 October 2024

Great stay, highly recommended!

Incredibly clean, really lovely staff, good food, very friendly guests, really well maintained, great spa, beautiful views of the sea, lovely Acqua di Parma toiletries, good TV channels, I loved my room!

-As there were a lot of kids, they should have an outdoor adults only pool. They have 3 outdoor pools so could easily have 1 adults only as not everyone wants to hear kids the whole time. -I thought that the food and drinks were a bit on the expensive side as you can’t walk to any local restaurants from there. -Would be better to offer only non-motorised water sports. You could smell the petrol from the speedboats on the beach.

5.0
Polina

1 October 2024

Exceptional

Beautiful view and beautiful hotel

4.5
Polina

1 October 2024

Fabulous

Amazing beautiful views

4.5
Katerina

1 October 2024

The hotel is truly majestic, but the staff need more training.

The hotel is truly the best in Cyprus. It has a breathtaking view (from the bar patio), it is super clean, beautifully decorated,. The food was delicious especially the mushroom risotto at Helios, whiskey sour at Harmony Bar was top class, The staff were patient and polite and always happy to assist. The pianist at dinner at Helios was outstanding. My room was beautiful. The bathroom was spacious and the toiletries was superb. The bed was super comfortable. I will be visiting again :)

"The devil is in the details". - To my surprise I could hear the staff gossip and complain there was not much to do and yet they managed to forget to bring my drink. Housekeeping came at odd hours while I was in the room and did not come when specifically asked (please make up my room). The first thing I was asked upon arrival was to prepay for my stay, the whole amount PLUS 250 extra pee day (for meals and drinks which I MIGHT have, I found it strange as usually I pay for those at check-out...) My room was lovely, but I asked for and paid for a sea view and my view was very obstructed with trees and buildings. iThe room had very little sunlight.. I emailed the hotel beforehand asking for a clear sea view as since the hotel wasn't full , I could have been upgraded.

5.0
Peter

27 September 2024

A wonderful stay at a beautiful property in a magical location.

Everything

Only one minor quibble. The questionnaire presented with every drink and dinner bill becomes tiresome.

5.0
Matt

20 September 2024

Exceptional

My partner & I had a lovely, wonderfully romantic experience at the hotel. Fine dining & piano ambience- total indulgence.

4.0
Yael

15 September 2024

Good stay, needs a bit of renewal

Very nice hotel and remarkable view. Nice amenities.

gym is modest and the variety on breakfast was skim Very expensive

5.0
Christina

15 September 2024

Exceptional Hotel

Everything…… Perfect location Beautiful hotel Exceptional staff Delicious Food

5.0
Giulia

14 September 2024

Great attention to little details

Amazing location, wonderful staff, great food

None

5.0
Peter

9 September 2024

One of the best hotels in Europe

Quite exceptional facilities and service. They raised the bar to a new level as far as I was concerned

Expensive but worth it

5.0
Steve

7 September 2024

Exceptional

Really lovely hotel.

5.0
Eleonora

27 August 2024

Incredible

The facilities are amazing - the room , the setting and the beach is incredible

I wasn’t very impressed with the breakfast or generally food menu

4.5
John

18 August 2024

Excellent

Location, service and staff

Prices of Food and drink

5.0
Oana

16 August 2024

Exceptional

The exceptional attention for details

5.0
Alex

8 August 2024

Best hotel I return every year

I love everything about the property

5.0
Maria

22 July 2024

The best hotel in Cyprus by far

Anassa is the best hotel in Cyprus. The location is perfect, you cannot find a better spot in Cyprus. The staff is very friendly, the service is excellent, the food is great, especially the breakfast. The hotel offers you relaxation and comfort. I will definitely go back!

5.0
Evgeny

13 July 2024

Exceptional place with expressive vibes!

Exceptional place with expressive vibes! Unforgettable emotions of the harmony between hotel atmosphere and feel of nature

4.5
Ona

30 June 2024

Fabulous

Fabulous relaxed vibe amongst a beautiful setting.

Everything within the hotel was very expensive.

5.0
Aleksandrina

24 June 2024

Exceptional

Amazing place, the beach was great. The French restaurant has amazing food, perfect hotel for relaxing.

5.0
Anoop

24 June 2024

Perfect holiday with my beloved wife. The stay was quite enchanting.

The location, the luxury it offered, the food (especially the breakfast), the chapel, the spa, and the beach is so beautiful, great service and attention by all the staff.

The constant sound of crickets that’s quite annoying. I’ve never heard anything this loud and annoying.

5.0
Pranav

22 June 2024

10/10

Pretty much everything! An excellent family vacation.

Not enough variety of food.

4.0
Sergey

5 June 2024

Very good

Good french restaurant, effective organization of stay.

Even though the hotel is very good, there are things that can not be solved: the sea is immediately deep, hotel is located really far away from man Cyprus locations, very good service is at the same time a bit annoying. This all can be not even an issue, but the price of hotel is extreme for Cyprus.

5.0
Richard

29 May 2024

Fabulous. Exceeded overall expectations. Highly recommend. Staff amazing. Facilities superb.

Amazing location. Fabulous staff so friendly and helpful they really were well trained to do their jobs and across every part of the hotel impressive. Special shout out to Alia the waitress serving us most days who was a real star.

If I could change one thing would be how half board is managed. Breakfast is included no matter what you have. Dinner rather than have a list with deletions items for surcharges (no issue with this ) you get a menu with everything priced differently and an allowance of 75€. It’s virtually impossible to meet this so you end up either going over (and paying more) or staying under because you feel you’ve already paid (but you get no credit). For us it caused confusion and we didn’t want to be adding up. Unfortunately you ended up seeing many things you’d love as extra course but most likely you would pay. The proving seemed to be done in a way where many starters and mains meant you would certainly go over 75€. To be fair the menus are probably available online so you can check and many people won’t be bothered. I just didn’t like working out at the start of every meal how to not add 100 euros or whatever to our bill because we wanted more than one course or a main that was 64 and starter, for example, 28. They let you add the total as a group and we only found this out day 3. So we had 5 people. My daughter didn’t really use her allowance but the group could. They would say 5 * 75 as total discount. Also some restaurants there is a chef special where if you have the 3 courses chef chooses it’s included even if listed, for example, at 90€. It’s not a show stopper, but I don’t like working out prices for dinner on half board. Most nights we paid more and we rarely had 3 courses.

5.0
Moshe

26 May 2024

We'll definitely be back soon…

The hotel is very beautiful, high quality, clean and the staff are amazing!!! we had a lovely experience

the spa era was amazing but the massage treatment was not a so professional

5.0
Belinda

9 May 2024

Exceptional

Sublime attention to detail, exceptional facilities!

4.5
Chris

7 May 2024

Very relaxing and enjoyable

Exceptional breakfast

Dining under the stars was rushed below par

4.5
Kimberley

7 May 2024

great hotel, would return.

lovely room. good welcome great details. excellent food. helpful staff. nice beach.

blackout curtains should come as standard. we were asked lots of questions about our preferences during checkin, which was great. but blackouts were not covered, so we were woken up very early on our first morning. bit of a fuss over us requesting to watch football somewhere, other than our room, as it was a late game and some of us wanted to go to sleep. in the end a very helpful barman put in on for my husbhand in an empty bar/lounge - so it was ok, but there was stress over it not being possible days leading up to the game, which was a shame.

5.0
Stephen

23 April 2024

Outstanding well run property

I travel a lot. The breakfast was one of the best. Beautiful table under a tree. Very attentive service. A wide and healthy selection

It is an hour from the airport

5.0
Jane

11 April 2024

Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff and great pool. Will return

Beautiful property. Food was amazing. Stunning location. Staff helpful .

Price was on high side for everything

5.0
Christina

2 November 2023

AMAZING

The hotel is gorgeous! Super family friendly, the breakfast was amazing!! All in all I would highly recommend it!

4.0
Stan

31 October 2023

Relaxing, friendly with great service and good beach.

Staff were all friendly and well-trained, service was thoughtful and efficient, breakfasts were v good

After a few days was a bit bored by the two restaurants for dinner. Also hotel is - in Cyprus style - a little bit too big and a bit bland. Gym was not bad but ought to be bigger, with more varied kit and better AC.

5.0
Alexander

25 October 2023

Just about the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in.

Everything was perfect. I would go into detail but I think that says all you need to know.

5.0
Kent

22 October 2023

Excellent family break with fantastic service

Fantastic property and service. Staff impeccable. Food good

Minor one is a little more choice in the bar food but honestly nit picking. It was great

5.0
Philip

13 October 2023

Fantastic and we plan to return

This was our first stay at the Anassa and first visit to Cyprus. During our stay we celebrated my wife’s birthday. Beyond the superb facilities and location of the hotel, the friendliness of the staff made our stay very memorable. I have been fortunate to stay in many fine hotels and can honestly say that Anassa is one of the best.

I wouldn’t change anything

5.0
Oksana

6 October 2023

Excellent stay

Everything was great, the hotel is spotless, our room was very comfortable, it had all necessary amenities. We loved dinner in Basiliko restaurant. Outstanding service.

No adult only pool. Even in swimming pool with the bar there were kids playing ball, which completely changes the atmosphere.

5.0
Elizabeth

4 October 2023

A wonderful stay, highly recommend

Spacious, excellent setting, lovely restaurant and wonderful, friendly staff . Spotlessly clean

Nothing

5.0
Yoav

30 September 2023

The best hotel in Cyprus.

Everything

5.0
Mary

27 September 2023

Amazing service! Super friendly and clean

Super clean! Beautiful gardens

5.0
Rayne

27 September 2023

Rested after a wonderful vacation!

We stayed at Anassa half board for six nights. What a wonderful vacation! The place is gorgeous, the service is attentive but low key and natural, and the team are friendly and gracious. There are a number of restaurants, food was wonderful in all of them, with some great dishes and lots of choice. The facilities are fantastic and the hotel design is simple and beautiful. There’s a lovely mix of formal and informal that doesn’t quite come across in some of the formal hotel photos. It’s elegant yet laid back which is a great combination

Small and easily fixed - The TVs aren’t big enough in proportion to the room and it’s hard work to watch a move comfortably. Also be aware that part of the hotels charm is that it’s slightly isolated. The hotel has everything you could possibly need but if you do want to sightsee or eat out a car is helpful

5.0
Akan

24 September 2023

Really memorable stay

The location and gardens are amazing

Nothing really

5.0
Fernando

19 September 2023

amazing stay

Beautiful property in an amazing location. The beach is one of the best for swimming, the facilities are gorgeous and food is great. Service also excellent.

Only a minor detail. They don’t have an iron in the room and when we requested it was not available. We had to send our clothes to the laundry service to get ironed last minute. A bit strange for a five stars hotel.

5.0
Despina

10 September 2023

Exceptional

hospitality of staff and facilities

5.0
Lisa

3 September 2023

Exceptional

Amazing service Beautiful place Access to the sea

5.0
Nadezhda

29 August 2023

mental getaway

so peaceful, very quite . sea is amazing in this part , very clean . facility of a hotel well managed . rooms a huge , beds comfortable. great breakfast with gluten-free options friendly stuff

a bit far from the main airport

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Chapel/shrine
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Minimarket on site
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Lockers
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Tennis court
  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Fishing (additional charge)
  • - Games room
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Children's playground
  • - Table tennis
  • - Windsurfing (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Canoeing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking
  • - Cycling
  • - Hammam
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Horse riding (additional charge)
  • - Squash
  • - Snorkelling
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Private beach area
  • - Indoor pool (seasonal)
  • - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
  • - Kids' club (additional charge)
  • - Beachfront
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Tennis equipment
  • - Beauty services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Haircut
  • - Hair styling
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Foot bath
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Foot massage
  • - Couples massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Hand massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Beach
  • - Movie nights (additional charge)
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)
  • - Aerobics (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Picnic area

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Board games/puzzles
  • - Indoor play area
  • - Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • - Baby safety gates

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Plunge pool
  • - Pool bar
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Face masks for guests available
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