Set along the Mediterranean beachfront, Almyra Hotel in Paphos City perfectly balances high-end design with a laid-back, family-friendly attitude. Originally opening in 1972 as the Paphos Beach Hotel—the city’s very first coastal resort—the property underwent a massive transformation in 2003. It reemerged as a sleek, five-star minimalist retreat, with its name “Almyra” beautifully translating to the “taste or flavor of the sea.”
The resort’s crisp, avant-garde aesthetic is the work of Parisian designer Joëlle Pléot. Her effortlessly cool, understated touch is visible across the property, featuring simple monochrome tones and marine-inspired finishes. A fun local highlight is the ground-floor Kult boutique, where fashion-forward guests can literally step off the beach and browse high-end designer labels like Prada and Gucci right in the courtyard.
Architecturally, the hotel is famous for its “Kyma” (meaning wave) suites. These ultra-coveted, seafront rooms open directly onto private, candle-lit roof terraces that treat guests to mathematically perfect Mediterranean sunsets and stunning, unobstructed views of the ancient Paphos Harbor.
Beyond its five pools and the adults-only Almyraspa, the hotel’s location is a massive win for history buffs. A quick 15-minute stroll down the pedestrianized coastal promenade brings you straight to the UNESCO-listed Nea Paphos Archaeological Park, renowned for the spectacular 3rd-century Roman mosaics inside the House of Dionysos, as well as the historic Paphos Castle standing guard over the water.
Expert reviews
“This hip, family-friendly resort has 12 different room configurations, including several suites with private sea-view terraces; all feature complimentary Wi-Fi. Choose a waterfront Kyma suite with its own daybeds for the best views.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Cyprus.
“Taking striking architecture and contemporary interiors to a new level, the Almyra ticks all the boxes when it comes to making guests feel like the coolest holidaymaker on the block. Super comfy rooms, restaurants and even the chance to shop for a Prada handbag is the deal at this seafront hotel.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Breakfast buffet
- Pool area
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 February 2026
Overall great experience
Good location, easy access to the town centre and the archiological site as well. Very friendly and helpful staff, made us feel welcomed and made sure we have a great time. Breakfast was amazing for the second morning when it was buffet. One small advice. As it was off season I understand that on the first morning as there were not many guest it was easier to do a la carte breakfast but I felt bad for the waitress as she had to list all the breakfast option to us. It would have been better if there was a printed menu to choose from.
16 February 2026
Everything was excellent we really enjoyed our stay there and that there was parking available apart from the ac issue
It was very comfortable close to the sea and limanaki was at a walking distance
The room was so hot during the day we tried using the ac but no matter what option you sElected it pumped out hot air making the room a furnace , the stuff informed us that the hotel was in heating mode meaning only hot air comes out of the ac which resulted in us sleeping with the windows open
19 December 2025
Lovely facilities and a beautiful location with very curteous staff
Beautiful room, great amenities, all the staff were very polite and attentive, would definitely like to return.
Nothing, only that we had to leave
7 December 2025
Enjoyable end of season stay in an excellent hotel
Nice hotel with excellent facilities and helpful reception staff (esp Aimee). I loved being there at the very end of the season when it was exceptionally quiet.
The grown-ups only area was very welcome, though the unheated pool was a bit too chilly and I didn’t like the dark tiles of the heated one which made this shallow pool look murky, but the sea was still warm enough to swim in, clean and crystal clear. The sauna was superb.
I enjoyed eating outside in the restaurant, great menu and local wine, courteous and friendly waiters. For some reason however, the Caesar salad I ordered in the lobby bar was not the best, but the mains in the restaurant were lovely.
The room was meant to have a garden view but looked onto a kiddies’ playground which was luckily not used at this time of year. I can imagine the disappointment of anyone who booked the lower rooms with own patio, only to realise that they had a full view of a busy (and probably noisy) playground. This was my only issue, other than that I really enjoyed my short stay.
Everything was fine. The decor could do with a little update but I didn’t mind, and the room was comfortable.
11 November 2025
Blissful and zen
Beautiful, zen. A piecefull sanctuary overlooking the Mediterranean se
1 November 2025
Lovely relaxed stay. Will return
Very nice atmosphere and location. Great pool areas. Staff very helpful and accommodating. Overall lovely trip for a young family holiday
Rooms fairly basic but still nice. I thought the gym could have had better equipment
10 October 2025
Relaxing and tranquil
Modern but traditional, Almyra didn’t have a clinical feel that many new hotels have. It has personality.
Nothing at all, we loved everything about it.
25 September 2025
Loved the location, the food. Breakfast was amazing..
Location was excellent
A/C was rattling, too noisy to sleep. I had to turn it off the first night but it was extremely hot. Staff tried to clean and fix it but it was still making the same noise.
24 September 2025
Superb. The staff and the facilities are fantastic. God bless the ever smiling, ever helpful staff.
The breakfast was fine. The first couple of days the staff seemed to struggle with bringing teas and coffees in good time and it was all very confused but the system seemed to straighten out over the next few days. The staff - a lady called Eleni especially (been there 35 years ?) were nevertheless fantastic. The reception staff too - Marcos, Amy and Efstathios, were all extremely helpful. The cleaners and gardeners were fantastic : they couldn’t do enough for you - Elizabeth the African girl was such a pleasant and professional person. Star attraction - THE CATS - little ‘Ouzerie’ and ‘Almyra’ ! They are beautiful, well behaved, so loved by staff and customers - they will bring you all the good health and success in the world ! Please look after them - you are doing God’s work. A blessing for the hotel.
Just make sure the teas and coffees are delivered fresh, hot and on time at breakfast.
19 September 2025
Beautiful views, close location to the boardwalk, excellent amenities
Loved the rooftop lounges on top of the rooms- great for viewing the epic sunsets across the sea.
7 September 2025
A very pleasant place to spend a few days
Excellent service, rooms and breakfast. Nice bar with ambience. Directly on the sea front with several large pools including an infinity pool and spa treatments.
2 September 2025
We will come for sure again!!😍
Everything was excellent!Food,the staff!The guys from reception especially Kyriacos!
The swimming little dirty the water..(
31 August 2025
I had a wonderful relaxing stay at Almyra - the staff were fabulous- the facilities / food / location. Hope they
Amazing staff - facilities - food location
Tv didn’t work
Phone didn’t work
Changed room- Same
Taxi never arrived
Woken up
At 7:30 3 times because of cleaners upstairs
18 August 2025
Good hotel but not amazing.
Very spacious room with a proper third bed for our teenage daughter. Breakfast was very good. Extremely clean and very thorough daily housekeeping service. Staff were helpful and friendly.
It was a long and confusing walk to our room which was next to the spa. We had a beautiful view of the sea but there is no beach at the hotel which was disappointing, and there is no direct access to the sea. The restaurant next to our room was 16+ so our 14-year old daughter felt unable to eat there.
11 August 2025
Good but not great. Not what you expect for a 5 star hotel.
The location was perfect. Also ouzeri restaurant was one of the highlights of the hotel with very good food and friendly staff.
The staff at the breakfast buffet were all, with no exception, unfriendly. In general, the service of the hotel was below my expectations. We paid so much money for 5 star hotel to receive an average service. I don't think I will ever go back.
4 August 2025
Lovely pools and views
I really liked the pools and the restaurants.
I think it could benefit from a little interior refurbishment.
24 July 2025
Perfect for families - warm staff, great facilities, and outstanding childcare.
The staff were absolutely wonderful, so friendly, welcoming, and always in good spirits. The family-friendly facilities are outstanding, with beautiful pools, a delicious breakfast spread, and everything maintained to a very high standard. The kids club and nanny services, in particular, were fantastic.
We were visiting for a wedding, and due to unforeseen circumstances, my mum couldn’t join us, leaving us in a bit of a bind with our 11-month-old. Thankfully, the hotel’s facilities were a lifesaver and they looked after her so well. She had plenty of food, enjoyed nursery rhymes, a baby foam party, and arts and crafts, and we felt totally at ease.
Christina, our nanny, stayed in touch throughout and was so reassuring, which meant we could actually enjoy the wedding without constantly checking the baby monitor.
Highly recommend this hotel if you’re travelling with little ones - they truly go above and beyond.
Nothing I can say, we had a wonderful stay!
19 July 2025
Value for money
The facility in the common area were great, but the room standard looks very old. There is a huge gap between the rules to all other parts of the hotel.
Standard of the rooms very old
5 July 2025
Enjoyed my stay, highly recommend
Good location, clean and comfortable, Friendly staff, relaxing environment
5 July 2025
I FOUND THE PLACE VERY CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING
BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Table tennis
- - Windsurfing (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Kids' club (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - 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
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Live music/performance
- - Aerobics (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
- - Baby safety gates
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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21 February 2026
Luxury in excellent location.