Cyprus is one of the sunniest islands in the Mediterranean, with warm sea from May to November, shallow sandy beaches, English widely spoken and driving on the left. It is perfect for families, from luxury beachfront resorts with superb kids’ clubs to all-inclusive hotels with waterparks.
These ten family hotels are the ones our guests rate most highly.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Ten family hotels with photos and ratings
- Paphos, Limassol or Ayia Napa and Protaras?
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium | Paphos Resort, Paphos | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| Almyra | Paphos Resort, Paphos | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| Parklane a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa | Limassol (Paphos Airport), Paphos | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.8/5 | No |
| Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol | Limassol (Paphos Airport), Paphos | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.8/5 | No |
| Louis St. Elias Resort | Protaras, Ayia Napa & Protaras | 4★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.7/5 | No |
| Sunrise Oasis Hotel & Waterpark | Protaras, Ayia Napa & Protaras | 4★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.6/5 | No |
| Grecian Sands Hotel | Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa & Protaras | 4★ | All Inclusive Plus, Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| Nissi Beach Resort | Nissi Bay Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa & Protaras | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast, Full Board, Half Board | 4.5/5 | No |
| GrandResort by Leonardo Hotels | Limassol (Larnaca Airport), Ayia Napa & Protaras | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus, Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.4/5 | No |
| Kapetanios Aqua Resort | Coral Bay, Paphos | 3★ | All Inclusive, Half Board | 4.3/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Our top picks
1. Elysium
- Paphos Resort, Paphos
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Five-star Elysium in Paphos is perfect for families, with a beachfront location, a stunning pool area, excellent children’s facilities and great à la carte dining.
Best for: Luxury in Paphos
2. Almyra
- Paphos Resort, Paphos
- 5-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Five-star Almyra in Paphos has a modern style, a peaceful atmosphere, a fantastic spa and wellness centre and excellent children’s facilities.
Best for: Design and spa
3. Parklane a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
- Limassol (Paphos Airport), Paphos
- 5-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Five-star Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Limassol, is perfect for families, with a stunning beachfront location, a contemporary design and excellent dining.
Best for: Limassol luxury
4. Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol
- Limassol (Paphos Airport), Paphos
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Five-star Amathus Beach Hotel in Limassol is perfect for families, with a brilliant children’s club, a children’s pool with slides and a superb spa.
Best for: Kids’ club
5. Louis St. Elias Resort
- Protaras, Ayia Napa & Protaras
- 4-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Louis St. Elias Resort in Protaras has a pool with waterslides, excellent family entertainment, a great All Inclusive Plus package and a free shuttle bus to the beach.
Best for: All-inclusive fun
6. Sunrise Oasis Hotel & Waterpark
- Protaras, Ayia Napa & Protaras
- 4-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Sunrise Oasis Hotel & Waterpark in Protaras has an aquapark with slides, an excellent All Inclusive Plus package and a central location close to the beach.
Best for: Waterpark fans
7. Grecian Sands Hotel
- Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa & Protaras
- 4-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Grecian Sands Hotel in Ayia Napa is beachfront, with sea views, a large pool, a children’s club and a dine-around All Inclusive Plus option.
Best for: Beachfront Ayia Napa
8. Nissi Beach Resort
- Nissi Bay Ayia Napa, Ayia Napa & Protaras
- 4-star
- Full Board
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Nissi Beach Resort is beachfront on famous Nissi Bay, with contemporary rooms and suites and a great range of bars and restaurants, and it is great for families.
Best for: Nissi Bay
9. GrandResort by Leonardo Hotels
- Limassol (Larnaca Airport), Ayia Napa & Protaras
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.4/5
Five-star GrandResort by Leonardo Hotels in Limassol is beachfront, with great entertainment, an excellent children’s club and All Inclusive Plus.
Best for: Entertainment
10. Kapetanios Aqua Resort
- Coral Bay, Paphos
- 3-star
- All Inclusive
- TripAdvisor 4.3/5
Kapetanios Aqua Resort in Coral Bay has a seafront location, an on-site waterpark, spacious rooms and an all-inclusive option.
Best for: Great value
Paphos, Limassol or Ayia Napa and Protaras?
Paphos and Coral Bay: history, harbour-side restaurants and the sandy beach at Coral Bay, close to Paphos airport. Limassol: a long seafront with smart beachfront resorts, between both airports. Ayia Napa and Protaras: the island’s best sandy beaches, with shallow, clear water that is perfect for children, reached via Larnaca. Protaras is quieter and more family-focused than Ayia Napa.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 117 hotels in Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa and Protaras. To build this list we started with the family-friendly hotels, excluding adults-only hotels, then read what our guests say: every hotel here is well rated on TripAdvisor. We spread our picks across different areas where we can, and we only include hotels you can book with us today as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
When to go and getting there
Cyprus has a long season, from April to November. July and August are very hot, so many families prefer June, September or October half-term, when the sea is still around 25 °C. Flights to Paphos or Larnaca take around four and a half hours from the UK. Most hotels are 15 to 50 minutes from the airport.
Family days out in Cyprus
Visit the Paphos mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings, see Aphrodite’s Rock, take a glass-bottom boat from Ayia Napa or Protaras, spend a day at one of the island’s big waterparks, go on a jeep safari in the Troodos Mountains, and look for turtles at Lara Bay on the Akamas peninsula. The shallow water at Fig Tree Bay and Nissi Beach is perfect for little ones.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of Cyprus is best for families?
Protaras for sandy beaches and calm water, Paphos and Limassol for luxury resorts with excellent kids’ clubs.
Which Cyprus hotels have waterparks?
Sunrise Oasis Hotel & Waterpark and Kapetanios Aqua Resort have their own; Louis St. Elias and Amathus Beach have pools with slides.
Is Cyprus good in October half-term?
Yes, it is one of the warmest places in Europe in late October, with the sea still around 24 to 25 °C.
How long is the flight to Cyprus?
About four and a half hours from the UK.
Find your Cyprus family holiday
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to compare these hotels.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
