Paphos offers a concentrated selection of five-star luxury hotels, most lining the coast between the harbor and the Tombs of the Kings. Expect multiple swimming pools-indoor, outdoor, and hydro-massage-full-service spas, private beach areas, and several on-site restaurants serving international and Cypriot cuisine. Budgets should start around $250 per night for a standard room, with suites and private pool options pushing rates higher. For couples seeking seclusion, stick to the adult-only properties near the old harbor; families may prefer the larger resorts with dedicated children's areas and direct beach access.
Top-rated properties include Elysium (Exceptional, 96), which sits directly on the beachfront adjacent to the Tombs of the Kings and features a multi-level outdoor pool, swim-up bar, and the Opium Health Spa with aromatherapy treatments. Amavi, Made-for-Two (Exceptional, 95) is Cyprus's first custom-designed couples-only hotel, offering unobstructed sea views and sunset vistas from every room. Annabelle (Fabulous, 89) overlooks Paphos Port with tropical gardens and a rooftop indoor pool, while Almyra (Fabulous, 86) provides five freshwater pools and a holistic spa set in Mediterranean gardens. Constantinou Bros Asimina Suites (Superb, 94) offers suites with private pools and an indoor heated pool, and King Jason Paphos (Superb, 92) is an adults-only property with five pools and a Peruvian fusion restaurant.