Crowne Plaza Limassol by IHG

Crowne Plaza Limassol by IHG is a full-service seaside hotel for divers who like their recovery time properly organised: air conditioning, a private beach, two pools, several places to eat and a bar that can handle the evening without requiring another taxi. You can speak to the hotel team in English, German, French, Russian, Greek or Arabic, so English-speaking guests will be understood from the start.

The feel is polished rather than rustic, with wooden floors, sea-view options and practical comforts that matter once your shoulders have had enough of carrying kit. A massage, a cold drink, room service and a proper bed are all available under one roof. Not a small guesthouse where everyone knows your breakfast order by day two; a larger hotel with enough choice to let you do very little when that is precisely the plan.

You are in Limassol, Cyprus, at Agios Athanasios, with direct access to the hotel's private sandy beach. Shops and department stores are 200 metres away, while Limassol's historic centre is 3 km from the hotel. Dasoudi Beach is about 200 metres away on foot, and Akti Olympion Beach is roughly 250 metres away, giving you alternatives when you fancy a change of scenery.

The city is close enough for an afternoon that includes the Limassol Municipal Gardens, the District Archaeological Museum, the zoo or the promenade. Limassol Castle is about 2 miles away, Amathus about 4.5 miles, and Kolossi Castle about 8 miles. For a longer historical outing, Kourion is around 10 miles away.

Paphos International Airport is about 36 miles away by road, and Larnaca International Airport about 41 miles. The hotel has free private parking on site, with no reservation possible, and an additional car park 100 metres away.

The room choice is mainly about how much view and breathing space you want. For two people, a sea-view room with a balcony or terrace makes the strongest case: you get somewhere to sit outside and a view that still works when you are too tired to go anywhere. The city-view rooms are the more straightforward choice, while the larger suites give a couple extra room to spread out without turning the bed into a staging area.

Travelling as a small family or group? Rooms with two double beds or a sofa bed are the practical options, with family rooms also available. The sofa-bed layouts can accommodate up to three people, while the two-double-bed option is designed for up to four. The room cards below show the exact dimensions and sleeping arrangements, so you can compare those without playing hotel-room detective.

Every room has air conditioning, wooden or parquet flooring, an LCD satellite TV, a coffee maker and a minibar with a refrigerator. Bathrobes, slippers and a Sleep Advantage Kit are useful additions when the day has involved salt, sun and a little too much neoprene. Soundproof rooms are available, and daily housekeeping keeps the return from the beach pleasantly uncomplicated.

Breakfast is a buffet at The Haven Restaurant and Terrace, with pancakes, poached eggs and omelettes cooked to order. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, with international cuisine and panoramic views across the hotel's harbour and Limassol Bay. It is the sensible place to start a dive morning when you want choice rather than a lonely piece of toast.

La Brezza covers lunch and dinner with Italian fusion cuisine and a sea view. In summer, Kai Sushi Bar serves sushi in the evening. There are four restaurants on site in total, so staying in for dinner does not mean eating the same menu every night. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, and breakfast can be served in your room.

For drinks, Med Pool Bar handles coffees and refreshments beside the pool, while the seasonal Lime beach bar keeps things closer to the sand. The Lounge Bar adds cocktails, live entertainment and evening music. When the sensible part of your brain says bed but the hungry part disagrees, room service runs around the clock.

Two pools give you an alternative to the sea, with sun loungers, beach chairs, umbrellas and pool or beach towels available. The private beach area is the simpler option when you want to lie down, listen to the water and avoid a timetable. A garden, sun terrace and outdoor seating add a few more places to stop without automatically ordering another drink.

For the less horizontal parts of the afternoon, there is a fitness centre, sauna, hot tub, billiards and table tennis. Billiards carries an additional charge, while table tennis is available on site. The hotel also offers live music and evening entertainment, so the day does not have to end when the sun does.

The spa provides a relaxation area, spa facilities, body treatments and massage. Beauty services include facials, manicures, pedicures and hair treatments. Snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing are also available as activities, while bicycle hire, horse riding, bowling, cycling and hiking are among the wider options around the hotel. Couples can therefore split the afternoon sensibly: one by the pool, one at the spa, and both reunited before dinner.

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00. You must be at least 18 to check in, and a photo ID plus a credit card are required at arrival. The front desk operates around the clock, with express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, lockers, concierge service and currency exchange available when required.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel. Parking is free, both on site and in the additional car park 100 metres away, and car hire is available. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are also offered, which is useful when several days of salt water have reduced your wardrobe to two T-shirts and an optimistic pair of shorts.

Children of all ages are welcome. Cots can be requested for children aged up to two, subject to the room option, and babysitting is available. There are no extra beds, so check the sleeping arrangement shown for your chosen room before booking. Cancellation and prepayment conditions vary by accommodation type.