Ivi Mare - Designed for Adults by Louis Hotels

Adults-only and directly on the seafront, Ivi Mare - Designed for Adults by Louis Hotels is set up for the sort of holiday where nobody expects you to organise a family timetable between dives. You have the sea in front of you, a terrace for sitting out, and an outdoor pool that stays in use throughout the year.

The useful distinction is the combination of beachfront access and proper recovery facilities. Once your kit is put away elsewhere, you can cool down in the pool, head for the spa, or simply take a balcony and a drink. Soundproofed rooms and air conditioning should also help keep the night more civilised, particularly when the Cyprus heat has done its usual work on you.

The hotel is in Paphos City, at 12 Theas Afroditis Avenue in Geroskipou, Cyprus. It sits directly on the beachfront, with sun loungers and parasols ready by the shore. Pachyammos is about a 5-minute walk away, while Yeroskipou Beach is roughly 0.8 miles away and SODAP Beach about 0.8 miles away by road.

You are close enough to Paphos's historic side for a change of scenery without turning the day into an expedition. St Paul's Pillar is around 2 miles away, Paphos Archaeological Park about 2 miles away, and the Medieval Castle of Paphos roughly 2 miles away. Paphos Waterpark is about 1 mile away, should you ever decide that a day without diving needs more water rather than less.

Paphos International Airport is about 6 miles away by road. That keeps the arrival practical, although the road distance is longer than the straight-line measurement; Cyprus has not yet persuaded geography to travel in a straight line.

The standard Superior Room is a sensible choice for a couple who would rather spend the difference on dinner than on extra indoor space. It comes with a balcony, air conditioning, a private bathroom, coffee-making facilities, an electric kettle, a minibar and a drying rack for clothing. The twin-bed layout suits travelling companions particularly well; couples wanting a more conventional arrangement can look at the king-bed option with a private outdoor hot tub.

For a sea-facing night, the Superior Room with Sea View does exactly what its name promises, while the Deluxe Room with Sea View gives you more room to spread out and can accommodate a third guest. The Junior Suites go further with a private outdoor hot tub and an inland or sea view. That makes the sea-view suite the one to consider when the balcony is not merely somewhere to hang a towel but part of how you plan to spend the evening.

Daily housekeeping, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries take care of the less glamorous details. A wardrobe, alarm clock, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free WiFi keep the room functional rather than fussy. Air conditioning matters here: after warm water, sun and a day in a wetsuit, a room that can be cooled properly is not decorative furniture.

Three restaurants give you more to work with than the usual single buffet routine. The food covers Greek, Japanese, sushi and Asian cooking, with lunch and dinner available. That is a useful spread when you have eaten enough predictable resort food to last a lifetime and want either something familiar from the island or a sharper change of direction.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, with continental, American and full English or Irish choices alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. There is also a dedicated Cyprus breakfast station within the half-board arrangement, together with live cooking stations. Breakfast in your room is available when the sensible response to an early start is not conversation.

The hotel has one bar, as well as minibars in the rooms. Half board includes breakfast and a Dine Around arrangement, with buffet dining or a set menu at selected à la carte restaurants by reservation and availability. Premium all-inclusive adds lunch, dinner, poolside snacks, tea time, selected drinks and daily minibar replenishment. Some themed-restaurant dishes and premium drinks remain outside that arrangement, so the small print still gets a seat at the table.

The outdoor pool is heated and open throughout the year, while an indoor pool gives you another option when the sun has stopped being charming. Pool and beach towels, sun loungers and parasols make the transition from water to horizontal reasonably painless. The direct beach access means you can choose sand and sea without first negotiating a transfer or a taxi.

The spa includes a sauna, steam room, hot tub and relaxation area, with massages available when your shoulders have begun filing formal complaints. A fitness centre is there for anyone who feels the need to compensate for a week of eating well; everyone else can use the spa and call it a recovery programme.

Evenings bring live music and other entertainment, giving you something to do without requiring a full expedition into town. Bicycle rental is also available for hire. With Paphos Archaeological Park, St Paul's Pillar and the medieval remains within a few miles, a non-diving day can involve some history as well as a sun lounger.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. A 24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, concierge service and currency exchange cover the practical edges of arrival and departure. That luggage storage is particularly handy when your flight and your room do not agree on the meaning of the word 'morning'.

Free private parking is available on site, although spaces cannot be reserved. WiFi is free throughout the hotel, including the rooms. Room service, daily housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning are also available, with laundry and dry cleaning charged separately.

The hotel is for adults, with a minimum check-in age of 18. Pets are not allowed, and cash is accepted as a payment method. Upper floors are accessible by lift, and the property has non-smoking rooms, key-card access, a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.