Leonardo Cypria Bay

Leonardo Cypria Bay suits divers who want the hotel to do more than provide a bed. You have direct access to the beach, several places to eat, pools for the hours between activities and a spa next door for the occasions when your legs have had enough of fins, steps and sun. It is also set up for couples and families, with rooms ranging from straightforward sea-view accommodation to larger suites and loft rooms.

Air conditioning, furnished balconies, mini fridges and free WiFi cover the practical side of the stay. The atmosphere is that of a full-service beachfront resort, with entertainment, organised activities and plenty happening around the pools. For planning your stay, the hotel's website is available in English, Hebrew, German, Russian and Polish; that confirms the languages in which information is presented, not the languages spoken by the hotel team.

You are in Paphos City, Cyprus, rather than in Nicosia as some catalogue listings suggest. The hotel sits directly by the sea, with sun loungers and parasols on the beach area, while Pachyammos is about 900 feet away on the map. Paphos town centre is roughly 1.2 miles away, so you are close enough for an evening out without staying in the middle of town.

Paphos Harbour is about 1.6 miles away, and the Paphos Archaeological Park is around 2 miles from the hotel. St Paul's Pillar and the Medieval Castle of Paphos are both about 1.7 miles away, while the Tombs of the Kings lie roughly 2.9 miles up the coast. The local sights are therefore within sensible reach by car, although the hotel itself gives you enough space and facilities to stay put when that is the better idea.

Paphos International Airport is about 6 miles away by road. Nearby alternatives for a drink include Garden Lounge Cocktail Bar, about 1,450 feet away on foot, and The Crocodile Pub, roughly 0.7 miles away.

The room choice is mainly about the view and the amount of space you want around you. Couples can keep things simple with a double or twin room, choosing inland, side-sea or full sea views. The furnished balcony gives you somewhere to sit with a drink without turning the room into a second living area. Sea-view junior suites and executive accommodation make more sense when you want room to spread out or prefer a separate sitting feel.

For families or small groups, the larger loft rooms and the executive suite offer more breathing space than the standard rooms. The loft option with sea view is the room to look at when the view matters and several people are sharing. A swim-up family room adds direct pool access, which may be exactly what you want or precisely what you would rather avoid when children are involved. The choice is yours; the useful distinction is how close you want your door to be to the water.

The basics are well suited to a hot, salty day. Every room has air conditioning, a mini fridge, an electric kettle, a flat-screen satellite television, a wardrobe and a furnished outdoor space. Soundproof rooms and soundproofing are available, while bathrobes, slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer keep the post-shower routine uncomplicated. The double or twin rooms use a super-king bed and sofa bed arrangement, while other categories change the layout rather than simply adding another chair.

The stay runs on an all-inclusive basis, with five restaurants on site. Breakfast is a buffet and includes a certified traditional Cypriot breakfast, giving the morning a more local starting point than a purely anonymous hotel spread. Special-diet menus can be requested, and there are child-friendly buffet and meal options for families.

Lunch and dinner include international dishes in the restaurant. When a full meal is not the plan, the snack bar serves light food and refreshing drinks, while the bar handles drinks without requiring you to leave the property in search of somewhere open. That matters when the day has started early and the sensible evening plan is food, a chair and not much else.

There is also a view to keep you company: the snack bar looks towards the sea and pool area. The hotel offers themed dinner nights, and the evening programme can include live music, performances, karaoke, a nightclub or DJ and televised live sports. It is not a small taverna with three tables and one dusty menu. It is a large resort dining set-up, which gives you choice but also brings the organised holiday atmosphere that comes with it.

The pool area gives you several ways to spend a non-diving afternoon. There is an outdoor pool with hydromassage jets, a heated indoor pool and a separate children's pool with a pirate theme and water slide. Sun loungers and parasols are arranged around the pool terrace, while the beachfront setting gives you another place to sit when you want sea air rather than another length of pool.

For a more deliberate recovery session, the spa includes a relaxation area, sauna, jacuzzi, foot bath and massage chair. Massage, facials and other treatments are available, with spa treatments carried out at the neighbouring Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa. The fitness centre, fitness classes, tennis court and tennis equipment cover the more energetic options; bicycle rental is also available.

The rest of the programme leans towards easy holiday entertainment rather than serious expedition planning. You can try archery, darts, table tennis, aerobics or bingo, or take part in evening entertainment and themed dinners. Families have a kids' club, children's playground, games room and babysitting services, while adults can simply choose a lounger and let the timetable happen somewhere else.

Check-in starts from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. You need photo identification and a payment card at arrival, and the hotel asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance. The reception operates around the clock, with luggage storage, concierge service and currency exchange available. Early arrival and late departure can be requested, subject to the hotel's arrangements.

Paphos International Airport is about 6 miles from the hotel by road, and an airport shuttle is available as a paid service. Private parking is available on site without reservation, and car hire can be arranged. Free WiFi covers the hotel, which is useful for checking the next day's plans without having to retreat to a particular corner of the lobby.

The hotel welcomes children of all ages, with cots available on request. Dogs are accepted within the stated conditions: a maximum of one dog per reservation, with a weight limit of 6 kg. The property is non-smoking. Laundry, dry cleaning, ironing and daily housekeeping are also available, so a longer stay does not require packing half the wardrobe.

The hotel holds Travelife certification. That gives the hotel a named sustainability framework rather than an unlabelled environmental claim, although no further operational details are provided here about its energy, water or waste measures.