Eliofos Elegant Maisonettes

This is an aparthotel for divers who prefer a proper base to a standard hotel room. Eliofos Elegant Maisonettes sits in a well-kept garden, with private entrances, living areas and kitchenettes that give you somewhere to spread out when the day has involved more gear, salt and sun than expected.

The mood is residential rather than resort-like. You have a garden setting, outdoor seating and a short route to the beach, restaurants, bars and supermarkets. English, Greek and Russian are spoken by the team, which keeps the basics straightforward when you arrive, settle in or need to arrange something during your stay.

It also works for couples and families, with a quiet-hours policy from 22:00 to 10:00. In other words, this is not the place for a late-night party. For a diver who values sleep before the next day, that may be the point.

The maisonettes are in Polis Chrysochous, at Europis Avenue in the Latchi area of Cyprus. The municipal beach is about 0.1 miles away, while Latchi Beach is around 1 mile from the property. The sea is close enough for a morning dip without turning it into an expedition.

Restaurants, bars and supermarkets are about a three-minute walk away. Latchi village is a five-minute drive, and the pedestrian promenade leads towards more shops, restaurants and bars. You can also reach Akamas Peninsula National Park in roughly 5 miles, with the Baths of Aphrodite around 3 miles away.

Paphos International Airport is about 29 miles away by road. The surrounding area gives you a useful mix for a diving holiday: the beach nearby, everyday supplies within walking distance and a natural area to explore when you fancy a day out of the water.

The maisonettes make sense when you want more than a bed and a narrow strip of floor beside it. There is a separate seating area with a sofa, dining space and desk, so you can eat, read or deal with the inevitable holiday admin without doing it from the edge of the mattress. Garden views and a private entrance add to the feeling of having your own small base.

For a couple, the layout gives you room to live in rather than simply sleep in. For a family, the Standard Maisonette has space for up to four, with a bedroom upstairs and three sofa beds in the living room downstairs. The Family Maisonette is arranged for up to two guests, making it the simpler choice when you do not need the extra sleeping places.

The kitchenette includes a fridge, stovetop, oven, kettle, kitchenware and dining table. That matters when you return hungry, want to keep drinks cold or would rather prepare something simple than go out again. Air conditioning, soundproofing, extra-long beds and blackout-free garden views are joined by a private shower room, hairdryer and drying rack for clothing. Upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Breakfast is a continental buffet, included as part of the stay and also available in your room. There is one important seasonal wrinkle: breakfast is served from the beginning of May to the end of October, not between November and April. Check the season before assuming the morning coffee and food will appear downstairs.

A restaurant sits within the apartment complex, with a relaxed atmosphere and food described as substantial rather than dainty. That is useful after a day in the water, when a plate of something serious is generally more welcome than decorative foam.

There is no named bar to build the evening around, but you are close to local bars and restaurants, with supermarkets only a short walk away. The kitchenettes and outdoor barbecue facilities also give you the option of keeping dinner simple at the maisonette, while grocery deliveries can be arranged.

The outdoor pool gives you another place to cool off when the sea is not on the plan. Sun loungers and beach chairs are available, and the garden provides the setting for a slower part of the day, with outdoor furniture, a patio and an outdoor dining area.

The beach is close enough to make a short swim or an unhurried spell under a parasol easy to fit around everything else. Latchi and the promenade give couples somewhere to walk for a meal, coffee or a change of scenery, while Akamas Peninsula National Park offers a more substantial outing when sitting still has stopped being convincing.

Bicycle hire and car hire are available, and the nearby coastline gives you alternatives to spending every non-diving hour in a chair. There is no spa or fitness programme to organise your day around; the emphasis is on making your own plans, then abandoning them when the garden proves more persuasive.

Paphos International Airport is about 29 miles away. An airport shuttle and a general shuttle service are available to arrange with the property, while car hire is also available. Free private parking is provided on site, with no reservation needed, which is useful if your plans include Akamas, the Baths of Aphrodite or beaches beyond Latchi.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:30, and you need to share your expected arrival time in advance. Check-out is from 08:00 to 10:30. Private and express check-in and check-out are available, with luggage storage for the awkward gap between leaving the room and leaving the area.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available, as are a safety deposit box and cash payment. Children of all ages are welcome; cots for children aged 0 to 2 can be requested, while extra beds are not available. Smoking, pets and parties are not allowed.