Anesis Hotel

Anesis Hotel suits divers who want a straightforward place to eat, sleep and get back out into Cyprus without turning the holiday into a resort parade. The outdoor pool, garden and sun terrace give you somewhere to wind down, while air-conditioned rooms with balconies provide the essentials after a long day in the heat.

The hotel has been open since 1979 and offers 117 rooms. You can also keep things simple when arranging your stay: the available board options are Bed and Breakfast or Half Board. Its website is available in English and Russian, which makes the hotel easy to browse for English- and Russian-speaking guests before you travel.

A lift, accessible rooms and step-free areas are available, alongside family rooms and a children’s pool. The age policy at check-in is for guests aged 18 to 85, so check that point carefully if your party includes younger travellers.

You are in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, rather than Protaras: the booking location matters here. The hotel is about 0.15 miles from the sea and around 0.15 miles from a golden-sand beach with sun loungers and parasols. Limanaki Beach is also described as being about 200 metres away, putting the coast firmly within walking distance rather than in the category of ‘nearby by car’.

Ayia Napa town centre is around 300 metres away, with Ayia Napa Square and the Agia Napa Monastery within roughly 0.3 miles. The Thalassa Municipal Museum is closer still, at about 0.1 miles. A café is around 0.2 miles away, while Nikitas Steak House is about 0.4 miles from the hotel, giving you a few options when you want to eat away from the property.

For a change of scenery, Cavo Greco National Forest Park is about 3.5 miles away and Protaras Ocean Aquarium about 4.3 miles away. Larnaca International Airport is approximately 21 miles from the hotel, with the journey taking around 40 minutes by car.

The room choice is mainly about how much space and separation you want rather than chasing hotel theatre. A Twin Room with Balcony is the sensible option for two divers travelling independently, with separate beds and somewhere outside to sit. For three guests, the three-single-bed arrangement keeps the sleeping plan plain and avoids anyone drawing the short straw on a sofa.

If you are travelling as a couple or with a third person, the Family Room with Balcony gives you a larger layout with two single beds and a king-size bed. Pool-view versions are available for both twin and family arrangements, so you can choose between looking towards the pool or simply having a balcony as an outdoor breathing space.

Every room has air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, plus a wardrobe and linen. The refrigerator is useful for keeping water cold, while the electric kettle handles the first cup before breakfast. A safe, satellite television, streaming service, desk and Wi-Fi cover the less glamorous but genuinely useful parts of a diving day. Daily housekeeping is included, and room service is available.

The restaurant covers the three main meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet with Full English and Irish options, served from 7:00, while lunch runs from 12:00 to 17:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 21:30. That timetable gives you a proper midday window for eating rather than forcing every meal into a narrow resort schedule.

There is one bar, a pool bar, so a drink can stay part of the poolside routine instead of requiring a change of scenery. A snack bar is also available for something less formal when a full meal feels excessive but a post-dive appetite is making its position clear.

You can book Bed and Breakfast or Half Board. Breakfast can be served in your room, and packed lunches are available for days when you are heading out. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided in the rooms, a small detail that earns its keep when you return tired and do not want to start the evening by organising yourself.

The main recovery zone is the free-form outdoor pool, surrounded by shady trees, a sun terrace, sunbeds and umbrellas. There is a separate children’s pool as well, so you can choose a quieter corner or let family life carry on at its own volume. The garden adds another place to sit when the balcony feels too close to the room.

A fitness centre is available for anyone who still has energy to spend, while the sauna offers a warmer way to loosen up after a day outside. Sauna access carries an extra charge. Table tennis provides a low-commitment contest for the evening; winner buys nothing, but dignity may still be lost.

If you want to leave the grounds without planning an excursion, bicycles can be rented. The nearby Thalassa Municipal Museum and the walkable centre of Ayia Napa also give you simple options for an afternoon or evening away from the pool, while the shared lounge and TV area are there for the days when doing very little is exactly the plan.

Check-in starts from 14:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. Reception is open 24 hours, with express check-in and check-out, luggage storage, lockers and currency exchange available. Car hire can be arranged, and free private parking is available on site without reservation.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Rooms include UK plug sockets, and the accepted payment methods are cash, Visa and Mastercard. Laundry and ironing services are available, while a doctor can be called on request. Pets are not allowed.

The hotel has a lift, step-free areas and rooms for guests with reduced mobility. Bathroom accessibility features include grab rails, a raised toilet, a lower sink and an emergency cord. For airport arrangements, Larnaca International Airport is about 40 minutes away by car; ask the hotel about the available transfer options when arranging your arrival.

The hotel’s environmental approach covers recycled products, sustainably produced goods, Fair Trade and organic products. It also includes energy-efficient and water-saving measures, alongside wider environmental sustainability practices.

There is no certification attached to the programme, so the useful point is the practical list rather than a badge. For you, that means the hotel has built resource-saving choices into its operating approach while keeping the stay focused on the basics: a room, a pool, a meal and a short walk to the sea.