We visited Cyprus to review some of the island’s best hotels. Here we start with our favourite, the Anassa Hotel – click to read about its sister hotel, The Almyra.

Undoubtedly the grande dame of the island, Anassa has a majestic position on the shore of Asprokremnos Beach, one of Cyprus’s most beautiful beaches.

The property was designed to resemble an ancient Byzantine village: white washed building with clay roof tiles and pretty duck egg blue doors and shutters are scattered around a stunning landscape with mesmerising views of the coastline.

A traditional Cypriot church and a central square where, in peak season, a weekly Cyprus fair is held with traditional music, food and dancing, add to Anassa’s connection to the country’s history and offer a taste of its culture for visitors more inclined to relaxing around Anassa’s three outdoor pools.

For those who prefer to immerse in the local traditions and landscape, Anassa offers daily activities such as a jeep safari to the surrounding Akamas peninsula, a visit to a Byzantine monastery or a boat trip to view the regal sunset.

Anassa features a total of 176 rooms, all of which have a balcony or terrace, many with private pools or Jacuzzis.

Our junior suite was located on the quiet side of Anassa’s village, where you found yourself stopping to smell the plants and flowers of the manicured gardens.

A spacious room with a large bathroom, sitting area and walk-in wardrobe, the highlight was sitting on the terrace with an aperitif watching the sun set behind the mountains while trying to hide the occasional longing glance at the private pool of the suite below.

Anassa’s three restaurants mean that you could spend a week here without getting bored of the food, but we found ourselves at Basiliko on each night of our visit – the hotel’s gourmet restaurant focuses on Asian flavours set in a stone cavern that feels hidden away from the rest of the hotel.

The Thalassa Spa focuses on all things organic and holistic whilst also offering the QMS Medicosmetics range of treatments and products. My holistic jasmine and olive treatment including an invigorating full body scrub followed by a massage that both hydrated and healed.

Translating to Queen in English, long may Anassa reign over Cyprus.

If you would like Bon Vivant’s travel concierge team to book your next trip to the Anassa in Cyprus, contact us now to enquire about our Luxury travel services with access to complimentary upgrades, free breakfast, late check out and VIP amenities.

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