Planning a family getaway and are fancying some sun. sea and sand in Cyprus? Take a look at some of our favourite family-friendly hotels!
TUI BLUE Nausicaa Beach
TUI BLUE Nausicaa Beach is part of our signature family-friendly collection, so you can be sure that the hotel’s facilities are top notch when it comes to stuff for families. There’s a focus on wellbeing at TUI BLUE For Families hotels too, and you can take part in the Healthy Eating Challenge, which encourages youngsters to try new foods.
There’s even professionally run swimming lessons for those who need a little bit of a confidence boost in the pool! Speaking of pools, the splash scene here is top notch – there’s a fantastic pool reserved for kiddies which comes with its very own slide.
Entertainment wise, you won’t need to worry about youngen’s twiddling their thumbs. Day time activities include everything from Parent & Baby Play Together sessions for 0-2 year olds, kids’ clubs for 3 to 11 year olds (split into suitable age groups), and plenty of sports to keep everyone fit. In the early evening, there are games and shows dedicated to little ones – they feature our loveable TUI BLUE For Families mascot, Captain T the dog. Later in the evening, our resident show cast takes to the stage, there really is something for everyone.
TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas Resort
At the TUI BLUE Atlantica Aeneas Resort, families always come first. Everything you could possibly need is within the hotel’s grounds, and there are so many activities for the whole family, you don’t even need to leave the complex if you don’t want to!
There’s kids’ clubs for all ages, professionally run swimming lessons, and the Healthy Eating Challenge, which encourages youngsters to try new foods. One of Cyprus’ most popular scoops of sand, Nissi Beach, is a couple of minutes’ walk away. The shallows are great for paddling, and you can rent pedalos on the shoreline. There’s a big waterpark five minutes’ drive away, too.
Back at the hotel, there are six pools for you to choose from. The main pool is one of the biggest in Cyprus, how cool is that? For kids, there’s a pirate themed splash park with plenty of slides to enjoy, as well as water jets and a tipping barrel. If you’ve got tots under 2, the baby lounges are close to the pool and they’re stocked with microwaves and bottle warmers! Just like all the fabulous TUI BLUE For Families hotels, you can expect fantastic evening entertainment, starting off with fun led by mascot Captain T the dog.
Eleni Holiday Village
If you’re a sucker for a beachfront location and excellent pool scene, then Eleni Holiday Village is the perfect place for your summer (or winter!) in Cyprus! The beach here is one of the best in Cyprus, and if you fancy venturing a bit further afield, it’s about 15 minutes to Coral Bay and 20 to Paphos’ harbour.
The outdoor pool is set in the middle of the hotel grounds with views over the Mediterranean Sea. There’s also a fantastic splash pool for little ones to enjoy some fun in the sunshine, and there’s an indoor spot too, that’s heated in the winter. The rooms at Eleni Holiday Village are a hit too, they comfortably sleep four people, which is ideal when you have kids in tow!
The hotel’s buffet restaurant offers a great selection of foods from across the globe, so you can be sure to find something you love. There’s even a kids’ corner from July to September, so when you’re travelling with fussy kids, you can rest assured knowing there’ll be something to their taste! There’s also a snack bar out by the pool, which does a good range of light bites.
Leonardo Laura Beach and Splash Resort
Part of our collection of Splashworld hotels, Leonardo Laura Beach and Splash Resort gives you the best of both worlds – a beautifully classy hotel paired with an adrenaline filled, on-site water park. The waterpark here ranks as one of the top five of its kind in Cyprus by TripAdvisor, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s got all the essentials, from multi-lane racing slides to a space bowl. Plus, there’s a mini splash park for little paddlers.
If whizzing down slides in a dinghy isn’t for you, then not to worry! Leonardo Laura Beach and Splash Resort has its very own cinema for you to enjoy during your stay. Live music and dance shows are performed on an amphitheatre-style stage in the gardens. You can also enjoy fun games like bingo, karaoke and quizzes. Once a week you’ll even get the chance to watch the hotel’s fantastic cabaret show.
If you’re looking for a child-free night, why not leave the kids with their grandparents and head to the hotel’s nightclub, Club Euphoria! You can dance the night away and stumble back to your hotel room with ease. The next day when you’re feeling a bit fragile, you can count on the hotel’s chefs to rustle up something delicious – choose from a pair of buffet restaurants, an American spot and an Italian place, with a traditional pizza oven and an outdoor terrace.
Tofinis Apartments
Staying at the Tofinis Apartments gives you access to the facilities at the next-door Tofinis Hotel. This means you’ve got a waterpark, two restaurants and a swish spa at your fingertips. You’ll find these apartments planted in a peaceful patch on the outskirts of Ayia Napa. There’s a beach less than five minutes’ walk away, and you can reach the town’s lively centre in the same time by taxi.
Thanks to the facilities over at the Tofnis Hotel, you can enjoy plenty of thrills on the adrenaline-filled rides like the Speed slide, the Sidewinder and the Tube. There’s also a multi-lane racer, a space bowl and a body slide. Little ones are also catered for with their own water playground.
Pasta, salads and meaty dishes are the mainstays at the buffet restaurant. Then you’ve got the Greek-inspired eatery serving meze. You can also take a relaxing stroll into Ayia Napa or hop in a taxi, where you’ll find a huge range of restaurants to try, and you can even enjoy some legendary nightlife.
Atlantica Oasis Hotel
Looking for a beautiful Cypriot hotel in a fantastic location? Look no further than Atlantica Oasis Hotel! The hotel is set in the heart of Yermasoyia resort area, with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants just a stones’ throw away. The main restaurant puts on a buffet spread, including a section featuring local dishes and another for children. This venue has an à la carte area, too – you can book to dine here once as part of your All Inclusive package. The same applies to the themed dinners at the Karavi Tavern.
A huge lagoon pool takes pride of place in the grounds. There’s also a quieter pool just for adults, while the children’s one is a cut-above thanks to a giant pirate ship and water cannons. By the main pool there’s a bar serving a range of drinks through summer. Indoors, meanwhile, the spa has a tranquil, glass-roofed pool that’s good for a quiet swim.
Evenings start with a mini-disco, before the family-focused entertainment kicks in. It could be anything from cabaret to karaoke, or magic shows in the summer. There’s a good drinks menu and regular entertainment in the adults-only bar. For during the day, there’s a hotel-run kids’ club where little ones can take part in activities and games.
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