Title: Cyprus Hotels with Childcare from $111 - Fully Refundable Options - Expedia.com

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## Top Cities in Cyprus

![Aphrodite\'s Rock which includes a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061821/94087225-05ee-4e38-9a8b-28e0858d6a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Paphos

[](https://expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Hotels-With-Childcare.0-0-d6051505-tHotelswithChildcare.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Monastery of Agia Napa in Cyprus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177817/8dae31c9-7bad-4155-ba6a-4b488640638e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Ayia Napa

[](https://expedia.com/Ayia-Napa-Hotels-Hotels-With-Childcare.0-0-d177817-tHotelswithChildcare.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Kolossi Castle showing heritage architecture, a garden and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247924/b396e3ab-4aef-4044-aa62-d7b4970ba648.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Limassol

[](https://expedia.com/Limassol-Hotels-Hotels-With-Childcare.0-0-d5192-tHotelswithChildcare.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Larnaca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051504/b3d376cb-c079-487d-9717-fb1855739f70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Larnaca

[](https://expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Hotels-With-Childcare.0-0-d6051504-tHotelswithChildcare.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

![Nicosia, Cyprus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10837/adcb8385-d63f-4db1-877f-9d27e8cba2f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium)

#### Nicosia

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## Our top choices for Cyprus hotels with childcare

![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564770/41f09629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Sea Front Kyma Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564770/w3840h2874x0y4-fa2ddaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564770/w3837h2623x3y0-64a4b7c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564770/6371bca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Almyra

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Almyra.h564770.Hotel-Information)

Kato Paphos

9.0/10

Wonderful

(477 reviews)

"Location, nice facilities "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Harry

$189 nightly

$206 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Almyra.h564770.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18655/151f04c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18655/0c286339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18655/585e56f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18655/8ed45df4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol

[](https://www.expedia.com/Limassol-Hotels-Amathus-Beach-Hotel-Limassol.h18655.Hotel-Information)

Limassol

9.6/10

Exceptional

(450 reviews)

"The hotel was nice"

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

olga

$288 nightly

$314 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Limassol-Hotels-Amathus-Beach-Hotel-Limassol.h18655.Hotel-Information)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82232/cfdb7a97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Junior Panorama Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82232/ad8c91a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82232/w3837h2560x3y0-fdfc9d29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Anax Suite - Two Bedroom | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82300/82232/2e013b98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Anassa Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Anassa-Hotel.h82232.Hotel-Information)

Neo Chorio

9.6/10

Exceptional

(146 reviews)

"Exceptional restful holiday. World-class hotel. Staff are gracious. Spa was exceptional level. "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Anonymous traveler

$620 nightly

$676 total

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Anassa-Hotel.h82232.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1098400/1098396/w2046h1149x0y0-1df7cf72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Suite (Elite) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1098400/1098396/17011123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Suite (Elite) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1098400/1098396/d678b514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Family Suite (Elite) | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1098400/1098396/f8eba005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Cavo Maris Beach Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Cavo-Maris-Beach-Hotel.h1098396.Hotel-Information)

Paralimni

8.8/10

Excellent

(544 reviews)

"Everything was excellent room, staff,food Everything is perfect."

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Pazit

$111 nightly

$120 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Cavo-Maris-Beach-Hotel.h1098396.Hotel-Information)

![6 restaurants, lunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/445200/445187/7106c3cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![6 restaurants, lunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/445200/445187/4c764bcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/445200/445187/82dad77a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/445200/445187/80eca892.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### St Raphael Resort

[](https://www.expedia.com/Limassol-Hotels-St-Raphael-Resort.h445187.Hotel-Information)

Limassol

8.8/10

Excellent

(280 reviews)

"Great hotel "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

IRENE

$207 nightly

$226 total

Mar 17 - Mar 18

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Limassol-Hotels-St-Raphael-Resort.h445187.Hotel-Information)

![Water park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204390/353beffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204390/60a2132c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204390/f3294f33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204390/9dcb01f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Leonardo Laura Beach & Splash Resort

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Leonardo-Laura-Beach-Splash-Resort.h1204390.Hotel-Information)

Chlorakas

8.8/10

Excellent

(282 reviews)

"Good food and nice staff. The pools and the rooms were very clean"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Roee

$172 nightly

$187 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Leonardo-Laura-Beach-Splash-Resort.h1204390.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69500/69450/bc3e1ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69500/69450/2210a498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69500/69450/c84b4bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69500/69450/2f2fa8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Alexander The Great Beach Hotel

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Alexander-The-Great-Beach-Hotel.h69450.Hotel-Information)

Paphos

9.4/10

Exceptional

(505 reviews)

"Everything was top class"

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Aileen

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Alexander-The-Great-Beach-Hotel.h69450.Hotel-Information)

![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913500/913405/w5760h3835x0y5-4372a22b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sauna, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913500/913405/w5753h3829x6y6-49f28d9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913500/913405/d7fd0fce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Executive Beach Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913500/913405/w5760h3835x0y5-ebb0bdc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Coral Beach Hotel and Resort

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Coral-Beach-Hotel-And-Resort.h913405.Hotel-Information)

Coral Bay

8.6/10

Excellent

(542 reviews)

"Great place for relaxing vacation "

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Andrey

$119 nightly

$129 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Coral-Beach-Hotel-And-Resort.h913405.Hotel-Information)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921802/ff9f4753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921802/29c16ab1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921802/c68a5526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921802/40d74afa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Elysium

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Elysium.h921802.Hotel-Information)

Paphos

9.6/10

Exceptional

(966 reviews)

"Wonderful hotel, very helpful staff, stunning decor. recommended."

![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg)

Menachem

$267 nightly

$291 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Elysium.h921802.Hotel-Information)

![Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2224800/2224777/8ee112e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2224800/2224777/2e62423f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2224800/2224777/afdfdb8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Suite Sea View | Pillowtop beds, minibar, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2230000/2224800/2224777/dcb5b0d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Kapetanios Aqua Resort

[](https://www.expedia.com/Pegeia-Hotels-Aquasol-Holiday-Village-Waterpark.h2224777.Hotel-Information)

Coral Bay

8.4/10

Very Good

(57 reviews)

"Good aqua park, "

![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg)

Kestutis

$101 nightly

$111 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Total with taxes and fees

[](https://www.expedia.com/Pegeia-Hotels-Aquasol-Holiday-Village-Waterpark.h2224777.Hotel-Information)

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## Top Cyprus Hotel Reviews

![Sun Hall Beach Hotel Apts.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5970000/5964600/5964550/39034702_y.jpg)

### Sun Hall Beach Hotel Apts.

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location big rooms only problem on second floor Internet connection problem terrible "

[](https://expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Sun-Hall-Beach-Hotel-Apts.h5964550.Hotel-Information)

![City of Dreams Mediterranean - Integrated Resort, Casino & Entertainment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73420000/73411800/73411799/ea7ec7d5_y.jpg)

### City of Dreams Mediterranean - Integrated Resort, Casino & Entertainment

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room. Gave us an upgrade to 15th floor as it was my birthday . It really is the best time of year to visit. Room was huge and had everything you would need. All the staff were so friendly and smiling "

[](https://expedia.com/Limassol-Hotels-City-Of-Dreams-Mediterranean.h73411799.Hotel-Information)

![Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21900/21841/92171a7e_y.jpg)

### Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol

10/10 Excellent

"Courteous staff, clean facility!"

[](https://expedia.com/Pyrgos-Hotels-Parklane.h21841.Hotel-Information)

![Almyra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564770/41f09629_y.jpg)

### Almyra

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here several times throughout the years. Staff are great, the location is the best as it’s so close to the promenade and all. Rooms are comfortable and hotel is very clean."

[](https://expedia.com/Paphos-Hotels-Almyra.h564770.Hotel-Information)

![La Veranda Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55190000/55186000/55185974/9be7da15_y.jpg)

### La Veranda Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with very friendly staff and a good restaurant on the main floor. Great location close to the beach and very close to the airport. Exactly what we needed! "

[](https://expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-La-Veranda-Hotel.h55185974.Hotel-Information)

![Mariandy Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8140000/8131500/8131443/3e1df8c7_y.jpg)

### Mariandy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"wow"

[](https://expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Mariandy-Hotel.h8131443.Hotel-Information)

![Columbia Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1333900/1333876/2bb26c8e_y.jpg)

### Columbia Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The whole experience was absolutely amazing "

[](https://expedia.com/Pissouri-Hotels-Columbia-Beach-Resort.h1333876.Hotel-Information)

![Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/53400/53328/4ca487de_y.jpg)

### Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and helpful. They were genuine and respectful. Wife and I loved the special evening gift!"

[](https://expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Lordos-Beach-Hotel.h53328.Hotel-Information)

![Almond Business Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1950000/1943100/1943025/0952ab2c_y.jpg)

### Almond Business Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent "

[](https://expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Almond-Business-Hotel.h1943025.Hotel-Information)

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