Title: Flora Maria Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=177817&destination=Ayia+Napa%2C+Cyprus&selected=14690295&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Flora Maria Hotel Travelers can cool off in the outdoor pool or challenge friends to a game of billiards after a day exploring the crystal-clear waters of Nissi Beach ## Photo gallery for Flora Maria Hotel ![Executive Studio | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi - Flora Maria Hotel (Ayia Napa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14690300/14690295/a258343e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Flora Maria Hotel (Ayia Napa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14690300/14690295/7d891930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Executive Studio | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi - Flora Maria Hotel (Ayia Napa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14690300/14690295/0e894d9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - Flora Maria Hotel (Ayia Napa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14690300/14690295/49211206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Flora Maria Hotel (Ayia Napa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14690300/14690295/ffcfc599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Flora Maria Hotel, near Nissi Beach, offers a peaceful getaway with practical amenities like dry cleaning and laundry services. Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast, in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool for refreshment, and coffee and tea in the lobby throughout the day. ## Reviews 5.0 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 30 - Mar 31](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=14690295&PinnedHotelID=14690295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 1 of 1 room ### View all photos for Executive Studio ![Executive Studio | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14700000/14690300/14690295/de2e427a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Studio - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLarnaca-Hotels-Flora-Maria-Hotel.h14690295.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLarnaca-Hotels-Flora-Maria-Hotel.h14690295.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Located in Ayia Napa City Center, a neighborhood in Ayia Napa, Flora Maria Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay. Parko Paliatso Luna Park and THALASSA Municipal Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ayia Napa travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Ayia-Napa.dx177817) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99040%2C33.99498&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HBAXP-3p97tYh95zMNwBCzTRxlQ=) Odyssea Eliti 24, Ayia Napa, 5330 ### What's nearby - Ayia Napa Town Hall 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Ayia Napa Monastery 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Parko Paliatso Luna Park 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - THALASSA Municipal Museum 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Grecian Bay Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Larnaca Intl. Airport (LCA) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Encore 4 min walk - Senior Frog's 2 min walk - Living Room Cafe 6 min walk - Hungry horse 5 min walk - Mr. Tzatziki 8 min walk ## About this property ### Flora Maria Hotel Hotel near Nissi Beach Consider a stay at Flora Maria Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out - A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Flora Maria Hotel boast perks such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping ### All inclusive details All-inclusive room rates at Flora Maria Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply). ### Food and beverages All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8960000/8957900/8957813/a50b4e0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 6 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool - Outdoor pool (guest access) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Room service ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Meals for this property are served at the Cleopatra Hotel's restaurant, located 100 meters away. Drinks for All Inclusive rates can be taken at both hotels. Additionally, guests can use all facilities at Cleopatra hotel. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property from May to September; the rest of the year they are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 6 per person - Air conditioning is available for an additional fee - Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted from May to September ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Flora Maria Hotel have a pool? ### Is Flora Maria Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Flora Maria Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Flora Maria Hotel? ### Does Flora Maria Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Flora Maria Hotel? ### Where is Flora Maria Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Flora Maria Hotel Reviews 5.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 5.6 Staff & service ### 4.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### FERNANDO Sep 16, 2021 Cercanía al puerto ##### FERNANDO Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Jan 3, 2020 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Ingen värme på rummet när vi kom dit! Värmen slutade fungera när vi var där! Inget vattenlås i duschen vilket bidrog till en otrevlig odör. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anastasiia Jan 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort По прибытии оказалось, что отель на ремонте и нас заселили в отель Cleopatra (по крайней мере, выдали ключ на их ресепшне и завтракали в их столовой). В номере было прохладно, но кондиционер работал исправно. В кухонной зоне имелось все необходимое для приготовления пищи. ##### Anastasiia Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Abanoub Sep 19, 2025 ##### Abanoub Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Renaldo Jun 10, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Renaldo Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Despina Oct 25, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Despina Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ektoras Aug 18, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Ektoras Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michael harity Nov 2, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities ##### Michael harity Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveler Jul 23, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Arunas Dec 27, 2019 ##### Arunas Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rokia Sep 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Rokia Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler May 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [River Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-River-Rock-Hotel.h9584328.Hotel-Information) - [Okeanos Beach Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Okeanos-Beach-Boutique-Hotel.h6599469.Hotel-Information) - [Olympic Lagoon Resort – Ayia Napa](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Olympic-Lagoon-Resort-Ayia-Napa.h13184205.Hotel-Information) - [Stamatia Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Stamatia-Hotel.h6056737.Hotel-Information) - [Liquid](https://www.expedia.com/Ayia-Napa-Hotels-Liquid.h9553581.Hotel-Information) - [Pavlinia Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Pavlinia-Hotel-Apartments.h11870592.Hotel-Information) - [Stratovarius Luxury Rooms](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Stratovarius-Luxury-Rooms.h32847656.Hotel-Information) - [Florea Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Florea-Hotel-Apartments.h8189836.Hotel-Information) - [Nelia Gardens](https://www.expedia.com/Ayia-Napa-Hotels-Nelia-Gardens.h8648906.Hotel-Information) - [Gaia Sun N Blue Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Ayia-Napa-Hotels-Gaia-Sun-N-Blue-Hotel.h78950957.Hotel-Information) - [Senator Hotel Apartments - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Senator-Hotel-Apartments.h1380056.Hotel-Information) - [Nissiblu Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Nissiblu-Beach-Resort.h27918329.Hotel-Information) - [Napa City Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Napa-City-Apartments.h33339341.Hotel-Information) - [Asterias Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Asterias-Beach-Hotel.h1099885.Hotel-Information) - [Petrosana Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Petrosana-Hotel-Apartments.h2304477.Hotel-Information) - [Nissi Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Nissi-Beach-Resort.h82963.Hotel-Information) - [Grecian Sands Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Grecian-Sands-Hotel.h4047500.Hotel-Information) - [Barbara Tourist Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Barbara-Tourist-Apartments.h15069533.Hotel-Information) - [Loutsiana Hotel Apts](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Loutsiana-Hotel-Apts.h3927760.Hotel-Information) - [Hotel Napa Suites - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.com/Larnaca-Hotels-Hotel-Napa-Suites.h24412650.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Famagusta District](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Famagusta-District.d553248622924647755.Flight-Destinations) - [Famagusta District Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Famagusta-District.d553248622924647755.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Famagusta District](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Famagusta-District.d553248622924647755.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Famagusta District Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Famagusta-District.d553248622924647755.Vacation-Rental-Destinations) - [Things to do in Famagusta District](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Famagusta-District.d553248622924647755.Travel-Guide-Activities)