Since we moved to Limassol, we have loved taking the opportunity to go on vacations around Cyprus—especially because, with young children, it’s both convenient and affordable (especially when booking in advance).
I know Ayia Napa is mostly associated with nightlife and parties, but in reality, it’s also a great destination for families! It has stunning all-inclusive resorts, a large water park, an amusement park, plenty of boat trip options, and lots of restaurants and cafés located relatively close to one another.
Another advantage is that you can easily get around without a car. Most attractions are within walking distance, there’s a bus that serves the main tourist areas, and if needed, a short taxi ride isn’t too expensive.
We’ve stayed at several hotels in Ayia Napa with our daughters, and I also received a recommendation from a blog follower for a hotel she loved. We usually choose all-inclusive hotels because it takes all the hassle out of meals and drinks—which is a huge plus when traveling with kids.
Olympic Lagoon Hotel, Ayia Napa – 5-star all-inclusive hotel
The Olympic Lagoon Hotel is our favorite hotel so far in Cyprus. It combines the good life with an excellent experience for children. This is a 5-star all-inclusive hotel. It has a main buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner but also a hamburger diner which is included in the all-inclusive package and there is also a restaurant for adults only. The burgers there are really great and so are the meats.
The hotel is at the entrance to Ayia Napa and within driving distance from the beach and it has a tubing track, which is really cool. The children’s pool also has a ship with small slides.
The level of the food is extremely high and you can really feel that you are in a 5-star hotel both in terms of the selection as well as the quality. The buffet has a stand adapted for children. At noon and in the evening there is a pasta station where the chef prepares pasta according to your request (I’m addicted to this station haha). In the morning there are natural smoothies and healthy food stands.
At noon and in the evening there is a stand where crepes are made on the spot with whatever toppings you want. There are bars and an ice cream shop in the pool area.
Another advantage of the hotel is the possibility to book a room with a separation between the two parts and then there is an area with a double bed and an area with two single beds. There are rooms with an adjacent garden and access to the pool area.
The hotel has a children’s club that also allows babies over six months to be left with close supervision, and there is also a youth club. The only drawback is that parents are not allowed to stay with the children there, so it is only suitable for children who are willing to stay under supervision. The parents get a buzzer that beeps as soon as the child wants to leave. Maya enjoyed being there because they had creative activities, costumes and face painting. She usually stayed for an hour every day.
Every evening there is a mini disco in the club room which is nicely decorated. There are also shows for adults in different areas of the hotel.
I think it’s an amazing hotel for families, but you have to take into account that at the peak of the season they require a reservation of a minimum of five nights and the hotel is usually full.
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NissiBlu Hotel, Ayia Napa – 5-star all-inclusive hotel
Hotel Nissiblu opened two years ago and is located near the promenade of Ayia Napa and a few minutes’ walk from the famous Nissi Beach. The design of the hotel is really beautiful and already in the reception area we were impressed by it. Upon arrival we received a glass of sparkling wine.
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, a large one and one that’s for the little ones, and there is also an indoor pool, gym, spa, three restaurants, and bars (you can order hookah at the main bar near the lobby). The hotel has a children’s club where you can stay with the children or leave those older than three-years-old with supervision. It has regular rooms and suites with a bedroom and a living room.
The hotel is really clean and excellently maintained and the food was delicious and varied.
The downsides for me were that there were not enough activities for the children throughout the day with the entertainment team. The service was also a bit lacking in the restaurants.
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Aeneas Hotel – 5-star hotel, Ayia Napa
Recommends: Hadas Zentler
A couple of parents and two children (10, 14) arrived at Aeneas hotel in June 2024. We stayed at the Aeneas Hotel for about four days. The hotel is located in the hotels area of Ayia Napa, next to the famous and beautiful Nissi Beach (the beach is just across the road a few steps away).
Nissi Beach is best suited for children – a lagoon with clear and shallow water. From three o’clock every day there is a noisy beach party for young people (surprisingly, the noise is not noticeable at the hotel at all). In the vicinity of the hotel, there are several convenience stores and a nice ice cream parlour although there is really no need for everything the hotel has to offer.
We originally booked a family room of the type “FAMILY ROOM SLIDING DOORS POOL VIEW” but to our luck and joy, when we arrived there were no rooms of this type left and we were upgraded to a family suite with a view of the lagoon of Nisi Beach and the pools: FAMILY ONE BEDROOM SUITE POOL VIEW.
The hotel is made up of rooms in the main five-story building, and rooms in two-story buildings where many rooms have direct access to the pools and garden from the room. We were in the main building. The only downside to this building is that you have to wait for the elevator when the hotel is full.
About the hotel: First of all, the level of service. This is above and beyond what we have encountered so far, the staff does everything in its power to make the stay pleasant in every little thing. For example, my partner forgot his sunglasses in the dining room and the next day he came to look for them and they had kept them aside for him.
Hotel facilities:
The hotel offers a variety of gym activities, squash, tennis courts, a spa, and a small water park for the little ones. This is one of the hotels with the most pools I’ve seen. Although the hotel was full, the pools were not crowded and we always found chairs to sit on, even though it was not always in the main pool, but that didn’t bother us.
The hotel is very clean and you feel that the staff does everything to maintain the cleanliness everywhere throughout the place. The food was delicious and varied: every evening there was food from a different country, Italian, Asian, etc. There is a food stand adapted to the little ones both in terms of height and in terms of the food, which is varied and friendly.
Activities at the hotel:
There are several types of bars: A live music bar, a quiet one on the roof of the pool, and alcoholic drinks at very reasonable prices compared to Israel for those who do not take an all-inclusive package, which in our opinion was not worth it. A club with interactive sessions for the whole family combined with live shows with local artists.
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All-Inclusive Family Hotels in Ayia Napa
- Hotels we stayed at: Olympic Lagoon and NissiBlu
- Mare Ayia Napa
- Chrysomare Beach Hotel & Resort
- Pavlo Napa Beach Hotel
- Aeneas
Adults-Only Hotels
- Napa Plaza Hotel (Available meal plans: Breakfast / Half Board / Full Board / All-Inclusive)
- Amanti, MadeForTwo Hotels (Available meal plans: Breakfast / Half Board / Full Board)
- Hotel Napa Suites (Available meal plans: Breakfast / Half Board)
If you’re looking for a family-friendly vacation in Cyprus, Ayia Napa can be a great choice! Beyond its high-end all-inclusive resorts, there are plenty of attractions for kids and families, including a water park, an amusement park, beautiful beaches, and even easy transportation options without needing a car.
During our stays, we tried several hotels, each offering a unique experience. Olympic Lagoon was our favorite, thanks to its excellent service, delicious food, and family-friendly facilities. NissiBlu and Aeneas also provided great experiences, each with its unique charm.
At the end of the day, Ayia Napa is much more than just a party town—it’s also a fantastic destination for families looking for a luxurious and convenient getaway. If you’re planning a visit, I highly recommend checking out these hotels and finding the one that suits you best!
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