The Amara hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, has been reviewed as a premier luxury destination, offering guests a five-star plus experience with a focus on service, design, and cuisine. The hotel's architecture maximizes panoramic Mediterranean views from various vantage points, including pools, rooms, and restaurants.
The Amara features 207 accommodations, ranging from rooms to suites and cabanas, all designed in a modern, understated style. Standard amenities include air conditioning, blackout blinds, coffee machines, and comfortable beds. For enhanced luxury, seafront cabanas offer private pools and direct sea access, with bathrooms equipped with Aesop amenities.
Facilities at the resort include loungers and waiter service on the beach, two infinity pools (one adults-only), and a paddling pool for children. Additional amenities include tennis courts and designer shops. The 3,000-square-meter spa boasts a thermal experience space, heated indoor pool, sauna, library, and juice bar, alongside a well-equipped gym. The spa also offers nine treatment rooms and an outdoor seawater pool, with a varied menu of treatments that incorporate local ingredients.
Dining options at The Amara are high-end, with four gourmet restaurants. Matsuhisa, by Chef Nobu, serves Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes. NEREA focuses on fresh seafood using local ingredients, while Ristorante Locatelli, overseen by Michelin-Starred Chef Giorgio Locatelli, offers Italian cuisine. BEEFBAR provides a selection of meats from around the world. For a more casual experience, PlusSea, located on the beach, offers burgers, poke bowls, and cocktails, with the option to charge meals to guest rooms.
The hotel is situated near local attractions, including the Amathus ruins and Limassol Marina. The nearby village of Omodos is a noted wine-producing area. The Amara is described as suitable for families, couples, wellness seekers, foodies, and those seeking a luxury experience. A potential drawback is the limited availability of local restaurants and shops, requiring travel to Limassol for more options. Rates start from approximately £450 per night for a deluxe sea view room on a bed and breakfast basis.