Pet-Friendly Family Hotels in Paphos

Holidaying with children and a dog works best when the hotel makes daily routines simple. Ground-floor rooms or garden suites let you take the dog out without passing through lobbies and lifts, a garden gives space for short walks, and a beachfront location means the family can enjoy the sea while one adult takes the dog along the coast. In Paphos, several resorts combine these features with pools, spas and restaurants for the whole family.

Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Beach Hotel & Spa is the most reviewed pet-friendly resort here and a practical choice for families with larger dogs. The four-star beachfront hotel has ground-floor pet rooms, welcomes dogs up to 20 kg and offers nine restaurants and several pools, so children have plenty to do while the dog rests in the room. Its location in Kato Paphos puts the harbour, the archaeological park and the seafront promenade within easy reach for morning and evening walks with the dog, without needing a car. Ask for a room close to the garden exits.

The Annabelle and Almyra, run by the same family in the centre of Kato Paphos, both cater carefully to pets. The Annabelle offers tropical gardens for dog walks, a pet welcome kit, vetted dog walkers and ground-floor garden suites, plus a private sandy beach and a spa. Almyra, its design-led sister hotel, has garden suites with a private lawn, a pet welcome kit and a dedicated dog walk through its gardens, alongside a spa and a beachfront setting. Both suit families who want a polished resort without leaving the dog at home.

Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa in Latchi, near Polis Chrysochous on the north-west coast, offers a quieter alternative. Rated 9.3, it provides pet bowls and a basket on arrival, garden ground-floor rooms, four restaurants and a spa, with easy access to the Akamas peninsula and its walking trails. The hotel leans towards a calm atmosphere, so it suits families with older children who enjoy nature walks with the dog more than a busy pool scene, and who like the slower pace of the small harbour at Latchi. Book early for school holidays, as it is a small hotel.

Heat is the main challenge with a dog in Paphos. Summer afternoons are hot, so walks are best before mid-morning and after the sun drops, and paws should be kept off hot pavements. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for long walks along the coast. Cyprus follows EU pet travel rules, so check the current entry requirements for your country of departure and keep your dog's documents to hand, as hotels may ask to see vaccination records when you check in. Carry water and a travel bowl on every walk, even in the cooler months.