Rested in August with a child. We arrived at night and everything that was needed to check in had already been done, so we just went to the reception and took the keys - we got a chic room with a sea view (we ordered this from a travel agency) and with a huge terrace (which was a nice bonus). The rooms are spacious, everything you need is there and even more, given that it is 3 stars: tea, coffee, cream in the room for free.
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Rested in August with a child. We arrived at night and everything that was needed to check in had already been done, so we just went to the reception and took the keys - we got a chic room with a sea view (we ordered this from a travel agency) and with a huge terrace (which was a nice bonus). The rooms are spacious, everything you need is there and even more, given that it is 3 stars: tea, coffee, cream in the room for free. Cleaning on time and without a reminder. The food is super, we had breakfast and dinner, but literally across the road from the hotel there is a shop with everything you need - if you get hungry during the day. The beach is spacious with sun loungers, there were no problems - sun loungers are free for guests, the descent into the sea is convenient, the beach is sandy. The pool is large: there is a place for both children and adults. The location of the hotel is also convenient - by bus you can get to any desired point on the island (Protaras in 20 minutes on foot, by bus 7 minutes). We were satisfied with the hotel
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The room had a side sea view and pool view. In my opinion, this is even better than a room with a direct view of the sea, since there was no direct hit of the scorching sun. Of course, I don’t presume to judge all the rooms with a side view, we are clearly lucky))) There are no problems with WI-FI, it catches even on the lower tier of the beach.
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The room had a side sea view and pool view. In my opinion, this is even better than a room with a direct view of the sea, since there was no direct hit of the scorching sun. Of course, I don’t presume to judge all the rooms with a side view, we are clearly lucky)))
There are no problems with WI-FI, it catches even on the lower tier of the beach. Allowed to watch cartoons and movies.
We generally liked the food, but the children's table is a little strange: french fries, chicken nuggets, pasta. Porridge was every morning oatmeal with milk. Still from "but", with fish tight. But we gorged ourselves on cheeses and various types of lettuce. Vegetables, fruits are all in sufficient quantities. The beach, of course, is not bad, but you have to swim through the stones in order to fully enjoy the sea. But we walked to the next three minutes.
What I didn’t like the most was this: the all-inclusive system in this hotel, I met this for the first time. Everything that was offered under this system (drinks, ice cream) passed through checks that an adult had to sign. That is, for example, my teenage daughter could not take ice cream herself, I had to go with her to a bar and ask, similarly, for tea, coffee, juice, etc. There was no tea and coffee in the main restaurant during lunch and dinner, unless for a fee, although all inclusive. And I didn’t like it yet, on the day of departure, it’s a fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey, having handed over a room at 12, the all-inclusive system disappears, you can no longer sit down to drink tea or a cold cocktail, only for a fee. I met this for the first time. In my opinion, the all-inclusive system in the hotel is one-sided. Cypriots save. But the main thing is the mood. The whole stay was wonderful.
There are no problems with WI-FI, it catches even on the lower tier of the beach. Allowed to watch cartoons and movies.
We generally liked the food, but the children's table is a little strange: french fries, chicken nuggets, pasta. Porridge was every morning oatmeal with milk. Still from "but", with fish tight. But we gorged ourselves on cheeses and various types of lettuce. Vegetables, fruits are all in sufficient quantities. The beach, of course, is not bad, but you have to swim through the stones in order to fully enjoy the sea. But we walked to the next three minutes.
What I didn’t like the most was this: the all-inclusive system in this hotel, I met this for the first time. Everything that was offered under this system (drinks, ice cream) passed through checks that an adult had to sign. That is, for example, my teenage daughter could not take ice cream herself, I had to go with her to a bar and ask, similarly, for tea, coffee, juice, etc. There was no tea and coffee in the main restaurant during lunch and dinner, unless for a fee, although all inclusive. And I didn’t like it yet, on the day of departure, it’s a fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey, having handed over a room at 12, the all-inclusive system disappears, you can no longer sit down to drink tea or a cold cocktail, only for a fee. I met this for the first time. In my opinion, the all-inclusive system in the hotel is one-sided. Cypriots save. But the main thing is the mood. The whole stay was wonderful.
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Rested at the Cavo Maris Beach Hotel from October 19 to October 31.2016, a married couple of retirement age. In Cyprus for the fifth time, each time we choose a hotel in a new place: Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Ai-Napa and, finally, Protaras. Again, they did not fail with the hotel. Despite the 4 stars, the service and the territory of the hotel are all 5 *.
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Rested at the Cavo Maris Beach Hotel from October 19 to October 31.2016, a married couple of retirement age. In Cyprus for the fifth time, each time we choose a hotel in a new place: Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Ai-Napa and, finally, Protaras. Again, they did not fail with the hotel. Despite the 4 stars, the service and the territory of the hotel are all 5 *. Even 5 * hotels rarely have such a large and green area. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Protaras, to the center, where there are many shops, cafes and restaurants, on foot 20-30 minutes or by bus 5-7 minutes. The hotel staff is very friendly, there are Russian-speaking managers. We booked a room through an agency without a specific view, but on the spot we exchanged it with a surcharge for a room with a side sea view (we highly recommend this option, because we got acquainted with all the accommodation options). The rooms are clean, after renovation, bed linen is changed 3 times a week, towels are changed at the request of the client. , kettle, thermos for water, hairdryer (not in the bathroom) tea accessories, tea-coffee-sugar for 5 days (further on request free of charge). There are enough places for things. In the bathroom: shampoo, gel, soap, shower cap, plastic cups, two towels per person + foot mat. WI-FI in the room and throughout the hotel is free and hassle-free.
The restaurant corresponds to 4 *. We took half board (dinners, according to vacationers, are very modest). Full breakfasts: porridge - 2 types, yogurt - 2, cold cuts - 4, cheese - 3, greens, tomatoes / cucumbers / peppers; hot: scrambled eggs, sausages-2 types, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, beans, boiled eggs. Canned fruits, pastries, tea / coffee, juices. In general, you definitely won’t stay hungry. For children (and the age of the children at the hotel was from a month and... ) in the morning there are cereals, yogurts, breakfast cereals, scrambled eggs. In the evening, the children's table includes french fries, potato and chicken croquettes, and nuggets as standard. For the younger ones there is soup, vegetables, and meat. Dinners are varied, dishes partially change every day: meat, chicken, fish, seafood, various side dishes, salads, vegetables, fruits (5 types), pastries, ice cream (5-6 types and very delicious! ). Service at the level of a 5 * hotel: in the evening, the restaurant manager escorts you to your place at the table, the waiter immediately comes running to order drinks, dirty plates are removed with lightning speed. Minus, in our opinion: there is no wine list and you can not order a bottle of wine to leave for 2-3 dinners. Previously, in all the hotels in Cyprus where we were, such a service was provided in the restaurant. There are no a la carte restaurants in the hotel. There are only bars, and a la carte is the food that you can order at the bar or lobby bar from the menu (soups, kebabs, burgers, french fries, children's menu, desserts, etc. ).
In the evenings, theme evenings are held on the summer veranda: circus, Cypriot and Greek dances, illusion, variety performers, etc. For younger children there is a disco.
The hotel does not have its own beach, as EVERYWHERE in Cyprus, all beaches are municipal with paid sun loungers (2.5 € or 5 per couple + umbrella)). Therefore, there are many free sun loungers on the beach, as well as free ones by the pool, on the green lawns on site. Those who do not want to spend money can sit on towels by the sea. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the water is turquoise and transparent, during our stay the water was t = 24-25, and the air 26-28.
Across the street from the hotel there is a Best Buy supermarket where you can buy baby food, diapers, some medicines, fruits, meat, milk, souvenirs, hygiene products, sweets, alcohol, cigarettes, toys. There is also a small shop on site. Bus stop next to the hotel. Small cons that can be found in any hotel, block the huge pluses. We definitely recommend this hotel, especially for families with small children (children 9-15 years old will be bored), couples and single tourists who want a quiet relaxing holiday without the fuss and noise of civilization.
The restaurant corresponds to 4 *. We took half board (dinners, according to vacationers, are very modest). Full breakfasts: porridge - 2 types, yogurt - 2, cold cuts - 4, cheese - 3, greens, tomatoes / cucumbers / peppers; hot: scrambled eggs, sausages-2 types, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, beans, boiled eggs. Canned fruits, pastries, tea / coffee, juices. In general, you definitely won’t stay hungry. For children (and the age of the children at the hotel was from a month and... ) in the morning there are cereals, yogurts, breakfast cereals, scrambled eggs. In the evening, the children's table includes french fries, potato and chicken croquettes, and nuggets as standard. For the younger ones there is soup, vegetables, and meat. Dinners are varied, dishes partially change every day: meat, chicken, fish, seafood, various side dishes, salads, vegetables, fruits (5 types), pastries, ice cream (5-6 types and very delicious! ). Service at the level of a 5 * hotel: in the evening, the restaurant manager escorts you to your place at the table, the waiter immediately comes running to order drinks, dirty plates are removed with lightning speed. Minus, in our opinion: there is no wine list and you can not order a bottle of wine to leave for 2-3 dinners. Previously, in all the hotels in Cyprus where we were, such a service was provided in the restaurant. There are no a la carte restaurants in the hotel. There are only bars, and a la carte is the food that you can order at the bar or lobby bar from the menu (soups, kebabs, burgers, french fries, children's menu, desserts, etc. ).
In the evenings, theme evenings are held on the summer veranda: circus, Cypriot and Greek dances, illusion, variety performers, etc. For younger children there is a disco.
The hotel does not have its own beach, as EVERYWHERE in Cyprus, all beaches are municipal with paid sun loungers (2.5 € or 5 per couple + umbrella)). Therefore, there are many free sun loungers on the beach, as well as free ones by the pool, on the green lawns on site. Those who do not want to spend money can sit on towels by the sea. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the water is turquoise and transparent, during our stay the water was t = 24-25, and the air 26-28.
Across the street from the hotel there is a Best Buy supermarket where you can buy baby food, diapers, some medicines, fruits, meat, milk, souvenirs, hygiene products, sweets, alcohol, cigarettes, toys. There is also a small shop on site. Bus stop next to the hotel. Small cons that can be found in any hotel, block the huge pluses. We definitely recommend this hotel, especially for families with small children (children 9-15 years old will be bored), couples and single tourists who want a quiet relaxing holiday without the fuss and noise of civilization.
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We returned 4 days ago. The holiday turned out to be very successful. Starting from the meeting at the airport and everything about the hotel, the staff. We rested together. Our girl is 9 years old. She really liked Anastasia - an animator, she speaks a little Russian, but the children understand her. Every day a new program, the cuisine is excellent, the staff is friendly, they say thank you for what you ate.
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We returned 4 days ago. The holiday turned out to be very successful. Starting from the meeting at the airport and everything about the hotel, the staff. We rested together. Our girl is 9 years old. She really liked Anastasia - an animator, she speaks a little Russian, but the children understand her. Every day a new program, the cuisine is excellent, the staff is friendly, they say thank you for what you ate. The service is incomparable to ours. The room was cleaned every day and towels changed. We all liked it very much. I forgot clothespins on the balcony, so we'll come again. Thanks to our operators and tour agency in Simferopol "Crimea tour". Everything was clear and without a hitch.
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Much has been written about the hotel, (especially on Russian sites) I will not repeat myself, I will note the information that I did not find in the reviews. The hotel is definitely worthy, we traveled all over the coast, compared, looked at the Cypriot "five" - we concluded that Cavo Maris looks much better, and it has a trump card, and the service is good, and the food, and programs in the evenings.
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Much has been written about the hotel, (especially on Russian sites) I will not repeat myself, I will note the information that I did not find in the reviews. The hotel is definitely worthy, we traveled all over the coast, compared, looked at the Cypriot "five" - we concluded that Cavo Maris looks much better, and it has a trump card, and the service is good, and the food, and programs in the evenings. It is not clear why 3 *. After much deliberation, we came to the conclusion that, perhaps, 3 * due to utilities (there are installations on the roof and they make noise approximately like "a helicopter flying somewhere in the distance", they can be heard on the beach, but, strangely, not heard near the hotel in the pool. I think that those living in rooms on the upper floors and closer to the junction of all the wings of the hotel will not be very comfortable if they sleep with an open balcony. It seemed that all the extreme parts of the hotel were removed from such places of discomfort. We got a room with a side view on the sea towards the courts. This side also has disadvantages in the form of the proximity of kitchen refrigerators (they don’t buzz very much, you can sleep) and a garbage point in the distance (it’s not visible and there is no smell, everything is in bags, neatly). BUT: at 3-4 am every day a garbage truck came and rumbled for 10 minutes with a terrible roar, then it left and it was quiet again. But the roar was heard even when the balcony was closed (after the wine tasting, we missed only one night, when the garbage was taken away : ) ). The bottom line is: pay for a room with direct sea views and it might be better. (although even grasshoppers interfere with some). All of the above is just a small fly in the ointment, because during the day there is nothing to complain about: the staff is courteous, they understand English, the reception speaks Russian, you can ask everything, clarify, you saw how an ambulance was called to an elderly man, everything is fast, well-coordinated and with participation. The food is excellent, after all that I drank and ate, digestion strangely behaved normally (it remained a mystery to me why, at home, I know there would be problems). The pool is clean, every evening everyone goes down to dinner and the pool is no longer working (at first it was a pity, but then they decided that it was good. The more they clean, the less infections, and tipsy men do not turn sour there until night. ) By the way, there were few drunks, all basically, families with children and decent foreign pensioners. After seven in Protaras it is already dark and the evening comes quickly - then we realized that the sun was not visible from behind the mountains, in Paphos at that time everything was full. In the evenings, the wind can rise, there were days when you didn’t want to swim in the evening. It dawns early, at 7 in the morning life is already in full swing - cleaning is in progress, children are running along the corridors, you won’t sleep for a long time, and you don’t need to - for breakfast, and for new experiences. We rented a car near the hotel, Toyota Yaris 105 euros for 2 days with maximum insurance + 50 euros gasoline, drove 700 km. there was a quarter of a tank, ate 5 liters. approximately. We drove all the coast to Paphos and then went to the capital. There are no beaches like in Protaras and Ayia Napa anywhere. In terms of the beach with children, it seems to me that there is nothing to catch in Limassol and Paphos. The fountain show is cool, but for 60 euros, if you don’t mind, you can go, it seems that there are only 3-4 of them in the world. Boat trip from Famagusta to Cape Greco with swimming 10 euros, children free of charge. Inexpensive and nice. A Coca-Cola boat departs from the Protaras pier, we visually liked it more, but we rode Aphrodite, it is smaller. Prices in stores are different, alcohol was found the cheapest, oddly enough, on the promenade in Protaras. If you go from McDonald's to the hotel on the left side, there is a store there, I don't remember the name, but it has a special showcase, alcohol and price tags for 1 piece are displayed. and for 3 pcs. (type small wholesale). There the wine was cheaper than what we drank, local, and for example. Martini 6.5 euros per 1 liter. before that I saw the lowest price of 8.5 euros. In general, in Cavo Maris you can have a great rest, I think to everyone who needs it - it’s calm there, without these clubs-restaurants, like in Protaras hotels (how do they sleep there? ). But again, who needs to hang out - everything is close - the same Promenade in Protaras with entertainment, for whom it is not enough - Ayia Napa 8-10 km. Taxi all Mercedes are long for 3 doors if the taxi driver picks up all the places - in the afternoon it comes out cheaper than the bus, and it costs 1.5 euros to Ayia Napa and it seems that they go up to 2.30. I rate Cavo Maris very well and recommend it to everyone. We had a good rest, we wish you a good rest too.
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The hotel is in a quiet location on the outskirts of Protaras (20 min walk to the center), close to a couple of shops and taverns. Cozy small cove, with a sandy beach. The beach, like everything in Cyprus, is public. At the height of the season, it's probably a bit crowded. The territory is small, but well-groomed.
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The hotel is in a quiet location on the outskirts of Protaras (20 min walk to the center), close to a couple of shops and taverns. Cozy small cove, with a sandy beach. The beach, like everything in Cyprus, is public. At the height of the season, it's probably a bit crowded. The territory is small, but well-groomed. Everywhere is clean, rooms are decent. They feed well. We took a BB to drive into town in the evenings to try the restaurants. For children there is a tiny mini-club. There is no entertainment in the evenings (cocktails and a lone musician). Who wants to have fun, near Ai-Napa and Protaras. I recommend the show Dancing Fountains (Magic Fontans). Rest German pensioners, families with very young children (1-3 years), pregnant women.
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Rested in this hotel with 2 children, food HB. From Larnaca airport we drove about 50 minutes. We chose the country and the hotel - so that in the fall you can swim in the sea with your children, and not very noisy. I really liked the hotel, it's not clear why 3 *. In the evenings, if you stay a bit boring, although music plays.
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Rested in this hotel with 2 children, food HB. From Larnaca airport we drove about 50 minutes. We chose the country and the hotel - so that in the fall you can swim in the sea with your children, and not very noisy. I really liked the hotel, it's not clear why 3 *. In the evenings, if you stay a bit boring, although music plays. Everything is clean, beautiful, deliciously cooked, calmly - sometimes even very calmly, measuredly and slowly. In the restaurant, everything is very clear and fast - they always plant and disappear. If you need to bring something (a carafe of water, or before ordering drinks, it’s also very fast. (In Turkey, you always have to take a table, if the company is large). Calculation later, upon departure. If you didn’t leave during the day, didn’t go for a walk, then we changed dinner for lunch without any problems, and went to dine in different restaurants (10-20 minutes walk at a calm pace). For 2 adults and 2 children, about 40-50 euros, but there was always a lot left (large portions) + almost everywhere - wine they will bring as a gift, and ice cream and fruits for children, then juice for children as a gift (it depends on the institution). The beach is not large, the sand is closed on both sides by breakwaters or an embankment. There were practically no waves, the children were delighted. The water is clean ( like in a pool), only 1 day there was a little algae, but they did not interfere with swimming. There are flocks of small fish, on the sides (near the stones) - the fish are different and larger, we saw crabs. You can’t get children out of the water. We didn’t go to the pool ( why? ). There were only ours with ALL, who needed to drink and dive into the water. The hotel was completely I am busy, 70% of foreigners, many with small children, there were several disabled people (since you can drive everywhere in a wheelchair) and feel like a full-fledged person. We walked to Fig Tree Bay (it's 5 minutes by bus, or 30 minutes walking along the coast). there is a huge beach, and there are a lot of people, respectively . . Also sand, but there are a lot of waves, there are no fish. The children did not like it, although life is more active there. The bus went to the famous Nissi Beach. Great . . Sand of a different color (although you can’t call it white), fine, but there are algae. Paradise for children. Right in the water they play tennis and other games. But I didn’t understand where to swim . . But we didn’t go far, we were right on the island opposite. In the evening we had dinner in Ayia Napa (Nissi beach). In many cafes, children's playgrounds are free - this allowed us to sit quietly to eat and play for children, chat with other children (even without knowing the language). Buses run almost until the morning (1 euro per person, children under 12 years old are free). Everywhere very friendly people - even without knowing the language (English) - you can always explain yourself. It sometimes rained at night, but during the day it was always sunny. They got tanned and even burned out (cream is needed !! ) But at night, at first, the constant whistle-peep (either a grasshopper, or other insect) did not let me sleep on the street, then they didn’t even notice.
Were on excursions - in the WaterWorld Waterpark and all day on the yacht "Anamnisis". The water park is not bad, but many attractions work intermittently, for many restrictions up to 140 cm, or vice versa from 150 cm. Therefore, there is little choice with very young children. I liked it on the yacht - it’s fun and many beautiful places you can see and swim in different places. We fed and watered on the yacht - so much - so much you can eat and drink. In general, everyone was satisfied.
Rest liked, a lot of impressions. There are no regrets.
And now postcards for the holiday and happy birthday are coming from the hotel! A trifle - but nice!
Were on excursions - in the WaterWorld Waterpark and all day on the yacht "Anamnisis". The water park is not bad, but many attractions work intermittently, for many restrictions up to 140 cm, or vice versa from 150 cm. Therefore, there is little choice with very young children. I liked it on the yacht - it’s fun and many beautiful places you can see and swim in different places. We fed and watered on the yacht - so much - so much you can eat and drink. In general, everyone was satisfied.
Rest liked, a lot of impressions. There are no regrets.
And now postcards for the holiday and happy birthday are coming from the hotel! A trifle - but nice!
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We rested in May 2012 (13-27) and our journey began in foggy Vladivostok, from where we flew to Moscow by Transaero airline. Vouchers were bought earlier at the local branch of the Natalie Tours company, a big plus of which I consider the opportunity to "price the price" on the company's website for hotels and various accommodation options.
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We rested in May 2012 (13-27) and our journey began in foggy Vladivostok, from where we flew to Moscow by Transaero airline. Vouchers were bought earlier at the local branch of the Natalie Tours company, a big plus of which I consider the opportunity to "price the price" on the company's website for hotels and various accommodation options. This played an important role, because. prices in May for the same hotel for some reason varied with a difference of up to 50.000 depending on the date. They issued a pro-visa (only a questionnaire is filled out), though instead of the promised 1-2 days, the visa was confirmed for about a week, but in the future there were no problems with it.
In Moscow, we spent the night at the Midland Hotel, not far from Sheremetyevo, we took a room "no-windows-no-doors", but for one night it was quite digestible. Here are just the prices in a hotel restaurant - you will pump up . . For the cost of a piece of chop, we stocked up for three in an ordinary grocery store located across the street from the hotel. Every 30 minutes, a "minibus" runs: Midland-Sheremetyevo, passes through all the terminals, collecting arrivals and transporting departing ones. The price, however, is the same as for a taxi - 250 rubles.
Our departure was early - at 7.20, and the travel agent offered to pay 6000 extra so that the departure was exactly at 11.30, we refused and subsequently did not regret it. They also flew to Cyprus by Transaero plane. It was nice to know that a nice girl-receptionist turned out to have booked comfortable seats for us in advance (flying with a child), although we did not ask anyone. Both flights were uneventful, except that Moscow was a little shaken during landing.
In Cyprus, we were met by Paphos airport, which is about 2.5-3 hours drive from Protaras, consider yourself lucky for those who fly to Larnaca.
Passport control took a long time and we left the airport, apparently, the last from our flight. The girls from Natalie Tours directed us to the buses and. . . disappeared. In the reviews, someone complained that the operator did not help them with the check-in at the hotel, and in my experience this was the first time that the guide was not present at all during the transfer. We actually didn’t need it, but we somehow got used to the fact that during the transfer the guide gives some useful information, tells something interesting about the country . . But no, no, the driver turned on the movie, which brightened up the transfer of topics who didn't sleep. By the way, thanks to the excessively long transfer, we subsequently no longer needed a sightseeing tour of Cyprus.
Our hotel was the last one on the list and only one other young couple arrived with us. Since our arrival was already at about three o'clock in the afternoon, the keys to the room were issued immediately after filling out the questionnaire. However, it was not without a hitch. The "young" ones were sent to the first floor, and we got the second (basement third), but even on the way, the husband said that this side does not look at the sea. I didn’t believe in the trick so much that the first thing I did was hang from the balcony, but under us there was a wasteland and an access road, and nothing more. And what is interesting, when, when planning a vacation, we tried to book just a standard room, we were refused. I had to go down to the reception and, due to my poor English, literally "poke my finger" at the voucher, which indicated "Standard room with side sea view. " And lo and behold! , there was no friction on this issue, they apologized to me and after 20 minutes I was already admiring a gorgeous view from the balcony, although I assumed that only a piece of the sea would be visible somewhere . . in the distance . . "beyond the forest" . . We also got a room on the 4th (in fact) floor overlooking the pool, the sea and . . balconies of the adjacent building (there was some inconvenience that opening the curtains wide open you found yourself in an aquarium).
The floor in the room is tiled, and the windows are covered with very thick "reinforced concrete" curtains, which is very handy, given that it gets light early and bakes mercilessly. The room had a double bed, a bedside table, a radio bedside table (local music emphasizes the atmosphere of relaxation quite well), sliding doors-windows to the entire wall, a round table and two very comfortable soft chairs-armchairs nearby, a dressing table with a large mirror and another chair . To the left of the mirror was a hair dryer, which I found very convenient, to the right, above the chest of drawers, a TV. In the corridor there is a wardrobe with hangers, shelves and a safe (3 euros). Nearby - minibar, thermos and mugs. You can just use the refrigerator - 3 euros, or you can take it as a minibar, then you will need to choose goods for the same 3 euros per day. We did not pay for the safe and the kettle, but the "compatriot" taught us how to use the minibar-refrigerator correctly on the first day, thanks to him. For example, you want to use the refrigerator for 10 days. In order not to bother, choosing goods for 3 euros per day (and you won’t be able to do it exactly, because there is no such price), it’s enough to dial the goods at the rate of 10 days * 3 euros = 30 euros. We rented for 12 days and the receptionist himself helped us choose the goods for exactly 36 euros (12 * 3). The refrigerator was very useful for us to cool wine, fruits and juices bought in the supermarket, because. we had half board and it was expensive to buy drinks at the bar.
The balcony also pleased - spacious, with a built-in dryer, which greatly facilitated our lives. But take clothespins with you - the wind can be quite strong and can "joke" with light clothing. The bath, perhaps, concealed the most remarkable thing in the room - an amazing toilet flush system : ) I have never seen anything like this, the impression that you are pumping water from the very depths of the earth. Not plumbing, but a sports simulator : )
Towels were changed every day, bed linen is also often, and everything is snow-white and very pleasant. We left tips daily.
I often read in the reviews the mention of "strange elevators". Nothing of the kind, the elevator is in perfect working order, which, alas, cannot be said about the call buttons. The "up" call button does not work on the lobby, so you often first go to minus one and only then up, and on the second floor, the "up" and "down" call buttons are mixed up, so you, on the contrary, risk a ride up if someone then summoned Lit there. : ) Hence the confusion.
They also write about how Russians are infringed upon during resettlement: judging by the situation described above, you first need to proceed from what you paid for. The hotel is designed in the form of a three-pointed star and only one side of the 5 "does not see" the sea at all. Under the ill-fated "beep" lived entirely foreigners. By the way, a little about this noisy unit. The first hours of my stay at the hotel, I thought that in 2 weeks I would go crazy from this noise, heard even on the beach, but on the second day I stopped noticing it : )
There are 2 swimming pools on the territory of the hotel (for children and adults, and the adult is divided into 2 halves: consistently just above the waist (there were water aerobics classes at 11 o'clock) and increasing to a depth of more than 3 meters), a small playground (2 swings, a plastic house and hill), a beautiful palm alley leading to the sea (when choosing a hotel, we set the presence of a green area as an indispensable condition and guessed it), beautiful compositions of giant bald cacti, scarlet and pots, which are illuminated with yellow lights at night. Late in the evening, a fountain begins to work in the pool, beautifully illuminated by different lights. The descent to the sea consists of 3 tiers: the 1st is the area immediately adjacent to the hotel and the pool (there is a shower next to it on both sides), then a ladder, next to which there is a foot washer (in which we washed the child too), so as not to bring sand to the territory, and another platform, again a ladder - a platform and, finally, a staircase leading to the beach, around which there are thickets of an interesting plant with fleshy leaves and pink flowers. Sunbeds at all sites differ in appearance, but most importantly, they are free, as is a rectangular canopy with a plastic mini-table, in which you can hide valuables and lock them with a padlock sold in a hotel souvenir shop. The ashtray and trash can are there. But on the beach it's a pleasure 2.5 euros for both a sunbed and an umbrella. Naturally, almost everyone goes to hotel sunbeds or (mostly Slavs) spread towels along the edge of the sea. There is a lawn on all three tiers and you can safely walk barefoot, although I was lucky twice to catch a small thorn with my foot. For those with strollers, there is a gentle path that starts at the elevators and, bypassing the viewpoint, leads to the beach.
The sand on the beach at first seemed white to me, but in fact it is yellow, even brownish, but, although fine, it is rather heavy and instantly settles in the water, leaving a thin layer of some white minerals or something like that on the surface. Therefore, when you swim, the bottom looks almost white. It is not only beautiful, but also convenient in that it helps to see stones in the water from afar, of which there are a lot of them and their sizes are from “stones” to downright reef. One is a large plateau, overgrown with either whitish algae or invertebrates, I didn’t understand it, and the depth on it is only 20 cm. I once climbed onto it and fell into a trap - I didn’t know how to go down so as not to get scratched : )
From the reviews, we knew that you can see different aquatic inhabitants near the shore and took a mask for swimming, in the end we got so into the taste that we bought additional breathing tubes and only "equipped" swam. Fish are practically not afraid of humans, even large ones, but almost all of them are of the same whitish hue as the surface of the sand. It was especially difficult to see the goby, which changed color like a chameleon.
An ice cream man came to the beach several times a day. On the one hand, the beach is limited by a breakwater of boulders, and on the other, by a cape, on which fishermen and those who want to take pictures were often seen. From the shore, a view of the hotel opened, which, apparently, was going to be launched for the first time only in 2012: first, the equipment was circling, then the lawn was brought in and the site was covered.
In general, the area around our hotel was terribly reminiscent of ghost towns, everything seemed to have died out: souvenir shops in which the goods lay as if the seller had left 5 minutes ago, but did not return and the window was dusty, not well-groomed by anyone; cafes and restaurants with tables covered with tablecloths and salt shakers, but with a faded menu, with withered plants that scattered their withered leaves on the floor and often with a "for sale" sign; quiet streets between villas, whose gates are locked with wires, and all the windows are clogged with blinds. entourage . . But such a miracle can be seen, apparently, no later than May, because. before our eyes there was a revival of one restaurant, and the district as a whole. For some week, the restaurant was thoroughly washed with a hose, unnecessary rubbish was thrown out, tables were laid out and on the eve of our departure they received the first visitors. The villas were also suddenly filled with people, noise, music (it was Sunday and the Cypriots went "to the dachas") . . To be honest, we were glad that we still managed to catch a quiet time. For those who yearn for life to be in full swing, I advise you to take a hotel directly in Protaras or Ayia Napa - the contrast is striking. Even in May there is bustle-vanity.
Initially, we paid half board so that we could leave the hotel during the day. But then it turned out that, firstly, with a child, we especially didn’t have anywhere to go (especially since the whole island can be traveled around in 5 hours), and secondly, food prices bite. If you snack on fast food (which, in comparison with our heaven and earth), then you can fit into a very modest amount, especially considering that the portions in Cyprus are gigantic and even a hot dog will be served to you with potatoes and salad, but we were with a child, so we ate " as it should be" and it didn't work out for less than 25 euros, even though my daughter and I took one serving for two (and couldn't overpower it). For four days we ate at 4 different establishments, the last of which was "Americanos" (the real name is different), which is so beautifully lit at night, but in which the husband was served such a disgusting lamb that it was the last straw and we agreed to the hotel's offer to pay extra up to full board for 25 euros (for three) per day. Those. the same average price for lunch, but already a buffet. In addition, no unnecessary binding to the hotel did not work, because. their meal times are quite extended - we freely had time to ride to neighboring cities and return for dinner. But I wouldn’t pay extra for all-inclusive - this is not Turkey, at noon you will have to fork out for a piece of cake for tea, regardless of the tariff, and at dinner they serve only the cheapest local wine from a tetra pack (I bought exactly the same somewhere for 2 euros) and water, wine is not bad though. For full board and below, it will cost 7 euros, those with all-inclusive need only sign a check. Other "all-inclusive" pleasures - at the hotel bar or at the restaurant bar. We bought wine, beer, freshly squeezed orange juice (tasty, but sour) at the supermarket at prices only slightly higher than domestic ones, and the wine was even cheaper that way.
Breakfast was always the same: sliced various cheeses, including delicious goat, sausages, hard-boiled/soft-boiled eggs, HORRIBLE scrambled eggs (powdered, what?? ), fried bacon strips and sausages, baked tomatoes, paper sausages and amazing gravy from small beans. Different types of bread for toast and homemade chibata(? ) bread. Tea from bags, coffee from a coffee machine, but with milk in a jug, to them muffins, unleavened buns, butter, packaged jams and homemade from jugs. Why is everyone praising local juices? The most common concentrates, grapefruit and simply a thermonuclear solution of citric acid. Another thing is yoghurts, which reminded me of sour cream in taste, because. without any additives, even sugar . . Although I'm lying, there were 2 types: one ala sour cream, the other ala sour cream with strawberry jam. They were offered sprinkles, fruits from compotes and terrible honey, completely unlike real honey (it even flowed like water). The only variety of breakfast (and our great joy) was the appearance of fried eggs in addition to scrambled eggs. For breakfast, special urns for eggshells and other rubbish are placed on the tables. In the morning, it is considered good form to take your own tray to a special rack, but if you don’t, then of course you won’t get anything for it.
At lunch and dinner, the picture changes radically, firstly, the waiter seats you depending on the number of people. The crumbs are brought high children's chairs-tables. After escorting you to the table, the waiter writes down the room number and your order (wine or water). Secondly, the menu for lunch and dinner changed regularly, although french fries were consistently present, as well as baked potatoes. There has always been rice (but who taught them how to cook such tasteless rice? ) And pasta with "different sauces". Popular dishes of national cuisine (kleftiko and moussaka) were served periodically. For dessert, in addition to mousses, cakes and fruits - ice cream. The first time I tried mint ice cream - well, disgusting, I tell you! Strawberry in favor, incl. it is torn down immediately. At dinner, a "children's table" is added, and in the Natalie Tours catalog, on the hotel page, this moment was separately mentioned, only "children's" it is clearly not in our understanding, because. represented mainly by fried dishes: nuggets, french fries, pasta with bacon, pizza, squid fries, etc. I dragged myself all sorts of harmful things from him, and, on the contrary, I fed the child from the "adult" table. At dinner, it is customary to be in evening dresses . . well, or at least not in T-shirts and shorts.
At first we ignored the animation, but it still prevented us from sleeping and once decided to "check it out". Everything turned out to be very interesting: live singing of hits, dancing numbers, magic tricks, parrot shows, a wonderful fire show (do not miss it) and our incomparable animator, from whom the whole hotel was delighted. Not a person, but a polyglot electric broom : )
We did not go on excursions, we did not consider it worth spending time on trips, especially since there will be interesting things for 15 minutes, and half a day - the road and booze (from the reviews). They themselves took a bus ride to Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni (the latter went to visit boutiques of branded clothing, but on Sundays they only flew until 2 pm). Ticket 1 euro one way or 3 euros per day. In Protaras, we walked to the church on the hill (it turned out to be much less to go than it seemed at first), from there a beautiful view of the surroundings opens up. Grab scarves and ribbons. For some reason, it always flies out of my head that at the entrance women need to cover their heads with a scarf, and there also grows an olive tree, hung and tied with hundreds of ribbons and . . wet wipes. We didn't find anything else either. There were even several St. George ribbons on the tree. About restaurants. There are Russian-speaking waiters almost everywhere, children are waiting for coloring books and pencils, often there is a playground at the restaurant. The Bedrock Cafe is very interestingly decorated (if the name Flinstone tells you something). The restaurant at the Mandalay Hotel has delicious moussaka and kleftiko.
Before leaving, we were bitterly disappointed in the fish meze touted in the reviews. Could "this" bring such great joy to someone? Dry local fish (in the sense that it is so dry in itself), 4 shrimps and mussels, a spoonful of octopus and a pseudo crab salad. In short, if you only read about the sea in books, then it may really seem interesting, because. there are no complaints about cooking, but for the Far East - a quiet horror. My husband gritted my teeth for a month after spending 30 euros (including drinks).
There is much more I would like to tell, but then, I'm afraid, this review will never be finished : )
P. S. Be sure to take a walk along the paths that run along the coast! You will find many interesting places for photography.
In Moscow, we spent the night at the Midland Hotel, not far from Sheremetyevo, we took a room "no-windows-no-doors", but for one night it was quite digestible. Here are just the prices in a hotel restaurant - you will pump up . . For the cost of a piece of chop, we stocked up for three in an ordinary grocery store located across the street from the hotel. Every 30 minutes, a "minibus" runs: Midland-Sheremetyevo, passes through all the terminals, collecting arrivals and transporting departing ones. The price, however, is the same as for a taxi - 250 rubles.
Our departure was early - at 7.20, and the travel agent offered to pay 6000 extra so that the departure was exactly at 11.30, we refused and subsequently did not regret it. They also flew to Cyprus by Transaero plane. It was nice to know that a nice girl-receptionist turned out to have booked comfortable seats for us in advance (flying with a child), although we did not ask anyone. Both flights were uneventful, except that Moscow was a little shaken during landing.
In Cyprus, we were met by Paphos airport, which is about 2.5-3 hours drive from Protaras, consider yourself lucky for those who fly to Larnaca.
Passport control took a long time and we left the airport, apparently, the last from our flight. The girls from Natalie Tours directed us to the buses and. . . disappeared. In the reviews, someone complained that the operator did not help them with the check-in at the hotel, and in my experience this was the first time that the guide was not present at all during the transfer. We actually didn’t need it, but we somehow got used to the fact that during the transfer the guide gives some useful information, tells something interesting about the country . . But no, no, the driver turned on the movie, which brightened up the transfer of topics who didn't sleep. By the way, thanks to the excessively long transfer, we subsequently no longer needed a sightseeing tour of Cyprus.
Our hotel was the last one on the list and only one other young couple arrived with us. Since our arrival was already at about three o'clock in the afternoon, the keys to the room were issued immediately after filling out the questionnaire. However, it was not without a hitch. The "young" ones were sent to the first floor, and we got the second (basement third), but even on the way, the husband said that this side does not look at the sea. I didn’t believe in the trick so much that the first thing I did was hang from the balcony, but under us there was a wasteland and an access road, and nothing more. And what is interesting, when, when planning a vacation, we tried to book just a standard room, we were refused. I had to go down to the reception and, due to my poor English, literally "poke my finger" at the voucher, which indicated "Standard room with side sea view. " And lo and behold! , there was no friction on this issue, they apologized to me and after 20 minutes I was already admiring a gorgeous view from the balcony, although I assumed that only a piece of the sea would be visible somewhere . . in the distance . . "beyond the forest" . . We also got a room on the 4th (in fact) floor overlooking the pool, the sea and . . balconies of the adjacent building (there was some inconvenience that opening the curtains wide open you found yourself in an aquarium).
The floor in the room is tiled, and the windows are covered with very thick "reinforced concrete" curtains, which is very handy, given that it gets light early and bakes mercilessly. The room had a double bed, a bedside table, a radio bedside table (local music emphasizes the atmosphere of relaxation quite well), sliding doors-windows to the entire wall, a round table and two very comfortable soft chairs-armchairs nearby, a dressing table with a large mirror and another chair . To the left of the mirror was a hair dryer, which I found very convenient, to the right, above the chest of drawers, a TV. In the corridor there is a wardrobe with hangers, shelves and a safe (3 euros). Nearby - minibar, thermos and mugs. You can just use the refrigerator - 3 euros, or you can take it as a minibar, then you will need to choose goods for the same 3 euros per day. We did not pay for the safe and the kettle, but the "compatriot" taught us how to use the minibar-refrigerator correctly on the first day, thanks to him. For example, you want to use the refrigerator for 10 days. In order not to bother, choosing goods for 3 euros per day (and you won’t be able to do it exactly, because there is no such price), it’s enough to dial the goods at the rate of 10 days * 3 euros = 30 euros. We rented for 12 days and the receptionist himself helped us choose the goods for exactly 36 euros (12 * 3). The refrigerator was very useful for us to cool wine, fruits and juices bought in the supermarket, because. we had half board and it was expensive to buy drinks at the bar.
The balcony also pleased - spacious, with a built-in dryer, which greatly facilitated our lives. But take clothespins with you - the wind can be quite strong and can "joke" with light clothing. The bath, perhaps, concealed the most remarkable thing in the room - an amazing toilet flush system : ) I have never seen anything like this, the impression that you are pumping water from the very depths of the earth. Not plumbing, but a sports simulator : )
Towels were changed every day, bed linen is also often, and everything is snow-white and very pleasant. We left tips daily.
I often read in the reviews the mention of "strange elevators". Nothing of the kind, the elevator is in perfect working order, which, alas, cannot be said about the call buttons. The "up" call button does not work on the lobby, so you often first go to minus one and only then up, and on the second floor, the "up" and "down" call buttons are mixed up, so you, on the contrary, risk a ride up if someone then summoned Lit there. : ) Hence the confusion.
They also write about how Russians are infringed upon during resettlement: judging by the situation described above, you first need to proceed from what you paid for. The hotel is designed in the form of a three-pointed star and only one side of the 5 "does not see" the sea at all. Under the ill-fated "beep" lived entirely foreigners. By the way, a little about this noisy unit. The first hours of my stay at the hotel, I thought that in 2 weeks I would go crazy from this noise, heard even on the beach, but on the second day I stopped noticing it : )
There are 2 swimming pools on the territory of the hotel (for children and adults, and the adult is divided into 2 halves: consistently just above the waist (there were water aerobics classes at 11 o'clock) and increasing to a depth of more than 3 meters), a small playground (2 swings, a plastic house and hill), a beautiful palm alley leading to the sea (when choosing a hotel, we set the presence of a green area as an indispensable condition and guessed it), beautiful compositions of giant bald cacti, scarlet and pots, which are illuminated with yellow lights at night. Late in the evening, a fountain begins to work in the pool, beautifully illuminated by different lights. The descent to the sea consists of 3 tiers: the 1st is the area immediately adjacent to the hotel and the pool (there is a shower next to it on both sides), then a ladder, next to which there is a foot washer (in which we washed the child too), so as not to bring sand to the territory, and another platform, again a ladder - a platform and, finally, a staircase leading to the beach, around which there are thickets of an interesting plant with fleshy leaves and pink flowers. Sunbeds at all sites differ in appearance, but most importantly, they are free, as is a rectangular canopy with a plastic mini-table, in which you can hide valuables and lock them with a padlock sold in a hotel souvenir shop. The ashtray and trash can are there. But on the beach it's a pleasure 2.5 euros for both a sunbed and an umbrella. Naturally, almost everyone goes to hotel sunbeds or (mostly Slavs) spread towels along the edge of the sea. There is a lawn on all three tiers and you can safely walk barefoot, although I was lucky twice to catch a small thorn with my foot. For those with strollers, there is a gentle path that starts at the elevators and, bypassing the viewpoint, leads to the beach.
The sand on the beach at first seemed white to me, but in fact it is yellow, even brownish, but, although fine, it is rather heavy and instantly settles in the water, leaving a thin layer of some white minerals or something like that on the surface. Therefore, when you swim, the bottom looks almost white. It is not only beautiful, but also convenient in that it helps to see stones in the water from afar, of which there are a lot of them and their sizes are from “stones” to downright reef. One is a large plateau, overgrown with either whitish algae or invertebrates, I didn’t understand it, and the depth on it is only 20 cm. I once climbed onto it and fell into a trap - I didn’t know how to go down so as not to get scratched : )
From the reviews, we knew that you can see different aquatic inhabitants near the shore and took a mask for swimming, in the end we got so into the taste that we bought additional breathing tubes and only "equipped" swam. Fish are practically not afraid of humans, even large ones, but almost all of them are of the same whitish hue as the surface of the sand. It was especially difficult to see the goby, which changed color like a chameleon.
An ice cream man came to the beach several times a day. On the one hand, the beach is limited by a breakwater of boulders, and on the other, by a cape, on which fishermen and those who want to take pictures were often seen. From the shore, a view of the hotel opened, which, apparently, was going to be launched for the first time only in 2012: first, the equipment was circling, then the lawn was brought in and the site was covered.
In general, the area around our hotel was terribly reminiscent of ghost towns, everything seemed to have died out: souvenir shops in which the goods lay as if the seller had left 5 minutes ago, but did not return and the window was dusty, not well-groomed by anyone; cafes and restaurants with tables covered with tablecloths and salt shakers, but with a faded menu, with withered plants that scattered their withered leaves on the floor and often with a "for sale" sign; quiet streets between villas, whose gates are locked with wires, and all the windows are clogged with blinds. entourage . . But such a miracle can be seen, apparently, no later than May, because. before our eyes there was a revival of one restaurant, and the district as a whole. For some week, the restaurant was thoroughly washed with a hose, unnecessary rubbish was thrown out, tables were laid out and on the eve of our departure they received the first visitors. The villas were also suddenly filled with people, noise, music (it was Sunday and the Cypriots went "to the dachas") . . To be honest, we were glad that we still managed to catch a quiet time. For those who yearn for life to be in full swing, I advise you to take a hotel directly in Protaras or Ayia Napa - the contrast is striking. Even in May there is bustle-vanity.
Initially, we paid half board so that we could leave the hotel during the day. But then it turned out that, firstly, with a child, we especially didn’t have anywhere to go (especially since the whole island can be traveled around in 5 hours), and secondly, food prices bite. If you snack on fast food (which, in comparison with our heaven and earth), then you can fit into a very modest amount, especially considering that the portions in Cyprus are gigantic and even a hot dog will be served to you with potatoes and salad, but we were with a child, so we ate " as it should be" and it didn't work out for less than 25 euros, even though my daughter and I took one serving for two (and couldn't overpower it). For four days we ate at 4 different establishments, the last of which was "Americanos" (the real name is different), which is so beautifully lit at night, but in which the husband was served such a disgusting lamb that it was the last straw and we agreed to the hotel's offer to pay extra up to full board for 25 euros (for three) per day. Those. the same average price for lunch, but already a buffet. In addition, no unnecessary binding to the hotel did not work, because. their meal times are quite extended - we freely had time to ride to neighboring cities and return for dinner. But I wouldn’t pay extra for all-inclusive - this is not Turkey, at noon you will have to fork out for a piece of cake for tea, regardless of the tariff, and at dinner they serve only the cheapest local wine from a tetra pack (I bought exactly the same somewhere for 2 euros) and water, wine is not bad though. For full board and below, it will cost 7 euros, those with all-inclusive need only sign a check. Other "all-inclusive" pleasures - at the hotel bar or at the restaurant bar. We bought wine, beer, freshly squeezed orange juice (tasty, but sour) at the supermarket at prices only slightly higher than domestic ones, and the wine was even cheaper that way.
Breakfast was always the same: sliced various cheeses, including delicious goat, sausages, hard-boiled/soft-boiled eggs, HORRIBLE scrambled eggs (powdered, what?? ), fried bacon strips and sausages, baked tomatoes, paper sausages and amazing gravy from small beans. Different types of bread for toast and homemade chibata(? ) bread. Tea from bags, coffee from a coffee machine, but with milk in a jug, to them muffins, unleavened buns, butter, packaged jams and homemade from jugs. Why is everyone praising local juices? The most common concentrates, grapefruit and simply a thermonuclear solution of citric acid. Another thing is yoghurts, which reminded me of sour cream in taste, because. without any additives, even sugar . . Although I'm lying, there were 2 types: one ala sour cream, the other ala sour cream with strawberry jam. They were offered sprinkles, fruits from compotes and terrible honey, completely unlike real honey (it even flowed like water). The only variety of breakfast (and our great joy) was the appearance of fried eggs in addition to scrambled eggs. For breakfast, special urns for eggshells and other rubbish are placed on the tables. In the morning, it is considered good form to take your own tray to a special rack, but if you don’t, then of course you won’t get anything for it.
At lunch and dinner, the picture changes radically, firstly, the waiter seats you depending on the number of people. The crumbs are brought high children's chairs-tables. After escorting you to the table, the waiter writes down the room number and your order (wine or water). Secondly, the menu for lunch and dinner changed regularly, although french fries were consistently present, as well as baked potatoes. There has always been rice (but who taught them how to cook such tasteless rice? ) And pasta with "different sauces". Popular dishes of national cuisine (kleftiko and moussaka) were served periodically. For dessert, in addition to mousses, cakes and fruits - ice cream. The first time I tried mint ice cream - well, disgusting, I tell you! Strawberry in favor, incl. it is torn down immediately. At dinner, a "children's table" is added, and in the Natalie Tours catalog, on the hotel page, this moment was separately mentioned, only "children's" it is clearly not in our understanding, because. represented mainly by fried dishes: nuggets, french fries, pasta with bacon, pizza, squid fries, etc. I dragged myself all sorts of harmful things from him, and, on the contrary, I fed the child from the "adult" table. At dinner, it is customary to be in evening dresses . . well, or at least not in T-shirts and shorts.
At first we ignored the animation, but it still prevented us from sleeping and once decided to "check it out". Everything turned out to be very interesting: live singing of hits, dancing numbers, magic tricks, parrot shows, a wonderful fire show (do not miss it) and our incomparable animator, from whom the whole hotel was delighted. Not a person, but a polyglot electric broom : )
We did not go on excursions, we did not consider it worth spending time on trips, especially since there will be interesting things for 15 minutes, and half a day - the road and booze (from the reviews). They themselves took a bus ride to Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni (the latter went to visit boutiques of branded clothing, but on Sundays they only flew until 2 pm). Ticket 1 euro one way or 3 euros per day. In Protaras, we walked to the church on the hill (it turned out to be much less to go than it seemed at first), from there a beautiful view of the surroundings opens up. Grab scarves and ribbons. For some reason, it always flies out of my head that at the entrance women need to cover their heads with a scarf, and there also grows an olive tree, hung and tied with hundreds of ribbons and . . wet wipes. We didn't find anything else either. There were even several St. George ribbons on the tree. About restaurants. There are Russian-speaking waiters almost everywhere, children are waiting for coloring books and pencils, often there is a playground at the restaurant. The Bedrock Cafe is very interestingly decorated (if the name Flinstone tells you something). The restaurant at the Mandalay Hotel has delicious moussaka and kleftiko.
Before leaving, we were bitterly disappointed in the fish meze touted in the reviews. Could "this" bring such great joy to someone? Dry local fish (in the sense that it is so dry in itself), 4 shrimps and mussels, a spoonful of octopus and a pseudo crab salad. In short, if you only read about the sea in books, then it may really seem interesting, because. there are no complaints about cooking, but for the Far East - a quiet horror. My husband gritted my teeth for a month after spending 30 euros (including drinks).
There is much more I would like to tell, but then, I'm afraid, this review will never be finished : )
P. S. Be sure to take a walk along the paths that run along the coast! You will find many interesting places for photography.
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Our arrival in Cavo Maris coincided with a hurricane in Cyprus, the way from the airport was quite long, so we got there without much positive. However, it was worth walking around the hotel, as the mood immediately rose. Clean, tidy and beautiful. The reception staff is also quite pleasant - no beech described by other tourists was noticed) In addition, one of the administrators is a woman of Slavic origin, and she tried very hard to help if questions arose.
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Our arrival in Cavo Maris coincided with a hurricane in Cyprus, the way from the airport was quite long, so we got there without much positive. However, it was worth walking around the hotel, as the mood immediately rose. Clean, tidy and beautiful. The reception staff is also quite pleasant - no beech described by other tourists was noticed) In addition, one of the administrators is a woman of Slavic origin, and she tried very hard to help if questions arose. The atmosphere inside corresponds to its three stars, neither worse nor better. It can be seen that the last renovation was done about 6 years ago, but this does not affect the mood at all if you came to relax in the room, and not live. The linen was changed regularly, cleaned like Mr. Propper - you can't find fault. Living inside the hotel, in principle, did not bother, during the stay there were three pairs of Russians, and even those quite well-mannered guys. British pensioners were touching, but German women were unpleasantly surprised, demonstrating their far from ideal body in all its glory. However, there are plenty of them everywhere. . The food did not differ in variety, but it was definitely delicious: almost always the same continental breakfast with ham, cheese and fried eggs, a wonderful and worthy lunch with many dishes (I note the fish - the chefs cook it deliciously), the same dinner. By the way, the local carob syrup, which is served with yogurt and ice cream, tastes interesting and original. Every day we had lunch / dinner at some local establishments, I will single out a tavern opposite the hotel: the portions are large and insanely tasty, and the service seems to be not waiters, but old friends. The chef himself came along. The approach to the sea is convenient, the beach is close, and yet the water at that time was very cool, so we spent more time by the pool. The animation seemed to me to be mediocre, and we entertained ourselves. Nearby is an incredible water park - a must visit! For a clubbing vacation, go to Ayia Napa, there is nothing like it in Protaras, it's just a cozy village. However, in this cozy village you can have a very good rest, if you do not notice small troubles)
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Family holiday hotel. Rested with 2 children (15 years and 2 years) all very much. Excellent service, high-quality, tasty, varied food, amazingly warm sea (for a baby, that's it). Not far from Protaras, 15 minutes on foot, there is a little shopping. Evening entertainment was also taken care of: these are dance ensembles, performances by a singer, a magician.
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Family holiday hotel. Rested with 2 children (15 years and 2 years) all very much. Excellent service, high-quality, tasty, varied food, amazingly warm sea (for a baby, that's it). Not far from Protaras, 15 minutes on foot, there is a little shopping. Evening entertainment was also taken care of: these are dance ensembles, performances by a singer, a magician. I want to note that the animators come up with a variety of programs. One note - playground in the sun.
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