Cyprus hotels use in their classification a standard five-point system for determining the level of service by "stars". Since the island is considered solely as a holiday destination, it is difficult to find hostels and hotels with one star here. All hotels in seaside resorts start from "two stars". What's higher than five? There are also boutique and apart-hotels. Of course, the "star" of a hotel depends not only and not so much on the level of service. Factors such as location, distance from the sea, availability and quality of the beach play a role here. In this article, we will look at the best 4-star hotels in Cyprus. We made a selection, using the reviews of Russian tourists. They evaluated hotels according to such parameters as territory and location, distance from the beach, service, food and animation.
General remarks
For those tourists who are used to vacationing in Egypt or Turkey, it may seem strange that almost all 4-star hotels in Cyprus do not practice the all-inclusive system. Most hotels include only breakfast in the price of the room. But atwhen booking a hotel or upon check-in, you can agree on the provision of half board or three meals a day for a fee. You can’t call it “all inclusive”, but still … Russian tourists also noted that Cypriots do not experience respectful awe in front of customers. In shorts, they can easily not be allowed to dinner, and friendly gatherings in the room can end with a call from the administrator, or even the arrival of the police. The equipment of rooms in four-star hotels can be strikingly different. Reviews speak of both luxurious apartments and old furniture. But the level of service in all hotels on the island remains at its best and meets European standards.
Select Resort
When planning to go to Cyprus, it does not interfere with deciding on a vacation spot. Many resorts of the island have their own "specialization". Golden youth usually chooses Ayia Napa and Limassol. Local hotels in Cyprus "4 stars" invariably collect the most enthusiastic reviews about animation, entertainment and excellent service. But at the same time, some tourists complain about the noise and din in the evenings. Lovers of languid bliss settle in the vicinity of Limassol and in Paphos. Reviews mention a high level of comfort. The most budget hotels of the island are concentrated in Larnaca. And families with small children praise hotels in Protaras. The infrastructure for children is the most developed there: there are special menus, animation, water parks and more.
Coast selection
A characteristic feature of Cyprus is that the beaches here are municipal. This means that access to them is absolutelyfree for everyone. This circumstance can be regarded as a minus (for sunbeds and umbrellas you may be required to pay), and a plus (the ability to choose a beach to your liking). But some 4-star hotels in Cyprus enter into agreements with the municipality to provide their customers with beach equipment. At the same time, sunbeds and umbrellas by the pools on the territory of the hotels are always free for guests. The best beaches in Cyprus are in Protoras and Ayia Napa. There is white and soft sand, with minor inclusions of pebbles. This circumstance makes the resorts very popular. Hotels advise booking rooms in advance. In Larnaca, the sand has a dark color. Pebbles are increasingly common in Limassol. But in Paphos, the sand is bulk, and there are stones in the sea at sunset.
Cyprus, Protaras 4-Star Hotels
This resort positions itself as a family resort. The excellent infrastructure for the youngest tourists is accompanied by a free bonus in the form of the best Cypriot beaches and a gentle entry into the calm sea. Some hotels offer budget accommodation for an average of five thousand rubles for a double room with breakfast. And this is at the height of the season, when crowds of tourists flood Cyprus. Protaras, whose 4-star hotels are not very numerous, presents a rich animation program for children and their parents. Some hotels, such as Capo Bay, have a diving school and a spa. Of the negative reviews, paid Wi-Fi in the rooms can be noted, although it can be used freely in public areas. Tourists especially praise suchlocal fours like Anastasia Beach, Golden Coast and Sunrise.
Cyprus Hotels: Paphos
"4 stars" at this resort occupy almost half of the hotel stock. These hotels are located in different areas. A wide choice opens up before the tourist: the city center or green surroundings, the first strip with less amenities or the area more remote from the beach, but with the service, like in a five-star hotel. For a relaxing holiday, reviews advise choosing the Sant-Georges Spa and Golf Beach Resort. This hotel is located six kilometers from the city center. As the name implies, the hotel has its own spa. The "Capital Coast Resort" hotel will suit fans of excursions, because it is located in the very center of the city, not far from the Archaeological Complex and the Necropolis. This hotel, as the reviews assure, also has a spa center - with a hammam and a massage room. Sofianna Hotel Apartments 4 is good for families. The apartments of this hotel complex are located twenty minutes walk from the center. Many 4 star Cyprus hotels in Paphos offer their guests free internet access. For those tourists who like to live in secluded bungalows, and not in noisy high-rise buildings, reviews are advised to choose the Aquamare Beach hotel. It also has a spa center with a hammam, sauna, fitness room. This is a first line hotel, just a couple of minutes walk to the beach.
Larnaca Fours
This resort is considered to be in Cyprusbudget, but this does not mean at all that the local hotels are somehow inferior to others in terms of service. What is remarkable about the hotels of Cyprus (Larnaca) "4 stars"? Firstly, a developed children's infrastructure. In almost all hotels of this level, along with an adult pool, there is a “paddling pool” with small slides. Enough in Larnaca and hotels with their own SPA complexes. Many of them stand directly on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Hotels such as Palm Beach, Sandy, Lordos and Princess Beach have received many accolades.
