Almyra

Clean, professional staff, prompt service, excellent setting and location. Pricey but worth it. With the forthcoming renovation, it will be among the top 5-star hotels in Cyprus. Highly recommended! Pet-friendly too!

We have recently returned from a two week stay at the Almyra. We stayed in a garden facing room on the third floor. Room: In our opinion, our room was not a 5 star room. Perhaps the sea facing rooms and suites are, but our room definitely wasn’t. The room was clean but a little dated and could do with a freshen up in decor. The safe was a very useful feature of the room. We felt that the minibar should be optional as we prefer not to use the minibar and have a fridge for personal items. Although you are not meant to use the chiller for personal items, we managed to fit our own things in. Tea/coffee facilities would have been welcomed in the room. The cleaners are all excellent and our room was kept clean. The cleaners even come around to turn your room down for the evening although we tended to avoid this by putting our “do not disturb” sign up as we can turn our room down ourselves. As the hotel is child friendly, we asked for a room in the adults only block and got this. Food/ drink: We were half board. Breakfast was delicious and a very wide selection for all tastebuds. Can not fault breakfast. You can order drinks from the menu but the tea/coffee provided satisfied us. For dinner, we felt that each night was quite similar. We didn’t dislike the food though and the chefs went out of their way to ensure we were satisfied. They made me a cheese-less fajita, for example. Drinks we felt were very over priced but I guess that’s what happens in a high starred hotel - although €4 for water to go with your evening meal is a little excessive when the supermarket down the road sells bottles for 15cents. Staff: The staff make this hotel. Every single member of staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, particularly the staff in the restaurant. Sunbathing/ Swimming: There are lots of pools which is great. We always used the adults only pool at the spa area. This was a lovely, quiet place to sunbathe. The only thing is the sun loungers, comfy as they are, cannot be adjusted. The Annabelle had adjustable ones which looked better. The provision of towels is an excellent touch and very helpful. Points to consider: Cats - there are many cats wandering the grounds of the hotel and setting up camp at the sun loungers up at the spa area. When we questioned the cats, we were told it’s because guests feed them. However, on two occasions I saw staff members feed the cats and give them water, thus encouraging them to return. Even at dinner, nobody makes an effort to shoo the cats away. This isn’t very hygienic when people are eating etc. Also, there may be guests with allergies/ fears of cats - not everybody enjoys being around animals. Sharing of Information - this could be much better. We were not informed that we could eat at other restaurants in the hotel for a supplement. We overheard this. We also were not told that we could eat our dinner at the sister hotel, the Annabelle or use their facilities. Also, there are many great fitness classes on at the spa that many guests would love however these are not advertised/ promoted. Information at reception about fitness classes that day/ what’s on the dinner menu etc. would be good to know. Other: - if you are eating out, the Italian restaurant ‘Porto Bello’ across the road from the hotel is delicious. - The mall is a great place to go with so much under one roof. We always walked (took around 30 mins) but you can take a bus/ taxi.

Every year we visit and I say...next year we will try somewhere else. Every time we leave I think....I’ll be back next year. The Almyra has a sense of tranquility and relaxation that washes over you as soon as you arrive in the wonderful lobby. The staff are exceptional- so friendly and welcoming. The food is faultless. The rooms spotless and the view a living painting. This is a family hotel. Children run around happy and bare foot. If you are looking for a couples experience then this is not for you. Although they do have an adult only pool and Spa for child free relaxation. This hotel is wonderful and the fact that families return year after year is testament to just how lovely it is. Book now everyone and prepare to be wowed!