"Great hotel with good spa facilities (two pools, sauna, steam room, etc.) located in a quieter part of Ayia Napa.
I was initially hesitant to visit because of the area’s party reputation, but in November it was actually very calm. Off-peak season meant an older, more mature crowd and a very relaxed atmosphere.
The hotel itself is spotless, with cleaners and staff visible daily. My room was a good-sized double with a powerful walk-in shower that always had hot water. Quality shampoo, shower gel, hand soap and body lotion were provided via wall-mounted dispensers. The small balcony (with sea view) had a table and two chairs - perfect for unwinding.
However, I did have an issue with ants appearing on the bedside tables at night, despite having no food or drink in the room. I reported it several times; the hotel was fully booked so they couldn’t move me, but they did send housekeeping repeatedly and eventually resolved it. Also worth noting: rooms above the Elia restaurant can hear music and performances until around midnight - light sleepers beware! There were also no minibar items in the in-room fridge.
The hotel is popular with German guests, so much of the signage is in English and German only. The breakfast buffet is very German/European-leaning, with pickled vegetables, sausages and other German-influenced dishes alongside the usual continental and hot options. There’s an omelette station and three self-service coffee machines. Food quality was OK - although the fruit options, in particular, were flavourless and (unfortunately) I also experienced food poisoning on two of my four mornings….
The outdoor pool area is lovely, though the water is understandably cold in November. There’s also a smaller shallow pool beside the outdoor bar, which I imagine is great in summer. Indoors, there’s a smaller pool, two (weak) jacuzzis and a chill-out area with loungers. The sauna and steam rooms are compact but perfectly adequate - often empty during the day since most guests preferred the sunshine outside. The small gym is usually empty too but has enough equipment for most workouts.
The nearest beach is about 5 minutes away, with loungers at €2.50 for the whole day. Mini-marts, supermarkets, restaurants and bars are around 10–15 minutes’ walk, though many were closed for the off-peak season. The Elia restaurant attached to the hotel only served drinks during this period.
Overall, a pleasant stay at a solid 4* hotel - ideal if your goal is rest and relaxation, as there isn’t much else going on in the area during off-peak months. Good value for money and recommended for solo travellers, friends and couples."
