"We recently spent 10 nights at Sunrise Jade as a couple in our 30s/40s.
Hotel
We couldn’t fault the cleanliness of the hotel. It was kept spotless throughout our stay, and many of the staff were incredibly polite, friendly, and helpful.
If you’re looking for a very quiet, chilled holiday, this hotel is for you. That’s exactly what it was—perhaps a little too quiet and relaxed for our liking.
The hotel is apparently eco-friendly, but that meant the lights and air conditioning would switch off automatically while you were in the middle of getting ready. And would take a while to come back on and adjust to the room temperature again.
Room
We stayed in a swim-up room, and it was fantastic. We really couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was spacious, comfortable, and having direct access to the pool made our stay feel extra special.
Our terrace enjoyed the sunshine until around 12:30–1:00 pm, after which the sun disappeared behind the building and the area became shaded. This wasn’t a major issue for us, but it’s worth knowing if you’re hoping for sun throughout the day.
The only downside was the location of our room. It was directly opposite the seating area where guests gathered after their evening meal. This meant that if we wanted a late evening swim, there wasn’t much privacy as people were sitting nearby.
Food
Unfortunately, the food was the biggest disappointment for us. We felt the hotel caters to a very specific taste, and if that doesn’t suit your preferences, dining can be quite difficult. At dinner, we often struggled to find enough options that appealed to us.
We also noticed that many of the desserts contained nuts. As someone with a nut allergy, this significantly limited the choices available and made dessert disappointing.
During our stay, we chose to eat out on a couple of occasions, including at the Brazilian restaurant and the Greek restaurant on Protaras Strip, which we thoroughly enjoyed. ( this is included with half board through the hotel ) no extra charge only drinks.
When we booked the hotel on a half-board basis, we were informed that soft drinks were included with meals. However, this was not the case. Soft drinks were only included at breakfast, and any drinks with dinner had to be purchased separately. We found the drinks at the hotel to be quite expensive, which was disappointing as it wasn’t what we had been led to expect.
Views
The views from the hotel are absolutely stunning. Having such beautiful beach right on the doorstep made the experience even more special.
One morning, we woke up at 5:15am to watch the sunrise, and it was truly breathtaking. It was a magical experience and definitely worth the early start.
Location.
The location was perfect—around a 10–15 minute walk down the road to the strip. Alternatively, you can take the beach route, which takes a little longer, but it’s a beautiful walk with a lovely sea breeze that helps keep you cool on those warm evening strolls.
During our stay, we visited Turtle Bay, but unfortunately we weren’t one of the lucky ones to spot any turtles. Just outside the hotel, there are plenty of boats docked throughout the day, and we were told you can sometimes see turtles in the little cove there as well. Sadly, we didn’t manage to see any during our visit."
