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Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 21:36

Hi All,



Just joined, and was looking for some assistance. Hoping to travel to

Northern Cyprus in April 09, have looked at lots of hotels but quite

fancy the Prince Inn. Cant seem to get any reviews on it here in

bonny Glasgow, has anyone stayed there or can anyone recommend

somewhere else.

Many thanks, and please be gentle !

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 21:55

It's on the busy, main road at Karaoglanoglu just before the University. Very handy for banks and ATM's, a Fish and Chip Shop and Indian Restaurant. Rooms at the front are noisey. Ensure you request a rear room.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 22:07

Hi Diamond Gal.



Well I am TOTALLY biased but THE SHIP just outside Kyrenia. Stayed there 5 times never had a bad moment. Friendly about £15 B&B (negotiable) Great Pool. Exceptional food. Great Ambience. Rooms recently refurbished. Personal introduction to ZUBE head waiter.(great guy)

Swimming Pool and Terrace 1st class. WONDERFUL PEOPLE. Almost everyone on multiple visit.



Gentle enough? Take care...wynyardman

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 22:08

www.theprinceinn.com is in Karaoglanoglu 3 miles from Kyrenia.

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 22:27

I stayed long term at Sammy's hotel in Kyrenia. Comfortable rooms, nice pool, 5 minutes walk from centre and harbour (the advantage of this is that you won't need to hire a car as bus services are cheap and close by) Mainly English guests. WiFi available in room either through hotel system or Extend hotspot (for a fee) - useful if you are thinking of buying and need some info. Recommended.

greenman

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 22:31

Stayed at the Prince Inn for 3 weeks, Marcos is a mine of information, thoroughly enjoyed it, would stay there again.

Chris

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 22:35

Thanks everyone ! Didnt see The Ship just about every other hotel

though. Will have a look at that on the web.

Many thanks again to you all



Take care



Diamond Gal

The Wizard


Joined: 21/05/2008
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
22/05/2008 22:37

Wynyardman is correct, the Ship Inn is the best located holiday village, The owners, staff and returning guests are like one big family.

Highly recommended

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
23/05/2008 12:39

Stayed at the Prince Inn while house hunting. Nice pool and lovely breakfast. The waitress was really nice. However, shower did not work and it is noisy if you don't get the balcony rooms overlooking the pool (only two of them) Balcony was covered in bird droppings. Try the Ship or Riverside or Altinkaya was nice.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
24/05/2008 08:28

Diamond Gal,



Just take a close look at The Ship. The website cannot describe the ambience though.

Dinner on the terrace on a warm evening after a couple of Efes. The memories linger!

The only surprize was a pleasant one when I got the bill.(can't be bad). Nearly everyone

that stays there are regulars, also a popular venue to eat, for the ex pat community.

Zube the Head Waiter is a national treasure and much valued by all. (ex Riverside Park)

No, I am not on comission, just a very satisfied customer. You can see the menu on the website .Absolutely delicious.



wynyardman.



PS. No cats around the dining tables!!!

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
25/05/2008 21:54

hiya,



Dont mind cats ! have 1 at home Victor (as in Meldrew), dont however

like them much at dinner time! Can I be cheeky and ask if you

stay in Northern Cyprus, you seem very very clued up in all things !

Can I ask you if April is a good time to visit or would you recommend

another time of year, everyone tells me October is a good month also.

Thanks again for your advice, hope Im not imposing too much on your

good nature.

Take care diamond gal

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
25/05/2008 23:03

Diamond Gal,

Funny that! My wife says that I am like Victor Meldrew.!

Don't mind cats but rather a lot at the Riverside, and they can be a little annoying around

the dining facilities.

April and October best months by far unless you are a sun godess. Very Very hot in summer.

If its your first time in TRNC you will love it. If you have already booked the Riverside you will have a lovely time. The owners dog in the bar is adorable. I was allowed to buy him a packet of crisps every night.

No problem......What good nature was that!

wyn

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
25/05/2008 23:20

Ha Ha,

No I havent made my mind up yet. Visited Paphos in 2005 and to be

frank, didnt feel all that comfortable, until I visited Polis and absolutely

fell in love with the place. Southern Cyprus people were amazingly

friendly but just felt the town centre was like Glasgow on a Saturday

night (dont feel comfortable there either).

Am not a pool or beach person, love just to get a good feel for a

place and just explore (sounds boring I know) but love to wander and

get chatting to the locals etc, hopefully TRNC will not disappoint. !

Diamond gal

Lincsman



Joined: 02/04/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
26/05/2008 00:27

Diamond Gal If you found Paphos a liitle busy I am sure you will find NC a lot more relaxing. More Restaurants, less Bars, no louts and the Turkish Cypriot people are friendlier still. I hope you enjoy you visit.

The Pestman


Joined: 27/05/2008
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 07:46

Wouldnt recommend the Prince Inn as it is on the busy main road and the rooms are not fantastic. The Riviera is just around the corner and my cousin has stayed there many times it is very peaceful.

smoggyjim


Joined: 21/07/2007
Posts: 214

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 09:30

I'm like you Wynyardman, the ship inn is the place to stay, will be there in August and cannot wait, anybody know if Zube has got married yet, I know it was planned.



smoggyjim

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 09:32

Zube is getting married in June - ltd

wish2rent


Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 09:52

If you are not looking to rent a villa or apartment, then I would sincerely go along with the majority on this thread and stay at the Ship Inn, you will not be dissapointed.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 09:52

If Zubes getting married, who is going to be serving the customers until the early hours?



Dont do it Zube! Your customers need you! Whats the world coming to?



I want my money back!!!



wyn

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 21:54

I give in.................. The Ship Inn it is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Thanks again to you all



Diamond Gal

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 22:46

Hi Diamond Gal.



Can you get over there quick, and stop Zube from getting married.



Who is going to serve the guests half the night, and then be serving breakfast at 7.00am?



Oh Woe is me!



Seriously though, you will have a great time. We will be over there on 24/9 to try to rescue



him! Maybe earlier as well if the builder pulls his finger out! Have a great trip.



Give my best to all at The Ship. Management Staff and Guests. What a smashing lot!



wyn.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
29/05/2008 00:51

Hi diamondgal got to agree with wyn the ship inn is nice hope you enjoy yourself.

regards jock

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
31/05/2008 13:03

Hi All,



Sun is SHINING in bonny Scotland today, thanks again for all your

comments, sorry Wyn, would stop Zube getting married, but

think my hubby would think otherwise (or maybe not) lol

Will be April next year we manage to get over, but am looking forward

to it. Anyway am off to a barbecue, its my first wedding

anniversary today, in true typical Scottish fashion, I shall raise a glass

to you all.

Have a great weekend.



Diamond Gal xxx

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
31/05/2008 13:15

Diamond Gal & Diamond Geezer



Happy Anniversary



Cooper

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
31/05/2008 20:28

Happy Anniversary,the Diamond Gal and Guy,



Enjoy your barbie,



Hope to see you in The Ship sometime.



wynyardman

wish2rent


Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
31/05/2008 20:32

Enjoy your stay at the Ship Inn

Great choice and a very happy anniversary.

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
01/06/2008 19:24

Have very very sore head today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In true Scots fashion I raised one too many glasses, am

suffering big time today!

Hope you all had a good weekend.



Diamond Gal (fragile) xx

Dave_Poweeeer


Joined: 17/06/2008
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 06:57

Hi Wynyardman.

I see youre another admirer of the Ship Inn. Great place huh? You seen the reviews on tripadvisor.com? (Great Site) You should post a review, seen as your by the sounds of things a favourite at the Ship!

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
17/06/2008 07:26

Dave,



A sure good sign for a hotel is when people return again and again.



Whenever I visit (again in September) I meet the same old crowd.



Wonderful hotel, wonderful food, friendliest of Staff. hospitable, popular and friendly.



Can't wait to get that welcoming glass of ice cold Effes!



wynyardman