not so sure where to stay

purpleronnie


Joined: 11/01/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 18:35

We have not confirmed our booking as where to stay this june, we are now looking at sempatti, la hotel, also riverside, they are all similar in price, any recomendations, would like to be able to walk to a few bars restaurants, and get taxi/ bus to kyrenia, also keep getting told flights will shoot up if we dont book now dont want to feel pressured into booking.

thanks

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 18:40

Sempati is good don't know about the others that you mention though although Riverside not on the bus route as such. Sempati has a couple of bars nearby and a not too long walk to the main road to catch the buses which are very frequent and inexpensive. Enjoy your holiday.

purpleronnie


Joined: 11/01/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 18:57

thanks we have good price from them, including flights and transfers, need to make mind up soon if flight prices go up as they say they do

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 19:01

LA is in a good location for walking to bars and restaurants and is also right opposite the beach. Riverside is popular but accommodation could do with a spruce up. It really is a good idea to get your flights sorted as prices will definitely increase. The earlier you book, the cheaper it will be.

LondonCypriot


Joined: 15/12/2008
Posts: 426

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 19:17

Its best you get a package holiday.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 19:39

I met a couple who were booked in the Riverside just last week and they were looking to move out because the rooms were more than a little worn.

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 19:47

Hi purpleronnie,



I have stayed at Riverside on six occasions from 2002 to 2007. It is ecellent for kids with the slides, etc.



joanjelly is correct however about the place needing a total refurbishment. The standard accomodation, while good sized, is poorly built and maintained. The family who own just seem to want to get as much cash out of the place as possible without putting anything back by way of investment. They also insist on B&B that adds to the cost. Riverside will arrange flights for you at no additional charg



They do provide a twice daily bus service to Girne stopping at Escape and other locations along the way. SunSet also send a bus to the reception and this allows free entry to the club.



There are a number of good eating places within walking distance. If you don't get lost!



When we have visited without the kids we stayed in the Denizkizi Royal hotel. This facility can hold its head up with the best of hotels and was not too pricey at £46 B&B per room

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 20:00

Have a look at the Pia Bella, two swimming pools lovely gardens and very nice staff. In June the restaurant and bar are in the garden at the back of the Hotel, prices are excellent. Bus outside the door to the centre also to Ozankoy where there a some nice places to eat.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 21:30

Pia Bella.

katty


Joined: 05/07/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 21:39

look no further than LA great beach within walking distance of numerous bars and resaurants also aquapark nearby and buses and

taxis right outside the hotel

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 21:52

The Sempati is a great friendly hotel and the best of the three by far but you need a car. LA is close to some bars but nothing to shout about. The Bella View is a fabulous hotel but pricier. The Pia Bella is a good choice

Troodo


Joined: 12/06/2008
Posts: 1002

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 21:58

The SHIP INN is good.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 22:23

Best advice (not on price but it is little different) get a tour operator package - it includes flights, transfers, hotel B&B and you are protected bt their ATOL bond.



To get a good idea look at the following link from our http://www.flightholiday.co.uk web site:-

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk/fh/Bargain_Holidays_North_Cyprus.php or look at the prices only at

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk/utilities/resources/Bargain_Holidays_North_Cyprus.pdf



Riverside examples based on a superior studio in GBP

May from 351 to 435 per week

July to end August from 370 to 467 per week

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 22:37

Tom are those prices per person? Could you give an example of something other than Riverside. I stayed there in 2004 and (in accommodation terms) it was bad then. The bathroom was indescribable, hideous stained carpet (carpet!!) on the floor in the bedroom and as for self catering, the very very bare minimum of cutlery and crockery that I wouldn't even touch. I recently met a friend there for a drink in the bar and it was dreadful.

If this is what first time tourists have to experience of North Cyprus then I seriously doubt they would ever return.

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 22:53

Try the Almond Village excellent food and bedrooms are clean and well furnished and the whole complex is excellent. You will need to book early as the hotel is very popular. TONY.

barbieb


Joined: 05/07/2009
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 23:01

I agree Tony Almond is excellent family run hotel, best food in North Cyprus, and brilliant accommodation you really cannot go wrong.

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 23:25

Stayed at Riverside on my first visit 4 years ago....very dated then, the careprt in the bar was dreadful along with the seventies wood paneling ugh !!. not to mention the rooms by the aviary, no need for an alarm clock there.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
31/01/2010 23:48

J & J



Msg 14 - yes they are per person including flights.



Please look at http://www.flightholiday.co.uk/utilities/resources/Bargain_Holidays_North_Cyprus.pdf



All the hotels are listed there - these prices were supposed to expire at midninght tonight but I do not have new ones so will persuade the Tour operator to keep very close to them or better to them!



T

purpleronnie


Joined: 11/01/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 00:08

Hi Flightholiday have gone on link print very small,am I doing it right

rod28


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 00:38

Sempati is good but a little out of the way. Would definatley recomend the Pia Bella. Staff are excellant and just a short walk to town centre.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 09:37

I would check out the Almonds.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 12:06

Hi Ron,



Msg 19 - there is a plus sign on the pdf that will allow you to enlarge it as much as you want.



I will email you off board and if you give me a day & evening number to call (off board) I will call you and see if I can help at all.



Tom

info@flightholiday.co.uk

purpleronnie


Joined: 11/01/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 21:17

Thanks Tom,



will do that and forward you numbers, would the travel insurance provided with bank account be sufficient, have always used this on previous holidays



ron

walkerscott


Joined: 13/08/2009
Posts: 901

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 21:22

take some time and look up cypruspremier.com



they beat many of the others.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 21:54

Hi Tom will help you all the way. I would not use anybody else.His knowledge is superb xx

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
01/02/2010 22:59

Do you have children?