Advice on Cratos please - taking our baby

NOBLE


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 17:09

Hi



I was hoping you could give me some advice regarding the Cratos. My wife and I are staying here with our 6 month old in mid September and wanted some advice on the hotel. Considering we have an infant, should we stay in one of the Club Rooms by the pool, or is it better to stay in the main building? Will be our first holiday with our baby so we are wanting everything to be perfect!! Also any information or tips regarding the hotel would be appreciated.



Many thanks in advance!

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 17:59

Noble, If you have the option to stay at the Pia Bella instead then I would recommend staying there. Very child friendly, clean, probably a third of the price you will pay at the Cratos, and a good position for walking into town. Very busy road outside Cratos Hotel and not the place to walk with a young baby.

Dare I say that the Cratos is not the perfect place to stay in the TRNC

NOBLE


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 19:36

Thanks Enchanted, unfortunately already booked! We will be hiring a car so not too bothered about walking to Kyrenia. We booked Cratos as was looking for a bit of luxury. Hotel will mainly be a base as will visit friends and family but wanted to make it a nice holiday with the baby. Just don't know much about the hotel, but from what I gather possibly not child friendly?

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 19:46

I would not wish to say that the Cratos is not child friendly, its just a high speck hotel designed to attract wealthy Turks and other foreigners for gambling. Its all about money and how much they can squeeze out of you!. Its certainly beautiful to walk around, and the pool area is fantastic with a dedicated childrens pool. I'm sure your wife will be delighted, and thinks she will have landed in paradise.

Just take several credit cards as you! Have a great time and I hope I have not put any doubts in your mind.

Please let us all know what you think about your experience

bigOz


Joined: 29/09/2010
Posts: 1244

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 19:49

If you have already booked, I would suggest that the most sensible thing to do at this stage is to email the hotel and ask for the information

GoNorth


Joined: 06/07/2011
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 19:58

The Hotel does offer Creche facilities,has a childrens programme and they Offer Babysitting, more info here http://www.gonorthcyprus.com/cratos.asp

Lapta2


Joined: 04/09/2009
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 20:45

Enchanted. Have you ever stayed at the Cratos or do you just have a problem with people who have money?? The Cratos isnt all about "money and how much they can squeeze out of you" Yes its expensive but the standards are high, you pay for what you get. It has a casino, but so do a lot of hotels here.

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 22:51

Yes Lapta2 Indeed I have staed at the Cratos. Perhaps its a high standard to you, but I have experienced much better!. I'm off to Spain next week to review some hotels there.

Lapta2


Joined: 04/09/2009
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 23:12

Oh I say Enchanted, how do you cope in the poor old TRNC.



What is the perfect place to stay in the TRNC then with your vast knowledge?

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 23:28

My own house

PhilUK


Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 23:32

interesting previous thread on the

Cratos-



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/64275.asp

PhilUK


Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
25/08/2011 23:45

PS- Noble, would it not have been wiser to ask for advise on hotels in Northern Cyprus before you booked?

You have had some good advise subsequently, i.e. the Pia Bella which is always highly rated by locals.

I think you should have asked the questions prior to booking.

The Cratos is nice nice place for sure- but as other posters have said, there are better 'family' hotels to be had.

I would personally recommend the Lapida Hotel as a nice small good quality family friendly hotel.



Hope this helps

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 01:44

Electricity maybe a problem unless they've paid their bill!



Richard

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 02:07

It can't be that 'child un-friendly' as they have a creche! Contact the hotel direct and see what facilities are available to you, I think its a lovely hotel...!

rajoorwala


Joined: 06/07/2011
Posts: 15

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 05:11

cratos is one of the best hotel in north cyprus infact no. 1 .i hv been thr best of luck..

NOBLE


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 22:46

Thanks to everyone for their posts. Some mixed views! I realise there are the traditional more down to earth friendlier places, of which we have stayed many times. We don't have loads of money but just decided to push the boat out for a more luxurious experience. Will be visitng many friends and family, mainly to introduce our 6 month old! So we will be at the pool a few hours a day and out for the rest, hence the reason for a very comfortable base. Decided to book a room near the pool as I think this will be more practical. Again, many thanks for all your comments.

michelle3012


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 578

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 23:58

Noble, You don't have to justify yourself to anyone, just go enjoy, chill out and have a great time visiting friends and family! x