Great Place for overnight stay in Karpaz

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 09:50

Have just come back from an overnight stay in Balci Plaza, Yeni Erenkoy. Can fully recommend it to anyone wanting to make the most of touring the Karpaz. It consists of one and 2 bedroomed apartments, very clean and spacious, with kitchen and cooking faciliities and fabulous sea views. Very quiet and peaceful, with a lovely sandy beach. Restaurant offering excellent food. Our host was a lovely man - Hasan - who really made us feel welcome. It was made even better by a young man playing the Saz (wonderful, soothing sound) accompanied by Hasan on the drum (can't remember the proper name for it)...whilst we ate our Dinner. Have stayed in a few places up there in the past, but this one has to be my favourite overall. And, excellent value for money. Definitely going again.

bazilbrush


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 09:59

It is a nice place and now they have air con it is even more comfortable. We stayed there in August before they had air con and it was roasting a you can imagine. The food was excellent and Hasan a real host. My only gripe were the rocks whilst getting into the sea, they were very dangerous although the beach was lovely. We will definitely return next summer.

ajaney


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 10:23

We stayed there for a couple of nights last week. Really loved it there and agree with all above comments will definitely go back. Re the rocks Hasan will tell you how to avoid them, there is a sandy gap between the rocks taking to to sandy and slightly deeper water

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 11:16

How much did it cost to stay overnight..?

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 11:19

No doubt another member will be on soon asking "Directions please !!!!"

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 12:27

We paid 110 euros I think, it was for a 2 bedroomed apartment, so slept 4 of us and included a full english breakfast with toast and Jam. The whole thing, accommodation, evening meal and drinks, and breakfast cost us around £45 each, which I think is a bargain.



Directions are.......from Yeni Erenkoy follow the signs for Balci Plaza, about 9 Kilometres, past Teresa's Hotel, then past the new harbour which is under construction, a little further on turn left towards the sea down an avenue of trees...can't miss it really - it's well signposted from Yeni Erenkoy.

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 13:55

This place sounds really lovely.

.Looking forward to visiting Karpas but would need accomodation that would accept my dog.

Now that it's cooler for her we can begin to explore the island.

Does anyone know of dog friendly accomodation in or arround the Karpaz area please?

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 16:07

We stayed there during the last week of September and we would highly recommend it.



Good standard accomodation (brand new aircon) and a pleasant restaurant. You may want to check out DEKS place for somewhere different to go for food, but I cannot fault Balci.



it is very easy to find, just past Yeni Erenkoy and before you get to the road works.



120YTL for bed and breakfast for two.



We will be going again.



DD

SourBrandy


Joined: 24/07/2010
Posts: 84

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 20:03

Can only agree with comments re Balci Plaza. Hasan is a delightful host and the restaurant is excellent. I love the fact the we can take our dogs and walk out of the rooms onto the headland and beach and nobody bothers you. We spent last Christmas there and had difficulty getting out of our seats due to the stunning amount of food that Hasan and his staff cooked. Just a magical time. I would love to say it was an awful place just so no-one would go there and we could keep it for ourselves, but I can't 'cos Hasan is such a delight and the place is such magic. To anyone who goes there - enjoy.

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 20:04

Just for the record, Hasan is the owner and, surprise, surprise, his surname is Balci (whichmeans 'bee') . So as the sign says on entrance 'Welcome to my world' and it is a world that Hasan has built for himself to be shared . He is great company and charms his guests into feeling comfortable, wanted and giving them the feeling of 'Imust go back.'

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 20:59

I agree with all posts above - a fine place!

This is what you see from the road: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Balci_Plaza_72.jpg

This is (owner) Hasan Balcı's business card with all the info you need to make a reservation

http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/08111_balci_plaza_business_card.jpg

And this is a panoramic teaser in case you're not convinced yet...

http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/natural_bay_balci_hotel_3.jpg

Enjoy your stay there - you won't be sorry!

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
16/10/2010 21:07

... and to complete the info on Balcı Plaza Hotel in Yeni Erenköy: here's a map with the route from Girne (Kyrenia). I made this map for a past charity event, but it may still serve you, I hope.

http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Charity_Route_1.6.6_final-72.jpg

roblyn


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
17/10/2010 11:40

Thanks to all for the info.Especially you Hans for the extras