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Alva Hotel Apartments
Cyprus, Europe
Protaras
This aparthotel is located right in the centre of the Protaras strip, 200 metres away from the famous Fig Tree Bay. It is surrounded by the amenities of one of the best family resorts in Cyprus. The air-conditioned hotel's great reputation not only derives from its superb location, but also from its enjoyable facilities, food and friendly staff. The hotel's main restaurant is surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden with a fantastic small waterfall and is very popular with guests as well as locals. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the car park. All apartments have twin beds and separate bathrooms, and are well equipped with a kitchenette. This stunning establishment is sure to provide travellers with a remarkable experience.
Facilities
- Hotel safe
- 24-hour security
- Multilingual staff
- Babysitting service*
- Medical service
- Launderette*
- Laundry service*
- Room service*
- Transfer service*
- Car hire*
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent691 reviews
Excellent
54%
Very Good
31%
Average
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Location
Cleanliness
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Value
Honest review of an average hotel
We have just returned from a family holiday. I chose this hotel based on the reviews and the hotel description on their website and on other websites. Before you book here is an honest review. Yes the rooms are lovely, we had 2 studio suites. Yes the location is brilliant. You are right on the strip literally a 3 minute walk from beautiful Fig Tree Bay. However, the hotel is very dated. The pictures shown on their website do not represent the hotel. There are no tennis courts and there is no pool table. These were on the hotel description on their website, which has now been taken off. The staff are not as friendly as everybody says. We spent more time going to reception about different issues than anything else, one even lifted her eyes to the sky. The housekeeping are very good but don’t always leave toilet role or towels. You only get one room key with a fob to turn on electricity and air con. They have another key at reception that you can use but it has to be returned each day. We wanted to have keys to both our apartments for ease. During the day there is no atmosphere around the pool, the pool bar plays the radio but closes at around 4. The pool looses the sun at 5.30 so if you like to sit out later by the pool in the sun you can’t. Luckily the beach is close by. There are steps that you can go down to get right in the sea (these are near the King Jason Hotel). All in all I’m not sure why there are so many amazing reviews other than the location and the rooms. The love boat bar which is literally next to the hotel had a pool table and fun night entertainment, along with Rockefellows and other bars on the strip. The manager however, was very helpful with our issues, but the whole experience wasn’t great, when you are looking forward to your holiday all year you don’t expect the hotel to be not as described. If you’re looking for a good base and comfy rooms then this is the perfect hotel for you but if you want a little bit of atmosphere during the day, to be able to sit in the sun all day by the pool and a hotel that isn’t run down in need of serious maintenance in the public areas then look elsewhere.
Fantastic stay
Location was fantastic 😀 It was so nice to come back after 22 years with my own family 😀 The guy that works the night shift is absolutely amazing! We had a slight problem with the room but was solved very fast and did not have a problem after. I would highly recommend staying here 😀
Fantastic place
6th time at this hotel. superior suit. Hotel is immaculately clean and fresh. Reception ladies and night duty men are all really nice ,friendly ,helpful. They deserve a special mention as they turn a hotel dealing with customers into a second home dealing with friends type of feeling. It was great returning there after the beach or evening meal,you feel welcome...Rooms are very large, air conditioning is excellent, tea ,sugar,coffee provided in sachets, 2 ring cooker and microwave. and sufficient cooking utensils etc to cook basic meals if you wish. Enough storage space. Beds are very big and very comfortable ,as are the pillows .Nice modern bathroom,huge shower both rainfall and handheld, hot water at all times.Nice soft towels . Cleaners are excellent ,room was cleaned every day to a high standard ,they even did my washing up which they don’t have to ! Lovely ladies .Very good ..Good balcony for 2 people,3 at a stretch ,table ,two chairs and drying rail. Cleaned every day and ashtray emptied and washed by cleaners. I’ve stayed at several places in Protaras over the years. Capo Bay is the most expensive. The difference is the rooms there are a lot smaller,the air condition isn’t nearly as good,the cleaners are no where near as efficient and you are treated as a just another customer ,in the Alva even the cleaners treat you are a friend. I wouldn’t go anywhere else even at half the price. Highly recommended.
Review by Dave5757 London, United Kingdom
Gr8 holiday
We came back a week ago from the Alva we had a good time near all the bars and entertainment and a shot walk to fig tree beach! The rooms are cleaned daily and fresh towels to be honest the rooms were spotless. Breakfast ok nothing exciting but we hardly paid extra for it! Pool bar ok could be a bit of music and atmosphere around the pool the bar closed around 4.00. But the pizza restaurant a joined is lovely best pizza around and you can get drinks from there! We will definitely be back x
Review by Jane W Cleckheaton, United Kingdom
ants
don’t stay in room 53 unless you want ants in your food, clothes and bed. when we went to reception about this issue they didn’t seem to care and just gave us some bug spray. the housekeepers walk in without warning even with the do not disturb on the door. the only positives were the location and the pool.
