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Malama Beach Holiday Village
Cyprus, Europe
Protaras
This unique resort complex is situated right on the coast and surrounded by beautiful and expansive landscaped gardens. The area is fantastic for diving, and the resort has its own scuba diving school. Guests can relax on the sun terrace by the impressive outdoor swimming pool, swim in the exotic indoor swimming pool cave, enjoy a massage in the spa with sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath, or play a game of squash, tennis, or beach volleyball. There is also a children's playground, a gym and a games room onsite for added entertainment and convenience. The resort provides double rooms and spacious one-bedroom suites, allowing room for families to stretch out and unwind. Each suite includes a comfortable lounge, en suite bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen with dining table, and a large balcony. Guests will delight in the rich and varied buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant and can sip a drink at the poolside bar. The perfect place for a laidback Mediterranean holiday.
Facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Late Check-out*
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet
- Wi-fi
- Car hire*
- Transfer service*
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent1,521 reviews
Excellent
62%
Very Good
29%
Average
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Don’t go to Cyprus
Noisy and very overcrowded, kids are screaming 8 hours a day.
Rooms are very nice though however the vicinity outside the hotel is dirty and Terrible
Average due to the service oriented, friendly and positive staff! If it wasn’t for the staff’s attitude it would have b!
Guest Feedback Report – Malama Beach Resort
Overall Impression
We have enjoyed staying at Malama Beach Resort over the years (actually since 2003), which makes the recent changes particularly noticeable. While the resort still benefits from a friendly and service-oriented staff several aspects of the guest experience appear to have declined compared with previous years and previous management.
Facilities and Activities
The indoor swimming pool is present, but during our stay it was empty and therefore unavailable for guests. This is disappointing, particularly when the pool is advertised as one of the resort’s facilities.
There are also far fewer organised activities than in previous years. Activities such as boccia, darts, beach volleyball, table tennis archery and other games used to contribute significantly to the atmosphere and enjoyment of the resort. Their limited availability now makes the resort feel noticeably quieter and less engaging.
Beach Bar and Entertainment
The music at the beach bar after 17:00 has been particularly disappointing. In previous years, the music created a much more enjoyable and lively atmosphere, with good songs that helped guests relax, socialise and enjoy the afternoon. This year, the atmosphere post 17:00 is much calmer and the music selection (especially the advertisements cutting in!) does not provide the same energy or entertainment(somehow disappointing).
The 23:00 bar closing time is another significant change. Previously, guests could continue enjoying drinks at the bar well past midnight, which contributed to the relaxed holiday atmosphere and allowed guests to continue socialising after dinner. The earlier closing time has noticeably reduced the evening experience.
Management and Guest Interaction
Above all, it is important to recognise that the resort staff (all staff from reservations, reception all the way to restaurants, bars, towels , cleaning etc.) remain very friendly, helpful and service-oriented. Their positive attitude is appreciated and is one of the strengths of the resort.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the new management. Compared with previous years, the current management appears much more distant from guests and does not seem to engage with them in the same warm and approachable manner.
Previously, management would regularly join guests for a drink, interact with them and share in the afternoon atmosphere. This created a genuine sense of community and made guests feel personally welcomed and valued. That personal connection seems to be missing under the new management.
Conclusion
Malama Beach Resort still has many positive qualities, particularly its friendly staff and beautiful setting. However, compared with previous years, there has been a noticeable reduction in entertainment, organised activities, bar opening hours and the overall social atmosphere.
We sincerely hope that management will take this feedback constructively and consider restoring some of the activities, entertainment and longer bar hours that previously made the resort such an enjoyable and lively holiday destination.
Most importantly, we would encourage the new management to reconnect with guests on a more personal level. The warmth and presence demonstrated by previous management were an important part of what made Malama special, and restoring that sense of hospitality could make a significant difference to the overall guest experience.
Fantastic holiday for families
We have spent a week here in a 2 bed apartment . On first impression if you’ve done 5 stars it’s aesthetically not that standard however it is very clean and practical. I have never been in such a good location and had everything just so easy like taking kids to the beach can be a nightmare humping everything , but here it’s 2 minutes from the pool beds so can wonder up and down . We hired a car and the hotel has a car park right at reception . The pool is a few minutes away from the apartments so nothing is to far to walk in the heat , Breakfast was nice we were only bnb . Fair few options and fresh omelettes outside which we didn’t notice untill day 5 so is easily missed. The cleaners are amazing room cleaned daily. Honestly I’ve stayed in some very swanky places but this one we’ve had the most amazing family holiday at, pools are great and warm . I would most deffo return . The 2 bed apartments are very spacious having children with a big age gap teen and tot it’s been perfect for us in every way . Your not far from protaras town for food are aiya napa so there’s plenty to do and see .
Great place, great location, great breakfast and staff
Stayed here mid to late July. Lovely resort, lovely staff and a great location sort walk to local restaurants etc. Great transport links along the main road to local resorts too. We booked the superior one bed suite. I have to say this is the most comfortable sleep I have ever had anywhere. The maid service was first class and excellent - really hard working and very much appreciated Teda. The pool prices for food and drink were far too expensive given the prices just a short walk away so disappointed we have to leave most days for lunch. I have to also say the breakfast here were beautiful fresh healthy produce and variety was the best I have ever seen. Local honey was to die for! Sunbeds are allocated for your whole stay, this was okay because luckily we were given a great spot. The only problem we had was the family above with toddlers who would drag the breakfast bar stools around the living space causing a terrible noise and slam drawers and doors constantly and also drag the patio furniture. it may be be handy for the hotel to attach rubber stoppers on the furniture stools feet to avoid this happening in future. It was really bad at times.
Review by k d Liverpool, United Kingdom
Our third stay was disappointing
We have stayed at Malama Beach Holiday Village several times before (in 2023, 2024 and now again), so we have a good basis for comparison. First of all, we would like to say that the staff are still the hotel's greatest asset. Everyone is friendly, helpful and welcoming, and we have, as always, felt very well looked after. We also still love the concept of having fixed sunbeds by the pool, which makes the holiday much more relaxing. The wonderful staff, the reserved sunbeds and the fantastic food have been the main reasons why we have chosen to return year after year. Unfortunately, this visit has been disappointing compared to our previous stays. The hotel no longer feels as clean and well maintained as it used to. The common areas were noticeably dirtier, and we even found cockroaches in our room, which was very unpleasant. The biggest disappointment was the food. In 2023 and 2024, the meals were excellent and felt like dining in a quality restaurant. This year, however, the food was much more like standard canteen food. There was less variety, and the overall quality was far below what we had experienced before. Overall, the whole experience felt much more ordinary. In previous years, staying here felt like a special holiday with great food, an excellent atmosphere and a high standard throughout. This time, it felt much more like an average all-inclusive hotel. What makes this even more disappointing is that we paid €255 more for one week than we paid for two weeks in 2023. When the price has increased so much, we expect the quality to remain at least the same. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. We truly hope that Malama Beach Holiday Village will return to the high standards that made us come back year after year. We have always loved this hotel, which is why it is especially sad to see this decline.
