Olympic Lagoon Resort

me my husband and a group of 33 family & friends stayed the week in June 2011 for our wedding and what an amazing place, the surrounding, people, food entertainment and staff where all outstanding. nothing was to much trouble for any staff to please us all. including the wedding team, that took all our worry's/troubles away and sorted out the whole day. and it was nothing but perfect, extra special. and extra special we all felt thru out the week. i/we felt like royalty. the food changed each day making no meal the same for our stay and it was a great choice for both adults & kids. the entertainment was just the same no 2 acts where seen on the weeks holiday it was a great variety. the kids where always entertained either outside or in the kids club where they where supervised by staff they had every console you could imagine (which if i have to say a down side! it would be that adults were not aloud 16 & under only lol) . if your looking @ reviews for this hotel.....book it, its worth every pennie. if your getting married my advice for wedding couple would be to upgrade to the fisherman's village its again that little extra special for that special couple, (and you make your guests a little jealous lol)i really could go on and on but there just so much to say about it. you wont be disappointed Ps don't forget the Lazy river and the many Pools to keep you once again entertained xx caz & Tom

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Just returned from one of the best hotels we have stayed at > First time in Cyprus and will definetley be going back. Food was excellent with wide variety of choices and all ages catered for. Pool areas were very very clean and loved the idea of having adults only pool. Even though we didnt take any children they were very well catered for with the entertainment . The hotel had been refurbished for 2011 and it showed, rooms were clean and so were communial areas. Staff were very freiendly and very keen to help.

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We had a fab holiday here in 2008 with out 6 and 7 year old. Food was lovely, even the evening buffet with the all inclusive option we upgraded to was very good, each night a different menu. Kids club and evening entertainment was very good, our kids cried when we left and so did the kids club staff! Pools were nice, always sunbeds available, rooms clean etc. Our son had to go to hospital when we were there and they could not do enough for us. Def going to return. You don't even need a hire car as the water park is walking distance and the beach is across the road!

3 readers found this review helpful

Great hotel for the whole family! Kids disco is fantastic, pool is extremely nice, good service!!

5 readers found this review helpful

I Have just returned frim a group holiday at this resort and am totaly amazed that people can rate this over 1 out of ten.
I paid an extra £600 to upgrade my room before I arrived and found travel lodges to be nicer rooms.The room was dirty and needed upgrading. I complained and nothing was done.
The food is terrible and just reheated the next day.You dont want to come on holiday and have sheppards pie , 2 days running.
The all inclusive is not all-inclusive, they give you 9 drinks to choose and just the random buffett.
STAY AWAY

2 readers found this review helpful

Presence in the hotel from May 22 until May 29, 2009 was a great resort for families and Banspp Mozawvon very nice.For breakfast to find all types of food that suits children and young people and adults and provide hot and cold beverages.
The hotel was very interested in children, providing them with games near the pool and swim club includes activities such as drawing, coloring, games hall and in the night, children can go to this place do not fear them.
At night the hotel is a calm Maidjalni during my visit with my family next to my hotel and the only disadvantage that he is far from the sea and the beach of 300 meters, landa Golden

4 readers found this review helpful

Myself,Husband and step-daughter have just returned from our holiday at the Olympic Lagoon,Ayia Napa,Cyprus.Unfortuanately we could only stay for one week this time but will certainly be visiting the resort again.We were there for bed and breakfast and could not believe the huge selection on the self service foods and drinks to choose from.We think this resort caters for all as we are in our thirtys and still like the clubbing life,the clubs are about 10 minutes drive down the main strip so it is quite for those that dont want that type of thing.Its great for kids as it has a fantastic pool,play area,games room etc.Fab pool bar for those that just want to chill.We cant rate it high enough.For those that just want a quiet life,well,the resort is large enough to get away from the kids.Also we saw many couples getting married there and i can assure you that they cannot do enough for you so do not hesitate.The only downside that to get to the harbour,the square or any nightlife you really need to get a taxi which is around 8euro each way,cant comment on bus service as we didnot use it.If you want entertainment then take a visit to The Orange Grove,about 5mins drive towards the square,great entertainment,very friendly,great food and not over priced.Waterworld is 10 mins walk away from hotel,as is Nissi beach.Overall FANTASTIC!!!

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Me and my husband stayed here in June 2008 for our honeymoon and it was one of the best holidays we have ever had. The hotel was fantastic,rooms spotless and clean towels everyday. On arrival at the hotel we were greeted and taken by a buggy to our room.Waiting in our room was an ice bucket with a bottle of champagne in it, balloons and banners and a welcome card congratulating us on our wedding. We both thought this was a lovely touch from the staff with it being our honeymoon.We had a problem with our safe when we first arrived but phoned reception and a member of staff was there within seconds to resolve it.
Ayia Napa is a taxi ride away and would definitely recommend haggling with the taxi drivers on the price before you get it,although we did tend to get the bus in a few nights. We had a few meals down by the harbour in Ayia Napa which we thoroughly enjoyed. Overall we had an excellent time staying at Olympic Lagoon and without a doubt would definitely return.

3 readers found this review helpful

Bit wary before going after reading mixed reviews & couldnt understand why some thought hotel great & others found it terrible - to be honest thought that some people must just be very picky & finding fault for the sake of it, but after visiting I have to say that i agree with a lot of the negative points raised in previous reviews.
Hotel itself is ok but definately not worth its 4*plus rating even by Cypriot/Greek standards. Our initial bedroom was a family bedroom but you would struggle to swing a cat. Also room was not overly clean - looked fine on the surface of things but after my daughter dropped a toy on the floor and i lifted bedcover to retrieve it from under bed I found 3 cigarette ends just under bed. Decor could do with refreshing. We paid to upgrade rooms to junior suite - would definately recommend this if you are travelling with children as although the rooms were not massive they at least gave you a bit of space. Rooms cleaned daily and towels changed every second day - generally clean.
We were very disappointed in the pool area as we had booked this hotel after seeing the pictures in First Choice brouchure advertising the lovely sandy area at the lagoon pool. This appealled to us as our young daughter could play on the sandy area without us worrying that she would slip on the tiles around the pool. In reality however the pool area does not look like this picture as it must have been taken several years ago following the refurbishment. the beds are now on the concrete area and the grass has been allowed to grow over much of the sandy area resulting in the kids play area being reduced to a smaller sandy patch which is full of weeds/grass, cigarette ends, plastic bottle tops, etc. Trees have also been planted in the grassy area which means that sunbathing there is a nightmare as you constantly have to move to avoid shadows. these trees also make it very difficult to watch your children play at the play park without actually being by their side.
There are plenty of loungers around the pool area but they are all placed very closely together - luckily the hotel was not too busy so you could usually leave a bed empty between you and the next family but think it would be quite claustraphobic in the summer when busy.
Food for breakfast was ok - plenty to choose from whether you wanted cereal, cooked breakfast, breads, cakes, etc. We only ate in hotel on 1st night - food ok but nothing special and would have been very bored with it had we been half or full board.
Didnt use kids club but did find it annoying that the mini disco which my daughter had been looking forward to, was not always on at night despite being advertised. It all depended on what entertainers were on "duty" at the kids disco. Some nights the kids were just sta in front of tv watching dvd as it was claimed there were not enough kids for disco - it went ahead other nights with less kids ! Also it was very disorganised when it did go ahead. Lots of stopping & starting between dances/games & kids lost interest a bit.
Plenty of restuarants in local area so long as you dont mind a short walk. If you like to walk ouyt of your hotel and fall straight into bars & restuarants then not the place for you but if you dont mind short walk then ideal. If you leave hotel via back gate and turn right there are a couple of restuarants & tavernas - best one garden of eden. The bulk of the bars/restuarants are to the left. a 15-20 minute walk takes you into the heart of nissi bay with plenty bars & restuarants with lots of choice. There are several hotels, bars & restuarants along this walk. The great thing about these restuarants and bars are that they are very child-friendly. Most have children's play areas including bouncy castles, little tikes chutes, climbing frames, swings, see-saws, cars, bikes,etc - fab !!!
Ayia Napa is only about 20 min walk from these restuarants along a road which is lined with various bars, restuarants & shops. There is a great kids amusement park at the bottom end of Ayai Napa as you walk in - not huge but brilliant for kids and not expensive.
Some people have complained about the price of drink in the hotel - yes it is slightly more expensive than in bars/restuarants but not that much more expensive.
In summary, we found the resort great so long as you are not looking for english pubs & nightclubs. Perfect for families or those looking for a nice meal and drink. Plenty bars/restuarants to choose from. We really enjoyed Mangas, Garden of eden, Atlas(italian). The hotel itself was ok but wouldnt say that it was 4* plus standard, more 3* plus. The staff were friendly and helpful, the accommodation was relatively clean but could have been cleaner, the food was fine & plenty variety for beakfast. The grounds within the hotel could be better kept & the pool was not always too clean. I would return to this hotel again but not at the price that we paid for this holiday as feel that it was very overpriced for what we actually got.

8 readers found this review helpful

I have just returned from a 2 week holiday to the Olympic Lagoon and also got married there. I was quite suprised to read some of the poor reviews on here, as myself and 20 other guests had a fab time!
The hotel staff could not do enough for us and any problems were sorted out straight away. When we arrived we were meant to have 2 single rooms for 2 of our guests but the hotel had overbooked. Instead they put the guests in the best room in the hotel and upgraded the rest of us to junior suites and bungalows!!
Now location - yes it is 8 - 10 euros to Ayia Napa in taxi (1.50 on bus!) but it does state this in the holiday brochures and there are plenty of resturants around the hotel if you do not want to pay this every night. The pool is lovely, only complaint was the snacks at the pool bar werent the best and yes pricey, but we all expected this.
My wedding day was perfect. Helene who works at the hotel and Sarah from Olympic Holidays took care of everything. We had the perfect location in the hotel and lovely food and reception afterwards and it cost a third of what it would have in the UK! Please if you are thinking of getting married here do it!!
Overall we all had a great time, Cyprus is pricey but was well worth it!!