The Colony Hotel - A Park Heritage Hotel, Kyrenia, Cyprus
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The Colony is the only five star hotel in Kyrenia with its palatial facade and innovative architectural design on a 4-story building has opened its doors this year, sympathetically restored with great care from an old Colonial building and designed to offer utmost comfort. The Colony is only a short distance away from Kyrenia’s picturesque harbour and historic castle. The international Ercan airport is about 40 km away. loading...
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The Colony Hotel - A Park Heritage Hotel Reviews
" It was our second visit to The Colony... "
Submitted By: Ms E Kennedy
It was our second visit to The Colony with my daughter and granddaughters aged 6 and 7. The hotel, room, staff and meals were as superb as the previous year. I did notice that the staff were over-stretched at breakfast and sometimes a table was not immediately available or cleared quickly enough. But the staff were friendly and welcoming and adorable to the children. However, on one evening a function was held until 3a.m and it was impossible to sleep, there was no getting away from the noise anywhere in the hotel. When the function was over there was a lot of scraping of tables being re-arranged for the following day. The staff had to tolerate some very rude and demanding customers. We will return but I am wary of the noise from functions held at the hotel.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Centrally situated in Kyrenia town... "
Submitted By: Mr J Carr
Centrally situated in Kyrenia town the colony is a lovely hotel with excellent staff.We were on a half board basis and our comfortable spotlessly clean room was on the third floor.THIS PROVED TO BE A DISASTER!!simply because the Colony holds a quantity of private functions which take place on the roof terrace.so if you enjoy loud disco and dance music until 3 in the morning accompanied with the continual scraping of chairs and tables book a room on the third floor !
The quality of the food on a buffet basis was excellent especially breakfast but catering management seemed unable to serve acceptably hot food on the rooftop terrace and the wind factor does not help.Some additional lighting when dining on the roof would also be beneficial.
The quality of the food on a buffet basis was excellent especially breakfast but catering management seemed unable to serve acceptably hot food on the rooftop terrace and the wind factor does not help.Some additional lighting when dining on the roof would also be beneficial.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:direct traveller
" This was or first visit to Northern... "
Submitted By: Mr Ian Petrie
This was or first visit to Northern Cyprus and we were delighted with the weather.
The first thing we noticed was the amount of litter and abandoned building materials etc.
The harbour in the resort is very picturesque but is spoiled by too many areas covered with bar and restaurant furniture. When walking out in the evening you run the gauntlet of bars etc touting for business.
There seems to be a two tier charging system in operation when booking excursions and when purchasing goods. There are a few excellent places to visit mainly the castle and Famagusta. Other than that not a lot.
If your ideal holiday is to eat and drink this is ideal but entertainment is low on the ground. I’m afraid it is a no no for me to return.
The first thing we noticed was the amount of litter and abandoned building materials etc.
The harbour in the resort is very picturesque but is spoiled by too many areas covered with bar and restaurant furniture. When walking out in the evening you run the gauntlet of bars etc touting for business.
There seems to be a two tier charging system in operation when booking excursions and when purchasing goods. There are a few excellent places to visit mainly the castle and Famagusta. Other than that not a lot.
If your ideal holiday is to eat and drink this is ideal but entertainment is low on the ground. I’m afraid it is a no no for me to return.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Cyprus Paradise
" The hotel public areas were... "
Submitted By: Mr Ian Petrie
The hotel public areas were impressive and very clean. the staff very friendly and helpful as befits a five star hotel however the bedrooms do not. The bathroom was of poor quality with a shower curtain around the bath and when the air conditioning was on, the curtain continually attached itself to you which made it uncomfortable to shower.
The toilet in our bathroom took forever for the cistern to fill which was not pleasant when someone else wanted to use the bathroom immediately afterwards. The location of the hotel is excellent if you don't want to drive as you are within walking distance of most of the restaurants and the harbour.
Unfortunately the soundproofing in the hotel is very poor and the proprietors did not seem to consider the general age group of their guests. One evening in particular there was a function which went on till after 1.30 am with very loud music. The sound reverberated all through the hotel.
At breakfast numerous guests were complaining. The hotel seems to be more interested in holding functions rather than its guests. I complained about the noise and was given another room but alas this proved to be just as bad, the noise of furniture being dragged along the floor by the staff preparing the areas for the following day went on into the small hours of the morning.
The noise of people walking about in high heels from above was very annoying especially as we were getting up early the next day to go on excursion. The staff although very attentive always gave their native guests priority over foreigners.
There was very little entertainment in the evenings unless as I have said previously for functions and weddings. The hotel seemed to be taken over by people from the Mainland at the weekends who were very demanding and rude to the staff and always expected to be waited on hand and foot.
This was our first holiday to Northern Cyprus but will be our last.
The toilet in our bathroom took forever for the cistern to fill which was not pleasant when someone else wanted to use the bathroom immediately afterwards. The location of the hotel is excellent if you don't want to drive as you are within walking distance of most of the restaurants and the harbour.
Unfortunately the soundproofing in the hotel is very poor and the proprietors did not seem to consider the general age group of their guests. One evening in particular there was a function which went on till after 1.30 am with very loud music. The sound reverberated all through the hotel.
At breakfast numerous guests were complaining. The hotel seems to be more interested in holding functions rather than its guests. I complained about the noise and was given another room but alas this proved to be just as bad, the noise of furniture being dragged along the floor by the staff preparing the areas for the following day went on into the small hours of the morning.
The noise of people walking about in high heels from above was very annoying especially as we were getting up early the next day to go on excursion. The staff although very attentive always gave their native guests priority over foreigners.
There was very little entertainment in the evenings unless as I have said previously for functions and weddings. The hotel seemed to be taken over by people from the Mainland at the weekends who were very demanding and rude to the staff and always expected to be waited on hand and foot.
This was our first holiday to Northern Cyprus but will be our last.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Cyprus Paradise
" My review may be a little late, but I... "
Submitted By: Mrs G Jones
My review may be a little late, but I have only just found this site.
Our friends, my husband & my stay in Northern Cyprus (ours for the first time) was made by our stay at this truly 5* Hotel.
I had been a little dubious about staying in a centrally located hotel rather than a traditional "holiday" hotel, however, the Colony & it's staff, soon resolved any of my concerns.
The service was impeccable & the staff as individuals, with their personalities were instrumental in providing this high level of service.
You never had to ask for a re-fill from any of the bars/an ashtray/nibbles etc, the staff were extremely attentive. The food served at the Colony was also superb, it was as fine as the wines.
The rooms, were as one would expect from such a high quality hotel, the cleanliness, second to none. At night time, despite weekends being pretty busy with the adjoining casino, you were never disturbed by any noise. (the casino is also a must, all facilities are complimentary!)
The room service was also prompt & food/drinks always arrived at the desired temperature.
The same attention was provided within the pool area, with staff providing fresh towels once you have had a dip in the pool....................such attention, without being intrusive. The best bar for snacks & overall attention was the upper pool bar, day or night.
Despite having a central location, the hotel offered a regular shuttle bus to a choice of beachside locations & provided beach towels.
I was unfortunate enough to end up in hospital with a tummy bug (an iffy ice-cream, not connected to the Colony!!!!!!) & the staff were fantastic in providing a doctor for me & despite the number of guests, the staff each day would ask about my well being.
The Colony provides a butler service, not something we took up, however, Peter Neal, the resident butler made himself known to all guests & took time to provide information that may enhance each individuals holiday.
I cannot state enough regarding the high level of service, the staff, no matter how many hours they worked per day/week, were always cheerful, polite & genuinely interested in the guests they were serving/attending to. This most certainly made our holiday & I would recommend anyone staying in Kyrenia to book here. <br>
Our friends, my husband & my stay in Northern Cyprus (ours for the first time) was made by our stay at this truly 5* Hotel.
I had been a little dubious about staying in a centrally located hotel rather than a traditional "holiday" hotel, however, the Colony & it's staff, soon resolved any of my concerns.
The service was impeccable & the staff as individuals, with their personalities were instrumental in providing this high level of service.
You never had to ask for a re-fill from any of the bars/an ashtray/nibbles etc, the staff were extremely attentive. The food served at the Colony was also superb, it was as fine as the wines.
The rooms, were as one would expect from such a high quality hotel, the cleanliness, second to none. At night time, despite weekends being pretty busy with the adjoining casino, you were never disturbed by any noise. (the casino is also a must, all facilities are complimentary!)
The room service was also prompt & food/drinks always arrived at the desired temperature.
The same attention was provided within the pool area, with staff providing fresh towels once you have had a dip in the pool....................such attention, without being intrusive. The best bar for snacks & overall attention was the upper pool bar, day or night.
Despite having a central location, the hotel offered a regular shuttle bus to a choice of beachside locations & provided beach towels.
I was unfortunate enough to end up in hospital with a tummy bug (an iffy ice-cream, not connected to the Colony!!!!!!) & the staff were fantastic in providing a doctor for me & despite the number of guests, the staff each day would ask about my well being.
The Colony provides a butler service, not something we took up, however, Peter Neal, the resident butler made himself known to all guests & took time to provide information that may enhance each individuals holiday.
I cannot state enough regarding the high level of service, the staff, no matter how many hours they worked per day/week, were always cheerful, polite & genuinely interested in the guests they were serving/attending to. This most certainly made our holiday & I would recommend anyone staying in Kyrenia to book here. <br>
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2004
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:The Paradise Found Travel Company
