Topset & Emir Topset Hotel

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We arrived at Top Set after dark and were a little worried about the surrounding area as it looked very shabby but this hotel turned out to be a real oasis.
Next morning bright sunshine ,beautiful gardens no noise and a wonderful seaview.
We had a family room for 3 which was on 3 floors and kept beautifully clean it had a terrace with doors straight out onto gardens.
The pool area was colouful,the gardens awash with sunflowers and cana amongst many others and was immaculate. Very laid back and peaceful it was a real effort to bother to move other than to the bar and tables set overlooking the man made beach. i did find getting into the sea a little difficult due to a bad knee as entry was like a step ladder unless you wanted to walk over pebble on the main beach.The hotel beach was spotless but the locals seem to have no pride in the public areas and when you see adverts for the best beaches in Cyprus beware you will find litter everywhere. We hired a car for a few days and went to the Karpas peninsula and the turtle beach the latter was kept clean by a group of students who were there to study the turtles.
We could not fault the Top Set or the lovely family who run it. Hassan grows his own herbs and veg which are served up on a regular basis and his favourite saying at breakfast was" eat your greens and olives for breakfast to set you up for the day".
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were always friendly and smiling we would certainly visit again and would have rated the holiday 10 out of 10 if it were not for the litter problem.

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We first found Top-Set in 1995 when all it consisted of was one row of bungalows, since then there has been the addition of more blocks, namely "Emir Top-Set".The now beautiful gardens were only just getting established and over our numerous visits we have watched them mature and grow. We have returned many times since then always asking for the same room as it has a wonderful view,(no I am not going to reveil the number).
Over the years we have made friends with the owner Hassan and his family, one of his two daughters is now married with a family of her own. Top-Set is pretty basic but the wonderful location makes up for the lack of facilities,don't be put off by the road leading down to it!
If you are looking for a lively holiday then Top-Set is not for you , it is a quiet retreat with lovely views over the med.

3 readers found this review helpful

Have just returned from the Topset hotel after a fabulous 2 week holiday. The hotel has a good sized swimming pool, a childrens pool, plenty of sunloungers, lovely garden areas,small man made beach. Everywhere is kept spotlessly clean and tidy. There are shops supermarkets and restaurants in easy walking distance, and buses into Kyrenia.
Our room had a balcony with pool and sea views on one side, balcony with mountain views on the other side, a large fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, linen changed reguarly, towels changed daily if you wished. We stayed half board and although it was a set menu the food is beautifully cooked with fresh produce from the owners garden, different menu every day, we really enjoyed every meal. If you do"nt like the set menu just let them know and they will cook you something else.
All the staff are very friendly and obliging, nothing is too much trouble for them. Will definately stay here again.

2 readers found this review helpful

We have stayed at this hotel 3 times before,and will be returning in September 2009.
It is run by a lovely Cypriot family who are very friendly. The hotel is kept very clean,
as is the swimming pool and the rooms, there is never any rubbish laying around. The food is good and well cooked. It has a very, very relaxing atmosphere and is peaceful. It is wonderful to sit and eat overlooking the sea. The view from the hotel is great. I have never had such a relaxing holiday before. There are plenty of places to go and eat if you are on a b and B basis, which we have also done in the past. The hotel is typically cypriot with local arts and crafts around. You can go to lots of places either by dolmus(bus) or hire a car at a reasonable rate. I would recommend visiting the old castle in Kyrenia, plus the museums. Also Salamis ruins in Famagusta, also a fab. beach here and a cafe. Hiring a car is best, There are many more beaches and places to visit, if you so wish, with time for relaxation at the hotel. I would recommend this hotel for sure. Many people come back time and again, like us.

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We have stayed at the Top Set hotel twice now! Our first time was last year in Aug 07 when we got engaged, and then again in May this year (08) when we married in the hotel itself. The Hotel arranged all the necessary detail from Cyprus, keeping in constant contact via email the whole time. All we had to do was the legal document here in england and send it out to the manager who did the rest. It is a family run hotel of a reasonable size, and they arrange a party booking for all the friends and family that came out to share our special day (24 in all).......And what a special day....... Even at the end of May the weather is very hot and so we had the ceromony at 5pm....enough light and sun still for photo's and then party time. We were so relaxed as they took care of everything. Food entertainment, decorations, even the wedding cake! We sat by the pool until 3pm, it was great. The staff and the owner and his daughters just can't do enough for you.
I remember the first time we went there, we read reviews, and one I remember very well it said " as we drove up I remeber thinking, this looks like down town beirut" but I asure you the hotel is like a little oasis, the owner takes such care over the gardens and little details making it quaint and homely. I think thats what we love about it, it's not 5 star luxury, but a clean, cosy & homely family run hotel. Its close to supermakets, you can walk up to the main road and catch a bus at any time, (they run every 10-15 mins) there are lots of historic sights to see, and there are some fantastic places to eat within walking and short driving distance ( although they have a very good restaurant in the hotel if you don't feel like going out). In all we have had two fantastic holidays at the top set hotel and would recommend it to anyone, and if you fancy getting married over there do it, it was a fairytale wedding in a beautiful setting, we can't thank them enough for all their hard work.

my husband and I have just returned from our 4th visit to Northern Cyprus and the Topset Hotel and as always had a warm and welcoming holiday - warm in temperature and hospitality. the hotel is family run and the owner Hassan and his family are very proud of their establishment, and you can always be sure of a warm welcome. The rooms are comfortable and clean with towels changed every day if you wish. The pool area is very relaxing and set in very pretty gardens, which then lead off onto the outside restaurant and bar area which are set right by the sea and the small man made beach with steps leading into the sea. We stayed on bed & breakfast basis, which is the usual continental type, sometimes we had evening meals at the hotel, which although there is no choice the food is good and plentiful. Topset is also situated ideally for exploring this area of Cyprus, being only a few minutes drive from Girne (Kyrenia) and about 1 hr from Famagusta, with lots of places of interest between, and a large number of very good restaurants within walking distance. Overall this is the area and hotel to visit if you want to rediscover the med as it used to be, if you just want to relax and unwind or if you are more adventurous and want to explore

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We came to stay at Topset with a first walking child in tow, so we were slightly worried before our arrival that the grounds were going to be clean, safe and generally toddler friendly. We need not of worried as it was a perfect place to take young children. The gardens were beautiful with lots of liitle secret pathways to explore, the pool was kept very clean as were the bathing areas surrounding. The staff were helpful and made us feel very welcome. Topset has a quiet setting and is perfect for a relaxing, chilled out holiday.

1 reader found this review helpful

Very pleasant clean accomodation, well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The childrens' pool was very welcome..The food was good and plentiful. the rooms were cleaned regularly, and the Hotel was only a short taxi ride from Kyrenia. THere is a a small beach that belongs to the Hotel. This Hotel was family friendly and we are returning this year !!

3 readers found this review helpful

We found the surroundings to the hotel rather scruffy, but once in the hotel it was very pleasant. The hotel was clean and towels were changed whenever you wanted and the sheets three times in two weeks.
The bar and restaurant staff were brilliant, all Turkish and very happy people, they really made the holiday. Alli on the reception desk was very helpful and spoke very good English. The breakfasts were as we expected abroad, we were glad we were not half-board as there was no choice for evening meal. We ate at the hotel a few times and ate a-la-carte and were satisfied with the food served to us.
The man-made beach wasn't very big and there was a lot of rubbish left on the beach area. We felt as if we were in Turkey - everyone is so laid back, we will definitely visit the area again but not Top Set.

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Emir Top Set
Party consisted of 2 x adults 2 x OAP plus 1 x child
A small family run hotel which is kept very clean with beautiful gardens. All the staff are very friendly and will go out of their way to help you.
A beautiful sea-front location, our room was literally 25 steps to the pool and 30 steps to the beach! Family Rooms are set on three levels with and entrance hall and bathroom leading to steps down to sitting area and twin bedroom and also steps up to a mezzanine leading to a further twin room.
The hotel has its own little beach with good access to the sea, although the beach is quite unclean. The pool area is well kept and there never seemed to be any rush to reserve a sun lounger.
Breakfasts were ok, usual continental style with toast, yoghurt and cereal. Decor was a little dated, but in the traditional Cypriot style. Hotel has a lot of steps and I wouldn’t recommend for anybody with mobility issues.
Surrounding village area was scruffy and looked a little off-putting at first, but on the whole I would recommend this hotel for a relaxing base.
On the whole I do think Northern Cyprus is mis-sold as it is very busy in and around Kyrenia and there is building work everywhere. Also there is a lot of litter.