Reviews of Konnos Bay Hotel, Protaras

We have just returned from koonos bay hotel, this is a very basic hotel, rooms are basic and the location is not the best, more for couples looking to relax not for families/18-30s looking to sightsee or have a a stroll to shops/bars/pubs/clubs/etc, becuase the location is kind of in the middle of no-where... But, the views are amazing; overlooking the konnos bay beach which was beautiful, although there is a 201 steepish steps down to the beach. Also the food at the pool bar/restaurant was quite expensive for the quality and portions of it, we went to the 5**** hotel next door restuarant where there was more of selction and prices were reasonble. Overall, nice hotel but location and steps to beach were the downside(although beach is nice), resort rep was very helpful and outgoing;5 star customer service for her), unlike the waiting staff who would never smile.



The resort was very derilict from everything, was in the middle of ayia napa and protaras and needed a taxi to get there because they are about 15mins drive, taxi costs 15euros to ayia napa and8/9 euros protaras, so car hire would be a good idea... Only good thing about resort was konnos beach.

On arrival at our apartment we were greeted to a drawer full of ants!!! Being on the ground floor i took it in my stride and got some fly spray from reception. Bathrooms ceilings were going mouldy with the condensation, but apart from needing a lick of fresh paint to liven the apartment up, the room was ok. Reception staff were helpful and friendly,during the night. but the day staff couldnt't care less! We booked half board but when we got there we had to pay extra if we wanted a full english breakfast (80c) There was only full english or continental and no cereals for the younger members of our party! you can't feed kids fried eggs and bacon for 2 weeks! The evening meal consisted of only 2 choices each night and if you didn't like them then you could chose an alternative from their restaurant menu at an extra cost (our allowance for half board was 5 euros each night). There was entertainment twice whilst there and one evening of karaoke, one being a BBQ which was the best night of all. Pool was averagely cleaned each night. Plenty of shade and sun beds were plentiful. A very steep walk straight down to the beach (even harder coming up so not good for oap's) There is a road leading down to the beach as well. The beach was lovely, with plenty of water sports a bar and boat trips from here. Next door is the Grecian Park Hotel which we used a few times for drinks and the pool but be warned!!! it's very expensive in there!!There is one convenience store with all you need.. A bar and restaurant is 5 min walk from hotel with good food and latest sports on tv. A bus stops outside hotel taking you to Protaras costing 1.50 euro each way. expect to pay 8-10 euros for a taxi during the day and 12 at night but barter with them as they'l often take what you offer, I offered 5 euros and that was accepted. The weather was 35degrees some days so don't go out without a hat, sun cream and a drink.

Our choice for our 30th wedding anniversary.

We had the most wonderful holiday and can not fault in any way, (considering hotel rating) the cleanliness, food, and staff.

We have already booked for 2009 and will recomend the hotel to anyone.

The location is perfect for anyone who is looking for a quiet, peacful, and yes even in middle age a romantic setting for a holiday.

The area gives an impression of peace and tranquility away from the hot spot of ayai napa, and this is a credit to the friendliness of the local people who are always friendly courteous, and a pleasure to meet

We had been to Cyprus before (5 years ago) on a B&B basis and decided to go SC this time as eating out was so cheap - BIG mistake - it cost a fortune to eat anywhere - there were 5 of us! Konnos Bay was as we expected - the accomodation was basic and clean. Maid 5 times a week - sheets and towels changed twice a week. Having taken 3 kids along - was dissapointed there are no local laundry services - hand washing in the sink was a pain, even got clothes stolen from the make-shift washing line outside so moved the line to our balcony. View was fine - there were road works but no-one working for the two weeks we were there. A bit dusty due to the roadworks abandoned but a lorry came over every so often to spray the unprepared road with water, to my surprise since they have a severe water shortage. We arrived in the early hours after out plane was delayed to find out 3 yr old had no bed - and it was too late for anyone to do anything about it. He had to sleep on a make-shift bed with two chairs put together. Anyway they sorted it the next day. Food/provisions from the supermarket next door - and we didn't get that much - cost more than a basic weeks shopping at home! Later found larger supermarket in Paralimini which was more reasonable. Car hire recommended - although not cheap. The bar/restaurant are was really nice - and the view was FAB - could have just sat there all-day looking at it. The treck to the beach is not one to take lightly, as the Bay is man-made out of the rocks - so very steep - but nicely graduated. Beach is not bad, small but perfect and seems safe enough. Next time i think i will pay for each item as we go at the bar/restaurant - beacuse although they let you run up a TAB for the day - once you ask for the bill - there is no-way to decifer if its right or not - always seemed alot. Most of the bar staff / waiter staff seemed friendly enough. There was one inparticular who we'll call 'K' who was very helpful when out 3yr old had to go into hospital and he let my husband borrow his car.

Yes there are 'ants' - it is a hot country and it's the norm. We did not have any problem with them in our apartment - occasionally we would see a few by the sink and one night my hubby left his glass on the side after drinking malibu, so in the morning it was black with them - but that was to be expected. There are plenty of ants around the complex, little ones and HUGE ones - but they were not a bother. There were plenty of lizards - which i suppose helped to keep the ant population at bay. At night sitting at the bar over-looking the sea - we had a wonderful show of bats catching the moths.



We were dissapointed that people were not discouraged in taking glass to their sun-beds around the pool, equally dissapointed that plastic tumblers were not on offer. We bought some plastic cups (the disposable ones) from the super market - and used them if we wanted a drink by the pool - and used them for our 3 yr old. Other wise drink from plastic bottles - water.



The BBQ on Fiday nights @10Euro per person - children under 5 free - was good value - all the food you can eat - and desserts. Shame local wine and beer wasn't included too, as that was not the cheapest.



The locals seemed to get served first and also seemed to get dishes that we didn't see on the menu.



Travel around - reccomended - loads of places to choose from - most places food was excellent - definately try the local dishes - VERY NICE. Before travelling to towns - ask the locals about 'siesta' - we drove to Larnaka town - which is lovely - just as the shops were closing. Some places the shops closed at different times. (In Larnaka - the shops were closing about 8pm - where in protarus and aiya napa they were open all-night.) Shops in Nicosia were closed from 1-4pm - which is the norm - but do check first.



Overall - we did have a good holiday - Konnos Bay - I would reccomend and would re-visit - i would not pay any more than we did to stay there - but at least we would be more prepared for next time.

Ok, I read the wonderful reviews very carefully before deciding to book here with my family. I can only assume that I misread them, as I have just returned from a disappointing stay here. I will quickly add that the Olympic rep. (we will call her G), was as much use as a chocolate teapot. She promised to see what she could arrange regarding my request to move to a different room due to the roadworks and view that I had (see later). Although she was apparently staying at the Konnos, I was not able to get any response from her even though I left notes at reception. In addition, rather unusually in my experience, the pick up times for the home journey were not posted on a board or available until the day before we left and only if we made the effort to find G in order to ask. Never mind that you are on holiday, it was expected that you take the time to be available when G was willing to be there. Any other issues that guests had(glass in the kiddies pool, a/c not working) were not her responsibility so she took no responsibility for them and pointed the guest to the hotel management. I am not sure why she was there at all really.



My view is supported by a family that had stayed there last year and thought it was so good, they came again this year. After a few days their opinion had changed to vowing never to return again. As the days went on, it was apparent that the majority of guests would not be returning again either.



We arrived at the apartments at about 9 in the evening (having been delayed on our flight). Air conditioning has to be asked for and paid for locally. As it was 'late', we were told it was not possible to have it on. The rooms were still a sweltering 34 degrees by about 11pm, but that didnt seem to matter.



Even our first meal was a joke. After asking for the bill a number of times as we wanted to get on to bed, it arrived with completely the wrong price on it. It was about 3x what it should have been. I know that the Euro can be confusing, but they must have thought I was stupid. Eventually after being offered to other tables for payment it came back to me again with various items crossed out. The resulting bill seemed about right, so I paid and went. It would have perhaps been excusable if the restaurant was busy, but it only had about 3 tables eating.



We were self catering, but we met up with a family that were half board. Imagine their surprise when the next day they found out that breakfast was continental only (unless you paid extra for a proper one)and that the dinner only allowed a certain value, which if exeeded meant yet another extra bill. A note on SC, the facilities are pretty basic, so if you actually do intend to cater for yourself, you might not bother.



There was fighting and disturbance on several nights by a group of lads a few doors away from us in cell block H. Oops, I mean the Konnos Bay annex apartments. Around the same time, a room was broken into, which was later excused by staff as the guests having left the door open by mistake. We spoke to the guests concerned, who told us that they would have had to have left all the doors and the balcony doors open 'by mistake'. They knew they hadn't.



The peace and calm of the Konnos Bay that I have read about was becoming a complete nonsense.



The roadworks just outside the appartments are supposed to be finished by August I was told by Olympic. I dont think so, as they still seem to be doing the groundwork. I will say that the noise is not as bad as it could have been, but when you are looking forward to a peacful break you dont want to woken at 7 or 8 in the morning by jackhammers. The view is not exactly enhanced either. Our 'sea view', was actually more a sea glimpse, with a foreground of diggers, dirt and general roadwork stuff.



If you have kids, dont expect them to have fun in the pool if it involves anything other than a lilo or swimming. The 'NO ball games' rule is strictly enforced by the elderly owner. No reason given, just his rules. This might possibly be to do with the fact that the pool is rather tiny, but then again as hardly anybody used it, I doubt it would have mattered.



Generally the staff are as helpful as they can be given the hours that they work and the seemingly overbearing nature of the owner. By the end of our holiday, several staff had left. This meant that the rather slow food service was even slower. Dont get me wrong, i love to spin out a meal as much as the next man, but it would be nice to start eating it sooner and then spin it out.



There are some concerns about general safety. Neither of the two apartments that my family stayed in had batteries in the smoke alarms. This was resolved quickly. It seemed that most rooms had no batteries, which is a worry. As a guest you should not have to check these things yourself. The handrails on the balconies and the main upper walkways were very loose. This is an old holidaymakers bugbear of course, but there is still no excuse for it. The walkway lights are on a timer and as the area is pitch black at night, if you arrive late you might want to get the cases up the stairs as fast as you can.



I am trying to think of some redeeming points, without relying on the areas natural beauty, the lovely sun, the sea. Overall it is best to treat these rooms as a base. Nice though it is, the actual bay is a punishing trek down and then up a cliff in the Cyprus heat, so get a car and get out and about.



This place is a small, family run complex that gains nothing by its connection with Olympic. The location is not enough to merit a good review. If you end up here on price, then that is a choice you have to make. After 10 years staying in Cyprus on a budget, i can tell you that there are better places. Much better.

hi

this time last year we were sitting by the pool at konnos bay and i am now in work impatiently waiting to return again in 2 weeks.last year me n my boyfriend stayed for a week we were completly star struck by the views and could not believe that this place is ony 2.5* what!!!!



we hired a beach buggy which wa so much fun,the location is perfect u are 10mins drive from all the hustle and bustle and right in between ayia napa and protaras.

we ate out every night and found it much the same prices as home tho the cocktails were usually on offer maybe 2/3 cypriot pounds tho i know they have changed to the euro this year.



overall the place is clean,friendly and so SO relaxing the beach is beautiful (lots of water sports available to) and not that many people on it which again is great.



we are heading back as i said and bringing our 6 year old son with us for 2 weeks CANT WAIT!!!

WE STAYED HERE FOR A FORTNIGHT NEVER AGAIN

THE ROOMS WERE ADEQUATE BUT NOT CLEAN

THEY ONLY CHANGED OUR TOWELS ONCE A WEEK AND BEDDING I GOT ONE WITH BLOOD ON AND THEY STILL WOULDN'T CHANGE IT SO I WENT AND BOUGHT MY OWN

THE CUPBOARDS AND FLOORS WERE COVERED WITH ANTS WHEN REPORTED WE WERE TOLD TO GO TO THE SHOP AND BUY ANT SPRAY

IT IS ADVERTISED WITH AIR CONDITIONING BUT FAIL TO TELL YOU .YOU HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR THIS AND THEY TURN IT OF AT MIDNIGHT

THE MANAGEMENT WERE NOT HELPFULL

ONE MEMBER OF STAFF WAS RUDE AND TOTALLY SHOWED THIS BY BANGING THINGS ROUND ONE THE POOL SIDE BAR HE WAS EVEN SWEARING AT GUESS IN HIS

LANGUAGE WHEN REPORTED TO THE REP WE WERE INFORMED THIS IS HOW THE CYPRIANS WERE

THE FIRST WEEK OF OUR HOLIDAY WE FOUND DIFFIICULT TO EAT AT A PROPER LUNCH HOUR DUE TO THE OWNER HOLDING PRIVATE CYPRIAN PARTIES AT THE POOL SIDE RESTURANT THEN THE CAR PARK ON A WEEKEND WAS FULL WITH GUEST FROM ANOTHER HOTEL WERE A WEDDING TOOK PLACE AND GUEST WAS WOKEN AT 5AM ONWARDS WITH THEM SINGING AND DANCING UNDER THE GUEST ROOMS

HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE UN DOESNT COUNT AT THIS PLACE

A WAITER DROPPED A GLASS AT THE SIDE OF THE POOL WHICH RESULTED IN IT GOING IN THE SHALLOW END WHERE THE LITTLE CHILDREN PLAYED WHEN REPORTED AT 10 AM IT TOOK TILL 15.00HRS FOR A REP TO COME AND GET THE POOL CLOSED AND CLEANED SO WE LOST THE POOL FOR A DAY

IF YOU WANT A UPGRADE BREAKFAST TO A ENGLISH THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO COST .80 CENTS A DAY BUT WE WAS GETTING CHARGED 2.80 EUROS A DAY

I CAN HONESTLY SAY I WOULD NEVER GO WITH THIS COMPANY AGAIN THIS HOLIDAY WAS RUINED

IT WAS A BIRTHDAY TREAT FOR A 10 YEAR OLD NIECE

I WOULD CERTAINLY SAY I WOULD NEVER GO BACK DUE TO LACK OF THINGS FOR CHILDREN TO DO AND THE UNFRIENDLY NESS OF THE THE STAFF

THERE IS ONLY ONE MEMBER OF STAFF WHO WAS ACTUALLY NICE HE WAS A WAITER CALLED BILLY



ALSO YOU DO NOT EXPECT THE REP TO HAVE A SICK SENSE OF HUMOUR

SHE WAS CONSTANTLY LAUGHING AND TELLING GUEST ABOUT THE QUADS ,BIKES BUT WHEN SOMEONE GOT HURT OR KILLED WAS LAUGHING WHAT A GOOD REP CALLED ANGELA SHE IS

Just got back from 2 fabulous weeks at this resort,all i can say is, how this hotel is only a 2 star rating is beyond me,everything about this place is just wonderful im planning on returning in september but with a differrent airline as this was the only downside on the 2 weeks.we tavelled with eurocypria and with a 3hr 30 min delay on arrival with no explaination and a 14hr delay on return still with no explaination,and hearing from other holiday makers this is the norm for them, i would advise anyone flying with this airline to expect a delay of some sort........roll on september

Highly Recommended.

Having read several reviews we decided to go ahead and book at Konnos Bay. What a good decision (our last self catering apartment (Corfu) was so awful that we vowed never to go self-catering again so we were very unsure). The hotel was clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful. We were amazed at the size of our apartment (just 2 of us but could easily have catered for a family of 4).



The walk to the beach was downhill and a little sandy but you can wash off in the sea - the trek back (we recommend you go back the road and through the car park as it's not as steep or sandy) was fine and the pool and bar were just at the top of the pathway. The hotel restaurant was good - do try the local dishes (not just burgers and chips).



Protaras was a 10 minute bus journey as was Ayia Napa. Protaras was a busy resort without being too loud. The Magic Light Show is worth a visit. Evening entertainment - try to see the tribute act of Meatloaf and the welsh Elvis (in the Square bar) also the comedy hypnotist is good. We were told to visit Fig Tree bay as is was beautiful but we thought Konnos Bay was much prettier and not so crowded. We only visited Ayia Napa in the day time (make sure you go to the monastery and inside the church).



We hired a car for 2 days and ventured into the Troudos mountains at our leisure. Very scenic and we managed to find the most wealthy monastery on the island. This is free to get in but you have to pay to see the museum. The church glistened with gold/brass but make sure you get there before 3pm as they close the doors to the church. The walls of the monastery are beautifully painted - well worth a visit. Driving in Cyprus is easy not as much traffic as the UK but they do tend to forget to signal!!!



We have never visited a resort twice but we are considering going back again next year.

My partner and I have just returned after a week long break. The Konnos Bay was wonderful. In between Protaras and Ayia Napa, the biggest decision of the day was which way to take the bus! Our apartment was basic but more than sufficient for our needs. The staff were very friendly and extremely keen to help. A broken fridge was fixed within hours of reporting it. The rooms were cleaned to a very high standard. Around the pool was equally as quiet as the apartment complex with no loud music or poolside games. A fantastically relaxing holiday and we would definitely go back there.

Hi we went to Konnos Bay for our honeymoon in July last year, BEAUTIFUL. It was our first time abroad and we cannot find the words to describe the view we had from our Konnos Bay Apartment!!!



Everything was perfect, the rooms were clean, the people were friendly and the sea was blue blue blue! We have even booked for June this year taking along our 4 children-we cant wait! To anyone who has booked to go here you will be pleasantly surprised. We hired a scooter to get about which was fantastic fun, although this year we will hire a car. To the people who have booked or are planning to book I'm sure you will have a good holiday!

I and my boyfriend stayed in the Konnos Bay apartments in August and had a really lovely holiday.



The apartments are very basic (no TV, and very basic cooking equipment) but are kept very clean and do the job just fine. The apartments have their own beach which is at the bottom of a very steep hill (there is a good path but in the heat it can be tiring on the way back up) which may cause problems with people with walking difficulties.



Once you are down there though the beach is amazing, green water, and white sand. You can hire out sunbeds for 2 pound each for the day, and these double up as floats for in the sea.



There are lots of water sports available and the sea is very shallow so great for children. The hotel reps are great too and on the first day they call a meeting (which is well worth going to) and they tell you about all the excursions they have planned over the week.



Myself and my boyfriend went on an organised bar crawl in Ayia Napa which was a really good night, and we went on a lazy day boat trip which was gorgeous. We also paid for a day trip to the water world theme park in Ayia Napa which again is well worth the money and was a really great day out.



The only very slight downside was the lack of buses, they never seemed to run on time so we found ourselves waiting at the bus stop most nights for quite a while, which wasn’t too bad but I imagine children may get bored very quickly. Taxis are very cheap though if you decide not to wait usually around 5 pound each way into either Protaras or Ayia Napa.



We also found that food in restaurants in Protaras was relatively cheap and drinks were very cheap, cocktails for 2 pound. Brilliant holiday overall!

We are just back from a week in Cyprus staying at Konnos Bay apartments! It was absolutely amazing! We were 10 mins from Ayia Napa and 10 mins from Protaras that was in our beach buggy which we hired for a week!



The apartments were lovely and clean and the staff were so friendly.



We went through Olympic holidays and our rep was brilliant (Anna) she knew everything you would need to know about the area!



The beach itself was beautiful so so clean and the water was aqua blue!



Definitely the best holiday we have ever been on and we are hoping to fly back there to the same place in September!



The whole feel of the area is amazing and the views around Konnos Bay are breath taking.

Konnos Bay hotel and apartments is ideal if you are like me and want a nice, quiet, and peaceful holiday.



My family which includes an 11 yr old daughter would recommend this hotel to families or couples. The staff are very helpful and friendly.



There is a Cypriot night {Friday} with the glass stacker and male and female dancers, the boss of the hotel joins in the evening too!



The bbq is good which is on the same night as the Cypriot dancing. The accommodation is good and the cleaning is top class!



We stayed for 2 weeks in this peaceful nature resort and really enjoyed it and hopefully you will too.