Konnos Bay Hotel Apartments

I'm just back from these apartments and have to say that for the money they are really good. I am a very fussy pensioner who was meeting some friends out there. The room was very clean with the cleaner coming in every day except one. Clean towels were left when needed. Could do with a Tea Towel but would take one the next time I go. Bed linen was changed during the week. Staff are very pleasant including the owner who gave us a good welcome as he did last year. My friends hired a car so we were able to get around but the bus stops just outside the hotel which is a good help if you can't afford a car. I had a sea view from my balcony which was lovely and from the grounds of the hotel the view overlooking the bay is beautiful. I travel regularly to different holiday places but this is the nicest and most natural scenary I have come across.

5 readers found this review helpful

Me and my Girlfriend booked the trip around four weeks before our departure date after being told by the sales rep that it had some good reviews. We were not let down! The staff were very helpful, speaking very good english and were keen on making our holiday enjoyable. The location was brilliant. It took around 5 mins at the most to get to the beach although it was a steep walk back up the steps. The beach was clean, white sand, and clear waters. It was quite popular with the locals aswell which means you have to get down there early. The restuarant had a very good selection of food including burger and chips, fish, meat, pizza, salads etc and for fairly reasonable prices. The rooms had basic cooking equiptment but the cleanliness wasnt great which put us off using it. We prob saw the cleaners 3 times during the week which didnt bother the ants on the balcony who were determined to find a way in. The hotel had a nice little supermarket next door which sold everything you would need. The pool area was well kept and catered for sun worshipers and anyone that wanted to get away from it. the max depth was 1.50m but had a shallow end for the younger ones. this was right next to the restaurant so if you wanted a break for food you could do. Protaras and Ayia Napa where about 10 mins away on the bus which stopped outside and cost 2 euros for a day pass so was pefect for a more lively night. Overall a really nice holiday and a nice hotel and location! Would definately go again

2 readers found this review helpful

The Konnos bay hotel offered pretty much what you need for your holiday. Nothing more.
The rooms themselves are ok and cleaned daily, unfortunetly as our room was across the road, we got a view of....nothing.
The resteraunt staff do their job to a certain degree but didnt seem to go out of their way to help much. I cant really blame them as they're made to were t-shirts and trousers in 40+degree heat, so the odd drop of sweat may be found in your burger and chips.
Breaking a smile must be incredibly painful, cos they dont do it. We found this however to be just the way the people of Cyprus are though as we went out to the surrounding areas: Protaras and Ayia Napa
The resteraunt staff can be quite entertaining though as plates go flying through the air when trying to stack 20 ontop on each other when clearing a table. Its just annoying when they come in your direction though. But you'll get some complementary manky fruit from it.
As a whole we did actually enjoy our holiday cos we didnt spend that much time at the hotel. The beach is amazing and was one of the highlights of the holiday.

2 readers found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I visited Cyprus Sep 2009. The location was really nice, although we spent a lot of time going into Ayia Napa (as there arent any bars/places to eat near this hotel).
We didnt realise we would be based over the other side of the road to the actual hotel pictured and we were quite disappointed by that but still had a good sea view.
Pool area is nice, bar staff were nice apart from the woman who's a bit sarcastic.
We had ants in our room but they sent someone over to spray them to death and just left them there for us to scoop out the door ourselves (no broom).
Rooms were very hot at night so we would leave the balcony door open and cleaners come in about 10am in the morning.
Overall it was an ok hotel, but if you're in your 20's and you like a bit of entertainment in the evening, either hire a car, or stay in Ayia Napa :)

9 readers found this review helpful

My friend and I booked Konnas Bay never having been to that part of Cyprus before. The scenery was breathtaking ~ the walk up from the beach was breathtaking too but totally worth it!
The staff were very friendly and the owner was welcoming, he knew everyone staying there and met us with a smile and a few kind words each day.
The bar staff worked hard and were well respected by all guests. The rooms were typically greek / Cypriot. Immaculate with linen changed every second day.
We booked self-catering to enable us to float from taverna to taverna. However we found the restaurant within the hotel was the best we could find within the locale.
We did take the local bus into Potaris and Ayia Napa for meals.
Potaris was not our cup of tea, sports Bars galore, we prefer the more traditional Cypriot setting.
Ayia Napa was much more than we expected, it was clean with a metropolitan atmosphere, many beautiful restaurants and bars at reasonable prices. Around £15 for three courses.
We are looking forward to returning to our little bit of heaven next year!

6 readers found this review helpful

Konnos Bay is a beautiful location its really quiet with picturesque scenery. We found all the staff to be very friendly, I didnt see any cockaroaches but on the last night I saw a tarantula which at first I thought was a crab that freaked me out a bit. The local people are really nice and informative and they dont hassle you which is great. If you want somewhere lively you can take the bus to proaras or Ayia Napa for 150. The beaches are great, the one opposite Konnos bay apartments is quite steep but it will work off any indulgence from the night before. I dont think there is anything to moan about except the supermarkets are so expensive. If you want a quiet break go to Konnos Bay coz you will feel totally relaxed.

3 readers found this review helpful

The actual Konnos Bay beach was superb. The climate great but i would not return to the Konnos Bay Hotel. The manager was miserable and seemed to favour Cypriots. We were even moved one evening from our seats in the restraunt to cater for his friends.
Unfortunately, we lost some money in the restraunt area one day. Staff were not that helpful and not forthcoming how to report to the police.
Accomodation was basic as expected but was in need of some refurbishment.
The most helpful and cheerful staff member was the cleaner in our apartment block.
I would return to the area but not this one.

8 readers found this review helpful

i read reviews for konnos bay afer booking the holiday and to be honest the bad reviews of dity rooms cockroaches and ants and unfriendly staff really put me off going and i was dreading arriving however when i did arrive my experience could not have been more diffrent room was nice and clean did not see any cockroachs cleaners came every day to replace towels and bedding the views are amazing and the food nice i must admit the staff could be more frendlier however there is a lady there who comes from london and she was very friendly my advice to anyone would be to ignore the bad reviews i would recomed this place to anyone and im looking forward to my next visit.

4 readers found this review helpful

we were supposed 2 b self caterin, we had a toastie maker, kettle a 1 working ring. so we didnt cook very much. the apartments were kept quite clean, any problems were resolved quickly. only complaint would b the 6euro a day air con which u cant control! its controlled from reception. stunnin location. all in all a great place to stay.

5 readers found this review helpful

The best thing about Konnos bay is that of its namesake, the beach below the hotel is beautiful, clean, umbrella hire is cheap, and the sea view can be enjoyed from most of the rooms.
The rooms are clean with a small fridge and stove and flatscreen wall mounted tv, showing bbc world news and a couple of english movie channels. Rooms were serviced every other day.
Reception staff were ok but the restaurant staff were painfully mean.
Air conditioning is a cyprus wide (so we were told) cost of 6 euros per night. Do what we did, pay for one and see how long it lasts for, we only ended up paying for two nights in the end! (Out of a weeks stay!)
Breakfast left alot to be desired, I would say personally do not bother.if you have bed and breakfast included you will need to pay 80cents for the english breakfast, or be forced to endure the continental breakfast for your entire stay.
Oh and the orange juice is watered down terribly.
However there is a happy hour every night except friday, 2 euros for a pint of a beer but there is another brilliant bar just down the road next to the five star grecian hotel next door. Where your money is better spent.
All in all a great holiday if you can avoid dealing with the hotel staff.