Windmills Hotel Apartments

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"Just returned from a 2 week stay at Windmills. Overall hotel was fine. Room rather 80's but very clean and tidy. Maid came in everyday but one during our 2 week stay. Bedding changed every other day and towels twice a week. Cooking facilities weren't the best, but to be honest anyone wanting to cook anything that requires more that 2 rings and 3 pans on their holidays might as well stay at home. The air con is a rip off as they just charge you for the remote control - we managed to get ours working with a bit of fiddling around! Safety deposit box also chargable but only 2euros per day. Pool area was nice and well maintained - they did tend to play music at a decent volume but i quite liked it and if you ask the barman will play your own CD's. Beach is only 5 minute walk away anyway. Evening entertainment provided in hotel was good for families with music, films, hypnotist etc, but was only rotated on a week to week basis. Seen some reviews complaining about the noise level from the entertainment, but we were only in the 2nd block away and when the windows were shut we literally couldn't hear a thing. Protaras main strip is a 20 minute walk away from the hotel, but there are plenty bars and restaurants to visit within Pernera if you can't be bothered. We hired a scooter from Yerimos Motors across the road from Windmills - it cost 30euros for the 1st day and 10euros per day thereafter. We thought it was well worth it as we managed to travel around the island quite a bit and it made the journey into Protaras much easier! As a rule Cyprus is pretty damn expensive but a good holiday nonetheless. On the whole, if you're the kind of person who picks fault with everything, you will find things to complain about. If on the other hand you're just out to have a good time and enjoy your holiday then i'm sure you will have a fab time. We did."
Top Tip:
"Agia Napa worth a visit, definitely not just a clubbers paradise - we don't really drink. The water park in Agia Napa is also brill (Protaras one is dire), although 30euros each. Cape Greco beautiful and if you buy a snorkel the rock face and fish are fascinating. Both Fig Tree Bay and Nissi beach are top quality beaches with waterspots available. Il Cavaliere Italian Restaurant serves gorgeous food in huge portions and you even get a free cocktail at the end of your meal! Parko Restaurant attached to Alva hotel on Protaras strip has a wide range of good food and a lovely atmosphere - all outdoor seating with trees and lamps etc. The Corner Flambe Restaurant and the other end of the strip is also great food."

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What a brilliant holiday my family and friends have just had, actually one of the best! We had to change apartments as they put my family on the top floor of an apartment block but with a nine month old and quite a few stairs that was a no go, but they changed us straight away. Food was lovely and staff was friendly, We were not far from Protaras and Ayia Napa to which we travelled into by taxi which we found to be a good price. Pete the bar man (pool bar) was lovely very friendly and very helpful. We are going back next year cant wait

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We've just got back from a wonderful weeks holiday at Windmills. We found the over all feel of both the property and the surrounding area so friendly and welcoming.
Our room was a good size and most importantly it was clean.
The swimming pool and bar area are a great place to spend the day. The atmosphere created by the owners is so pleasant.
There are bars and tavernas quite close by and it took us about 5 minutes to walk to the beach, which was sandy. We walked in to Protaras a couple of times, but we found the places around the apartments more enjoyable and a bit cheaper.
All in all this is a brilliant base to chill out and recharge your batteries.
Special thanks to Kelly at Golden Ticket Travel who found us such a great deal. We will have no worries booking with her again.

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windmills appts pernera great place..good grub and friendly staff..protaras not far away ..we walked it a few times..a bit expensive but all in all great time..would go again we had a one bed apartment nice big main room..fresh towels and sheets troughout our 10 days the room cleaner was also very sexy..nice girl from eastern europe..would reccomend this place aya napa about 20 mins away if you want the boom boom sort of night life..but knights pub over the road is great for a boozy time..go there you will not be disapointed...damo here in sheffield.

We booked through the internet for the first time and were not disappointed. we had 2 1 bedroom apartments as we were a party of 5. Excellent hotel apartments, cleaned to a high standard,regular towel and bed linin changes, spacious, good breakfast, staff very friendly and accomodating, facilities very good. Would recommend and would love to make a return visit.

well i think windmills apts were great i wanted to say thankyou to the girls who kept our room clean and tidy and clean towels every other day and clean sheets and the pool area was clean . the food was nice but did not each much due to i was ill for 3 days to much alchol not enough water but i lernt my lesson just wanted to say a big thankyou to fish who was very helpful and to the rest of the staff who all worked very hard and guess what we are all coming back see you soon peeps x x x

Just got back from the Windmills this morning and i must say that the apartments were brilliant, nice and spacious and very very clean with maids in every day although we only got our towels changed twice in the week. The staff are very friendly and the entertainment on a night ( 10 pm till midnight ) and then karaoke with LUKE the MC which is a great laugh, also a couple of other sound members of staff there are George the owner and FISH, one of the barstaff. The only problem we had was that between may and June birds from africa come and build their nests in trhe balcony roofs, I asked them to remove it as my Fiancee wasnt keen on them being there and the nest was removed straight away ( like i said the staff are brilliant ).
Only a 25 minute walk to Protaras along the beach which is lovely.
A few musts, Ayia Napa Waterworld, Fig Tree Bay, Nissi Bay and an italien Restaurant called IL CAVALIER which is in Pernera, expensive but gorgeous.
Excellent holiday however would not go back, £1000 for a week spending money for two people is too much.

I absolutely loved the windmills my partner and i are a young couple and we thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet through the day but you were not very far from the night life. we are returning this year to plan our wedding i recommend it to anyone.
The studio rooms are big enough for a couple this time we are staying in a one bedroomed apartment due to it having a separate room. The staff are nice enough you can tell it is family run they all live there and there kids are very pleasant and cause no problems.

When we arrived at Windmills we were given a studio apartment which we were not happy with, we went to reception and were given a one bed apt which was a lot better. The staff were all very pleasant. The apt was very basic but clean all that was needed.
We ate out all the time and found the food at the Windmills was very good. In the brochure we did not know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. The bar by the pool was opened all day, food was available in the restaurant, the supermarket was opened all day, all within the complex.
In the evening the entertainment was excellent most nights. There was plenty other eating places and bars close by. A bus outside the door to take you to the main part of Protaras, taxi 4 or 5 pounds.
On the whole we had a good holiday. Cyprus is not a cheap holiday but where is now?

A thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Although in need of decorating, the room was clean and kept clean with regular towel and sheet changes. The hotel facilities were good, and the restaurant provided good value for money meals. All staff were polite and friendly.
The evening entertainment was there if you wanted it, but by sitting at the top bar, you could still have a conversation and watch the act on a big screen. Some nights were noisier than others, which could be a problem if you stay in block 1 or 2. It did not bother us, as we were normally up till 1 o'clock (local time).
Food and drink is getting dearer, but by looking out for the deals and happy hours, it is not too bad. The hotel bar prices were the same as everywhere else.
All in all, we had an excellent time; the only downer was the chaos at the airport on the way home. It took us 2 hours to get from the check-in queue to the departure lounge. It was total chaos.