Anais Bay Hotel

Star Rating: 3 star

in Protaras, Cyprus All Resorts, Cyprus

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Anais Bay Hotel in Protaras, Cyprus All Resorts, Cyprus

Anais Bay Hotel details

Offering up a home-from-home atmosphere just metres from the beach, the Anais Bay Hotel is a great base for a hassle-free break.

This place is run by two brothers, Yiannis and Nicolas, and it’s their attention to detail that set this place apart. It’s all about good home cooking, cosy rooms and friendly staff who know the local area like the back of their hand. No wonder it ranks as the number one hotel in the area with TripAdvisor reviewers.

As for the hotel itself, it’s a traditional looking number with walls the colour of buttermilk and terracotta roof tiles. It’s in a great location, too, set just back from a popular sandy beach and within easy walking distance of the local shops, bars and restaurants. Outside, a spacious, square swimming pool takes centre-stage. Add a poolside bar and palm-lined dining terrace to the mix and it’s a great spot to chill out.

Inside, meanwhile, things have a classic Cypriot feel. We’re talking whitewashed walls, simple wooden furniture and the odd rustic landscape painting. Each bedroom comes with its own balcony, too, so you can admire the scenery whenever you like.

Last but not least, the hotel restaurant prides itself on its menu of local specialities. Having said that, it also rustles up a mean Sunday roast if you fancy a taste of home, and the weekly curry buffets and barbecue nights are a real highlight.

Location

• On a quiet side road in Pernera, 3km from resort centre • 100m to beach • 3km to golden sands of Fig Tree Bay • Supermarket 100m from hotel • Nearest chemist - 300m • Nearest bank - 200m • Nearest ATM - 2km • 200m to local shops, many open early until 23.00 • 200m to bus stop

Transfer time

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Meals

• Symposium outdoor à la carte restaurant overlooks the garden and offers international cuisine for breakfast 07.30-10.00, lunch 12.00-15.00 and dinner 19.00-21.30. Theme nights include a barbecue and karaoke - which you'll need to pre-book in advance, quiz nights on a Thursday and roasts on a Sunday. On theme nights, dinner is served 19.30-20.00 and entertainment starts at 21.00

Activities

• Floodlit tennis court - equipment is available from reception • Watersports - under seperate management -including water cycling, pedaloes, water skiing, banana boat and inflatable rings are available on the beach, 150 metres away. Children must be supervised by an adult • Cosy lounge • Big screen TV with live sports • Darts board located by the bar - darts available • Pool table • Video games

Entertainment

• Weekly barbecue with live music and karaoke • Daily entertainment programme • Lounge

Other facilities

• 24-hour reception • Wi-Fi in public areas including the restaurant, bar, reception and lounge • Money exchange in reception • 1 computer with internet access available next to reception • Mini-market within the hotel selling a range of products including toiletries, sandals and ceramics, open 08.00-23.00

Room facilities

All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV with BBC World, telephone, radio, mini-fridge hire, hairdryer, bathroom and balcony. Standard rooms sleep up to 3 with twin beds and an extra non-permanent bed. Sea-view rooms are also available.

Apartment facilities

Apartments have sleep up to 4 with twin beds, 2 extra beds in lounge and have air-conditioning - payable locally, bath, shower, satellite TV, cooker with 2 gas rings, microwave, kettle, mini fridge, hairdryer, and a balcony. Apartments are located in a separate building to the main hotel, about 50 metres away.