Odessa Beach Hotel

Located in Protaras, Odessa Beach is a family-friendly 4 star hotel. Adjacent to the resort is the long and sandy Vrissiana Beach, providing opportunities for sunbathing, swimming and watersports. Also nearby is Fig Tree Bay, with its shallow waters, providing a safe place for the little ones to run around.

You don’t need to leave the hotel to go for a swim though thanks to the splash-shaped pool and the separate kids option. Older children may make a beeline for the video games, while fitness fanatics can head to the gym. If you prefer to exercise competitively there’s tennis, air hockey and ping pong. Those wanting to take it easy can relax with a drink on a sunlounger or book a massage.

Breakfast and lunch are served on a buffet basis, while there’s a choice of restaurants for dinner. Whichever one you choose you can be sure of generous servings and Mediterranean specialities. After your evening meal, relax with a quiet drink from one of the three bars, or enjoy the evening’s entertainment from the hotel’s animation team.

The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with either a king bed or twin beds, heating, satellite TV, WiFi, a hair dryer, a shaver point (220/240 volts), a digital safe box, a mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, plus you’ll have your own furnished balcony. The family option can accommodate up to four guests.

Thanks to the hotel’s location and the handy bus stop it’s easy to get to Waterworld Ayia Napa, whether or not you choose to hire a car. Children will love the 18 thrilling rides and attractions. If hearing the name of the attraction makes you think of the attraction in the West Midlands, you can forget that image, as this is outside and in the Mediterranean sun.

Local buses also offer the opportunity to visit the unique walled city of Famagusta. The biggest site is Othello Castle, the setting for a Shakespeare play. Do note that while Famagusta is internationally recognised as being in the Republic of Cyprus, it’s under the control of a de facto TRNC. So you must remember your passport in order to be allowed in.