Hotel Beach di Larnaca, Cyprus

I booked a cheap hotel as I only needed it to sleep and shower in as I was out everyday. You pay for what you get. However the amount of stress caused on check in I was not prepared for. I understand reservations may not appear for many different reasons so I have more patience and understanding than most, however to be told on check in there’s a piece of scrap paper saying I’ve been moved to another hotel 40mins drive away, when I was told their was rooms available, with no proper documentation and I have to pay for the taxi and somehow claim it back from some person tomorrow, then met with a shoulder shrug when I said no just isn’t ok. I spent all evening trying to sort out the check in. Communication failed terribly in this occasion. I was left to sit and basically deal with my reservation myself for 4 1/2 hours talking to the company I booked with, not knowing If I was getting a room here or not and looking for other places to stay. To find out there was a problem with the payment, which if I was told from the beginning it could have been dealt with a lot quicker and reduced the stress of trying to be sent to another hotel, not knowing if they actually had my booking. A lot of reassurance points were missed. Which wasn’t a great start to my holiday. However on another note, This hotel has huge potential and I don’t think the owners realise. It just needs some some TLC, with its location being 5mins from the airport, the beach out side, ***** of restaurants 30 seconds away, volley ball, water sports on the beach out front and 2mins walk from the bus stop to larnaka centre (or 30/40min walk) and only a 5min walk to the salt lake. The actual hotel needs some love and work to it. With the partnership it has with last minute.com and potentially others, it could do really well and stand a very good chance in the market. Just some advice , Get the pool and upstairs bar fixed so it’s suitable for leisure guests when they come next summer. As it stands you wouldn’t be able to relax in the hotel during the day. The lobby area is lovely and spacious, the decorations and branding is simplistic which is nice. The outside of the hotel looks lovely with the huge flamingo. Do up the bedrooms, get the showers fixed, re paint, fix the door handles , make it look fresh like the photos advertised. When you get more guests coming , then focus on re designing the breakfast buffet, so there’s more of a selection. Then focus on customer service and making it feel warm. Let people aware you have made changes and ask the guests to leave reviews, better your chances of new business and more money. As people read reviews before staying. Look at the surrounding market and competition, what are your USP’s ?, where do you stand out?. It’s such a shame to see a hotel with potential go to waste. I hope the owners see this and start to put some love into the hotel.

I was very pleased with staying there. I can't say one bad word about about the hotel. Very nice staff, nice place, beautiful swimming pool, good prices at the bar for refreshment, cozy outside area for eating. If somebody like me, likes cats, that would be perfect hotel for them as there are locally cared street cats close by in a green area, which keeps rats and bugs away.

Positive: Location, Room size, wifi speed, big balcony, free toiletries, fast elevator, microwave works, water boiler works, fridge works, free towels, toilet works, many restaurants nearby and a nice cleaning lady. Negative: Balcony door does not lock. Staff came to check it and said they can not do anything about it and told me there are no criminals and we dont need to worry at night if it is not locked and we can leave the valuables in the room even if the balcony door is open and the neighbours could easily just jump over the balcony. Nothing happened luckily and we were happy. There was bird poop in the balcony, but the cleaning lady was nice and cleaned it. There was no sea view and no sun chairs as in the photos. The staff said they cant do nothing about it. But the cleaning lady clean the bird poop and I just sun tanned then on the balcony without the sun chair and it was also nice. Sofa was a bit broken, dishes were very dirty and the toilet smelled very bad. The water in the shower was not hot, only warm.

This is our 2nd time we have stayed at this hotel, & I have rebooked for next year to stay here. Staff are very helpful & polite, It is very clean can't any faults. for us this hotel is very good location as we have family in Cyprus & not far from the airport. the only problem is the TV as I only had mange to get one channel to work & that is the BBC news, hopefully by next year when I come I get a better improved TV but its not the end of the world. (just like to watch some Greek soaps) who ever goes to Cyprus I find this is the hotel to stay at.

Very nice and clean rooms. Good food, great service and a magical view from the pool. A nice hotel for people that travel alone, couples and with/without children, as I have tried it all. Julie, Norway

What a lovely place to stay. The room was spotless and completely sound proof! Ok, you don't get a sea view, but a short walk and you're there. The breakfast was superb with plenty to offer. The bathroom was a delight including a corner bubble bath! All the staff were friendly and helpful. I'd stay there again.

I had some problems with my flight and i reach the hotel very late. I was surprised that Livadhiotis hotel charged only one night instead of two. And to be honest, all my previous bookings were charged even before my stay but this is the first time the amount was withdrawed during my stay! I felt very appreciated as a human! Livadhiotis hotel is a very respectful hotel: the staff are very helpful and professional. The room and the WC are so clean, the bed is confortable and the air conditioner is smart! The breakfast is perfect! You can find hot drinks and many kinds of juices, croissants, different kinds of cheese, ham, bread, jam, vegetables and fruits. You can also have an english breakfast: eggs, bacon, hot dogs... The hotel location is excellent! Near to the beach and a few steps from Lazarus church! Briefly, it is the best place to stay!

This hotel is lovely. I feel like home. Almost all the staff are professional efficient, friendly, and always here to help you, especially Stezia and Georges at the Reservation/Reception. Maria (night shift) is so kind and helpful; because we didn't like our room, she spoke to the manager and upgraded our room into a Garden villa room!! The hotel is generous. They offer free water everywhere. at the lobby, during breakfast, at the gym... especially during our stay when it was +35 degrees. Breakfast is tasty, especially the ”croissant” and the fried mushrooms.. The rooms are clean, and the beds are very comfy. Elena and Yiannis are very attentive at the bar and always want to help. Preet is everywhere and very quick to help you no matter how busy he is. The hotel faces Almi Bay, a beautiful sandy beach surrounded by stunning villas and a relaxing place to walk in the morning. It's 10 minutes from Larnaca Airport so you can fully enjoy your last day!!! Joëlle I., from Beirut-Lebanon

Great sea-view room, nice private balcony, wonderful breakfast with lovely staff, and a beautifully kept swimming pool with an adequate supply of sunbeds. The only downside is the noise at night as the hotel is right on Athens Avenue and the Finikoudes beachfront. We suffered one night with a tuneless egotistical singer who went on at crazy volumes until 2am. Obviously not the hotel's fault, but be aware that noise can be an issue.

I was here 6 nights with my wife. A great place to unwind. Wonderful beach (with a great way to reserve beach chairs!), pool and generally the hotel is 5-star. However, what make a great hotel, in my opinion, is the staff. They were super! Patricya in the dining room was just a wonderful person and most helpful. Marios was a hard a worker as I've ever seen as cook/waiter and the Ass't Manager, Antos, was a real gentleman. It can be a bit noisy at night if your room faces the hotel next door which likes to play loud music sometimes, so as for a low-number room that faces North-east.

I booked a cheap hotel as I only needed it to sleep and shower in as I was out everyday. You pay for what you get. However the amount of stress caused on check in I was not prepared for. I understand reservations may not appear for many different reasons so I have more patience and understanding than most, however to be told on check in there’s a piece of scrap paper saying I’ve been moved to another hotel 40mins drive away, when I was told their was rooms available, with no proper documentation and I have to pay for the taxi and somehow claim it back from some person tomorrow, then met with a shoulder shrug when I said no just isn’t ok. I spent all evening trying to sort out the check in. Communication failed terribly in this occasion. I was left to sit and basically deal with my reservation myself for 4 1/2 hours talking to the company I booked with, not knowing If I was getting a room here or not and looking for other places to stay. To find out there was a problem with the payment, which if I was told from the beginning it could have been dealt with a lot quicker and reduced the stress of trying to be sent to another hotel, not knowing if they actually had my booking. A lot of reassurance points were missed. Which wasn’t a great start to my holiday. However on another note, This hotel has huge potential and I don’t think the owners realise. It just needs some some TLC, with its location being 5mins from the airport, the beach out side, ***** of restaurants 30 seconds away, volley ball, water sports on the beach out front and 2mins walk from the bus stop to larnaka centre (or 30/40min walk) and only a 5min walk to the salt lake. The actual hotel needs some love and work to it. With the partnership it has with last minute.com and potentially others, it could do really well and stand a very good chance in the market. Just some advice , Get the pool and upstairs bar fixed so it’s suitable for leisure guests when they come next summer. As it stands you wouldn’t be able to relax in the hotel during the day. The lobby area is lovely and spacious, the decorations and branding is simplistic which is nice. The outside of the hotel looks lovely with the huge flamingo. Do up the bedrooms, get the showers fixed, re paint, fix the door handles , make it look fresh like the photos advertised. When you get more guests coming , then focus on re designing the breakfast buffet, so there’s more of a selection. Then focus on customer service and making it feel warm. Let people aware you have made changes and ask the guests to leave reviews, better your chances of new business and more money. As people read reviews before staying. Look at the surrounding market and competition, what are your USP’s ?, where do you stand out?. It’s such a shame to see a hotel with potential go to waste. I hope the owners see this and start to put some love into the hotel.

I was very pleased with staying there. I can't say one bad word about about the hotel. Very nice staff, nice place, beautiful swimming pool, good prices at the bar for refreshment, cozy outside area for eating. If somebody like me, likes cats, that would be perfect hotel for them as there are locally cared street cats close by in a green area, which keeps rats and bugs away.

Positive: Location, Room size, wifi speed, big balcony, free toiletries, fast elevator, microwave works, water boiler works, fridge works, free towels, toilet works, many restaurants nearby and a nice cleaning lady. Negative: Balcony door does not lock. Staff came to check it and said they can not do anything about it and told me there are no criminals and we dont need to worry at night if it is not locked and we can leave the valuables in the room even if the balcony door is open and the neighbours could easily just jump over the balcony. Nothing happened luckily and we were happy. There was bird poop in the balcony, but the cleaning lady was nice and cleaned it. There was no sea view and no sun chairs as in the photos. The staff said they cant do nothing about it. But the cleaning lady clean the bird poop and I just sun tanned then on the balcony without the sun chair and it was also nice. Sofa was a bit broken, dishes were very dirty and the toilet smelled very bad. The water in the shower was not hot, only warm.

Very nice and clean rooms. Good food, great service and a magical view from the pool. A nice hotel for people that travel alone, couples and with/without children, as I have tried it all. Julie, Norway

What a lovely place to stay. The room was spotless and completely sound proof! Ok, you don't get a sea view, but a short walk and you're there. The breakfast was superb with plenty to offer. The bathroom was a delight including a corner bubble bath! All the staff were friendly and helpful. I'd stay there again.

I had some problems with my flight and i reach the hotel very late. I was surprised that Livadhiotis hotel charged only one night instead of two. And to be honest, all my previous bookings were charged even before my stay but this is the first time the amount was withdrawed during my stay! I felt very appreciated as a human! Livadhiotis hotel is a very respectful hotel: the staff are very helpful and professional. The room and the WC are so clean, the bed is confortable and the air conditioner is smart! The breakfast is perfect! You can find hot drinks and many kinds of juices, croissants, different kinds of cheese, ham, bread, jam, vegetables and fruits. You can also have an english breakfast: eggs, bacon, hot dogs... The hotel location is excellent! Near to the beach and a few steps from Lazarus church! Briefly, it is the best place to stay!

Great sea-view room, nice private balcony, wonderful breakfast with lovely staff, and a beautifully kept swimming pool with an adequate supply of sunbeds. The only downside is the noise at night as the hotel is right on Athens Avenue and the Finikoudes beachfront. We suffered one night with a tuneless egotistical singer who went on at crazy volumes until 2am. Obviously not the hotel's fault, but be aware that noise can be an issue.

After visiting another hotel of this group, I was extremely curious to come to The Ciao Stelio; however, I was disillusioned after seeing some reviews. Despite my doubts, I decided to go and was glad of my decision. From the first email, I got prompt and kind assistance regarding everything I was interested in (special thanks to Alexandros, Dimitris, and Stella for that), my additional requests have also been kindly noted (and satisfied at the end). Guys, thank you very much, you are amazing! Thanks to Anna, the check-in procedure was smooth and fast, and of course, I also annoyed her with tons of questions because I was so curious about everything around me. After coming to my spacious and lovely room, I forgot the fact that I’d ordered sparkling wine in the room and completely forgot about payment, was ready to come back to the reception but my thoughts were interrupted by the knock and when I opened the door I saw a smiling man who was welcoming me and telling that he was honored to deliver my complementary wine 😊 Nicos, you are top! A handsome man filling up the glass of champagne in my room – a better welcome is hard to imagine)))) Your service at Gambino Bar later for the dinner was so speedy and professional – thanks for making my evening, really. Adored Gambino bar for yummy-yummy food – quality is on the level (please make portions a bit bigger), will definitely come there again for a drink/snack. The only disappointing moment I had is due to the early working shift and the need to come back to Pafos I haven’t had a chance to appreciate the taste of breakfast but this issue can be easily sorted by the next visit. Thanks to all The Ciao Stelio Team for making my short stay so remarkable and relaxing!

We stayed in the suite room, it was great, big and clean. We came to the hotel at 10 am and the room wasn't ready so we could keep our luggage in the luggage room. We came back again around 4 pm to check in and we got one card for the room although there were two of us. The staff was kind to give us an adapter, but when we asked for coffee capsules (which weren't at all) the guy came to our room with a coffee machine, and we showed him what we meant, then he came again and gave us milk capsules. We felt uncomfortable so we didn't ask again. The breakfast was fine, although some things were dry and not as good as we thought. We didn't use the pool because of the weather but it was small. We loved that the hotel is saving electricity. The hotel also has a connected kiosk that sells Sim cards and other essentials. The hotel is located in a central area and is safe at night. Overall we had a great time.

Service was good , Breakfast was ok . Check in fast but why in the 5th floor . ATM machine - hard to find . Some activities are not clear . Room Service menus is very limited . Oudi

This is our 2nd time we have stayed at this hotel, & I have rebooked for next year to stay here. Staff are very helpful & polite, It is very clean can't any faults. for us this hotel is very good location as we have family in Cyprus & not far from the airport. the only problem is the TV as I only had mange to get one channel to work & that is the BBC news, hopefully by next year when I come I get a better improved TV but its not the end of the world. (just like to watch some Greek soaps) who ever goes to Cyprus I find this is the hotel to stay at.

I was here 6 nights with my wife. A great place to unwind. Wonderful beach (with a great way to reserve beach chairs!), pool and generally the hotel is 5-star. However, what make a great hotel, in my opinion, is the staff. They were super! Patricya in the dining room was just a wonderful person and most helpful. Marios was a hard a worker as I've ever seen as cook/waiter and the Ass't Manager, Antos, was a real gentleman. It can be a bit noisy at night if your room faces the hotel next door which likes to play loud music sometimes, so as for a low-number room that faces North-east.

My partner and I absolutely love this Hotel. From the moment you enter the reception, to taking your bags to your room, the cleanliness, friendly staff, amazing breakfast that has nothing missing, the closeness of the pool bar, the beach, the amenities, everything. We enjoy staying here for business and for pleasure. It is an all-rounder Hotel that offers everything anyone can desire without the airs and graces of the local pompus Hotels. We will come time and time again because we are made to feel at home.

This hotel is lovely. I feel like home. Almost all the staff are professional efficient, friendly, and always here to help you, especially Stezia and Georges at the Reservation/Reception. Maria (night shift) is so kind and helpful; because we didn't like our room, she spoke to the manager and upgraded our room into a Garden villa room!! The hotel is generous. They offer free water everywhere. at the lobby, during breakfast, at the gym... especially during our stay when it was +35 degrees. Breakfast is tasty, especially the ”croissant” and the fried mushrooms.. The rooms are clean, and the beds are very comfy. Elena and Yiannis are very attentive at the bar and always want to help. Preet is everywhere and very quick to help you no matter how busy he is. The hotel faces Almi Bay, a beautiful sandy beach surrounded by stunning villas and a relaxing place to walk in the morning. It's 10 minutes from Larnaca Airport so you can fully enjoy your last day!!! Joëlle I., from Beirut-Lebanon