If you’ve never visited North Cyprus before I can appreciate that it is very difficult to get a clear perspective on what the island is really like. You have tales of it being unspoiled and of being able to spend lazy days in ancient villages surrounded by smiling locals and their donkeys (!) – you have negative propaganda telling you it has been ruined by concrete and an invasion of dodgy criminals because of the nation’s lack of an official extradition policy, and every time you look for information someone somewhere is actually trying to sell you a villa or an apartment.
Well, the truth about Northern Cyprus is that it is beautiful and the majority of people are trying to maintain its charm and tranquility – and if you want to visit or even set up home in a unique location where you can enjoy great freedom in a stunning setting whilst enjoying a seriously high quality, low cost of living, Northern Cyprus is going to appeal to you. And as if to embody this very fact, North Cyprus now sets new standards for luxury holidays with a handful of brand new and super five star hotels and vacation resorts.
A fabulous addition to the host of excellent hotels available in Cyprus comes in the form of the Malpas five star hotel in Catalkoy in North Cyprus.
Recently finished to the highest standards, this hotel offers a wealth of amenities and attractions to resident guests and non-resident visitors and it is a welcome compliment to the range and location of hotels across the northern third of the island.
A new breed of hotel is emerging in North Cyprus as the emphasis on attracting wealthier and more discerning individuals and couples intensifies. Away from the hustle and package tour bustle of family favourites such as Acapulco, the likes of the Connoisseur Suite, Northern Cyprus’ answer to luxury boutique style hotel accommodation are developing rapidly.
The Connoisseur Suite is part of the successful Hideaway Club hotel complex near Karaman in Northern Cyprus and it offers guests a range of luxuriously appointed, spacious suites complete with private terraces, balconies or gardens with 24 hour personal room service available on demand for no extra charge!
One of the most popular hotels in the whole of TRNC is the Acapulco Hotel North Cyprus. It’s a holiday resort, a beach club, a resort hotel and holiday village all rolled into one and the standard of accommodation and the range of facilities and amenities available at Acapulco is quite simply superb.
Located to the East of Kyrenia just past the town of Catalkoy, Acapulco Hotel North Cyprus has its own perfectly sandy beach, extensive landscaped gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, water slides, Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzis, kids club and a whole lot more to ensure that the whole family has an enjoyable stay.
The Mountain View Hotel in North Cyprus is particularly popular because of its family friendly atmosphere. It is conveniently located close to Kyrenia and it offers a range of basic accommodation options from comfortable hotel rooms to family villas some of which have self-catering facilities.
Mountain View is aptly named! It has stunning unadulterated views of the glorious Kyrenia Mountain Range - but for those who tire of the views the hotel has a massive swimming pool, extensive lounge and terrace areas for sunbathing, it is within walking distance of a beach and it is a well priced, well presented hotel in North Cyprus.
The Celebrity Hotel in North Cyprus has recently been completely refurbished and now offers visitors a stunning haven in which to enjoy their stay on the tranquil Mediterranean island of Northern Cyprus.
The Celebrity Hotel group consists of the Celebrity Hotel North Cyprus, Chateau Lambousa and the Mini Villa complex that joins these two facilities. The ambitions of the hotel group is to create one of the finest hotel and conference complexes in the Eastern Mediterranean region and with the refurbishment and upgrade of many of the group’s facilities they are well on the way to achieving their ambition.
With summer fast approaching and already the numbers of tourists visiting Northern Cyprus visibly on the increase, here’s a quick guide to some of the most popular hotels in North Cyprus on a town by town basis. The guide is here to help those hunting for accommodation to find the best options to suit both their requirements and their pockets.
Seeing as there are a whole host of hotels in North Cyprus for visitors to choose from - from the five star luxury of The Rocks in Kyrenia to the simple rustic charm of the Arch House in Dipkarpaz (pictured) - it’s important to get a feel for the quality and type of accommodation before booking.
The beautiful village of Bellapais nestles high in the hills above the Mediterranean Sea.
It has breathtaking views of the Northern Cypriot coast and is a true haven for those seeking the real Cyprus, the Cyprus of a bygone age.
When it comes to determining the best places to stay in Northern Cyprus it’s important to think about the particular traveller and their likely requirements before recommending one hotel over another.
With this thought in mind this article breaks down travellers into groups, examines their likely requirements and then makes accommodation suggestions accordingly.
There are so many beautiful and unique hotels to choose from in North Cyprus because the big chain hotels like Marriot, Sheraton, Holiday Inn and Hilton have not established themselves here. This has resulted in independent minded hoteliers creating luxurious and totally individual resorts - the likes of which you will not find elsewhere in such abundance.
Furthermore, as North Cyprus lived through the concrete decades of the 70’s and 80’s with no major investment it has luckily missed out on the nasty high-rise faceless types of hotels so prevalent elsewhere around the Mediterranean region. This means that those seeking luxury hotels in Northern Cyprus will have plenty of choice.
The popularity of North Cyprus grows as word about this unspoilt jewel in the Mediterranean crown spreads, at the same time the quality and availability of hotel accommodation on the island improves.
Already Northern Cyprus is home to family hotels, luxury five star resorts, boutique hotels and budget accommodation, and each year new holiday villages appear, already established hotels upgrade and the wealth of accommodation opportunities improve and increase.
Northern Cyprus has remained untouched, unspoilt and undiscovered for thirty long years. During that time other popular resorts in the Mediterranean have seen over-development, over-population and exploitation.
As they fight to rediscover the heart and soul of the once tiny fishing communities and once clean and deserted beaches, North Cyprus stands waiting with open arms to welcome those seeking a breath of fresh air - seeking the peace, tranquillity and purity that is North Cyprus.
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