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Nelia Gardens
Cyprus, Europe
Ayia Napa
Nelia Gardens, located a mere 100 meters from Ayia Napa Beach and the harbor, features an outdoor pool with a sun terrace and comfortable sun loungers. The establishment offers self-catered accommodations, each of which boasts a private balcony.
The hotel's facilities include a restaurant and a bar. All of the units at Nelia are equipped with flat-screen TVs featuring cable channels. Complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the bathrooms. Some of the accommodations offer views of the Mediterranean Sea, while others provide a peaceful garden view.
Guests can indulge in dishes inspired by the local cuisine at the restaurant, while the bar serves refreshing beverages and expertly crafted cocktails.
For families, there is a children's pool and a shaded area with tables and chairs as part of the pool facilities. The property is surrounded by graceful palm trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
Numerous taverns and bars are within walking distance for those who wish to explore the local scene. The center of Agia Napa is conveniently located just 400 meters away, and Larnaca International Airport is situated at a distance of 63 kilometers. Free private parking is available on-site for added convenience during your stay.
Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Free WiFi
- Sun loungers
- Children playground
- Childrens pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Sun terrace
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good199 reviews
Excellent
40%
Very Good
32%
Average
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
8%
Location
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Value
A very pleasant stay and not too pricey either
Very nice hotel , rooms cleaned daily Staff was very pleasant and welcoming Food was good as I was only B&B but rest of food on offer looked varied and good, Only 10 mins walk from harbour and same for the bus route to protaras. Started to get busy last few days and that caused only issue as the pool area for sub-beds is smallish so people would put towels on beds by pool and then go and do other things and come back 2 hours later… There are other places to sit not directly by the pool .
2nd times a charm NOT
We have visited this hotel in 2023 and we loved it. To say it has gone down hill since then is an understatement, rooms are dated, falling apart and dirty. The pool area is tiny and the sunbeds are taken at 4am in the morning by older people who believe they can tell children not to splash. The staff however could not be friendlier and helpful with anything you needed especially the staff in the restaurant. We won’t return to this location again
Review by Natasha L Kimberley, United Kingdom
If not smokers, I'd give 5
We stayed 10 days between October and November. The weather was perfect for me (as I melt and burn quickly). The biggest strength of the hotel is it's location and safety. I cannot name one other place we visited we could leave our stuff or let children run around without worrying too much. Hotel grounds are small and cosy (yet far more kid friendly than in partnering Nelia Beach). The area itself is very calm and safe, and the sea is perfect for small kids. We found few more toddler friendly beaches (check Landa Beach), but that is shallow enough and calm. If you go bit beyond Kaliva bar you will have sandy entrance and by the very end of the local beach (Pantachou) you reach small cliff great for snorkeling but not too deep.
Staff is lovey. You eat breakfast in the hotel restaurant, which is basic, but good enough. Drinks list is short, but good enough. Snacks in between meals are quite ok (nachos seems old).
Downsides on the local bar is that serving ice-cream by watching the clock to the minute seems petty, while drinks are served all the time. Also, seems most loved flavours run out fast, but there are left (in scoops form for cash-paying guests) - as others mentioned restaurant is open for others, but that wasn't a problem (except kids being barred from choc ice-cream and seeing others got it).
The biggest downside of both restaurant, snack area and pool area (and even more dinner/lunch) were the smokers. There is no real division, and smoking table can be next to yours. All is up to the guests, who may or not be considerate enough. In our case it was less of a problem in Nelia Granders, but was an absolute disaster in Nelia Beach which we had dinner and lunch in (and should have kids disco).
Kids Disco and play area in the Nelia Beach was a joke. Won't even go there. That's why Gardens was better at least because of the playground.
In Nelia Gardens food and staff were good or great. Variety was ok, but food too mild (but they gave spices). Desserts were overfilled with cream, but some were brilliant. It was good for the price. I don't mind. Kids corner with snacks - brilliant.
And then you sit down at the non-smoking table with kids, and some other guests (specific group usually) will sit next to you and start smoking making a form of statement of it. It ruins everything.
Overall, it was good. I'd give it a 5. Now I give it a 4, but should give 3 or 2 just because how bad experience becomes due to the unescapable smoke.
Disappointing
Very disappointed in this hotel. Our room was near the play area and very noisy. The walls are thin. The room was very run down and not cleaned properly. Not worth what we paid unfortunately. The food was excellent at the NELIA beach and wish I’d stayed there instead. Perfect location although noisy. Staff friendly and helpful. Sunbed area very small and unable to actually get a sunbed. Spent most days at the beach or out. No entertainment but again NELIA beach provided this and it was a lovely hotel. I would not recommend this hotel or stay again
Nelia gardens ticked all our boxes
Would highly recommend nelia gardens, as first time travellers to Cyprus, I was somewhat apprehensive. Needless to say, nelia gardens was everything I hoped it would be
Location 10/10 Staff 10/10.... especially Monika who works in the bar/restaurant, she is a credit to the hotel. Facilities 10/10 Accommodation 10/10, we had a ground floor, pool view room, definitely will request this room again in 2027
All in all, I can't wait to return....well done Nelia gardens. Thanks for your part in our wonderful holiday.
