“Really nice hotel with fab staff”

Hotel Firstly lets dispel the rather poor reviews submitted, based on my experiences in Sept this year. First the lifeguard is a nice guy, just doing his job. The hotel and rooms are functional and clean and the food ok We arrived after a four hour flight, via a TUI organised transfer by taxi fro… more

Hotel Firstly lets dispel the rather poor reviews submitted, based on my experiences in Sept this year. First the lifeguard is a nice guy, just doing his job. The hotel and rooms are functional and clean and the food ok We arrived after a four hour flight, via a TUI organised transfer by taxi from the airport. We arrived around 1345 hrs on the Saturday 28th Sept. Check In took around 10 mins to pay the legally required Tourist Tax of €49.00 and €20 deposit and € 20 fee for the use of the room safe. I do not feel that either of these costs we unreasonable. By 1405 I was in the restaurant and 15 mins later in the pool. It was very hot, 28 to 30 °C with very little breeze around the pool, despite strong winds at the beach. A big shout out to Silvia in Reception. Rooms We had room 108, accessible by both stairs and two lifts. The room was in good condition, very clean, all fixtures, fittings and furnishings functional and working, albeit it slightly dated style. The rooms are large and spacious, although with limited storage space. The bedding and towels looked new and are changed daily as part of room cleaning, apart from Sundays. The free air con, even in Oct, was a god send. The shower is over a small bath with glass panel, so no wet floors. The doors are alarmed if you do not shut them properly, which however does not mean that the doors need to be slammed shut. Some of the guests did not respect the need to be quiet in the corridors. However, let us be practical, the room is a place to sleep, shower, manage general bodily functions and store clothes. Who cares if the style is dated and not to everyone’s preferences; the rooms are adequate for their proposed use, sized right and have the required functioning amenities. Food Generally the restaurant breakfast and lunch options were ok. No doubt those pickier guests may have some basis to moan, but I found the breakfast and lunch options varied and Ok from a vegetarians perspectives. If you need glasses to read, bring them as each food tray has a tiny plaque saying what it is, and it is hard to read. We never ate in the hotel at night, preferring to venture out in Ialyssos. The food in the pool area is also ok. Salad, rolls, chips, nuggets and fish fingers are the staple food offering. OK and of adequate quality. Pool There are two pools; a large one for adults and a smaller child’s pool. The large pool is immaculate, very clean, and in beautifully set grounds. The pool is normal water, not laced with chemicals so it does not sting your eyes; but it is very cold. The pool and associated sunbeds start to get occupied by 0800, even though the pool and pool bar do not open at 1000. Usually around 10 to 1030 the pool side sun beds are taken. The right hand side of the pool gets the sun first and around 1600 there is no sun on the sun loungers even right next to the pool. The best place is in the middle, near the lifeguard The sun beds are very comfortable and look new, and some have very comfortable cushions. Quite rightly the maintenance and cleaning staff remove lonely or left towels before 10. Staff All the staff are lovely and hard working. Always polite and helpful. This was our first visit to Ialyssos Bay Hotel and will not be the last one

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“Fun in the sun”

Myself and 5 friends stayed at this hotel at the beginning of Oct. Check-in was smooth and as we were just in time for dinner before they finished service we were invited to eat which was welcome. The rooms we stayed in were large and very clean with towel change everyday except Sundays and linen c… more

Myself and 5 friends stayed at this hotel at the beginning of Oct. Check-in was smooth and as we were just in time for dinner before they finished service we were invited to eat which was welcome. The rooms we stayed in were large and very clean with towel change everyday except Sundays and linen change once during the week we were there. Food was good, varied and plentiful although quite a few stew/ casserole type dishes but there were lots of other choices, you could always find something to eat. Drinks were self service both hot and cold ( my one criticism was no decaf tea or coffee) I didn't take my own so subsequently had cold drinks all week. The snack bar food during the day was excellent. We found the soft and alcoholic drinks to be fine with a good variety of cocktails on offer. Lots of sunbeds around the pool and a large grassy area with sunbeds as well. I didn't go to the beach but my friends said it was stoney but very cooling as it was quite hot when we were there. Entertainment was very good with something happening every night apart from Wed. The hotel is kept very clean and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. I'd recommend this hotel and would visit again without a doubt.

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“Amazing holiday”

Absolutely wonderful time food amazing so much choice . Clean stunning hotel. Friendly staff all very helpful this is our 9th visit here . Feels like 2nd home highly recommended .rooms cleaned daily never been anywhere else that compares to the high standards

“Hotel Lalyssos Bay”

This hotel has the cleanest n well kept pool, the food is ok, the drinks however are not to be desired, especially at the evening bar where you are given glasses from the hot dishwasher containing flat lager, the wine is terrible unless you put soda in too. The plastic cups which you get around th… more

This hotel has the cleanest n well kept pool, the food is ok, the drinks however are not to be desired, especially at the evening bar where you are given glasses from the hot dishwasher containing flat lager, the wine is terrible unless you put soda in too. The plastic cups which you get around the pool are kiddies plastic ones, if you're lucky you may get a hard plastic one but they are few n far between. The entertainment is mostly musical and entertaining, the animation girl works hard doing an assortment of activities,the staff are friendly especially the girls in the pool bar. Rooms are comfortable and clean could do with done updating tho. Don't think I would return due to the drinks, unless they changed their supplier n upgraded to a better quality of beer n spirits. When we were there we got mossi bites, and noticed alot of others had them too so go armed with mossi deterrent.

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