Melissi Beach Hotel

I stayed at Melissi Beach Hotel from 18-10 to 28-10. I came to see my very good friend, Maria, the spa manager. First it started very bad. The company from which I booked the hotel went bankruptsy and was impossible to contact. I called Melissi Beach and talked with the front manageress, Chrysanti Menikou who could tell me that the hotel hadn`t received any money or booking details. She was very nice, polite and understanding and sent me immediately a confirmation on this. I decided to go anyway and got a very good offer with all inclusive. And many thanks for that. Thanks to the nice ladies and gents in the reception. When I was walking by I often had a nice talk with Katerina and Eva who checked me in and out. I got a good modernized room, quiet and with a good bed. Aircondition was easy to adjust and worked very well without getting me sick. I liked the food. Good variety and many greek-cyprus dishes. But most important, the food was well-prepared. The staff overall are very busy but always nice and friendly even though a lot of guests were rude and had no manners. Melissi Beach has a nice pool-area with a bigger swimmingpool and a smaller for children. There is also an adult-area where no kids are allowed. Nice and quiet, has its own little bar and luxury sun-madrasses. Now and then I came to say hello to Maria and Karina in the spa. I tried the aqua thermal spa with sauna, saunarium, steambath, ice to put on the body and hydro-pool. My body felt relaxed and clean after this. I tried 2 different kind of massages: full body and scalp massage and therapeutic massage. Both very professional done by Elefteria and Katerina. They are very caring but can really push very hard if requested. Really some of the best massages I have ever tried. The environment in the spa and massage rooms is very nice and relaxing. Pleasant light and meditation music. And very clean over all, Maria "guards" the place. I saw her when she very gently and polite told a client to go back after his slippers when he was about to enter the aqua thermal area barefeeted. The poolbar is a nice place to have a drink or get some good well prepared food from the menu. A good view over the ocean and very nice and effective waiters. Ammos bar is a nice and cozy bar where you can sit in- or outside. Lifemusic everyday from 8 pm to 11 pm. Music is not too loud, you can have a conversation or watch football on the 2 screens. And Joseph (?) in the bar who makes great cocktails and drinks was always kind, smiling and serviceminded. Even when he was about making a big order ready to the waitress he always took time to serve a beer or drink if I passed by. And thanks very much to the nice young lady, Justina (?) for a fantastic service. I nearly didn`t manage to finish the drink before she kindly asked if I would like another. It was also very nice when I sometimes met the assistant manager, mr. Sakis (?). He could always tell me the football results and which and when I could see next match in the bar. And now I`m also a big fan of Anorthosis Famagusta ;)) There are so many nice people working at Melissi Beach Hotel and unfortunately I don`t notice and remember all the names. But thanks for the hospitality and kindness in spite of your busyness. And then finally I hope the owners will give my hardworking friend Maria Spa-manager a pay rise for her excellent job ;)) - and of course also to all of her busy colleagues. I`ll be back in June.

Stayed in a superior inland view room (440) and it met our needs for 2 nights. (2 adults, 2 children 6 and 2). As it was on the top floor you couldn't hear the noise from the road. A large bed and 2 single beds were provided and the room was still spacious (initially had a cot bed but reception were helpful and got it changed within an hour). Good room with everything you need from a kettle and tea/coffee facilities to an empty fridge (be aware that the rules say you will be charged if you use the fridge). The pool is really nice, with a small kids pool although it was freezing in Oct. The beach next to it is nice but it is public and usual charges apply for loungers. Breakfast was excellent, good choice suitable for all. The fruit was short, but most is out of season. Good continental and english breakfast choice. Location is fab. 10 min walk up the hill to the sculpture park or 15 min the opposite way to the square.

This was our second stay at the Melissi Beach and we will def be back again! Very sweet Housekeeping Service, delicious Food, clean and functional Rooms, very quick maintenance service (8 mins!) when we had a problem at Arrival, absolutely great service and very sweet staff who love to help. We highly recommend the hotel for families (kids 10 and 8 y).