Marlita Beach Hotel Apartments

This is the fourth time we went to Cyprus to stay at the Myro Androu Beach Hotel Apartments in Protaras. Once again, we were not disappointed in the least. We like to go there when we are looking for sun, sand and a few easy days. The weather was fantastic (around 26 C) and the sea was refreshing but not cold. The sandy beaches, which are directly in front of the hotel, were clean and not overpopulated and the water was also crystal clear and inviting. The pool and its bar were also still a very nice hang out spot and although the hotel was rather occupied, sun beds around the pool were always available. We still liked to eat at the restaurant because of its location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the really excellent quality to price ratio. The shaded seating and the friendly waiters also make it an easy choice every time. The rooms were as clean as ever, but the kitchenette was a bit unnecessary for us. The big fridge we liked a lot, as it kept everything we bought on premises at the super market plenty cold. Overlooking the ocean, we really enjoyed a beverage before and after dinner. The same owners are running this family-owned business and the greeted us warmly and their staff helped us plan excursions to see the island very friendly. Once again this was money and time well spent and we will return for a nice escape from reality again.

AVOID!!!! This hotel is closed. We booked this holiday for 12th August through Easyjet Holidays. Just days before arriving I spotted a previous review saying closed. I contacted Easyjet who wasnt interested in helping they tried to assure me it was open. In resort rep said they couldnt help as we were not on holiday. We arrived to find it is closed and has been since covid. All we could do was sleep in the rooms which were nothing like the pictures advertised. Easyjet have only today replied to my complaint. They say the hotel is undergoing work. No work is happening at this hotel and staff said it will not be reopening. We paid over £4000 for 1 weeks holiday to get there and it is closed.

This hotel could be so much more! Summary if you don't want to read the whole review: everything was good apart from inside of our apartment. We stayed in Block A in Marlita Hotel at the end of October. Marlita is part of a large hotel complex, with multiple bars, swimming pools and aquapark. It is right across the beach, has got beautiful sea / pool view - it made me smile every morning when I opened up the curtains. There are lots of different shops, restaurants and bars nearby. There are very nice sandy beaches both to the left and to the right and a lovely promenade alongside the shore. Just be aware that water in the sea was warmer than in the pool (freezing!). We stayed as all inclusive so we could book themed meals at different restaurants belonging to the same hotel chain, which we did: Mexican at Vrissiana Hotel was wonderful, we had the best experience ever - yummy food and impeccable customer service, 5*. There is a screen next to the reception where all bookings can be made. Food and drinks in Marlita were OK, the same things for breakfast every day, I enjoyed my eggs and bacon but we stayed only for 5 nights, if it was for longer I would have been bored with lack of diversity. Lunches and dinners were better and I definitely enjoyed my pinacolada! All the staff in bars and restaurants were nice and polite, some (Aistė  , Mixalis, Valent & Laura!) were amazing - thank you! There was kids disco every night, which my kids enjoyed (very energetic entertainment team), other than that no entertainment I  the evening other than 'live music' (bad). We used the aquapark and staff were really lovely there, kids (9&6) had lots of fun. The aquapark itself looks a bit tired and in the need of a good clean. Our apartment in Block A was on the first floor, it was very spacious and with lots of storage. And that's the only good thing I can say. Other than that it was really tatty and tired, ripped curtains, no mattress protectors (in the hotel, really??), stains on walls, bed, linen, dreadful shower curtain, hair everywhere, horrible mattress with springs I could feel on the surface - I could go on and on. That is such a shame because it could be such a lovely hotel, truly 4* family holiday place, just tidy it up! We visited in October 2019