We spent 2 weeks in October 2011 at the Bellapais Monastery Village, we had a room above the swimming pools which was serviced every day, clean towels, floors and bed done daily, what a great time we had, Northern Cyprus is a must after the heat, October to December is when we have been there and never been disappointed. Lac, the waiter in the restaurant was always pleased to see us, the menu was OK, after 2 weeks we had been through it but it was great value for money.

Forgotten how many trips to BMV now but yet again had an excellent time Oct 2011. We return to BMV in 7 weeks time (hurray!) and again beginning of October, both trips 21 nights. We always stay in a mini villa. They are comfortable and very clean, either twin or double beds on a mezzanine level with bedside cabinets and a chaise longue and downstairs is the shower room/toilet and the living area with a sofabed, desk and chair, wardrobe/drawers, TV and refridgerator/cupboard. All rooms have air conditioning (warm/cool), TV, kettle and cups/saucers, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and a mini bar, which came into being during our March 2011 visit. The villas have a decent sized patio area with table and chairs, outside light and an airer for towels/smalls etc.

The food is excellent with a very wide choice. I have heard one or two people complain but they have been with the Solo groups who are booked on a half board basis and because there can be 40 people all at the same time, they have a separate evening menu, still with plenty of choice however. Their complaints should be with Solo not BMV. Breakfast is nice and relaxing because you are served at your table (no queuing at a buffet!) and once again there is a very wide choice available, both hot and cold.

BMV is ideally suited to couples (no children policy) who want a peaceful, relaxing holiday, not those who want to be in disco's and loud, noisy bars. That is catered for in Girne hotels. Due to the hotel being on a steep hillside it has lots of steps so once again I will warn that it is not suited to those with mobility problems.

The staff are brilliant, second to none, always friendly and attentive but always up for a laugh and a joke. Any problems are soon sorted. We can't wait to get back to our "second sweet home" and be with our "friends/family".

Carol & Lee, Cleethorpes

I just returned from Northern Cyprus, where I stayed at the Bellapais Monastery. Everybody made me feel so welcome, all the staff I will give 10 out 10. I am in the travel business so having stayed in hotels all over the world, this has to be the friendliest. The food is to a high standard, the views from the hotel looking out to the to the town of Kyrenia, beautiful blue sea, mountains. Close by there is the quaint village of Bellapais, with the 12th century Augustine monastery. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to Kyrenia. A great town with a fascinating castle and harbour.

This hotel is the perfect hotel to relax and enjoy good food and company. Please do not hesitate to book and enjoy your stay here.

Sevilay International Tour Manager

I stayed here in November on a Solos holiday and had a wonderful time!
My room was a lovely little 2 storey bungalow, spotlessly clean and everything worked. Nice hot shower and a lovely selection of complimentary toiletries. The hair dryer wasn't very powerful.
The minibar was well stocked, but be warned you pay for everything, including the tea bags, so take your own coffee and tea.
The food was excellent, except for the sandwiches which were waiting for us on arrival the first evening and the sandwiches in day 1 packed lunch. (It was a walking holiday) Apart from that the food was excellent all week. There is a limited choice on the menu in the evening, but everything I had was delicious! It was nice to sit and be waited on at breakfast, very relaxing and you can order any combination of things off the breakfast menu and have as much as you like.
There's a free shuttle bus to Kyrenia in the daytime and if you want spa treatments at Oscars Hotel they send free transport, I highly reccomend trying this if you want to feel relaxed and pampered!
There's a nice little bar at the hotel which stays open late (very very late some nights - thanks guys!) and the prices are very reasonable for a hotel.
The staff are the best I've come across at any hotel anywhere. Can't single anyone out as everyone was fantastic, from bar staff to reception to waiters, everyone was friendly went out of their way to please or to solve a problem and always cheerful with great senses of humour.
Definitely worth a return visit.