This hotel has recently, ( A WEEK AGO), been re-opened. The service is zero, provided by a young lad who speaks no English. Breakfast is poor with no cereal or fruit juice offered.Only one plate and one knife and fork provided and that has to do for everything. Room service is poor - only 3 days out of seven. Breakfast on your day of departure may happen if the chef gets up before 8.45 am.!. Part-time manager only. Definitely does not live up to its reputation.

Found the hotel through the internet. We prefer small properties and this was just to our taste. Positives: fantastic position right in the centre of Bellapais village, which really does feel like the Cyprus I used to visit as a kid many years ago. Great service. Beautiful decor. Lovely, peaceful atmosphere. Negatives: no public transport, so taxis or car hire a must. Rooms quite small, especially bathrooms. Pool small, but tidy and very attractive. Overall a really good experience. If you want the kind of masive, all-inclusive resorts, you won't like this, but if you want a small, efficient and attractive place that's a bit out of the ordinary, this is perfect. Oh, and a 'no children' policy, so nice and quiet!

We have been visiting Northern Cyprus for years and came across the Residence at Bellapaix (the formal name!) almost by accident. The hotel is very small (only 10 rooms) and in the centre of bellapais village. Negatives? Rooms are quite small and the hotel is in the middle of the village, so can be slightly noisy in the evenings, especially at weekends, though we never found this a problem. Positives? Service was excellent - personal and friendly, but never intrusive. Cleaning and overall standards very good and the decor of the place is lovely. Perfect location to be close to things to visit, without being in the bustle of Kyrenia and with a very 'stylish' feel. As it's so small, most tour operators don't seem to offer it. We booked direct (I think it's www.theresidencecyprus.com but you might want to check) and will definitely be doing so again!

The Residence reopens mid May 2007... just booked a weekend stay there for 2 on BB basis...we have stayed there since it opened in 2005 and 2006...wonderful place and is now under new management! Great standards...and wonderful to be in the centre of Bellapais...