We travelled to Golden Coast for our wedding, just my partner, me and our 18 month child.
I had read the reviews saying that large weddings are prefered, and small parties arent well received. this couldnt have been further from the truth, we planned a quiet, stress free wedding, and this is what we got. The olympic wedding rep and the hotel wedding co-ordinater, Maria were 1st class. Maria would present our daughter with gifts through-out the holiday and nothing was ever any trouble.
The day of the wedding was smooth, there is a good salon under the hotel, well priced and very helpful. There is a wedding ceremony area, sheltered from the baking sun overlooking the beach and beautiful sea. The ceremony itself doesnt take long, (no bad thing!!) and the area around the hotel enabled us to have some lovely photo's with the harbour, beach and sea, and a small church as backdrops.
The staff at the hotel were helpful, reception and cleaning staff especially. The room was nice, (4th floor) with lovely views over the pool area and beach. Tv had about 15 english channels.
We booked on bed and breakfast terms, and am happy we did. The breakfast was self service, and I prefer to sample different restaurants and bars for an evening meal. The nearby village, Pernera has a lovely italian restaurant and a few nice bars.
There is a beautiful walkway to Protaris, about 25min walk and there is a good bus service, 2 euro for an all day ticket. The bus stop is 100 yards from the front of the hotel, and is every 15mins, handy for trip to Ayia Napa. If you are looking for a clubbing holiday, Ayia Napa is probably a better place to go, but for relaxation, enjoyment and a laid back time, this is a good place to go.
The beach is perfect, clear water, and some rocks to snorkel around. The hotel provides beach towels, and when used, you hand it in and get a clean one back. The rooms were cleaned daily and the entertainment team work all day and evening. There was a lot of people staying at the same time, but it is easy enough to find a bit of space and have peace and quiet!!
Cant wait to go back next year, the Cypriot people are lovely and courteous
- Golden Coast Beach Protaras
- Hotel Golden Coast Beach
