This was our first visit to Cyprus and must say we thoroughly enjoyed our two week experience and would certainly consider returning to the island again at sometime in the future.
The Antigoni is situated virtually in the centre of Protaras and only a short walk to the shops and other attraction of the resort, including a McDonalds. We stayed at the hotel at the very end of the season, when the hotel closed down. During the second week staff were finished on a daily basis and when we departed only about another half a dozen guests were left at the hotel. It reminded us of a ghost town and looked like “would the last guest to leave, please turn the lights out”.
Would advise not staying in rooms 131, 231, 331 and 431, as these are located next to the noisy lift shaft. Best rooms if you want to avoid any noise and have a sea view are rooms 233 to 245, 333 to 345 and 433 to 445. The hotel evening entertainment was virtually non existent during our stay with only a DJ providing music some evenings and no daytime activities.
Despite comments by other contributors we found all the Eastern European staff were extremely friendly and polite, especially when you smiled and said thank you when ordering or removing plates from your table. Especially helpful are the staff in reception all speaking very good English and Max the Polish barman was amazing concocting all sorts of cocktails for all inclusive quests.
The cleanliness throughout the hotel and bedrooms is of a good standard with towels changed daily and bed linen changed two to three times a week. Rooms are large and airy with reasonably good air-conditioning, multi-channel TV (but only one English speaking News programme available). If you want the use of a safe and fridge the hotel will make a charge. There is no free wifi connection available at the hotel, but those staying on the top floors can sometimes get reception from nearby bars that provide free wifi. The hotel does provide a computer for internet use, but they make a charge of six Euros for each 60 minutes of access time.
The swimming pool was cleaned daily during our first week by the attendant and was spotless, but did not see him during the second week. The hotel provided well in excess of 250 sun beds by the pool, most of them with umbrellas or shaded areas available. So no need to get up early, as even during our first week, there was always plenty of sun beds vacant throughout the day. The hotel provides beach towels for a 10 Euro deposit, which can be changed each day and your deposit will be refunded when you return them at the end of your stay.
The food at the resort is of good quality and plentiful, with all tastes catered for.
Breakfast: There was a good choice of cereals, fresh fruit, fruit juice, bacon, eggs, sausages and baked beans along with boiled eggs. Different types of bread along with croissants, cakes and a selection of other dishes including cold meats and various cheeses, were also served each morning.
Lunch and Dinner: Delicious soups served at dinner only, not lunchtimes, with a good selection of bread similar to breakfast. There was no shortage of salads with an enormous choice of dishes along with cold meats and cheese that was varied on a daily basis. For hot food there was usually was a wide range of dishes along with options of fish, beef, pork, chicken and pasta and pizzas on the menu most days. Chips or savoury wedges are served at both Lunch and Dinner every day, usually with some other kind of potato at dinner. There was also a choice of sweets that also included cheese and crackers, ice cream and plenty of fresh fruit to choose from for afters.
Our only complaint about the food was the baked beans were rather on the cold side at breakfast.
Main Bar: Open from 10:00am until 11:00pm (after 11:00pm you had to pay for drinks) daily and serving a selection of soft drinks, local alcoholic, cocktails along with tea or coffee. Although you could obtain a glass of water from the bar, if you want bottled water you had to pay for it. However, if you took an old water bottle to the bar they were more than happy to re-fill it for you with purified water.
Well worthwhile hiring a car to explore the island and I would personally recommend a trip to the Troodos mountains, which works out a lot cheaper than the tour companies.
Should also mention there is quite a large cat population resident in the hotel ground, which most of the guests fed on a regular basis along with some of the staff.
Room Tip: Avoid Rooms 131, 231, 331 and 431, as these are located next to the noisy lift shaft.
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