Russian tourists are so fond of Cyprus that many of them in their reviews call it the second home, but even for them the small town of Protaras was a discovery. Some 40-50 years ago, fig trees grew in its place, and the Cypriots harvested a good crop there.
Today it is a young resort, which is becoming fashionable due to its location, a beautiful bay with cozy beaches and comfortable hotels. Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * in Protaras is one of them.
Young resort
The sun and sea are much more expensive than fig groves, Cypriots understood this with the advent of the first tourists on their beautiful island. If people are willing to pay to lie on the beach and sunbathe, why not make a profitable business out of it? Since then, Cyprus has become a tourist Mecca, and the young resort of Protaras - one of its pearls.
It just so happened that conditionally the island is divided into separate tourist zones:
- The beaches and hotels of Larnaca will suit those who are used to getting the best. Here the prices are much higher, but the quality of service corresponds to them.
- Ayia Napa resort was chosen by party people, so there are so many nightclubs and discos, foam parties and various attractions.
- Protaras is a zone of silence, tranquility and a graceful family holiday.
Hotel Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 (Cyprus, Protaras) is most suitable for parents with young children looking forward to a budget holiday. It provides its guests with an excellent choice: those who do not like the scorching sun, relax near one of the pools, and those who are ready to expose their bodies to ultraviolet radiation go to the beach, which is only 400 m away.
You should not expect a large number of attractions from the town, which 50 years ago was a small village, standing on the site of the ancient Greek policy that had sunk into oblivion. It is unlikely that the remaining ruins will impress those who saw the real ruins, but not for their sake tourists come to Protaras. Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 *, according to vacationers, corresponds to the "troika" in its status, and you should not expect more from so many stars in a young developing resort, although the beaches and surrounding nature are beyond praise.
Description Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 *
A good hotel is one half of a pleasant stay. It is pleasant to return from the beach to the air-conditioned room, where there is a shower cabin with hot and cold water, a soft bed and a refrigerator with chilled drinks. Although there are many conflicting reviews about the Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * in Protaras, they all boil down to one thing: these are budget three-star apartments that have everything you need to relax.
In Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Protaras), you can rent a room in a five-story building or in detached single and two-story bungalows. It’s easier to choose based on the desire to be closer to the pools (then it’s living in houses) or away from the children's fuss near them (in the main building).
The territory, according to guests, is quite well-maintained and clean at Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Protaras, Cyprus). The photo below demonstrates this.
A 24-hour reception awaits customers in the central building, and belated guests are greeted by a bar and restaurant, which is very convenient for those who arrive at the hotel at night. If you have a few hours before checking in, you can leave your luggage in the storage room and go to the beach or take a nap in a sun lounger near the pool.
Hotel rooms
The opinion of vacationers about the quality of the arrangement and the appearance of the rooms Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Protaras, Cyprus) diverge significantly. Some consider them to be old and dilapidated, with dilapidated furniture, others - quite decent, based on the "star" of the hotel and the cost of living. True, as always, in the middle. At the disposal of guests:
- Studio rooms for 2 + 1 people. Each apartment has two single beds and a sofa. Furniture, maybe not yesterday from the store, but quite comfortable. A small kitchenette with a refrigerator and the necessary utensils and appliances allow you to cook or heat food yourself. Air conditioning will make your stay enjoyable, while a shower will help you refresh yourself. Satellite TV channels and a balcony overlooking the garden complete the picture.
- The apartments are suitable for families, as they are designed for four people. A bathroom and a toilet, a kitchenette and a work table, 2 single beds and a sofa, a living area are all at the disposal of guests in Protaras, Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 *. The view from the window may be on the pool or in the garden.
Most of the reviews of tourists have complaints about cleaning, and there is some truth to this. Workers can wipe the floor once a week, make up the bed and fold towels every day, but this is not enough for a three-star establishment, such as the Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Protaras). Reviews of many guests agree on this, but only those for whom life is more important than beautiful beaches and the ancient history of the island really complain.
Hotel Facilities
How many people, so many points of view. That's about the infrastructure of the Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * in Protaras, reviews of tourists disagree. Rather, this is due to the fact that the hotel is more suitable for families with children and is not recommended for lovers of thrills and dances until the morning.
Here customers are provided with the following services:
- Free parking.
- Laundry and hairdresser.
- You can rent a car or bike.
- Restaurant and bar.
As the guests of Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Cyprus, Protaras) rightly note, the service at the hotel is unobtrusive, bearing in mind the rare cleaning and changing of bed linen.
Beaches
What Cyprus is famous for is its coast. If you drive along all the beaches of the island, you can see a strange feature: the sand on them seems to be whiter from one to another, which seems impossible. But actually it is.
Beaches in Protaras (Cyprus), Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 *, reviews from lovers of the sun and the sea are praised, and there are the following reasons for this:
- Firstly, because they are within reach.
- Secondly, there are two of them - smaller and larger.
- Thirdly, they are located on the banks of a beautiful bay.
- Fourthly, the hotel in Protaras Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 is located so that from it to other beaches of the resort in less than 15 minutes by bus.
As vacationers note, the entrance to the sea on the beaches directly next to the Jacaranda Hotel, although gentle, there are stones. They are quite clearly visible in clear water, but couples with children should be careful.
All the best for children
On the island in every hotel they try to allocate a place for a playground, despite the level of their "stardom". Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Protaras, Cyprus) is not far behind in this. Reviews of holidaymakers praise both children's animation, and the playground and pool.
Usually, choosing a family hotel, especially a budget one, parents are guided by the following criteria:
- Proximity to the sea, so as not to torment the baby for a long walk in the sun.
- The quality of the beach, that is, its cleanliness and well-being: deck chairs with umbrellas, toilet and shower stalls and other signs of "civilization".
- Logging into the sea also matters. A shallow dive and sand underfoot is the key to safe bathing.
- Possibility to order a children's menu.
- Availability of entertainment for the child.
- Is there a children's pool and playground, a games room.
This hotel has all these conditions, which is why both parents and children who are vacationing here love and positively describe it in their reviews.
Nutrition
What else tourists like to write about is food, and rightly so. It makes no sense to relax in a foreign resort and not try the local cuisine. Cypriots love to eat and treat others.
On the food in the hotel Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 * (Protaras, Cyprus), the reviews generally agree: hearty breakfasts, delicious dinners and monotonous dinners, although this is also a moot point. Whether it is true or not, one can find out only by removing the number in it. In fact, if every time you take a new dish from the menu, as some hotel guests advise, the food will not be full and will not seem the same from one lunch to another.
The most fastidious gourmets will be pleased that next to the Jacaranda Hotel there are small cafes and restaurants with an abundance of both local and international food. In their reviews, vacationers especially recommend trying a meze dish, consisting of numerous snacks that should be correctly alternated. For example, various sauces with bread are served first, after which salads are brought, and in the end - meat or fish. It happens that the number of snacks exceeds 20 units, so one person can’t eat it, except that he is a Cypriot.
Entertainment at the hotel
Although Jacaranda has only 3 stars, vacationers note that you can have a good time in it. There are:
- Pool divided by a bridge and islets into parts.
- Children's swimming pool.
- Playhouse and playground for kids.
- Children's animation.
- For adults, live music is played in the evenings and buffets are served.
- You can relax from the sun on the terrace or in the small garden.
- Billiards, table tennis and a court, darts, aerobics and a sauna await those who are used to spending time with health benefits.
Water sports await active people at the beach, and diving await fearless ones. According to hotel guests, the best place to dive is Liberty, a ship that sank near the resort of Protaras in 2009. You can learn to use scuba diving in Green Bay, taking a few diving lessons right near the shore.
Attractions nearby
Hotel Jacaranda is close to interesting places. This is for example:
- Church of the Prophet Elijah, standing above the sea at an altitude of 115 m.
- Water park with many attractions for children and adults.
- Singing fountains where you can watch the "magic dance" of water.
- For lovers of antiquity, the History Museum is open.
Many guests at the Jacaranda Hotel recommend a grand tour of the island or boat trips, but if the budget is relaxing, you can rent a bike and go to local attractions or walk along the Aphrodite trail. The main property of the resort is its nature, which is attached to the tour for free.
Shopping
Even visiting Cyprus repeatedly, it is difficult to leave it without a purchase. Shopping in Protaras and nearby resorts is highly praised by hotel guests. And many say that silver is cheaper on the street where the Jacaranda Hotel is located than in the town of Lefkara. It is he who is famous for his silver craftsmen and numerous shops with products for every taste.
Excellent shopping can be done without leaving Protaras, as there are enough of its shops with all sorts of things. Especially guests of the Jacaranda Hotel recommend:
- local wine
- Cypriot cheeses;
- ceramics;
- stunning handmade lace;
- sunglasses.
The main outlets are located along the coast, but hotel guests are advised not to be lazy and walk along the streets of the city, where you can find some pretty good shops.
Budget vacation
Reviews of tourists today are the best advertising or anti-advertising tour or apartment. About the hotel Jacaranda Hotel Apartments 3 (Protaras), the photo of which can be seen above, the responses are different, and that's good. Each tourist is free to decide for himself what kind of vacation, and most importantly, for what price he wants to arrange for himself.
This hotel offers the best conditions for accommodation with the most convenient location in the young but already popular resort of Protaras at a budget price.