There are hotels in Greece that are so popular that they have to be booked a few months before their intended vacation. And one of these options is Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 *.
general information
This hotel complex was opened almost 25 years ago. But, despite this age, the hotel is still quite new and modern. After all, renovations and repairs are regularly carried out here. Recent works of this nature were in 2014.
Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 * is located in the southeastern part of Cyprus, in the city of Protaras. In ancient times, several centuries BC, there was the ancient city of Lefkola. Now modern Protaras is a famous resort, which is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches. It is also interesting that it is only a 5-7 minute drive from Ayia Napa. This, as you know, is also a popular resort. That's just Protaras is quieter compared to him. And by the way, it takes about 40 minutes to get to Larnaca International Airport .
The hotel itself is in close proximity to the beach. Another nearby is the Protaras Aquarium. All other attractions need to go, but can be reached quickly. 10 kilometers away is the Ayia Napa Monastery, the Kavo Greco National Park, the Water World water park, sea caves and many other interesting places.
About Services
Now we can talk about what is on the territory of the complex Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 *. There is a free private car park and high-speed Wi-Fi, in the lobby you can find an ATM, tour desk, currency exchange and a luggage storage room. Concierge services and a 24-hour reception are also available.
Since Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 * is often characterized as a hotel for families with children, there are nannies and teachers here. There is also a mini club with a TV and channels for the smallest, relevant music, films, cartoons, books and games.
There is also a dry cleaning service with laundry service and such standard services as transfers, newspapers and packed lunches with you. The hotel also has a modern conference room for 100 people and two meeting rooms. A gift shop is also available on site.
It should be noted that the hotel has a car rental service. The hotel cooperates with a large agency Aristo Car Rentals, which provides guests with 10% discount cars. You can also rent a scooter or a moped (for 15 euros per day) and a bicycle (8 €). There are cars of all categories - from B to J. Each car is equipped with air conditioning. And it is advisable to inform about your intention to rent a car in advance. And by the way, there will be no problems in communicating with the staff, since the hotel employs people who speak not only Greek and English, but also Russian, French and German.
Leisure activities
In Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 * (Cyprus), you can brighten up your leisure time in a variety of ways. In the evenings, interesting shows are held here, and before that, guests usually spend time with water sports. For example, diving with a mask and snorkel, diving and surfing, canoeing or water skiing. There is everything you need for this.
And children, if their parents took with them, can stay at this time in a mini-club under the supervision of educators.
You can also play squash, darts, table and regular tennis or billiards at the hotel. There is also a wellness center. It features a Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, massage rooms and a gym. And near the hotel there is a golf club - this is also worth keeping in mind. You can still do parasailing at sea - an unforgettable experience is guaranteed.
About nutrition
Malama Beach Holiday Village offers guests several types of food. Only breakfast, half board or all inclusive can be ordered. Here there is a restaurant (serves both à la carte and buffet), bars and even a children's buffet.
People who stayed at this hotel say that they feed great. The main restaurant La Piazza has a cozy atmosphere, and there is also an outdoor terrace where you can dine if the weather permits. Here, food is delivered to the apartments according to the menu. And for newlyweds, the restaurant arranges a romantic dinner for two by candlelight with local champagne.
Every evening, the restaurant is themed. There is always fish, poultry and meat - in a variety of cooking options. And in the center of the restaurant, a chef prepares a dish for every client with him. Everything is done very quickly, but tasty - you have to wait about 10 minutes, no more.
By the way, at All Sweets Corner Café guests can enjoy a variety of pancakes, waffles, cakes and other sweets, while Café Kalimera serves amazingly delicious lunches and breakfasts.
Fresh fruits are always available. These are plums, grapes, pears, nectarines, peaches, melons, watermelons and much more. In general, seasonal fruits. And here they prepare delicious desserts and ice cream. So no one will remain hungry. The only thing that is not here is snacks between the main meals, but this is a trifle that you can not pay attention to.
Guests about the restaurant
People who have been here not only describe the quality and taste of food in their reviews. They also say that the restaurant has an amazing cook. Who cooks anything. Allergy sufferers, vegetarians and dieters can be calm about their diet. Moreover, many assure that after some time the cook will remember the guests and their tastes. The most important thing is to be polite and correct, then the requests will be fulfilled.
Suite for two
Now - in more detail about the apartment. Malama Beach Holiday Village offers rooms of various categories. Take, for example, a suite designed for two guests. This bright room is decorated in pleasant colors and furnished with modern furniture. It is 65 square meters. m. Inside there is a 2-double bed, a sofa and a seating area in a separate recreation area. However, it is worth noting that the suite is divided into several rooms. It has a kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom and a private balcony.
Amenities include a radio, a plasma-screen TV, air conditioning with heating, ironing facilities and a fan. There is also a bathroom.
The average cost of a weekly stay in this suite for two will be 85,000 rubles (with half board). It should be noted that prices are not fixed here. They depend on seasonality and many other nuances. And sometimes there are lower.
Other options
Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 * (Protaras) has more rooms designed for a larger number of guests. Take, for example, apartments with one bedroom and a separate living room. In fact, these are the same suites for two. But with more beds. In this case, the living room has two sofas.
For four guests a weekly rest will cost 100 tons. It turns out only 25 tons per person, which is a very modest amount, given that the price includes half board.
There are also rooms for 2 adults and 2 children (up to 12 years old). Here a week of living costs about 115 tons.
Helpful information
When buying tickets for a flight, it is worth remembering that check-in at this hotel starts at 14:00. Of course, if the number ordered by a tourist is free and they manage to put it in order, then you won’t have to wait long. But the hotel is popular, because it is almost never empty. So it’s better to choose the most convenient flight. And the departure should be completed before noon.
All tours are quickly sold out to this hotel. Malama Beach Holiday Village allows children of all ages to stay, while for the youngest (under two years old) they even provide a cradle. And it is absolutely free, as well as the baby's stay.
When booking, you will need to provide your personal credit card details. The hotel accepts five options - “Master Card”, “Visa”, as well as “Maestro”, “Diners Club” and “American Express”. The card will need to be presented upon check-in along with an identity card.
What do the guests say?
People who visited Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 *, reviews are mostly positive. And the first thing they notice is the successful location of the hotel. It is located on a small hill, which means that many of the rooms have panoramic sea views. You need to go down to the beach itself, but it will not take much time. There are sun loungers, but they need to be occupied in the morning. However, lying on a spread towel is convenient, because the beach is sandy.
By the way, guests who went to other beaches (such as Connos Bay, Fig Three Bay and Nissi Beach) say that the hotel is no worse. And to all of these places can be reached by bus number 102. The stop is located next to the hotel, a five-minute walk.
Staff
Many people, leaving about rest in Malama Beach Holiday Village 4 * reviews, talk about hotel workers. They say that the cleaning is good, the maids do their job in good faith, changing towels daily. Linen is covered with a new one every three days.
There are also good administrators. They made sure that the rooms had a refrigerator, stove, microwave and other accessories. In general, everything necessary for a person to be able to cook dinner for himself. The buffet here is excellent, but not all people pay for the all-inclusive service or half board. In addition, right in front of the hotel there is a good supermarket with very attractive prices. You can buy a variety of products there and try something new every day.
And of course, people are happy to talk about the animation staff. The hotel has two teams of animators, one of which is Russian-speaking. Entertaining staff, as guests say, organizes interesting shows and invites everyone to participate, but unobtrusively. It will be interesting for both children and adults. For some, they organize games and sports competitions here. For others - water aerobics, yoga, bocce, volleyball, archery and much more. So in the holiday season here you can’t get bored.
Interesting nuances
As mentioned earlier, the hotel has several shops. Many tourists talk about them in their reviews. A souvenir shop, for example, pleases with a pretty good choice. If you do not want to go somewhere for souvenir gifts, then you can purchase them here.
The same goes for the grocery store. It has everything from olive oil to soap. And the prices are not overpriced, but like on the street.
The hotel has many guests staying with children. So, for people who prefer a quiet and relaxing holiday, it is not recommended to go here in high season. But here in winter it is quite quiet. There are no noisy entertainment programs and guests of the previously mentioned category. But the climate is quite acceptable. People who are not particularly picky about weather conditions even swim in the sea. However, the average temperature here during the day is 15-20 degrees (both air and water). And the atmosphere in Cyprus in the late autumn and winter is amazing. So if there is an opportunity, then your vacation should be spent here.