Valana Hotel is a good mini-complex of apartments located not too far from the beach in the resort area of Limassol village (Republic of Cyprus). Here you will find everything you need for a pleasant vacation, and especially - a cozy atmosphere and a warm welcome. Two-room rooms with all amenities, the ability to cook, within walking distance of the sea, nightclubs and other entertainment venues, lots of cafes and various shops - all this awaits you in a beautiful family hotel. It was built in the eighties of the last century, and in 2004 it underwent a major overhaul. It is also worth remembering that the hotel belongs to a certain type. Its official status is Valana Hotel Class B. Therefore, you should not expect breaking buffet tables and daily animation from it. Experienced tourists leave positive feedback about the hotel, each time recalling that this is not a Turkish “all inclusive”, but a budget European “three rubles”.
Location
The Valana Hotel is located in a green area called Germasogeia, four kilometers from the city center. Although in order to get to the shopping street, it is not necessary to go so far. Supermarkets, cafes, taverns, night clubs - all this is within walking distance. The hotel is not a beach, but walk to the sea for about ten minutes. Not far from the buildings is bus number thirty, the route of which goes through the whole city. To get here, you need to fly to Paphos or Larnaca. The distance to each airport from here is approximately the same - about seventy kilometers.
Rooms and facilities
Valana Hotel is not a very big hotel. There are seventy-odd rooms here, but most of them are used for various youth courses. Tourists are provided with twenty studios. They are located in a four-story building with an elevator. The apartments have everything you need for a budget holiday, including a shower and kitchen. All the necessary utensils are present, even a pressure cooker and a microwave. The rooms are air-conditioned, and if the temperature drops below ten degrees Celsius, they include heating. If you want to use a TV, then in order to get a remote control from it, you will have to pay extra. Do not want to part with money? Then you can watch TV in the cozy lobby. Most of the rooms are two-room, and some have direct access to the pool and restaurant. In the living room there are two sofas. The hotel staff understands in Russian, so you can always solve any problem. A hairdryer, tees and wall adapters can be requested at the reception. Each room has a balcony with views of the picturesque Cyprus mountains, pool or kindergarten. Cleaned every three days. Wi-Fi is free and catches directly in some rooms (depending on their location). Very good sound insulation - almost no noise from the street is heard.
Nutrition
As mentioned above, Valana Hotel 3 * is a complex of apartments. People cook for themselves or eat in cafes and restaurants. Moreover, there are a lot of grocery stores around, including supermarkets with good discounts. You can eat at the hotel itself - there are trips with a half-board of the "breakfast-dinner" type. The hotel has a restaurant, a snack bar, and a cocktail bar by the pool. There is a children's menu, high chairs for babies are provided. For breakfast, it is customary to serve salads and vegetable dishes, as well as cheeses and cold meats. Dinners are praised. There are always several types of meat dishes to choose from, stewed vegetables, and fruits for dessert. Great Cypriot coffee. But many tourists, judging by the reviews, prefer to dine every day in the new restaurant, and have a snack on the beach. Moreover, they cook tastier there, and the assortment is larger.
Services
Hotel Valana Hotel is intended mainly for independent tourists who have a small budget. Vacationers say that the services it provides are consistent with the money paid for the package. There is a solarium for sunbathing, mini-golf. The reception is open daily round the clock without a break. There is ample parking in the shade, laundry, dry cleaning and a room for storing guests' belongings. Nice, friendly staff. He will surround you with warmth and attention. After all, Cyprus is a special place. The best thing that is advised to do here is to rent a car (you can rent it directly at the hotel) and travel. Well, if you do not drive a car, then you can rent a bike. Traveling on two wheels in Cyprus is both safe and popular. And believe me, you will really like to return to the atmosphere of home comfort and feel the warmth of those who organize your vacation.
Sea and pool
Valana Hotel Class 3 *, as befits an institution of this type of "star", has an outdoor pool with a children's section. He is very good, large, odorless bleach. Extremely like children. Near it - a lounge area with everything you need. To get to the sea, you need to go through several streets. The beach is public, sandy, equipped, with paid sun loungers and deck chairs. Here you can not only sunbathe and swim, but also ride a yacht, learn how to windsurf, dive with a mask or ride with a breeze on water skiing or a scooter. The entrance to the water is convenient, the water is clear. Not to mention all sorts of "bananas", "cheesecakes" and other essential attributes of a beach holiday. Although the coast is not very wide, tourists note that there are a lot of trees near the water under which you can hide in the heat and save yourself from having to pay for an umbrella. The sand, as always in Limassol, is volcanic, gray. It is good for those with joint diseases.
Reviews
Tourists called the Valana Hotel Class 3 * hotel wonderful, but not suitable for vacationers who are accustomed to all inclusive. It is suitable for independent travelers who try to save on accommodation in order to be able to spend money on exploring the island and shopping. The hotel is very conveniently located. Yes, it is not on the first line, but it provides an opportunity to save money. The rooms are large. In such studios in a couple of days you already feel like in a real apartment. It is fun here, there are a lot of young people from different countries, and even from Cyprus itself. At the same time, no one screams at night, and the rooms are quiet. Almost all windows face the courtyard, while guests in the neighboring apartments cannot sleep due to noise from the road. People are very friendly, they will always help you and tell you everything. Relatives of the owner can even give you a free city tour if they like you. In a word, if you are ready to enjoy Cyprus and walk, and not spend all the time in your room, you will be satisfied. This is a worthy place.