Palm Beach Hotel - Famagusta, North Cyprus
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Palm Beach Hotel just a few minutes walk from the old town of Famagusta in North Cyprus. With views over the sparkling waters of Famagusta Bay, the 5 star Hotel Palm Beach in Northern Cyprus has a fitness centre, Turkish bath and sun-soaked terrace fore relaxing days and romantic nights. Best of all the Palm Beach Hotel is literally right on the beach, so you can enjoy sea and city in the same holiday.
Palm Beach Hotel Reviews (3 Reviews)
We chose the Palm Beach Hotel because it was next to the deserted border ghost district of Varosha, a place that has fascinated me for years. Before 1974, this was THE place to stay in Cyprus, but now its deserted and a military only zone. The Palm Beach lies just outside the area, so its got both a fab beach and easy access to old Famagusta too. You can walk up to the wire fence and look into the deserted streets. Don't let the soldiers see you take photos, though - better to get a zoom lens and... more
We booked the Palm Beach for a short break during a longer stay with family in south Cyprus, so we combine a visit to Famagusta and a beach break together. Our room faced the sea and was tired but functional. (We had been warned not to expect too much by other reviews!) The beach was big, lots of room for everyone, and never a battle to get a sunlounger and sunshade. We appreciated the service of clean towels from the beach ht, so you didn't bring sand back into your room. Unlike a lot of North... more
If you want European five star luxury, don't expect it at the so-called five star Palm Beach at Famagusta. This hotel must be living on past glories to have that rating. My room was clean and an OK size, but the balcony overlooking the sea was small. There was no much drawer space for storing clothes, and the air conditioning underpowered. There were free toiletries and free use of a wall safe, but precious little else in the way of five-star extras, apart from the usual overpriced mini bar. Everything... more
