Pia Bella Hotel - Kyrenia, North Cyprus
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Pia Bella Hotel is a family-run 4 star hotel in Kyrenia, North Cyprus. Popular with British visitors, the Pia Bella Hotel sits in its own green oasis in Kyrenia, where you can relax beside the pool, enjoy lunch by the pool or a summer's night evening meal into the garden restaurant during the summer, or stroll into Kyrenia town. With only 180 rooms, the Pia Bella Hotel combines excellent facilities with family friendliness.
Pia Bella Hotel Reviews (58 Reviews)
The deal that we got was through gonorthcyprus holiday company and was pretty great value; I thought I would mention that first. Ok, so my wife and I booked this special deal online for the 4 star Pia Bella hotel. The only thing I have to complain about was that our room was supposed to be an upgrade and it didn't appear that way when we got there. The room was of a good size, it wasn't immaculate but it was clean enough. The beds were very comfortable and the bedding was clean, the air conditioning... more
We got an amazingly cheap deal that far exceeded our expectations for a post christmas break. We opted to use GoNorthCyprus.com for our booking as we've used them previously and it went very well indeed. The reservations manager is a pleasant and cheerful woman who had a lot of local knowledge and placed us in a great hotel for our needs. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful; even though the rooms were basic there wasn't anything that we had to ask for. We stayed for two weeks at the beginning... more
We stayed at Pia Bella over Christmas for one week, we booked superior double but a bit dissapointed TV out of date, as well as tiny air con unit, mini bar was not checked as we found someone ha drank the beers and refilled the bottles with water.The room was ok but not enough beddings one sheet and a blanket, no duvet, the view was nice but balcony small.The food was average to poor, a gala dinner was supplied for Christmas Eve but the staff did not perform well most of the food was cold and really... more
Our initial impression was not good due to the rather curt and most unwelcoming receptionist that we have come across for a long time.In spite of booking a double superior room, we were given a twin bedded room which, in fairness was clean and spacious.We were disappointed with the organisation, or lack of, in the dining room. Lots of staff all running around with no apparent system which left us waiting for some 15 minutes before we received any attention at all. Thereafter, things got better and... more
Having been recommended by several people we were so looking forward to Christmas at the Pia Bella. Oh how dissapointed we were when we arrived!We were greeted by a most unhelpful receptionist to check-in, following this we were taken to our rooms, one deluxe double and one standard single. The deluxe double was situated overlooking the petrol station on the main road so we immediately asked to be moved! We were told sorry we do not have any double bedded rooms with nicer views, you can only have... more
The one sentence says it all really. The staff are all wonderful and cannot do enough for you. The rooms are very good very clean and maid service efficient.The only thing negative I can think to mention is the one Chef who carved or served every night during our stay. He was totally miserable. Not rude, but by contrast to all the other happy smiling staff he just stood as being a grump.We have been there twice now and will probably be returning again.... more
This was my third visit to the Pia Bella and once again I enjoyed the hospitality offered by all who work in this delightfull hotel.During my stay 2nd/23rd november I hired a car for three days from the Hotel and drove up the coast road towards Kaplica, Kantara village ,villages that were off the beaten track in order to get the feeling of the true Cypriot life and hospitality,my only regret I did,nt get far enough up the pan handle to see the donkeys, maybe next year.As always my stay at the Pia... more
I had a lovely time at the Pia Bella with my family - totally relaxing in their beuatiful gardens which was just what the doctor ordered even in 40 degree heat. Unfortunately I had put my mobile phone in a drawer as I'd been unable to use it and linadvertently eft it behind when we returned to UK. Since this was a family run hotel with staff that couldn't have done enough for us during our visit, this did not worry me. Apparently there is no crime in Northern Cyprus so, when I rang the hotel... more
My sister and i have just returned from our holiday and I just want to make you aware of the very disappointing start. We arrived at the hotel at 10pm only to be told that they didn't have a room for us. After our meal we were then transferred to a very inferior hotel ( the Kyrenia Teachers Hotel) It was incredibly shabby and when we came to take our medication we couldn't even find a glass let alone a bottle of water. My sister was directed to a local supermarket to purchase some water. During... more
This was the first time we had visited Northern Cyprus and we chose the Pia Bella based on the reviews we read before booking. We were not disappointed, the hotel grounds were beautiful, staff very friendly, cheerful and helpful. We booked bed & breakfast, so can not comment on the evening meal but we were provided with a good selection at breakfast and could eat as much (or as little) as we wanted.Our room was a good size we booked a deluxe room, the only criticism would be the view, we overlooked... more
brilliant freindly staff, very clean rooms had everything provided. great food quality & quantity, good location an oasis in a busy area. not over priced drinks. Been home 4 weeks already booked to go back next year. two pools with plenty of sun loungers and beautiful gardens made this one of the most relaxing holidays. Taxi's were a good price, a safe place to visit, a must is the turtle beach if you go in the evening you carry a turtle to the sea! The staff helped me arrange this, they also arranged... more
Lovely hotel, has everything one needs, lovely pools, friendly staff, nothng is too much trouble, what more can I say, this year was our sixth visit, and there will be more. The only thing that could be improved is the amount of entertainment of an evening. Very limited this year, whereas other years they had something going on most evenings. Incidentally, we stay b & b and not full board and I understand from others that the food is not too good of an evening.... more
We have stayed in this hotel on several occassions. The staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. The roooms are very clean and there are always loads of toiletries. The pools and pool areas are spotless and there are waiters available to take your drink orders. There was an abundance of choice for breakfast and tea and coffeee was served by the pot! The mini fridge was well stocked and wasnt expensive.... more
We booked a de-luxe room in the newer block. It was very spacious and had a balcony with table and 2 chairs. Everything was clean and serviced every day. The pools were excellent with towels for everyone and lots of grass to spread out on with shade as well. We were only B&B, but the breakfast was good.Broadband access was free, but you had to go in the reception area to get a connection.The walk to town was about 10 minutes, 15 into the harbour. Parking is problematic in town, so that was usefu... more
we have stayed in the pia bella twice now and are looking to book again soon hotels great so are all the staff. a realy lovely hotel and grounds two fabulous swimming pools food is 1st class and service too book this hotel it is highly recommended by us close to the shops and bars and cafes nice and central to most places very good rooms ive been told review is too short so trying to extend this by writing nonsence i thought i had covered everything but say no... more
UPON ARRIVING AT THE HOTEL FOR OUR PREBOOKED 4 DAY VISIT WE WERE GREATED WITH A COMPLEMENTRY DRINK OF OUR CHOICE, THEN BELLBOY TOOK US & OUR LUGGAGE TO OUR ROOMS. THE ROOMS WERE VERY CLEAN & SPACIOUS ALTHOUGH QUITE NOISEY AS WE FACED THE SPORTS PARK ON THE MAIN ROAD.THE GROUNDS & POOL AREAS WERE VERY NICE (FREE POOL TOWELS AVAILABLE).BUT WERE THE HOTEL LETS ITSELF DOWN IS WITH THE BREAKFASTS, WE WENT DOWN AT 8.50AM FOUND NO CLEAN TABLES AVAILABLE, SO ASKED A WAITER TO CLEAN ONE & RESET, WENT TO... more
We stayed at the Hotel Pia Bella recently and found it to be a wonderful place to stay. We upgraded to a superior room, which afforded us a magnificent view of the North Cyprus mountains. I was really impressed with our room. It was extra large, and sparkling clean, right down to the shower drain. Our room also contained a safe for valuables and the hotel employee who showed us to our rooms made sure to show us how to operate it before leaving.We'd arrived late in the evening and after checking... more
We stayed at the Hotel Pia Bella recently and I was immediately impressed. We'd arrived late at night after a long flight to north cyprus and both my husband and I were exhausted, but realizing we had arrived after the dining room was closed, expected that we would have to find a restaurant still open in order to get something to eat. Immediately after checking in, we were asked if we were hungry and were shown to the dining room, where we were served a late supper and given a complimentary beverage.... more
We had a lovely holiday at the Pia bella. The room was lovely and clean, as was everywhere else in the hotel. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. The food was really good. We have never stayed half board before because we like to try different places but we ended up eating there every night because it was so nice. As for the breakfasts, everything you could want. It was a nice 15minute walk to Kyrenia harbour too. Definitely going again... more
My friend and i were impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff from the moment we arrived. The hotel was very well kept pool areas and rooms were immaculate. we enjoyed the food so much we didn't bother eating anywhere else! The drinks especially the wine were good value for money and the service second to none. we met some great people who said they had stayed many times before and if we were ever in north Cyprus again the pia bella is where we'd stay!... more
Really nice hotel at walking distance of the harbour (+/- 15 to 20 minutes), nice breakfast and above all you can eat outside, wonderful garden with a lot of nice places in the shade to sit. Halfboard is worth the money. Free parking is very available.Only small black spot of our stay, but this is not the hotel's fault, a very drunk English women was screaming part of the night from the balcony of the room next to ours.... more
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff, helpful and the grounds are just beautifully kept. Probably the best breakfast in Kyrenia, as there is such a vast choice. It will certainly stay in the memory bank for a long time.Next time, we will try for the middle building to stay, as it appears not to have the same road noise as the front of the hotel.We live in the South of Cyprus, so it easy for us to travel to Kyrenia where there is a lot of choice when it comes to hotels etc. The excellent new... more
Enjoyed the hotel: clean rooms, good service, good meals. Convenient location and parking. Pools and gardens are nicely taken care of. I would recommend this hotel, and surely we will stay again in the future. Only down side was wifi in the room. In public areas wifi was working, but our room did not have the coverage. We stayed at a room far away from the main street in front of the hotel main entrance. Our room was very quite, enjoyable.... more
We stayed here for a week and really enjoyed our stay. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the rooms very clean. We had a free upgrade on our room plus dinner as it was out of season. We couldn't find anything to complain about. The pia Bella is well worth a visit. North Cyprus is a great place to visit and traditional and for a relaxed atmosphere the pia bell a is a great place to stay. The people are so friendly and so helpful they will do anything for you. Everywhere in the hotel was very... more
We drove to the Pia Bella from Southern Cyprus. Parking was easy and the staff in reception were friendly and very helpful. The room was lovely clean; modern and very well appointed. We especially liked having a kettle in the room for the early morning cuppa!Centrally located it was a level 10 minute walk (for us) to Girne so drinking and driving after a night out was never a problem. Car parking was adequate. The gardens and pool are lovely and as it was early in the year, we did not use the pool... more
The holiday was good value primarily because of low off season charges, especially free half board upgrade. However for the first five days the dinner offerring was very indifferent. Mediocre quality, little imagination, overcooked vegetables, served lukewarm. When guest numbers increased the full buffet offerring meant more choice. If I had been paying for the dinner I would have been very dissappointed. Maybe overall they are better in high season -but then so will be prices.The rooms are a little... more
We stayed at Pia Bella between 8th-11th February 2011. We (two adults, no kids) really enjoyed our stay there.The hotel was well kept and the personnel was extremely friendly. The hotel had nice and relaxing atmosphere (no kids). The standard rooms were facing towards a busy street, which caused some traffic noice. Pool side rooms might be worth the extra fee.We had half board deal with breakfast and dinner, and both were fantastic. Food was very good and tasty. Orange juice was fresh sqeezed, taken... more
We booked in for three nights at the end of January for our 40th wedding anniversary.We had a free upgrade to a deluxe room but were told on arrival that these rooms were twin bedded, the only double bed room overlooked a run down garage so we agrreed to have two beds pushed together, not ideal. Our room was not overly warm during cool nights and we had to ring down to request a hot water supply. The food was OK considering what we paid. The saddest part of a winter stay at the Pia Bella is that... more
Nice hotel though for me the rating would be closer to 3* rather than 4*. Our drive to the hotel was a bit of a nightmare as the directions were wrong. It took us about two hours to get there. We got a room with two single beds instead of a double bed, which was disappointing, especially for a couple booking. Room Bar fridge very expensive for a 4*. Room was clean but a little tired - nothing spectacular. We had a good view of the mountains though which was nice. Location of hotel to city centre,... more
This was our first time in Kyrenia & we stayed at the piabella hotel which we found very clean, friendly & a good location for access to the town & harbour, the food was very good, we also had very good entertainment on xmas eve & to top it all every one had a present from father xmas on xmas morning. We would reccomend this hotel to all our family & friends & as the saying goes " we will be back ! "... more
Aged 45 and 65, we stayed for a week at the end of Nov/Dec using the hotel as a base for family to join us for 3 days. We upgraded to a suite which was lovely and roomy, and not hugely more expensive. Go North Cyprus organised for the children and grand children to have ajoining rooms pool view, which worked well. I suggest going for pool view rooms as the road side ones are noisy and get no sun. Hotel grounds are great and value for money good, large beers 4.5 TL. evening meal poor. Iit's quite... more
my review of the pia bella hotel is not one of complaint,but one of congratulations to all who work at the hotel to insure that your stay is trouble free.I stayed november 3rd/17nov this year and had three rooms during my stay,room 3301, nice room,clean,view of the mountains what more could I ask for?!st night wood pidgion nesting in the toilet window keep me awake all night,I was moved the next morning to room 212 peace reigned for the next week untill the aircon fired up on the outside wall squeeking... more
Our second visit to this hotel was as good as the first . . Fantastic staff and service . lovely grounds and a great base for exploring the island . Would recommend to anyone of any age . Can't wait for a return visit . My only complaint is that the swimming pool was on the cold side but its to be expected in November ! in July it was perfect . The cats are a constant source of entertainment and so good to see they are looked after so well . The hotel is within walking distance to some bars and... more
Had a lovely stay at this hotel... staff were really friendly and helpful, especially Ahmed..... hotel also nice a quiet throughout the day and evening with plenty of space to relax!Good location near the main resort centre...... some crazy taxi drivers and get used to a haggle or two!Nice beaches near hotel Mercure, quite a long taxi ride though...... more
Friendly relaxing professionally run hotel with first class staff and facilities. Hotel was set in lovely gardens with two swimming pools and pretty garden bar - perfect for relaxing after dinner with a drink............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... more
Booked into superior room but allocated standard on the road when we arrived. Sorted out after 2 days. Rooms clean and well maintained.Staff very friendly and eager to help. Pool excellent and poolside service very good.Breakfast was excellent and wideranging in types of food. Dinner was disappointing - nothing wrong with the food but just unadventurous. If you have any interest in eating out locally, suggest you only take B&B.Whilst we were there, the population was mostly mature British - absolutely... more
We have our own holiday apartment in south Cyprus and have visited kerynia before for one night in a run down hotel near the harbour. This time during our visit to the north we wanted better... And we got it! Pia Bella is about a 10 minute walk from the harbour. The hotel is very clean and the staff cannot do enough to help you. We hardly left the complex during the day because of it's beautiful grounds and two swimming pools. We stayed in the delux rooms which were lovely. We ate in the hotel... more
I go on holiday with my old friend often and we always feel very safe in North Cyprus, which is important for two women on their own this day in age. Out of all the countries we've visited, which has been quite a number! this destination is the best by far. The Pia Bella is very clean and we love the food here too. We can't fault the service and it's a kind of second home we really look forward to visiting. We've got to know the staff like friends after coming here for so many years and they are... more
I have stayed in this hotel a few times, mainly due to its location and good value foor money off season.Regarding the review from Englishman and the transfer, he blames the different in price in the transfer from Larnaca to Kyrenia to the euro. The truth is that if you pre-book a taxi it is far cheaper, whereas he turned up and was let down for whatever reason and had to take the taxi at the airport. The same happens when you fly into Ercan airport in Northern Cyprs, if you have arranged a pick... more
My husband and I stayed at the Pia Bella outside of the peak season in November and were very impressed. As the weather wasn't always burning sunshine, we needed to spend more time in the hotel and were very happy to do so! It was so comfortable, particularly the wooden flooring which proved much warmer than the traditional tiling you find in mediterranean countries. The only disappointment we had with the room was the fact that it had a faint smell of smoke, however when we complained, the hotel... more
arriverd late at night,booked in luggage was taken to my room and I was taken to the restuarant for a meal and welcome drink so far so good.The room I was allocated was not what I had booked,no problem I was moved the next morning.I found the staff most helpfull, in my book nothing was to much for them.Although it was early november weather very good, swimming in the pool ok if a little cold, but once again no problem.I was half board which gave me chance after breakfast to walk into Kyrenia for... more
Firstly I would like to thank the people of Kyrenia for their warm welcome, they were invariably helpful, polite and hospitable all of which contributed to a fantastic holiday.The JourneyFlight to Larnaca (southern Cyprus)…uneventful and on time. Book the extra leg rooms seats if you can. Food… typical airplane rubbish, I don't know why they don't just serve fresh sandwiches.I had arranged a transfer to Kyrenia privately with the Pia Bella at a cost of £45 …no taxi turned up. Having asked several... more
Really friendly and helpful staff, because we were touring we only had a short four day stay,every thing about the place was perfect. The superior room we had was spacious comfortable and had stunning views of the mountains across the pool area and the hotel gardens. The food and evening entertainment excellent. just a ten minute walk to the harbour made life very pleasant Must return soon for a longer holiday .Teresa And Les... more
Its been the second time my husband and i have stayed at the pia bella and both times we have enjoyed our stay.The staff are very friendly and Sarah comes around at breakfast to say hello to all the guest and see if there are any problems. A resturant you must try is called number 14,it is a short walk away near the mosque you wouldnt know it was there as it is just a blue door in a norrow side road.I would recomend this hotel to people with or without children as it has 2 pools so you can always... more
We had a lovely holiday at the Pia Bella hotel, and very much enjoyed our first visit to North Cyprus. The hotel staff made us feel very welcome, and if you ever had a problem, a young lady would come around at breakfast and sort it out. We had a dripping tap in our bathroom, and it was fixed within just a few hours, which I though was impressive. The staff were very happy to help us with booking taxis, as many drivers spoke only a little English.Our room was very clean, and we had a nice view of... more
My fiancée and I stayed at the Pia Bella at the beginning of this month and had an amazing time. We decided to upgrade to a superior room as we were promised better views and more space. We definitely got what we were promised, and more. The room was more like a suite and the mountain views were stunning! We found the hotel to be in very good condition and it was exceptionally clean. It was fairly minimal in terms of décor but we felt that it added to how pristine it was. The cleanliness of the... more
We visited 10th - 17th May 2009 and this was our first stay at the Pia Bella on a B & B basis.Beautiful room but the view from the balcony was over the road. Obviously cannot comment on food as only had breakfast which was fine. The hotel is a pleasant 10 minute stroll from the harbour and the only drawback to some people was its position on the road.What did imprss about this hotel was the friendly staff, the relaxed feel of the place and the cleanliness. I would not hesitate in joining the... more
good rooms. comfortable, first class service.everything one could ask for in a modestly priced hotel.The Pia Bella is designed really well, with one able to find a quiet relaxing spot if one needs to. The car park is large but can get very busy, so parking could be a problem in high season.... more
The Pia Bella was a total surprise to us. What great value for money. Rooms are very light and spacious and just have enough character to make you feel comfortable.Staff very friendly and helpful.Excellent facilities, 2 good size swimming pools and large scenic gardens with lots of shade if needed.All age ranges were staying. Great place for children and older alike.Good traditional restaurants are about a 20 minute walk away and most offer good food at low prices.Beaches are few and far between,... more
Our room was clean, good size and had very good facilities. The pool and garden areas were extensive and well maintained. Staff were friendly and efficient. Buffet breakfast was excellent. (We only ate there one evening and the the food was fine but the menu did not seem to vary).The hotel is about 20 minutes walk from Kyrenia Harbour and though we felt safe walking in the evening the street lighting was poor. A car is essential to get around the island but there seemed to be sufficient free parking... more
A lovely hotel for a winter break, easily walkable into Kyrenia town and the harbour area, and local shops. Reception ordered us a meal on arrival, impressive as it was late, and were helpful with our luggage, etc. Room was neat, very clean and warm at night, and overlooked pool. (Might get noisy in summer but in january nobody was swimming outside!). Hotel itself is smart, staff very friendly, quiet at this time of year, but big log fire - very cosy after a day's sightseeing in the windy mountains.... more
This is the first time I spent the winter away from the UK, and it won't be the last. I can honestly say spending the winter in Kyrenia is money well spent. I avoided all the winter bugs that my friends back home had, met some lovely friends at the Pia Bella Hotel and had a wonderful travel experience.Although Kyrenia is not hot in January (it was around 60F, 15C when I was there) but the sun shone every day. When the temperatures dropped in the evening, the staff lit a big log fire in the bar.... more
The Pia Bella is probably mainly a summer hotel, as when we went in late November, it had a rather tired feel. it was also full with a UK tour group of small we say advanced years, which was obviously good for their business but not so good for the general buzz and atmosphere! The staff were friendly enough, but not exceptional, and being asked every morning if everything was OK got very tiring.Breakfast was OK, but judging from other reviews, probably not as varied as in the summer. We ate out... more
It's hard to fault the Pia Bella, as it's a 3 star hotel that thinks its four star! After arriving late from the airport we were offered a drink and a snack, and the staff were very welcoming.Our room was light and airy with a pretty mountain view, and very clean. Breakfast on the terrace in the sunshine was a real treat and the gardens always offered some shade somewhere.We're not ones to sit by the pool all day, so we walked into Kyrenia a couple of times (hot, dusty and tricky due to the broken... more
We have never been to North Cyprus before, but were utterly charmed by the country we saw and the people we met there. The Pia Bella was not our first choice of hotel, but in the end was probably better than our original choice. The hotel has an old Colonial look from the front but inside it's a modern hotel with all the facilities you'd expect. The staff made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived, and the young maid who cleaned our room every day was always smiling.Our meals at the Pia... more
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Pia Bella Hotel for seven days. Our flight did not arrive until evening, yet we still found hotel staff to be available to check us in when we arrived. They also took us to the dining room where we obtained hot soup and sandwiches. The staff was very knowledgeable about the area, offering us advice on what to do. Being young we wanted to get in as much as possible of the Kyrenia area. The staff even talked us into taking a ride to some of the surrounding areas.... more
My girlfriend and I arrived late in the evening at the Pia Bella Hotel. We were greeted with welcoming smiles and an offer of food. Being late we decided food was a great idea. We had the dining room mostly to ourselves, and as a first romantic night it was perfect. When we arrived in our rooms it was big and clean. It took until the next day to realise we had a mountain view. For the first day we sat around the two pools, had a few drinks, and enjoyed a walk through the garden. We found you... more
For anyone thinking of going to North Cyprus, I can recommend this hotel wholeheartedly. The owners and staff make your stay a wonderful experience and nothing is too much trouble. Being a family run business makes a big difference, and we noticed that many guests were returning for their third and fourth time. When we arrived, the hotel had already given us a free upgrade to a superior room as they were not full. It was a beautiful big room with modern furniture and a spotlessly clean wood floor.... more
