This is undoubteldly the worst hotel experience I've had yet.

Having travelled extensively and stayed in a variety of types of accommodation ranging from hostels to 5 star hotels, words cannot express what I saw in what is classed as a "4 star" hotel.

Perhaps the warning signs came early when we arrived at the hotel and noticed the neon sign on its roof which wasn't working properly.

Walking into this hotel is like stepping into a Butlins from the 1950's. The first thing you notice is the layers of cigarette smoking coming from the dining room and the tacky music coming out of it.

We then went to our rooms to drop our bags off - the lift looked like it was about to fall to pieces - the rooms were shocking - the sheets were still damp, the bathroom was filthy, the shower was either extremely hot or cold and the air conditioning didn't work. If you also suffer from a bad back, forget staying here as the mattress on the bed was shocking. We told the hotel staff that we wanted to move rooms and they did not seem surprised at all - their reaction suggested to us that we're not the only ones to have made this complaint.

We then went to dinner. And soon left to go to a restaurant in town. The food does not bear thinking about and is perhaps summarised by my experience at breakfast when my boiled egg was so under-cooked, it would definitely have led to food poisioning. The waiters didn't seem to care.

Having raised our concerns to our rep, we were soon moved to the Bellapais Monastery Village - the same star rating but a different class of a hotel.

I never complain about my accommodation and am not fussy but on this occasion, I have to let others know about this place. Those who write positively about this place or who didn't have a problem with the hotel when we spoke to them fall into 3 categories:

1. People on last minute holiday bargains.
2. OAPs.
3. A gang of elderly friends who come to this hovel year after year.

Sorry to be so negative but it really is that bad and no one should have to have their holiday and hard-earned money ruined on such a place.

The Dome Hotel, as someone else described it, is "Faded Grandeur" at its best! It certainly comes from a bygone age but the Art Deco glass windows are beautiful. My husband has a mobility scooter so I had asked for a large room, which is certainly what we got! We were on the front of the hotel, overlooking the town, so it was obviously noisy and we used the air conditioning all the time. Most of the time it worked wonderfully, except one night when it was turned off! When I enquired why there was no AC I was told that "it had been turned off at the discretion of the Manager"!!!!!!!! My tour operator, whom I telephoned at 8.00 am the next morning, sorted this out immediately and everything was fine. She was told that there had been a fault! Not what I had been told the night before!

From the hotel website I saw that rooms were equipped with tea and coffee making facilities but, on arrival, they were not there. I was told by one of the rather unhelpful desk staff that these were only provided in suites! I then saw the Manager and, after finding the website on his computer, he agreed to provide a kettle/cups/tea/coffee immediately.

The decor and facilities in the rooms are fine - a bit slapdash and drab, but clean and comfortable, etc. The pressure on the shower was so weak that you had to run around under it to get wet!

We travelled with another couple and they changed their room three times! First room was like a cupboard. Second room was situated beside some sort of boiler and they could hear it fire up all day and night! Third room was fine.

Staff at the hotel in the dining rooms, bars, etc, were wonderful - so kind, friendly and helpful, which is more than can be said for the Reception Desk staff. A special mention must go to the little guy down by the pool who ran around giving out towels, sunbeds etc, and who also delivered drinks/food from the cafe directly to your sunbed table. I really feel that he deserves a big bonus - he did the work of a dozen men and always with a smile.

The sea-pool was a big hit - what a great idea. Worth mentioning here that the last step down to the sea-pool can be very slippery - take care! The hotel has the most wonderful situation, being in the heart of the town and within easy strolling distance from the harbour/town/etc. Loved it!

Have just got back from 2 weeks at the Dome and thoroughly enjoyed my stay...The relaxing atmosphere around the hotel and the friendly attentive Staff helped make my stay very enjoyable...The breakfast will suit all tastes as there is something for everyone and the Bar and Staff were the friendliest and kindest I have come across..
Add the best location in Kyrenia(some of the Hotels were miles from the harbour and centre)and all in all you have a 1970's type Hotel that is value for money and a cracking holiday destination.....
The only thing negative to say about Kyrenia was that some of the Harbour Restaurants were over priced and average...If you want a top Turkish meal with a fantastic menu,then head for Beyti just out of the centre(5 minute walk)..Walking up to it you pass all the Cafes frequented by men playing backgammon and eating Kebabs but when you get to the restaurant,you'll have the best food at the cheapest price....

We have just returned from 2 weeks spent at the Dome Hotel, after reading some of the review's from previous guests we were a bit apprehensive. We need not have worried. Our room was comfortable and a generous size for the two of us - yes the bathroom suite was 1970's but clean and the shower worked all temperatures - not that hot was needed as the weather was really hot. Air-con in the room was very good you could have a fridge temp if you wanted but the lowest setting suited us. The pool area was very clean - yes there is concrete around the sea pool area but what else could there have been - tarmac certainly not. Just remember to wear your flip-flops!! The interior of the hotel was very good, certainly very clean maybe over the winter period they may like to give the exterior as coat of paint to finish the job. The breakfast would suit all tastes - the eggs if you wanted them are cooked [not the boiled] freshly while you wait. The evening buffet offered plenty of choice. I would recommend a stay there.