We travelled in July 2007. On the island for 3 weeks, 8 days at the ship inn and the remainder with family and at the vouni palace in kyrenia.

The hotel is very popular, basic, clean and noisy. Found it difficult to relax at the pool - too many screaming children and silly adults who throw basketballs around the pool - hitting people who are sunbathing.

Pool was clean but difficult to get a sunbed after 10 am.

We were on a half board basis - breakfast was disgusting - i only ever had a slide of bread/toast. Never ate from the half board menu wasn't very nice but the a la carte menu was very nice. Lunch was cheap and staff were very nice.

The tempertaure was almost unbearable outside but our room did have air conditioning - a must in cyprus!

The bill for 2 people: 8 days half board, lunch and drinks every day & evenings, and 2 nights from the a la carte menu - was about £250/280.... I thought that they had made a mistake!

The hotel was basic when compared to other hotels on the island but this was reflected in the price!

I wouldn't go back to the Ship Inn in July as it was just too busy/noisy. October is apparently a better time.

The hotel is pleasant, and comfotable if you are in the new block, away from the main road. The weather was very hot -an unbelievable 43 with 90-95% humidity! The main problem was that along with several other guests I contacted an ear infection after using the outdoor pool. The treatment cost £100 from the local Doc, who gave an injection, tabs, cream and drops! The management did not apologuise, or admit their fault; but by the next day the pool was dramatically "chlorined". So be warned.

Stayed at the Ship Inn. with my wife in March last year and have booked again for this May. Left it a bit later so that the weather should be better. The Ship Inn is situated on the road to Lapta about two miles from Kyrenia harbour. Accommodation is set in gardens surrounding a large swimming pool. The restaurant and bar is located in the main building. Food is of a very high standard, and and we booked half board and and were given a choice of two main evening meals.We were told that if none of the two suited us we could ask for something different.We didn,t have to. The bar is an English style bar ,resonably priced, and the staff in both restaurant and bar are very friendly, as one would expect from Turkish men. During the day there is a bar serving drinks and food by the side of the pool. The hotel has an indoor pool and small fitness room., also a car hire facility.

This Hotel is situated on the main road to Kyrenia from Nicosia and unfortunately the traffic has grown in proportion to the over development that is ongoing. Therefore if you get a room near to the road, expect about 5 hours sleep a night, maybe more on Sunday! However, the Hotel in the main is a very good 3 Star one, with a good, large swimming pool and tennis courts.

The Restaurant is certainly well appointed and although I declined evening meals, it was always quite full of diners. I had booked on a B&B basis and the buffet breakfast was very acceptable. The Rooms were fine and well maintained and one problem I had with a light was fixed within a very acceptable timescale.

Management and staff were friendly and a wholly relaxed atmosphere was prevalent throughout. I couldn't face the location again, but if I had to, I would stay at this hotel again. It is worth adding a number of expatriates frequent this hotel because of it's good standard and also for the limited entertainment it provides.