After arriving late at night after a endless journey via turkey, surely direct flights must come soon, we were greeted by a member of staff who welcomed us and took our luggage. we were in a hotel room which was more than adequate . We arrived down in the bar in need of a cold beer (Efes) we were given a few snacks which went down really well, When we woke in the morning we were greeted with a beautiful view of the pool the sun was shining, what more could you want in March.
The breakfast is in the bar area of the hotel, the food is not bad mind you after a couple of days it gets a bit boring but it is always hot and fresh. We were booked for half board but with so many restaurants nearby it was too tempting not to eat out, also not too expensive either.
The hotel itself is just lovely, if you want to sit on the leather sofas and watch tv or read you can, or sit around the pool area and people watch. The local area has changed since my last visit 2 years ago, there is now a nice pastry shop opposite, and down the road a new bar/club has opened up the area certainly is looking up,
The reason for our visit was to buy a property which we were lucky enough to do so, so when we are holidaying here we will still visit Altinkaya to have a beer and a chat overall it is a good clean welcoming place, you can do lots or just chill it really is all you need.

I stayed in one of the single storey "bungalows". The rooms are very basic (not a problem), but it was fairly obvious that the floors had not been cleaned between the previous occupiers leaving and my arriving. Bedding was fine, but curtains were hanging off their rails, etc and taps were loose. Shower looked as though it needed throwing out and replacing. The cleaners did not seem to possess a vacuum cleaner, which was odd as the bedroom was carpeted.

On the plus side, water for showering etc was plentiful, bungalow was nicely situated, air con worked and bed comfortable. There were no restrictions concerning bringing in your own food/drinks and there were shops/restaurants nearby + the resturants in Bellapais transport customers to/from the restaurant.

The main hotel building was very pleasant and clean and staff friendly and helpful 24/7. Prices seemed very reasonable. Breakfast was good (on Tues, Wed), but seemed to deteriorate in terms of choice by Thurs.

I would definitely stay there again, but would choose either a hotel room or one of the new "apartments". This would be a shame, because if the bungalows were properly refurbished, they would be ideal - especially for a lone traveller who enjoys a little company without having to 'mix' all the time.

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights whilst buying property in Northern Cyprus.
As it was out of season it was very quiet.
The staff were friendly and the rooms very clean.
Breakfast was included and was adequate.
Would stay again without hesitation.

We stayed at the Altinkaya for two weeks in September 2006. We arrived at about 2030 but were warmly welcomed by reception.The staff cooked us up a fresh meal which was tasty and most appreciated considering the hour. We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis in one of the two roomed bungalows.
This is not a 4 star hotel and misses out on the finer points but none the less it was clean and comfortable but fittings in bathroom were somewhat dated.

Rooms were cleaned on a daily basis with daily clean towels.
Swimming pool was a bit jaded but welcome but there was hogging of the sun beds( and there wasn't a German in sight)

Breakfast was generally good but choice of fruit was disappointing. Evening meals were variable from excellent to indifferent. We ate out most evenings.

Reception was excellent. Mansur was forever cheerful and happy and Sandra,hotel rep,couldn't do enough for her guests.

A large supermarket nearby- Le Mar- provided all our needs. As is common abroad,the hotel charged for water at an inflated price but we were able to buy plenty in Le Mar and store it in the efficient fridge in our room. Television and phone also provided.

Not a four star hotel but we enjoyed our stay,warts and all, and would go back again with no hestitation.