Kocareis Seafront Bungalows & Restaurant

Hotel is ok for a short stay, but it wasn’t the cleanest hotel with the carpets being somewhat grubby in the main areas. The bathroom was also not of a high standard of cleanliness with black mould on the edges of the shower. Breakfast was ok but nothing to write home about. The service was however exceptional, with staff being very attentive and helpful. The location of out of the way so you will need transport to get to any activities in the evening. I believe a taxi to the centre would cost about €25. The bar prices were about 5 times the cost of the same drink at a supermarket. Not somewhere I would go back to.

Officially this is a 3 star hotel, described as luxury, but it most certainly is not. First impression when I went to my room was not impressive, a gouge, about 30 x 5cm, out of the wooden door facing. Decor in the room was drab, lighting was dim, the carpet was so well worn that the pattern had disappeared in places. Apparently the hotel was built in 2016, if I had been told 1986 I would have been more inclined to believe it. Why, in this day and age, when almost all hotels have card entry systems to enter the room, does this have the old fashioned key, smaller than a normal Yale. The key is attached to the card which you have to insert to activate lighting, you enter the room in the dark, have to fumble about to find the keyhole, but cannot switch on a light! There was plenty of hanging and shelf space, and a free safe, all in dated looking brown, I assume that other rooms had similar decor, but does nothing to make the accomodation inviting. However, the bed was comfortable. Food choices were almost non existent, one main meal at dinner, a reasonable supply of salad ingredients, but on two of the three nights I was there there was only one desert. The "Irish Bar"is narrow, and small, with oversized furniture which limits the capacity. There is a nice looking pool, but as we were out all day I never used it, but it would probably have been too cold anyway. Having stayed in many 3 star hotels which are so much better than this, I cannot rate it better than 2 stars.

Arrived late June, excellent room, and delicious breakfasts where all and everything was fresh. The service from all the staff was super and friendly. The pool very well maintained including the disinfecting of poolside furniture every morning

Stayed here for 3 nights as part of a cultural tour of Northern Cyprus. All aspects of our stay were excellent. Staff friendly and attentive at reception, pool bar, housekeeping and in the restaurant. Good choice of food at breakfast and dinner buffets - simple but good quality and all we needed. Rooms comfortable - bedroom and living room area - plus clean bathroom.