Atlantica Aqua Blue

Location A significant advantage of this hotel is its location on the outskirts of Protaras. This offers distinct benefits for those seeking respite from the city noise: it is quiet and peaceful. Grocery shops are located nearby, as is a diving centre. Mimosa Beach is situated just 200 metres from the hotel. It is a very intimate spot. In mid-October, it was uncrowded, the water was warm, and the descent into the sea was gentle. One can also walk to Turtle Bay (Green Bay). To reach the town centre, it is best to use the bus (stops are located right next to the hotel). Room We selected a family room with a view of the sea and the pool and were accommodated in the main building. The room was not particularly spacious, and the bathroom was very small. There were three of us with a small child, and I believe this represents the maximum occupancy for this room to function with any degree of comfort. With another child, it would become genuinely cramped. The amenities functioned without issue; everything appeared quite new and caused no problems. The beds featured comfortable mattresses. Dining Overall, the food was tasty and reasonably varied. It seems to maintain a high standard for an all-inclusive formula. The local cheeses, in particular, were delicious. Our only major reservation concerned the meats; they often appeared well-prepared when first served, but after some time in the chafing dishes, they became overcooked, tough, and dry. It is worth noting that the coffee from the machines was also tasty. Another positive was the Italian à la carte restaurant. We enjoyed a delicious dinner there, arguably one of the best we have had in hotels of this type. Compliments to the chef. Entertainment We did not make extensive use of the entertainment programme. However, having a room in the main building, one could hear practically everything from the performances whilst sitting on the balcony. For sports fans, the large television at the bar and the ample seating will be a plus; one can watch a match in comfortable conditions. Daytime activities were unobtrusive, which suited us well. As for the Splash Park – it was too loud for our toddler (though not for older children), but the water was exceedingly cold, as it was in the swimming pools. Consequently, we hardly used it. Service generally positive. It was evident that we were visiting the hotel at the end of the season. Fatigue was noticeable amongst the staff, particularly in the bars—with the exception of the snack bar, where energy and optimism were palpable every day. A significant commendation is due to the reception staff, who were very polite, helpful, and smiling. We received the information we needed, and matters were handled quickly and efficiently. Housekeeping service: there were instances where used towels were removed but fresh ones were not left behind. Sand we brought in on our shoes from the beach remained unswept in the room for several days. Following an intervention with the cleaning staff, everything was rectified. In the restaurants, there were minor stumbling blocks, such as receiving the wrong drinks, but these were isolated incidents; everyone worked very diligently daily and was polite and helpful. A note on prices in the poolside shop: The price on the label is not necessarily the price you will see at the till. We experienced this situation when purchasing swimming armbands for our child. Instead of the €7 indicated on the label, I was informed at the till that I had to pay €8. Whilst it is not a matter of €1, the mere fact that the labels are misleading—and the staff member claims with disarming honesty that the price is higher in the system and they will do nothing about it, before looking away and pretending I do not exist—is quite extraordinary for a chain hotel with at least 4 stars. Had it not been for the fact that my child had already spotted the PAW Patrol branding and I did not wish to upset him over €1, I would happily have walked away.

I rested at this hotel with my wife. Very beautiful and clean room. Nice hotel and friendly staff. Wide range of food, which will suit both adults and children. There are vegan dishes. Also a wide range of meat products. In general, I liked everything, I recommend it. I convey my greetings to the bartender from the lobby bar)

Great stay! Few negatives which could be easily improved but more positives. Positives: -clean modern hotel -food variety was great -waterpark is really good for the kids -bus stop right outside straight into Ayia napa or Protaras for €2 -staff were very helpful and polite - Negatives: -entertainment needs huge improvement (especially evening) -no music during day -our view from balcony was terrible

We just came back from 10 lovely nights at this hotel as a family of 3. Lovely clean hotel complex, lots of pools (they were cold but that wasn't bad for me in 23 degree heat)! The food was generally varied but can get repetitive if you stay for 10 days. The waiting staff were all very polite and helpful. The staff that really stood out for being especially great were: Bibiana (My daughter’s particular favourite-she’s great with the kids!) Anastasia and Lilien were really approachable and lovely, and provided good entertainment for the kids and aqua aerobics/yoga and other games for adults and kids. Matyas and Pedros on the main bar provided lots of banter, nice gin and tonics and were really nice to my daughter; making her special mocktails. Marcell at the pool bar was also lovely. It’s in a great location close to lots of sights and if you go snorkelling with a bit of lettuce in your hand you will get close to turtles!🐢 The night time entertainment could be a bit longer and more varied but all round a positive experience. Would recommend to anyone with a family.

We stayed at this hotel with our 16-month-old daughter in October and were overall very satisfied. We spent 8 nights here and enjoyed our stay. There is a nice entertainment program for both children and adults – aquafitness during the day and music or evening shows. There is also a small indoor playroom for kids, which our daughter liked a lot. As it was already off-season, the animation program was quieter, but during the main season there are regular children’s activities. I recommend booking breakfast and dinner, as the food selection is really good and varied. On my birthday I even received a small gift from the hotel, which was a kind and thoughtful gesture. The only minor downside was that the water in the children’s aqua park was rather cold, but this can be solved with a neoprene suit. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would consider coming back next year.