Отдых в GOLDEN STAR в апреле Holidays in GOLDEN STAR in April

For the third year in a row, we have been celebrating the Easter holidays outside the home; we have previously celebrated in Egypt and the UAE. This year we decided to visit Cyprus. We took a risk and took an early booking tour from TO Ukrainian Global Company. Upon arrival, we were met by a representative of the Fresh Travel company and a little rain (the weather forecast was not mistaken)). Only we went to Protaras, so we had an individual transfer by car. We got to the hotel in 40 minutes, at the reception we were immediately handed a card from the room and we went to check in. The staff is not Russian speaking. The room, as in the photo of the hotel, is two-room, has a living room and a bedroom. A nice present awaited us in the room - a bottle of wine with the logo of the Janna Maria restaurant. The kitchen is equipped with household appliances and necessary utensils in sufficient quantity. It was very spacious, everything worked in it, the windows faced the side of the neighboring TSOKKOS BEACH 4 * hotel, but since it was still preparing to receive guests, there was no animation there, and when the music was turned on, it became more fun for us. The only thing we missed in the hotel was a gym, indoor pool or jacuzzi. There is a playground, a billiard table and a paid area with slot machines.
Breakfasts were held in the Janna Maria restaurant, a buffet, everything was in abundance, everything was always added on time, and even if late guests appeared by 10.00, they were given the opportunity to eat. From the fruits there were apples (2 types), pears, oranges, grapefruits (2 types), melons, medlar, watermelons, there were also canned fruits, yogurts, cheeses, eggs (3 types), mushrooms, baked tomatoes, vegetables, potatoes, fried bacon, muffins, pancakes, croissants, coffee machine, breakfast cereals, etc. , everything is delicious. The staff is very attentive. Opposite the main entrance to the hotel there is also a separate hotel building in which there are 8 rooms, only Europeans settled there when we were there. On the other side of this building is the GOLDEN STAR supermarket, which has everything you need and at affordable prices.
Wi-Fi is free and works well in the room and around the pool.

The sea in April has not yet warmed up enough, but we swam. The beaches are already ready to receive tourists, they are equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers, but we didn’t need them, we sunbathed on sun loungers by the pool on the grass. We also swam in the pool several times, someone was constantly swimming there. The beach has a shower and toilet, which has a changing room.
I was pleased with the promenade along the sea, we walked in the evenings, if you go to the right - you will get to Fig Tree Bay beach, if to the left - to the Church of St. Nicholas. There are many cafes/restaurants along the promenade. Opposite our hotel there is also a cafe and an ice cream kiosk. In general, the hotel is located in a very good location, everything is near - the sea, and the street with shops, close to the Magic Fountain Show on Mon and Thu (23 euros), right next to McDonald's, taverns, restaurants, cafes, a bus where you can ride and to Ayia Napa and to Paralimni.
Previously, we had already rested in Ayia Napa and took the “Heart of Cyprus” sightseeing tour, so this time we went to Northern Cyprus, the guide could only offer an individual one for 300 euros, so we took it from a street agency - 38 euros / person. We visited Famagusta, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Bellapais Abbey, the Pentadaktylos mountain range, a medieval fortress and a picturesque bay in the shape of a horseshoe, the city of Kyrenia, the castle of St. Hilarion, which is located at an altitude of 725 m above sea level, climbed the steep steps - it was interesting and informative.
We had a great rest, thanks to my husband for knocking out a vacation))