Nissi Beach Resort is a fabulous base for exploring Ayia Napa and spending lazy days by the sandy beach with crystal clear waters. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and swaying palm trees, the resort is close enough to the nightlife yet still a quiet retreat, so guests get the best of both worlds.
Arrival
The four-star Nissi Beach Resort comprises three types of comfortable, modern accommodation – the main hotel, bungalows and a two-storey Garden Wing. We stayed in the main hotel and on arrival late at night, we were warmly welcomed with ice cold cloths and glasses of tropical juice.
The Room
My Sea View Twin Room was bright and airy, designed in a colour palette of white, sand and beachy blues with dark wood touches. The room is contemporary and simple, with a stunning view of the sea from the private balcony. Room features include a flatscreen satellite TV, dressing table, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and most important of all – excellent air-conditioning.
Unfortunately, wifi in guest rooms is charged, however you can connect for free in the public areas.
The Bathroom
The beige stone tiled bathroom is medium sized and features a circular sink, a bath and powerful shower, magnifying mirror and the hotel’s adequate own brand bathroom amenities (a brand like L’Occitane or Molton Brown would have been better).
Breakfast in the Sun
In the morning, it is a real treat to take breakfast outside on the terrace of the Ambrosia Restaurant, starting the day with views of the gardens and the cool sea breeze. The expansive breakfast buffet offers everything you could want for your morning meal, including freshly-cut fruits, yoghurt, pastries, mini muffins and a full cooked breakfast. The machine coffee and fruit ‘juice drinks’ aren’t great, but there is a very good selection of teas and silver tea pots.
Afternoon Tea in the Orpheus Lounge
We dined in local restaurants during our stay, but there are plenty of different food options in the hotel, particularly in the high season. The seasonal Nissi Taverna serves fresh fish and international dishes while Bacchus Bar and Terrace is a sunny place to enjoy light bites and cocktails under the pretty bougainvillea.
We enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea of fresh mint tea and mini cakes in the Orpheus Lounge and if you can’t bear to be too far from your sunlounger, there are five beach kiosks serving ice cold drinks and snacks.
The Health Club
A perk of staying at Nissi Beach Resort is access to the Health Club, which includes a gym, a small sauna and steam bath, heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Spa treatments are also available, using products by Thalgo and Decleor.
Nissi Beach
If guests want something a little more exhilarating than lounging by the outdoor pool and the beach, the resort has an impressive number of sport activities. These include tennis on four floodlit courts, beach volleyball, table tennis, darts, billiards, archery, aqua aerobics, water polo and boccia (a ball sport similar to boules). Water sports such as water skiing and para-sailing are available, plus there is an internationally accredited diving school.
Nissi Beach Resort is also a popular wedding venue and Marios and his team can arrange everything for the big day. Ceremonies take place in a stylish white gazebo or rondavel with the stunning backdrop of the sea and the exotic gardens – what could be more picture perfect than that!
Nissi Beach Resort is ideal if you want everything from a beautiful beach and relaxing spa treatments to plenty of dining options on your doorstep. Staff are friendly and it has a warm, unpretentious atmosphere, while being a cut above most mid-priced beach resorts.
For more top destination ideas, read my posts on Things to Do in Ayia Napa and Dining in Ayia Napa.
A twin sea view room at Nissi Beach Resort starts from €75 per person, bed and breakfast. Cyprus Airways has flights from London Heathrow to Larnaka twice daily from £221 return.
Chérie City was a guest of Nissi Beach Hotel and Visit Cyprus
Photos by Chérie City and Nissi Beach Hotel