Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows

Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows is a mid-range resort hotel situated right on the beach. Most rooms and facilities are housed in a long five-story main building flanked with palm trees and landscaped grassy patches, though the hotel's Garden Studio Bungalows and a few of the suites are housed in a separate section complete with its own dedicated pool. Inside, the lobby is sleek and bright, with lots of marble, granite floors and pillars, recessed lighting, and modern gray and turquoise chairs. The hotel attracts guests from the United Kingdom and across Europe, particularly Germany, and gets its fair share of conference goers, including plenty of Cypriots during the quieter winter months. 

Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows is situated in the northern outskirts of Larnaca, right on the beach. There are a few cafes and restaurants in the immediate area, including a Pizza Hut across the street and a great Indian option, Balti House, just a few minutes' walk away, but there's really not much in terms of attractions in the immediate area. Travelers can get down to the heart of Larnaca on the local public bus, which stops in front of the hotel every half-hour; the journey takes about 25 minutes. Further afield, it's about a 45-minute drive to Lefkara, a traditional village known for its lace and filigree silver work. Party hub Ayia Napa is a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Larnaca International Airport is a 20- to 25-minute drive away.

This hotel offers Standard and Superior (renovated) Garden and Sea View Rooms along with upgraded Garden Studio Bungalows (located in a separate complex at one end of the resort) and a handful of suites. All units feature, at a minimum, balconies or terraces,  TVs (Standard Rooms still have tube-style TVs), minibars, and individually controlled air-conditioning. Standard Rooms definitely look dated with solid-hued carpets, bright bedspreads with garish prints, and older, simple furniture typical to budget hotels. Renovated Superior units are considerably nicer with marble floors, gray- and pale-blue furniture and accents, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. They also add coffee- and tea-making facilities and slippers and bathrobes. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos and hairdryers. Simple toiletries are provided. 

There are also three royal Suites in the main building, each with its own dining area and separate balconies in the semi-divided living rooms and bedrooms. Decor in these rooms borders on executive, with lots of dark wood and brown- and cream-colored accents. Additional suite options include the Ambassador Suite, located amongst the Garden Studio Bungalows, with a separate bedroom and a luxe bathroom complete with a walk-in rainfall shower and separate whirlpool hot tub. There's also a Presidential Suite in the same complex, with a similar bathroom and a huge balcony with lounge chairs.

This hotel features solid amenities for business travelers and tourists alike. The hotel is right on the beach, and there are plenty of lounge chairs plus a life guard, making it a good option for swimming. At the heart of the property is a huge Olympic-size swimming pool and deck lined with lounge chairs, and a small splash pool off to one side. There's an additional smaller pool at the Garden Studio Bungalows section of the property. There's also a heated indoor pool for use in the wintertime. Wellness facilities include two floodlit, grass-turf tennis courts, a squash court, and a smallish fitness center with a decent array of cardio and weight-training machines. There's also a spa with a sauna and a steam room. Massages and beauty treatments are available. Family-friendly features abound as well, with a grassy playground featuring see-saws and a slide, plus an adjacent splash pool with a waterslide. 

Dining options include the seasonal Seabreeze Tavern, serving seafood and traditional Cypriot mezze. Breakfast is served buffet style at the Coffee Shop, which also serves snacks and a la carte options throughout the day. For dinner, guests have the option of elegant La Pergola, which serves a la carte dinners in the summertime, while the elegant Omega Restaurant offers special themed evenings and entertainment at dinner most nights. Children's menus are available and room service is 24/7.The hotel also has a few bars -- one at the beach and one by the Garden Studio Bungalows pool -- plus a piano bar and the Adelphi Lounge, a bar/coffee shop with a TV area and a lending library. Breakfast is included in all rates, and there are both half-board and full-board packages available.

Business features include a full business center plus a good selection of conference rooms equipped with audiovisual equipment, the largest of which can fit up to 1500 guests reception style. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. For weddings, there's an interdenominational chapel on-site and weddings can be arranged right on the beach. There's a ton of free on-site parking.