Grecian Bay in Ayia Napa
✅ Staff frequently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with specific praise for spa staff member Preet and kids club leader Maria ✅ The hotel has a spacious private beach with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas, with a sunbed reservation system appreciated by guests ✅ Rapahels Restaurant received positive mentions for excellent Cypriot dishes with vegan options ✅ Rooms are generally clean and spacious, with many guests appreciating the sea views and comfortable beds ✅ Facilities such as indoor and outdoor pools, gym, SPA center, and tennis courts are noted as high quality ❌ Some guests reported issues with room air conditioning not effectively cooling rooms, causing discomfort ❌ Vegan food options at the buffet and restaurants were limited and sometimes confusing, requiring guests to ask staff for details ❌ Service inconsistencies were noted, such as slow responses at reception, occasional arrogant staff, and problems with room assignments ❌ Certain rooms and interiors are seen as dated by multiple guests, with some complaints about furniture comfort and room size ❌ Sunbed allocation at the beach sometimes prioritized non-guests, leading to dissatisfaction among hotel guests
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Description
Grecian Bay is a five-star hotel located on the first beachfront line in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, with a history dating back to 1985 and a renovation in 2010. The hotel offers 270 rooms across a four-story main building and bungalows, with options ranging from Standard Double rooms with inland or sea views to upscale suites and beachfront villas. Guests can enjoy extensive facilities including multiple pools (indoor and outdoor), a private sandy beach with free sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel grounds, and a SPA and wellness center offering massages, sauna, and beauty treatments. The hotel provides several dining options with five restaurants and bars, including Rapahels Restaurant known for vegan-friendly Cypriot dishes. Families traveling with children will find dedicated facilities such as a kids' club, playground, nanny services on request, and children’s menus. While the hotel’s service is generally praised for friendliness and helpfulness, some reviews note inconsistency in vegan food options and occasional service delays. The beach is spacious but water clarity is reported less impressive than nearby beaches.
Location
Grecian Bay is situated at Kryou Nerou 32 in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, directly on a public sandy beach just 10 meters from the hotel, offering easy beach access from the property. The hotel is approximately 36 km from Larnaca International Airport (LCA). Nearby attractions include a small marina within walking distance, and local dining options such as Toby Carvery Restaurant (112 m) and Theophan Beach Restaurant (222 m) are close by. The hotel’s own beach area is well equipped and private, with sunbeds and umbrellas available on site. This location provides guests with both the convenience of proximity to town amenities and direct access to the sea.
Tips
- Book sunbeds on the first day to secure preferred spots on the beach, as availability can be limited and sometimes non-guests are given priority.
- If you follow a vegan diet, consider dining at Rapahels Restaurant and communicate dietary needs clearly, as buffet options are limited and staff may not always distinguish vegan from vegetarian.
- For a quieter experience, request rooms with sea views but check room assignments carefully, as some guests have reported mismatches.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required The deposit is determined based on the duration of your stay. The charge is €0.01 (approx. US$0.01) per night. This property accepts credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, DinersClub, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Interconnecting rooms available
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Bathrobe
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Kitchen
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Transfer services
- German
- Russian
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Hiking
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Diving
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Doctor
- Solarium
- Massage
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids club
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 110 m. It takes 2 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 80 meters
Street view
Video: Обзор отеля Grecian Bay 5★ | Отели Айя Напа Кипр.
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Reviews
Before arrival, I asked by email about vegan options. On site, the announced vegan buffet on the main buffet turned out to be a gluten free corner with cornflakes and no vegan cold cuts. There were signs on items like bread and desserts indicating whether they contained milk or eggs, but a clear vegan logo would have been much more helpful. Plant based milk alternatives were available, but for anything else you had to ask the staff. Sometimes it seemed the staff didn’t clearly know the difference between vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
Preet was a big exception. She was incredibly attentive and proactive, recognized me on the second day, and made sure every morning that I received soy yogurt. Even when I asked someone else, she noticed immediately and stepped in. Preet should get a promotion, as she is a true example of excellent customer service.
In the hotel’s restaurants, vegan options were very limited. There is a vegan quinoa burger, but regular mayonnaise was just placed aside, which made me unsure whether the salad dressing is even vegan. Of course, I could have asked, but sometimes it’s just inconvenient and you don’t feel like doing that. It would make sense to offer complete vegan dishes. I would have loved tofu, both at breakfast and in the hotel restaurants, for example as a tofu wrap or many more dishes, as it is inexpensive, filling for the guests, and easy for the chefs to prepare.
On the positive side, Rapahels Restaurant was excellent, offering classic Cypriot dishes in vegan versions. Even if you are not vegan, the dishes are impressive! My boyfriend is not vegan and was amazed, too. We came back the next day. They even offered me vegan butter for the bread served with the starters, which was very kind and delicious. Highly recommend Rapahels Restaurant.
Beautiful hotel with a lovely full sea-view room (301). The housekeeping lady was always smiling and very helpful. Breakfasts are excellent and extremely generous — however, for a hotel claiming five stars, we were surprised that there was no table service at all, not even for coffee. The sunbed reservation system is a real highlight, making mornings much more relaxing without having to look for available loungers.
The front desk manager was professional and attentive, but the rest of the reception team was quite arrogant, which is disappointing and surprising from staff in such roles. Upon arrival, they gave me the wrong room and insisted it was the correct one — my sea-view room had actually been given to other guests, and I could only move into it the next day. Not ideal after a full day of travel.
In conclusion: it remains a good 4-star hotel, but certainly not a real 5-star, or at best a local 5-star standard.
I chose Grecian Bay with high expectations, but unfortunately the experience was far from what a 5-star hotel should offer. 😞
The organization is very poor – although we were hotel guests with reserved sunbeds, the staff kept allowing outside visitors to enter, charging them directly on the beach and giving them priority. We were even asked to leave our reserved sunbeds to make space for non-guests, which is completely unacceptable at this level.
Also, the cleanliness is not up to 5-star standards. 🧹
Both the rooms and the common areas felt neglected, lacking the attention to detail you would expect from a luxury hotel.
The location itself is beautiful, but the service and management are well below expectations.
Overall, a disappointing experience that definitely does not justify the price or reputation of this hotel. 🚫
The rooms are spacious, beautifully kept, and spotlessly clean. Everything — from the comfortable bed to the modern bathroom and the lovely balcony — feels just right.
The food is simply outstanding. We chose the B&B option so we could enjoy the fresh fish in their own seaside tavern, prepared to perfection by a wonderful chef. Sitting by the sea, watching the sunset, and tasting the catch of the day — pure bliss!
Everywhere you go, you’re welcomed with genuine smiles and warm hospitality. The staff are friendly, attentive, and truly make you feel at home.
We can’t recommend this place highly enough — we’ll definitely be coming back soon! 🌊✨
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Frequently asked questions about Grecian Bay
Does Grecian Bay have a private beach and what is the beach like?
Yes, Grecian Bay has a private beach area on a public sandy beach located 10 meters from the hotel. Sunbeds and umbrellas on the hotel side are free, while on the beach they are paid.
Are there facilities and services for children at Grecian Bay?
The hotel offers a kids' club, children’s playground, children’s menu in restaurants, early dinner options, high chairs, and nanny services available upon request.
What types of rooms are available at Grecian Bay?
Room types include Standard Double room with inland view, Standard Double room with partial sea view, Standard Double room with sea view, Executive room with sea view, Family room, Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite with sea view, Presidential Suite with sea view, 2 Bedrooms Villa beachfront, and Bungalow.
Is WiFi included and how is the internet service at the hotel?
WiFi is available for a fee; it is not included for free.
Are pets allowed at Grecian Bay?
No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.
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