Kyrenia, Hotel Pia Bella

The Pia Bella Hotel is a good value, friendly hotel in Kyrenia. Rooms are big if not exactly cutting edge design, but we spend most of our time in the North Cyprus sunshine beside the swimming pool or lazing in the shade in the garden. Easy walk to old harbour part of Kyrenia, as dinner in hotel can get repetitive - breakfast always good. Local bars are lively and have cheaper beer than hotel.

date of travel: early Oct 09

booked with: www.kyreniahotels.co.uk

praise: good value, good location, helpful staff, superb weather (80 degrees +)

grumbles: drink prices

tips: hire a car to see the country, ask for room overlooking garden not main road