Royal Bay

Returned home from Royal Bay last week and what a great holiday we had. Can’t fault the hotel. Very friendly receptionist on arrival, checked in and taken straight to our spotlessly clean room, which was maintained throughout our stay. Had an issue with our safe and within five minutes of reporting it we had a new one installed. Air con was very efficient and easy to use, automatic window blinds were great, although because we weren’t overlooked we didn’t need to use them much. Shower pressure was great and always had hot water. Plenty of choice at breakfast. No mad rush for sun beds, always available around the pool or on the beach. Pool was also spotlessly clean. Cleaners do an amazing job. Location is perfect plenty of bars and restaurants nearby and all on a flat walk. I would definitely come back and highly recommended this hotel.

This was our 2nd stay at this hotel and can only say how an insensitive ignoramus can spoil your holiday. The owner’s son appears to now be staff on reception and he is about as inviting as having to poo a hedgehog. On the first night we were there, he insulted 2 guests (not to their face but to another guest) calling them alcoholic because they enjoyed a drink on holiday. As he was noticeably disabled, as am I, I asked him what had happened to him and he bluntly said, “It is my mother’s fault, I was born like it”. He then told me that I did not need my crutch to walk with (something I have needed for over 24 years) as he had seen me walking around the pool table without it - a complete fabrication. At this point, I just felt uncomfortable every time I saw him so all I could do was ignore him and try to enjoy the holiday. The next morning at breakfast, I asked if there was any bacon as the tray was empty. The female owner came out with 8 more rashers and promptly told me, “my daughter says that bacon is not good for you”. We soon learnt that Mrs. Owner and her staff tried to save our lives every morning by putting out 8 rashers of bacon at a time and making us ask for it when it ran out - last year it was plentiful. We had freezing cold showers every morning and complained to the staff but this fell on deaf ears. In fact the only time the showers were warm in our room was between 1600-1700. My wife, who is dairy intolerant, asked for plant based milk only to be told they do not do it - something you would expect from the hotel’s 4*+ rating. The disabled toilet in the reception area is permanently locked as it is used as a store room. When my wife asked if I could use it, she was told that as we had not let them know I was disabled then we could not. On the plus side of this hotel; Katerina, Andreas and the cleaners - brilliant customer service something the owner’s son and Mrs Owner could learn from. The location is lovely. It is a great shame as this could be a fantastic hotel with a bit of an update and better service by the aforementioned people.

We arrived late on an evening were shown to our room, and the gentleman showed us how everything worked before leaving us to it. The Room was clean and had everything we needed, it was 2 single beds pushed together which was funny, The breakfast was not fantastic, it was made fresh everyday but it was done on a budget. The staff were very friendly and I would say this hotel is a 2 star at best., internally Externally it is a 4 star.. everything was clean and tidy the beach was amazing and the area out of this world.

Brilliant hotel, rooms were clean, modern and spacious, shower was always hot and had high pressure, the whole environment was relaxing. Plenty of sun beds available by the lovely pool or on the beach. All staff were friendly. I will definitely be looking to stay here again.

Me and my partner went to this hotel for 8 nights and we couldn't fault it. I was abit concerned before going after reading some of the reviews that it has no atmosphere, we didn't see this to be true, music was playing around the pool and many of the guests chatting etc. Pool table in the lobby which was great. Didn't find it to be busy with local children on weekends. All of the staff were very helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast has something for everyone, a couple more toasters would be a benefit. The setting of the hotel is lovely and definitely worth the extra for a sea view room. The whole hotel is spotlessly clean. Always sunbeds available regardless of the time you go to the pool. Perfect location, short distance from all of the restaurants. The restaurant opposite, Allotina is a must visit! We went a couple of nights, some of the best food we've eaten. We wouldn't hesitate to return!

Fantastic calm stay. For the budget range this hotel is excellent. Great service very helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast view and pool view over the sea is to die for. Very handy location shops and restaurants around. Nice clean room, much better than we typically get and lovely calm beach with lots of space. Never any problem getting a lounger. The very sweet owner lady gave our kid a little gift at the end of the holiday. Just a complete 5/5 experience and we would come back in a heartbeat.