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sweet memories is on the main road aroud 500mt from the top of the strip and 1000 mt t the nerest beach or 1500 mt to figtree bay

the evalena is not in Protara but Penera some 1700 mt from the strip at Protars only a few meters from Pernera bay

you will find both in the hotel report forums [[but not at the moment we have a server fault should we hope be back on later tonight or tomorrow]]

cant help with currnt prices we havent been for 5 yrs [going back in october so i will be looking out for prices too

yasus
wizard

hi wizard, unless i had downed one too many keos and my eyesight had failed me the evalena is next to the rising star? just 100metres from strip?

oops..... sorry miss read the coordinates your right its only 500 mt from the strip [near where I'm going in October]

yasus
wizard

Hi Daz

Have stayed at the Sweet Memories before, but not at the Evalena. The Evalena seems in a better position as it's right on the front over looking the sea, whereas Sweet Memories is on the top road. Depends what you want really and how long you'll be staying in the apartments.

We were looking at booking the Evalena this year but decided against it for two factors. One was that we thought it looked a bit stuck out on it's own and the other was the pool and area around didn't seem that good, listening to someone who had stayed there. But the views are lovely.

I liked the location of Sweet Memories as it was quieter at night and in some apartments (the one we had was a side sea view) you could see the sea one way and the other way was the church of Ayios Ilias which sits up on a rocky crag on the other side, lovely lit up at night. The apartments were clean and modern, well equipped and comfortable. They leave you a welcome pack in the apartment, which you can keep all of and pay for, or keep some and pay for, etc. or take it all back and be charged nothing. Can be a godsend if you arrive late at night or something.

Pool area was nice, although fairly small. The entertainment we didn't watch, but heard it was good. There is a small shop in the reception as well which is handy, although there are other shops nearby too.

We're off to the Brilliant apartments this year. Whatever you decide, I am sure you'll love Cyprus and Protaras, it's one of the most welcoming countries I've ever been to.

Anything I can maybe help with, just ask.

Kerry

so by the sounds of it sweet memories is the better hotel out of the two then??.im not a mega beach person so thats not an issue.i just dont fancy been up half the night because theres a nightclub next to the hotel or lots of drunken yobs been walking past in the early hours.doesanyone know of adecent car hire firm in protaras?

thanks again

d

last time i was in protaras i used thsilivi travel on the main strip, nice clean yaris, will full insurance no access

Between the two I would opt for the Evalena, it's across the road from the Rising Star where we stayed and a five min ute walk to the strip and right by the beach.Sweet Memories is on the main road and is much further to walk. The Evalena will deffo be quieter throught he night as it's on the beach away from the road and the strip but each to there own.

We also used Tsilivi car hire, last year we got a Yaris, this year we got a jeep ( which was really bumpy and too cold on a night time!) but nowt you could blame the company for.

Just got back from Rising Star apartments in Protaras which were very good. The Evalena was next door and does overlook the sea. Didn't go into the hotel just walked past as there is a path which runs along coast to Pernera area. Beautiful location as you get a lovely sea breeze tho was sometimes quite windy! Nice if you don't like too much heat as its getting warmer every day. The main strip is a bit tacky. The Sweet Memories is near the Red Indian Restaurant I think so is on the main road. Would recommend the restaurant though ! Plenty of bars to choose from anywhere you go in Protaras. Only 2 clubs and they are nowhere near Evalena. The only noisy night was Sat night when they had a nightclub in one of the hotels down the coast but it wasn't noisy any other night. Very quiet to be honest. Pool area seemed nice at Evalena from what we could see. Waterpark really good day out and use Mr John taxi service as he is the cheapest we thought. He will pick up from your hotel.

thanks everyone we have book't to go to the evalena,so fingas x'd thats its ok,

thanks again
d

Oooh we have booked the Evelana as well. When do you go ? We go the 18 Aug so 3 weeks time not that im counting lol.
We have stayed at the Rising star previous and the location was fantastic, these dont look as up to date but for a late deal we will managae for a week x

Does anyone know the email address for the Evalena ? I have tried to look but cant find it x

Hi Kat

These are the contact details I found for the Evalena:

1, 28th October street, Protaras, 5280
P.O.Box 33390, 5315
Tel: 23832222
Fax: 23832166

Email: evalena@spidernet.com.cy

K

I have emailed them my query x

kat,we dnt go til the 7th of october,so your ahead of me on that 1 but a least you can post me your view of the place.??

p.s what did you say to the hotel when you emailed them??because i was thinking of trying to contact the hotel and as for a sea view and a free pint...lol.

d

I did want to ask about sea view but the email has been returned as failure so it hasnt sent.
I will post any details or photos upon our return. 3 weeks time and i will be asleep at the Sofitel at Gatwick the night b4 our flight x

oh 3 weeks,bet you cant wait..have a blast and dont 4gt to post me a report on how GREAT......the evalena is...{fingas x'd..lol}
take it steady
d

p.s did you manage to contact the evalena?

d..

Still didnt manage to get on touch so will just take pot luck. Im sure it will be fie if a little basic. Will do a full report on my return. Ive been to protaras the past 4 years and love it for myself and son ( 12 ) as it is so safe and such a nice place x

cheers kat,have awicked time {im sure you will}and finga's crossed the hotel is ok.

have safe journey

d.