This was a great place. There was everything for everyone there to do. Kids loved the mini disco.

The reps were great as well.

The rooms that we stayed in were not to bad. Cleaners came every day. Would go back there again..

We stayed at the Marlita Beach. It is the best complex we have been too. We stayed for 11 nights which is enough time to see everything but not long enough for the kids to get bored.

The hotel was spotless. We were warned about ants and cockroaches but we saw very few.

The staff were great and the pools we warm which was great. We would visit again.

The only downside side is there not enough to do for teenagers and the night time entertainment was limited.

Having booked what we believed to be a 4* hotel, were looking forward to our 6th trip to Cyprus, what we got was no more than a 2*, our room in D block was well past its sell by date, there was thick mold all around the bathroom which flooded every time we turned the sink on or took a shower.

There must have been a problem with the sewerage system as there was an awful smell emanating from the toilet, the mold was sorted out by the maintenance person covering it with silicon.

The sofa bed supplied as the 2 single beds was unbelievably uncomfortable, but that didn't really matter as sleep was hard to come by being at the end of the block, we got entertainment from 3 neighbouring hotels, which was really very loud.

We stayed on a half board basis, which was really very good, the evening meals were of a very high standard and not repetitive, would I book again - NO

Just back from another 2 weeks at the Marlita Beach hotel apt in Protaras Cyprus, that was our 6th time staying and it just gets better every time we go back.the food in the hotel is excellent.

Wait till you get there then you can upgrade to half board as it works out much cheaper adults

Stayed at the Marlita Beach 2 Jul to 9 Jul 06. Good flight, taxi transfer to resort so within 1 hour of landing we were sipping our first ice cold Keo.

We stayed in a studio which was OK but the first day we were overrun by ants, we solved that problem by keeping all the food including bread in the fridge!

Pool area OK, plenty of sunbeds although people did insist on putting towels on and then not coming to the pool until lunchtime, why do they do this?

Food at the pool bar very nice, lovely bacon and halloumi sandwiches. Would definitely recommend the Fresh House for a meal, we went due to recommendations from this site and we weren't disappointed. We also ate at our old favourite, Bambos (Apomero) which has relocated from Protaras "strip".

Did the coastal walk along to Protaras and stopped off at Zafiros, once for breakfast, very good and once for pancakes. We have been to Cyprus 8 times previously and as we were only there for a week we didn't venture very far.

The aqua aerobics at the pool was a very good work out, not your usual soft stretching it was very energetic. Staff very friendly especially the girl (Irish) at the pool bar. Entertainment staff very friendly and worked hard at getting people involved without being pushy.

The only downside was we were only there for a week and our daughter got her first ever ear infection but that didn't present until we were home thank goodness. Both inbound and outbound flights with British Midland were more or less on time but no entertainment so if you are flying with them from East Mids take your own.

We didn't book the in flight meal but the cabin crew insisted we had one (at no charge) and very tasty it was too.

All in all a fab week and would definitely visit the Marlita Beach again, this was our first visit to pernera and i must say I actually prefer the Pernera area to Protaras as it's quieter but only a stroll to a bit more life.

The Marlita beach appartments were lovely, clean and welcoming when we arrived - they were cleaned every day apart from sunday - the only problem we had was when my mums towel went missing - one of the maids must have thought it was a hotel towel!!!!

The staff around the pool bar were brilliant - always friendly - I cant remember all their names but karen , tatianna and the young lad (whos birthday it was when we were there) were wonderful - they make amazing cocktails

The reps clubs for children were wonderful - the hotel is really family friendly - there was loads to do for children off all ages from 4 - 16 - all the children just seemed to get on so well together (there were quite a few tears when we left).

The best trip we did when we were there was the 'Overboard' boat trip - we loved it so much my mum booked it again for the second week - while it did cost more than the other boat trips on offer it was worth it - it was one of the highlights of the holiday!

We arrived back yeserday ( 15th june ).

The hotel is very nice and in a good location although I would only give it a 3***plus.

The food was excellent and always plenty of choice but the good thing for the kids was that if they didn't like yhe food on offer then they could choose off the kids menu at no extra cost, plus if they couldn't eat it all they would put it in a takeaway box.

The pools were excellent and the kids really enjoyed playing in them.

This was our third time at the Marlita Beach hotel and it was the worst. They have let the standard slip over the last couple of years I must admit.

Would not go back to Marlita again, the whole place is needing refurbished.

We visited Protaras after being recommended by a friend. I gate crashed my sister's holiday as I was a newly single mum of two and did not want to be alone. But this would not have mattered.

As said by others flight was very cramped and did not have blankets for my children who were cold in the night flight.

When we arrived at the hotel we were nothing but impressed. Staff were lovely especially Carol who was at the pool bar. She was very very friendly and happy all the time, made our holiday, the kids loved her as did the adults especially at happy hour. ha ha.

Food was nice however I did get sick of fried breakfast and took to buying my own after day four.

Pool was great and the view was just spectacular as I had a beautiful room with a sea view.

One negative thing however is the entertainment not much happening for the older child but found karaoke within short distance. Oh and MSN.

All in all fantastic holiday looking for another holiday right at this moment but nothing compares.

Having read the reviews for the Marlita Apartments, this was where I wanted to book for a first time visit to Cyprus but as a single mum wanted to make sure there would be activities for my 5 year old and having other kids around. We also wanted a 10 or 11 day holiday and this was an option, so we booked the Marlita and headed off. It is an Airtours property and cannot be booked direct, because of this, it does limit booking etc, but we booked through Going places who gave us a one bedroomed apartment for a lot less than Airtours were going to charge for a studio. It is listed as a 4 star, but would say it is more of a 3plus.

The flight times were not the best, flying out with My Travel, the flight was uncomfortable and cramped, although the staff were friendly and the flight was on time. Arrival at the airport was ok, however we had to wait nearly 1