FAQ
Kyrenia is in the north of the island, in the prettiest and most unspoilt part of Cyprus. Cyprus is located south of Turkey, and is the third largest island in the Mediterranean.
Kyrenia is characterised by a unique blend of mountains, plains and beaches. History abounds everywhere from the three great Crusader castles built in the time of Richard the Lionheart, to the Roman ruins of Salamis and Belapais Abbey. Manolya Hotel is 10 minutes drive west of Kyrenia town.
There are 3 international airports. The closest Ercan (ECN) Airport to Manolya Hotel is 55 km away and the Larnaca (LCA) airport is 100 km away and Paphos (PFO) is 190 km away.
No, we provide bath and face towels and bed linens. Just bring your beach towels.
The standard currency in Northern Cyprus is the Turkish Lira (TL). Euro, GB Pounds and US Dollars are widely accepted. You can get cash from ATM machines in many locations. Visa , mastercard and Debit cards are widely accepted.
Do not bring too many Turkish Lira, as you will get a better exchange rate here for your cash currency. For information about current exchange rates, we recommend XE.com to convert to your local currency.
We can arrange your transfer from all Airports in Cyprus. Transfers from Ercan Airport, about a 45 minute drive, cost approximately 45 EURO. Transfer from Larnaca airport costs approximately 75 EURO, and is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away by car and Transfer from Phapos airport costs approximately 150 EURO, and is about 3 hour away by car.
You won't need a visa, nor will there be any difficulties passing the border when you fly to Larnaca or Paphos. For more details you can always contact us.
We are always happy to hire a rental car for our guests. We can book a large selection of vehicles for your stay. Find more details on our car rental page. We can also deliver your car to Ercan Airport free of charge when you book more then 9 days. If you book less then 9 days we only charge you the petrol fee for deliver to Ercan airport.
- Yes, you will find many restaurants within 4-8 minutes walk. There is also a casino, a supermarket and several bars nearby.
- Electricity in Northern Cyprus is 240 Volts, using 3 pin plugs, the same as in the UK.
As far as we are aware you don't need any special vaccinations but you should always consult your GP on this first. Northern Cyprus is very clean and free from infectious diseases.
Yes, the local supermarkets stock all the goods that you could find on the UK shelves, though these are imported goods that will cost more than you would expect to pay back in the UK. The same applies for any pharmaceutical goods.
Yes we have laundry service available at extra cost. Simply provide your laundry in the morning and it will be ready that afternoon at 4.00 pm.
Popular souvenirs include: copper, silver, bronze and onyx objects; Turkish dolls, meerschaum pipes and tavla (a game similar to backgammon, played on the same board) boards (found in souvenir shops and stalls), jewellery, leather clothes and textiles can be purchased at low prices.
Shop opening times are between 8.00 am – 17.00 pm. Markets are open mornings only. You can find many kinds of Turkish Cypriot craftworks in many places of the island. Export of antiquities is illegal.
