Hosted in an 1929 stone building, New Helvetia Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Cyprus, ran by the 4th generation of owners and offers free WiFi, and on-site fitness facilities. It is located in Pano Platres, at the foot of the Troodos Mountains. Platres Athletic Center can be reached within a 5-minute drive. Trooditissa Monastery is a 10-minute drive away. A 250-year-old pine tree growing through the roof is the centerpiece of the lobby, which also features an ancient brick fireplace. Guests can relax in the TV corner while enjoying a drink from the lounge bar. Certified Cypriot breakfast is served in the morning. The rooms of the vintage-style New Helvetia Hotel have private bathrooms, and are equipped with radio and satellite TV. All rooms have a balcony looking out onto the pine trees. The several outdoor activities of the Troodos Ski Resort can be easily reached by car. Free private parking is available at the New Helvetia Hotel. Limassol is 22 mi from the property while, Larnaca International Airport is 64 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
or
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Everything was great the location the staff the services!! I recommend it for a nice getaway
  • Irinazait
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Amaizing nature around the hotel and lovely view. Interesting interiors. Helpful stuff. Absolutely serene atmosphere before weekend but a little noisy during the weekend. The beginning of September is a must time to visit that hotel if you are...
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Fabulous building, great location, super nice staff, wonderful views from my room.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Verandah
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of New Helvetia Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

New Helvetia Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash New Helvetia Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property serves traditional Cypriot breakfast certified by the Cypriot Tourism Organization.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about New Helvetia Hotel

  • New Helvetia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental

  • New Helvetia Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Platres. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at New Helvetia Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at New Helvetia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at New Helvetia Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Single

  • New Helvetia Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Verandah