Name: Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel
Address: Athens Ave. and Evanthias Pieridou 6, 6022 Larnaca, Cyprus, Athens Ave. and Evanthias Pieridou 6, 6022, Cyprus
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel

This is a Preferred Partner property. It's committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value. This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access.

Athens Ave. and Evanthias Pieridou 6, 6022 Larnaca, Cyprus –

*8.6* Larnaca Marina: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*9.0* Finikoudes Promenade: only 1 minute away! (50 feet by foot)

*9.3* Saint Lazarus Church: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.4* Europe's Square: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*8.8* Finikoudes Beach: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel – rated 8.6 by recent guests!

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Wepaidfora sea view and that was good location; was great

Peter, United Kingdom

The view of the sea was spectacular. The staff were friendly and helpful. The front desk manager parked my car when I felt I couldn't make the turn. So lovely...

Carol, United States of America

The location is perfect, if you are travelling on your own relying only on public transport. Finikoudes bus stop is very near by - from there you are connected to all important inter cities and also local larnaca buses to & from the airport. Also the cafes, beach, fun activities around the area always keeps you entertained. Staff & Breakfast are Ok.

Savin7, United Arab Emirates

Enjoyed every minute : hotel, beach, neighborhood, food. I recommend this hotel.

Cristina, Romania

I cant going there and the direction didnt give me the mony the campany of flight do bankreptsy is not my faut so i dont like anythink

Nidal, Canada

The location of the hotel is very convenient. Larnaca Finikoudes beach is just in front of it, with many restaurants and cafes along the beach promenade. A couple of blocks away is Finikoudes bus stop, where many intercity and most inner-city buses stop (airport transfer too). City center with some sightseeing spots and more dining places is not far away too. The staff was forthcoming and helping during our stay. Breakfast was reasonably varied with fruits, vegetables, hot dishes, cereals and drinks to choose. Room amenities such as kettle with tea/coffee and fridge were a nice addition. Also, the hotel has a magnificent blue illumination on the outside after the sunset.

Vasilii, Russia

Staff was friendly location was great breakfast was tasty and rich

Hay, Israel

-Staff are very helpful and friendly -Very clean room

Traveltour, Lebanon

Breakfast was ok, rooms are bathrooms are clean but small

Lana, Jordan

Location is amazing, hotel has its private parking which is also good and the staff is friendly u can find everything in the hotel

Kamel, Lebanon

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9.5

Excellent location!
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Great neighborhood
Great check-in experience
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What guests loved the most:
“Wepaidfora sea view and that was good location; was great”

Peter United Kingdom
“The view of the sea was spectacular. The staff were friendly and helpful. The front desk manager parked my car when I felt I couldn't make the turn. So lovely...”

Carol United States of America
“The location is perfect, if you are travelling on your own relying only on public transport. ”

Savin7 United Arab Emirates
“Enjoyed every minute : hotel, beach, neighborhood, food. I recommend this hotel.”

Cristina Romania
“I cant going there and the direction didnt give me the mony the campany of flight do bankreptsy is not my faut so i dont like anythink”

Nidal Canada
“The location of the hotel is very convenient. Larnaca Finikoudes beach is just in front of it, with many restaurants and cafes along the beach promenade. ”

Vasilii Russia
“Staff was friendly location was great breakfast was tasty and rich”

Hay Israel
“-Staff are very helpful and friendly -Very clean room”

Traveltour Lebanon
“Breakfast was ok, rooms are bathrooms are clean but small”

Lana Jordan
“Location is amazing, hotel has its private parking which is also good and the staff is friendly u can find everything in the hotel”

Kamel Lebanon

Stay in the Heart of Larnaca –

One of our top picks in Larnaca.Les Palmiers is a trendy hotel, right in the heart of Larnaca center, just 100 feet from Foinikoudes Beach. This beautiful family-run hotel has personalized service and offers free Wi-Fi internet access and free private parking.

Modernly decorated with dark-wood furnishings and double glazed windows, all rooms open to a balcony with side or full view of the Mediterranean Sea. A 22" LCD TV, safe, and private bathroom with shower are included.

Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel is located on the palm-lined promenade of Larnaca, 1,650 feet from the Municipal Market and the Kition City Walls. Larnaca International Airport is at 4.7 mi and Larnaca Salt Lake around 3.1 mi away. Foinikoudes beach is just 100 feet away and guests can rent sunbeds and umbrellas.

Within walking distance there is a bus stop to access all cities of Cyprus and the airport.

Coffee shops, restaurants and water sport activities are within walking distance. Buffet breakfast is daily offered at the property's dining area, while gluten-free products are also available upon request.

This is our guests' favorite part of Larnaca, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Larnaca! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 28, 2009

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Free WiFi

Beachfront

Free parking

Family rooms

Non-smoking rooms

24-hour front desk

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

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“boutique style”

Located in the heart of Larnaca, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel

As one of the few designer hotels in Cyprus, whether you want to relax or explore, Les Palmiers aims to satisfy your every need. Luxury, quality and attention to detail are combined harmoniously in the modern, diachronic and beautifully decorated spaces of the hotel.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Finikoudes Promenade
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Dimarchiou Square
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Finikoudes Beach
0.1 miles
Town Hall
0.1 miles
Armenian Church of Saint Stefanos
0.1 miles
Europe's Square
0.2 miles
Agios Lazaros Square
0.2 miles
Saint Lazarus Church
0.2 miles
Agios Lazaros Byzantine Museum
0.2 miles
Larnaca Marina
0.3 miles

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Supermarket
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Fridays, Kfc, Macdonalds, Sushi la Restaurant
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Starbucks, gloria Cafe/Bar
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open air market Market
0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Salt lake Lake
4.3 miles

Closest Airports

Larnaca International Airport
2.5 miles
Ercan International Airport
18.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Sofia walked us to the room by providing excellent customer service. Also male receptionist next day were kind enough to book us for wine tasting. Free upgrade ...”

Kristina

United Kingdom

“The location, the generous breakfast and the room balcony and the view on the promenade and beach.”

Torbey

Lebanon

9.5

“Staff, rooms, food, location, everything was just great. Really recommend Les Palmiers”

Viktorija

Lithuania

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that free parking is upon availability at time of check-in.

Please inform Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“The location is perfect, if you are travelling on your own relying only on public transport. Finikoudes bus stop is very near by - from there you are connected to all important inter cities and also local larnaca buses to & from the airport. Also the cafes, beach, fun activities around the area always keeps you entertained. Staff & Breakfast are Ok.”

Savin7

United Arab Emirates

“The location of the hotel is very convenient. Larnaca Finikoudes beach is just in front of it, with many restaurants and cafes along the beach promenade. A couple of blocks away is Finikoudes bus stop, where many intercity and most inner-city buses stop (airport transfer too). City center with some sightseeing spots and more dining places is not far away too. The staff was forthcoming and helping during our stay. Breakfast was reasonably varied with fruits, vegetables, hot dishes, cereals and drinks to choose. Room amenities such as kettle with tea/coffee and fridge were a nice addition. Also, the hotel has a magnificent blue illumination on the outside after the sunset.”

Vasilii

Russia

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	Double Room with Side Sea View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Modern room with with hairdryer, fridge, private bathroom with shower, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and floor-to-ceiling windows with side sea view. A welcome beverage is offered upon arrival. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Side Sea View 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Modern room with with hairdryer, fridge, private bathroom with shower, LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and floor-to-ceiling windows with side sea view. A welcome beverage is offered upon arrival. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Double or Twin Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Modern, air-conditioned room with hairdryer, fridge, private bathroom with shower, LCD satellite TV and floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony. A welcome beverage is offered upon arrival. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double or Twin Room with Car Package 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This modern, air-conditioned room has a hairdryer, private bathroom with a shower, LCD satellite TV and floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony. This room includes a car package. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Triple Room with Side Sea View (2 adults + 1 child) 1 twin bed and 1 full bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room features a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Please note that the maximum occupancy for this room type is 2 adults + 1 child. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Quadruple Room with Side Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children) 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quadruple room has a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Please note that the maximum occupancy for this room type is 2 adults and 2 children. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double/Twin with Side Sea View 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room has a balcony, air conditioning and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Triple Room with Side Sea View 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room features a balcony, electric kettle and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room has a balcony, flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Ocean view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Side Sea View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin room features a balcony, air conditioning and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

Hotel Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel

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Stay in the Heart of Larnaca –

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Les Palmiers Beach Boutique Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

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