Rising Star Apartments

We went out towards the end of the season (2 weeks before the close - end Oct) and given that everyone had worked all season they all were very polite, good fun and helpful. The room was tidy and when the fridge broke it was replaced within 3 hours with no fuss at all. The swimming pool was excellent and clean and the sea was only 50 yards from the pool. We let our kids (7 & 16) roam quite free around the hotel and never felt scared of losing them or worse. I would have no problem in recommending this hotel and plan to use it again as soon as we can.

Have just returned from 2 week holiday at the Rising Star. I really did not want to leave. The weather was fantastic and at this time of year you don't have to battle early in the morning for a bed as there are always beds available. The staff were very kind, especially one of the women from the bar. The entertainers were fantastic for kids and always had good activities on in daytime including water polo, lilo wars, killer pool and bingo. They also did great dances for smaller kids . Some of the best places to go to eat are the Yianna Marie restaurant, Anatolia and the Red Indian. The Sfinx bar was a fantastic night out. They have a variety show on from around 10 at night which is absolutely hilarious! The main strip has everything. The food from the actual hotel is also great but we decided to eat out. All in all, this was the best holiday ever and we are going again next year!

I have just returned from a 2 week stay at the Rising Star with my partner and two children. We were also with friends with children of the same age. The hotel is very clean and staff are very friendly. The location is perfect for families as it is right on the beach. There are plenty of shops bars and restaurants. Out of all the places we eat I would recommend the Red Indian or the Anatolia. We also had a fantastic curry from the Raj. The resort has plenty of family bars. The entertainment was o.k but I think this hotel would be better if it catered for all inclusive, that way people would make the most of the entertainment. I was slightly disappointed with Thomas cook. This was the first time have booked with them as we normally use other tour operators. We arrived early hours of the morning and had no rep to meet us. Then the welcome meeting was at 10.30 in the morning which we didn't attend because the children were too tired. I never met the rep after that and did not even know what she looked like. Normally the rep would go round the pool to introduce themselves. I did find the resort quite expensive but we were expecting that since they entered into the euro. I will 100% consider returning to the Rising Star.

Just came back from the Rising Star Apartments on the 13th August 2008, didn't want to come home at all, everything and everyone outstanding, they had entertainment day and night. The restaurants are lovely, the Red Indian and Anatolia were the best and even Mr cod the chippie. Didn't find Protaras expensive, about 22 euros for a meal for 2 including starters, and Protaras is like Britain, no more travelling plugs, it's the same as our plugs. Would highly recommend it.

I have just returned 30 July 08.

I have been to the Golden Star and Rising Star for 11 years, and will continue, this is a great hotel and is being updated in October 08.

I have noticed that certain tour operators are trying to turn Protaras into another Ayia Nappa, I hope they don't as I love Protaras it is a great beach.

Holiday for families. Most guests are great but a few certain groups were very loud and drunk around the pool area and had no apparent respect for others, on reading this I am sure they know who I am talking about, but please do not let this put you off as future offenders can be removed.

Everything. Accommodation friendly staff good food at the Rising star apartments. Fantastic kids entertainment, brill location. Best holiday ever. First holiday that we didn't want to come home from after 2 weeks

The beach, clean apartments, entertainers, food. I loved this apartment as it was located by the beach and the entertainers made our holiday. No bad points

Excellent I would rate it best hotel in Cyprus (we did not like the room that they gave us they put us in a different room and they gave free aircon and gave us vouchers for some food)

This was a wonderful holiday experience. The location of the hotel together with the helpfulness of the staff made this a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. I would definitely recommend the Rising Star to friends and family and would most definitely go back there again.

A wonderful place to spend your well earned rest... Once you have gone the once you will back over and over again.

If anyone stopped on the top floor apartments over looking the pool and the sea could they email me the numbers of those rooms as we normally email the hotel a couple of weeks before we go to ask for sea view or pool view rooms.