Palatakia

Hotel in Kato Drys with free parking

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October 2025

November 2025

Studio, Jetted Tub | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Pool
Laundry
Parking included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Kato Drys, Kato Drys, 7714

Place, Ktima Christoudia
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Fatsa Wax Museum
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Khirokitia
‪14 min drive‬
Airport, Larnaca (LCA-Larnaca Intl.)
‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Studio

Exceptional

430 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, Jetted Tub

377 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Exceptional

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace

463 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Kato Drys

Palatakia places you 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Fatsa Wax Museum. Each of the 11 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

Bee & Embroidery Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Ktima Christoudia - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Fatsa Wax Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Khirokitia - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
Amathus Beach - 34 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

Larnaca Intl. Airport (LCA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Vasilikis Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Ταβέρνα 'Το Βάσανο' - ‬18 min drive
‪Lefkara Tourist Pavillon - ‬6 min drive
‪Παλιομούκταρος Ταβέρνα - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Palatakia

Hotel in Kato Drys with free parking

Renovated in 2014, Palatakia offers free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-out. Free parking is available if you drive. Friendly staff can provide a safe deposit box at the front desk, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This hotel also has laundry facilities.

Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
Couples/private dining
Private picnics

Things to do

Books
Games
Seasonal outdoor pool
Stereo

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

In a nature reserve
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers

Accessibility

No elevator

Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - April 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

This property doesn't allow children 18 and younger (only guests older than 18 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

This property is professionally cleaned

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
The property is professionally cleaned.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

The seasonal pool is open from March to November.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Palatakia Apartment Kato Drys

Palatakia Apartment

Palatakia Kato Drys

Palatakia

Palatakia Hotel

Palatakia Kato Drys

Palatakia Hotel Kato Drys

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Palatakia?

Palatakia offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Palatakia?

This hotel is located in Kato Drys, close to Khirokitia and Fatsa Wax Museum.

Is there parking available at Palatakia?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Palatakia feature a casino?

No, Palatakia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Palatakia?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from March until November.

What do couples enjoy most about Palatakia?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including private dining and private picnics plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Palatakia?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Palatakia have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Palatakia offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Palatakia allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Palatakia.

Are there connecting rooms at Palatakia?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Palatakia?

The closest major airport to Palatakia is Larnaca Intl. Airport (LCA), which is 25.1 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Palatakia?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy pool or mountain views.

Palatakia Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Vasilis

Oct 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

May 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, comfortable place to stay

We loved the place. We were in a small courtyard with 5 rooms sharing the small pool, but for the first 2 nights we were the only guests which was lovely. The room was large, and each room is unique. If I had 1 criticism of our room it was that the bathroom was very small. The bed was comfortable. We paid for the breakfast every morning which was delicious and very good value. And Aggeliki who helps run the place was delightful - she couldn't have been more helpful. My reasons for not giving it 5 stars are that once others arrived in rooms we kept having power cuts. Hopefully that will have been fixed now. And on the evening we arrived the gentleman who checked us in didn't offer to take my suitcase, even though it was obvious I was struggling, and when we asked for any advice on where we could get something to eat ( as there is NOTHING in Kato Drys) he made no useful suggestions and when we asked if he could call any restaurants for us he didn't help. He suggested Lefkara but everything was closed. We were there in May - I think more restaurants are open in the evenings in the Summer season months. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah

May 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing authentic old greek village, very clean and modern rooms! Quiet area with nice views. Very nice to take a walk through the village. Not much amenities near by but still very picturesque village. Very friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Brian

Sep 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Good, But Needs a Couple of Tweaks

Our room had three overlooked windows, but no net curtains; so we had to keep the main curtains closed for much of the time. AT least one window needs an insect screen so that it can be left open an reduce the use of air conditioning. Otherwise, very good

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Jun 1, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Another lovely stay at the Palatakia. Staff lovely really clean and so peaceful Thank you to Angel, Ben and Kai for making our stay so nice

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Aug 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect getaway

A fantastic long weekend which could not have been any more relaxing, from the moment of check in which was very quick. To the moment we checked out everything was perfect . The two staff we met Angel and Ben were so friendly advising places to eat , walk Go visiting. The rooms are perfect clean everything you need are in the rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stine

Traveled with group

Oct 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cost little place

In the middle of nowhere, but surroundings are beautiful and you are only a short drive from the bigger cities. Amazing hosts and especially the breakfast was awesome. Be aware of all the animals on the property - my friend is allergic to cats and we weren’t aware there’d be any around.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Jul 7, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The standards of the accomodation are very high and maintained at all times. Its a small village that gave the authenticity, peace and quiet that was promised. We were warmly welcomed by Angel, who was a fantastic host. She made tasty food, gave information and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are spread across 3 seperate sites all within a few meters of each other, this gave us options of using either a sun terace or choice of 2 pools. We hired a car from the airport which gave us freedom to roam the nearby villages and beaches a bit further afield. A car is recommended to enjoy a varied holiday as there are no shops in the village. There was a lovely little coffee shop open in the morning a taverna 6mins walk away and several museums. There were several tavernas in Pano Lefkara (15min drive) that offer some different choices. A fantastic stay in a lovely village left us wanting to return for more!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 4, 2019

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely apartment, but remote and small pool area!

Lovely spacious apartment with everything you need for self catering in peaceful area, great to sit back and chill out but few down points. Apartments are split over three blocks some with pools and some without. The pool bar is in one block and not open unless we told them what time we would be there. We were in a block of 6 apartments with a pool and lucky enough to have the place to ourselves as terrace around pool is very small and would be cramped if all apartments were full, wasnt particularly clean either. Location is very remote with not much to do, 10 minutes off motorway so car is a must. Hours drive to Ayia Napa or Pathos, half hour to LARNACA or Limosoll and supermarket just as your come off motorway so easy shopping for self catering. There is a taverna at the top of the road 2 minutes walk and good food, I recommend the local Tavas. Take a trip round the corner to Lafkara as very nice village with shops and bars. Met the host on arrival only, but the resident cats were great company.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

May 31, 2019

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Feb 25, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great small gem in Kato Drys

Great stay I have never felt more comfortable as I felt at Palatika with Angel she made my stay 1000 times better.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Jun 24, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and quaint.

What a lovely little place, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Set in a beautiful area and for me was a great location to to get to all the corners of the island. The staff are great and the atmosphere always welcoming. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 25, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice and most of all quite place.

A very sceinic and quite place. Some neighbour kids maybe heard in the morning/ evening. Everything is clean and well prepared. The hosts do all needed and more to make the stay 200%.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Mar 28, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely.

Really lovely restored house in a charming little village in the mountains. Room was great, had everything you could need. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great (and never-ending!). Would definitely come back. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Aug 30, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Palatakia @ Cyprus

Our stay at Hotel Palatakia (village houses) has been an amazing experience. Our personal decision was to stay away from the touristic places to have some quiet atmosphere and freedom of choice. During our 7 days holiday, to our surprise Palatakia at KATO DRYS are extremely clean. All items are working and are of best quality, all employees make you feel at home. If you decide to stay at Palatakia ask for Mrs. Aggeliki, she has a great personality and will make your stay even more pleasant (guarantee). The country itself is very small and surrounded by sea, which means easy access to enjoy the sea and snorkeling. Make your research before arriving and to complement ask directly to the owners of the Hotel for advice of the area, we have visited many of the suggestions given by Palatakia. Finally, we can be sure to always arrange our booking at Palatakia as soon as we are back to Cyprus.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Philadelphia, USA

Mar 17, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, quiet, modern hotel in medieval village.

It was our lucky choice: we were looking for private and cozy settings and it was very quiet, very spacious, picturesque place, with the unexpected and very useful fireplace. The AC was also top notch Mitsubishi and very quite. And no one (!) ever smoked in the place! Friendly people! Very nice, with local additions and fresh berries, breakfast. Nicely decorated and cozy communal area. The hiking trail starts almost near the house. The whole settings is a restored medieval village, with open beams ceilings, real wood doors and furniture. Less than an hour drive to Nicosia, Limassol, and airport, around half an hour drive to Stavrovouni Monastery, fish village Zygi, Lefkara is a few minutes ride. Nice!

8/10 Good

Karthik, London

May 18, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming house with good comforts :)

Stayed for two nights at Palatakia in May 2016. The rooms are spread across traditional Cypriot houses in groups of 2 - 4. We stayed in House 2 comprising of four rooms but was all of us for the two nights. The superior studio was large and mixed both traditional and modern styles. Very comfortable bed and a couch, flat screen TV and good wifi in the room. Our room also had access to a plunge pool (different form the one pictured on the listing) and outdoor seating with good lighting. Henri& Alexandria are fantastic hosts who helped with the check-in, breakfast and suggestions for things to do. They have a lot of local knowledge and suggested a beautiful drive to a secluded beach, a nice trail in the hills and Maria's restaurant (Vavatina) for fantastic food. The village in itself if quite small with not many places to shop or eat out beyond 7 -8 pm (nearest place to grab dinner would be in Lefkara), but the house blends perfectly within the village and provides a quiet retreat. The bathroom was slightly small but had a good shower (great water pressure) and hot water throughout. The only recommendation if at all would be to have a slightly bigger bathroom in the rooms, but not a big deal !

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Apr 3, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Couldn't fault our stay at this wonderful little place in Kato Drys. The owners, Alexandra and Henri did everything to make our stay perfect. They cooked us an evening meal when we were arriving late for the airport, showed us exactly where to go on maps and offered recommendations for restaurants/walking trials. We stayed in the suite which has a lovely view from the balcony, wonderfully decorated in a modern style that is sensitive to the old building. I would recommend a hire car if your doing Cyprus, especially when staying in a mountain village like Kato Drys, the beaches are 15 mins drive with Larnaca and Limassol easily 30 mins drive.

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha, Beirut/ London

Mar 16, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totally gorgeous boutique hotel in pretty village

Palatakia surpassed expectation. The room was chic, beautiful and extremely comfortable, breakfast plentiful and delicious, the staff so friendly and the village and surrounding countryside very pretty. It's quite newly established so everything is very smart and stylish, but has lots of character. We can't wait to go back, hopefully when it's warm enough to swim in the little pool.

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Grimsby

Oct 26, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice retreat on the mountainside.

It's a lovely quiet place in the sleepy village of Kato Drys set on the mountainside, not too far travelling to places like Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol. It's a short distance (5 miles approx) from the nearest supermarket based in Skarinou and the A1 motorway linking Kato Drys via Skarinou to all the major places on the island. Getting there to Kato Drys by car isn't an issue and the signs were well posted for Kato Drys and Palatakia Village Homes.

10/10 Excellent

John and Jo, Wirral

Oct 23, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location, fantastic hosts, great surrounding

Just returned from first ever trip to Cyprus and stayed at Palatakia which was fantastic. The hosts Alexandria and Henri, where very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. The accommodation was excellent, we had a very nice double room with all mod cons and and pool right outside. Air con was great as weather in October was superb. Breakfast was served by Andreas every morning and ranged from fresh fruit, ham, bread, cheese lots of locally made jams or if you prefer egg and bacon plus toast etc and freshly made orange juice, coffee, tea etc. Although it is not in a built up tourist area and is just 35 mins from Larnaca airport it is easy to get around everywhere, so a car is really essential. There is a good supermarket not more than an 10 minute drive away with everything you will need. The buildings themselves have been renovated to a very high standard and look amazing with very atmospheric blue lighting against white internal walls at night. The pool also is lit up at night was is superb as well. The village where we stayed was small but a 10 minute drive would bring you to Lefkara where you could eat in a couple of restaurants. You could also eat at Palatakia as well, as a new meal for the day was displayed everyday outside your room. Simply let them know you want to eat by mid day. The food was very good as well. You can also get a good glass of wine and local Keo beer at Palatakia.

10/10 Excellent

N, Scotland

Oct 9, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An October week's holiday in Cyprus

We wished to visit Cyprus for an interesting quick break with some sunshine, but away from buzzing resorts and excessive heat. We looked online for suitable accomodation and chose Palatakia Village Houses in the hillside village of Kato Drys near Larnaca. We were not disappointed. Our Room 4 was ideal, at first floor level, fully self contained, and accessed from a delightful small courtyard with a swimming pool. Located in the hills so fresher than the coast. We particularly liked the Secret Paradise beach with sunbeds, shades, beer & sandwiches. The taverna in Vavatsinia was excellent for lunch. There was no general shop in Kato Drys but neighbouring villages had some facilities, there was a good supermarket (and a Mcdonald's) at the exit from B1 junction 13.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Oct 8, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our hosts could not have been more helpful or welcoming. We loved the way they had developed the property and we found the the setting really beautiful.You had the sense of being away from it all in a peaceful and relaxing environment.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 27, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great renovation of traditional village houses

The owners were so helpful and made our stay with a young baby a breeze, the rooms are immaculate and the village so peaceful for morning walks. My only regret was not finding the local jam shop open - trying them at breakfast was a great addition. Andreas could not be more helpful - everything was so good we have sent our parents for a short break. Will be back!

4/10 Poor

Serge, UK

Sep 16, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 for appearance, 3/10 for practicality

The best thing about Palatakia, is Andreas the manager. Kind, thoughtful, efficient, polite Gentleman, and an excellent cook. I recommend his cooking instead of the restaurant in the village. First impressions of our apartment was it looked fabulous, with all the lights and decor. But actually living in it for ten days was hard. The toilet is in the bedroom. No privacy, just a glass door separating. The courtyard is tiny. Would be fine for just one or two dwellings, but they have crammed four apartments in there. "Packed in like sardines" is an English expression. We were unable to sit outside and eat in the evenings; We always had people in our faces. The pool should be called a Dip Pool, certainly not a swimming pool; two strokes and I hit the other side. Three people around it, and the courtyard was full, even for sun bathing.

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Palatakia Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

9.8/10

9.2/10

9.6/10

9.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vasilis

Vasilis

8/10 Good

Anita

Peaceful, comfortable place to stay

Anita

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Noah

8/10 Good

Brian

Very Good, But Needs a Couple of Tweaks