Best Semiramis

Kaira Soma

This hotel is not five star despite the grand entrance. The food was the biggest disappointment. It was very hit or miss, with some good days when fish or chicken was available, but most days it was average at best. Plates were sometimes dirty, which raised concerns about hygiene. The dining experience was also uncomfortable at times, as staff gave awkward looks if you did not order drinks with your meal. Although the building is old, it has been renovated to look nicer. The rooms were actually very good – spacious, clean, and comfortable, with great views. The cleaning staff did a great job and the location is quiet and safe, just ten minutes from the city centre. Overall, this is not a five star hotel. It feels more like a decent four star with major issues in the food and dining area. For the price, it is okay, but there are better hotels with the same rating and cost that offer much better food and service. I would give it three and a half stars.

Paul Hawkes

This hotel is very nice. It seems as though it was an older building that has gone through different refurbishments. There are a few pointers, none of the rooms have tea/coffee making facilities unless you hire a kettle from reception for a fee. All the rooms go down as reception is situated at ground level and you go down the cliff to your floor. Some areas look slightly dated still but staff are extremely pleasant and welcoming. Apparently the lifts can be an issue (not that we experienced any problems), sometimes doors stick and the lifts do not always stop level with the floor so there can be a lip to step up, only an inch or 2. Food was pretty good but seems a bit of a free for all. Looks like only the British queue up to be served, whereas other nationalities just seem to push in. Bar in entertainment room can become very busy and staff are swamped as only 3 working at a time. Amazing views over the sea. Weather can be cloudy due to large hills behind resort.

Mikey From The 5ive

Beautiful hotel, very nicely done up to give a 5 star feel. Great location. Multiple pools and a bar that serves both food and drinks to suite all needs, be it family or couples. Not too busy and quiet. The food at the restaurant has great variety and changes daily. Very lovely food, breakfast, lunch and dinner all served with free sparkling wine and wines for dinner. An array of deserts and plenty of seating, as well as seating with views of the sea with outside seating too. Rooms have big TV’s but not all work and the smart TV options didn’t work. Location is great as just outside there are loads of shops for convenience, clothes and restaurants. Near local black beach and car rental places. Lifts can get very busy during busy hours but stairs are a short journey. Vending machines for snacks and a great group of staff to cater all of your needs.

Steve

This place is advertised as a 5 ⭐ hotel, and on the whole I would wholeheartedly agree! If it was based on the staff alone, 5 ⭐ doesn't do it justice, the staff here are a credit to the hotel and I can't praise them highly enough. The rooms, the poolside, the restaurant and other areas have been utterly spotless. I will say the lack of Tea/Coffee making facilities in our room were a little disappointing, but not enough to spoil our holiday. The choice of food available has been varied and interesting, ranging from incredible to mediocre, but always acceptable. Location wise this place is excellent, a 10 minute walk to town if you can access the underpass under the hotel. Would we come here again, definitely, but we're keen to experience other places, but this has been an excellent holiday 8.5/10

Kayleigh

No A.C. in the room we had to keep the balcony door open all week, dinner was a different theme each night which was nice but food was very hit and miss, most of it had no flavour and wasn't very nice. They don't have enough staff on the meal service, plates and cups were always dirty and there was a few times on breakfast service that there was no clean cups at all so we had to go without a drink. Outside elevator wasn't working for 3 days of our trip which was very inconvenient and staff didn't let anyone know it wasn't working which they should have, pools are small and not deep, there was a lot of bugs crawling around on the floor in the bathroom, the hot water in the shower was very temperamental going from boiling hot to freezing cold randomly. Housekeeping would knock on the door and try to walk in even when we had the "do not disturb" sign on the door. Rooms were very spacious and on floor 8 we had beautiful views from our balcony, all staff was very friendly and answered any questions we had. I would recommend it, but it is definitely not a 5 star hotel, more like a 3 star