Courtyard Long Beach Holiday Resort

Courtyard Long Beach Holiday Resort suits you if a diving holiday needs a proper base rather than a bed squeezed into a standard room. The hotel combines family-sized accommodation, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant and a beach bar, so you can come back from the water, eat, cool down and let the day go quiet without having to organise a second expedition.

English is spoken by the hotel team, alongside Turkish and Russian. That matters when you are arranging a transfer, asking about breakfast or trying to explain that the room key has disappeared into the same pocket as your sunglasses. The atmosphere is geared towards couples, families and guests who want resort facilities around them rather than a purely self-catering address.

The address is in Iskele, at Long Beach Bölgesi, rather than in Protaras. Makenzi Public Beach is about 0.4 miles away on foot, a walk of roughly nine minutes, with sun loungers and parasols available at the beach. Kocareis Beach is about 4.5 miles away by car, while Bogaz Beach is about 6 miles away.

You are also within driving distance of some useful sightseeing rather than being pinned to the hotel for the whole week. St. Barnabas Monastery is about 7 miles away by road, and Othello Tower and the Venetian Palace are each around 10 miles away. The nearest listed airport is Ercan Airport, about 28 miles away by road; Larnaca International Airport is about 35 miles away by road.

The hotel sits in a resort area where the on-site restaurant, bar and minimarket will do much of the practical work. The listed cafés and restaurants outside the property are considerably farther away, so a car or organised transport becomes useful if you want to eat elsewhere rather than keep every meal under the same roof.

The room choice is less about finding somewhere to sleep than deciding how much living space your group will actually use. A Studio or Double Room suits a couple who want a straightforward base, while the pool-view versions give you a balcony outlook over the resort. For three or four guests, the larger room categories make more sense, particularly when wet kit bags, clothes and the usual collection of chargers begin to occupy the furniture.

If you are travelling as a group and want to stop negotiating cupboard space, the Penthouse Apartment is the obvious step up. It has two bathrooms and enough separate space for a longer stay, which is useful when some of you are up early and others are still pretending that the previous evening's discussion about dive times was not a discussion at all.

Air conditioning is available in the rooms, along with free WiFi, a private bathroom, a balcony or terrace in the accommodation offer, a work desk and soundproof rooms. A kettle is there for the first drink of the day, while a washing machine can be handy on a longer trip. Windows, balconies and outdoor furniture give you somewhere to sit rather than collapsing directly onto the bed, and the rooms are non-smoking.

Courtyard Delicious handles the main meals, with Mediterranean cooking served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a terrace, and its stated opening runs from 08:00 until midnight, giving you a usable window for a late meal when the day's schedule has drifted—as dive schedules occasionally do, usually with impressive confidence.

Breakfast is offered as a buffet, with continental choices and a breakfast-to-go option. The broader dining description also covers local specialities, cheese and fruit, so you can keep it simple before an early start or sit down properly when the morning is not being dictated by a boat departure.

There is one bar: Score Bar, a beach bar serving cocktails and premium spirits, with live sport and signature drinks. It is the place for a drink without turning dinner into a full evening project. The restaurant covers Mediterranean food, while the wider dining offer also includes American, Italian, Turkish and pizza dishes.

Two pools give you a choice when the sea is not on the day's plan: an outdoor pool for the usual sun-and-water routine, and a heated indoor pool when you want to swim without negotiating with the weather. Sun loungers, beach chairs, umbrellas, a sun terrace and garden areas provide the practical ingredients for a slow afternoon. There is also a hot tub, although the more persuasive option after a tiring day may be the one that requires the least movement.

Courtyard Spa offers massage, facials, a hammam, sauna and jacuzzi, with a relaxation area and spa packages. The fitness centre is available if you still have energy left to spend; nobody will ask why. For families, the kids' club is aimed at children aged four to twelve, and the property also has indoor and outdoor play areas, a children's playground and mini golf. Darts are available as well.

The beach is close enough for a walk, while the hotel itself gives you plenty of ways to fill an afternoon without adding another excursion to the logbook. A shared lounge and TV area, a minimarket and outdoor seating cover the less ambitious hours, when the correct activity is usually sitting down and staying there.

Check-in starts from 14:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. A 24-hour reception, express check-in and check-out, concierge service, lockers and luggage storage make the arrival and departure days easier to manage, particularly if your flight and room times do not line up neatly. Car hire is available through the property, and an airport shuttle can be arranged with the hotel, either privately or as a shared service depending on the option available for your journey.

Ercan Airport is about 28 miles away by road, with a driving time of roughly 50 minutes. Larnaca International Airport is about 35 miles away by road, with the journey taking roughly one hour and seven minutes. Confirm the airport transfer arrangements before travelling, especially if you are crossing between airport and accommodation locations with different local requirements.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel. The property has a lift serving upper floors, a safety deposit box, 24-hour security and a wake-up service. Children of all ages are welcome, cots can be requested for younger children, and pets are not allowed. There are no extra beds available, so choose the accommodation category around the beds already provided rather than hoping to improvise once you arrive.