Having seen The Residence on a previous trip to Northern Cyprus we decided that Bellapaix village would make a great base for a second trip. Previous reviews mentioned the size of rooms at The Residence but we were lucky enough to occupy the Colonial Suite which is the largest room in the building and fronts the main street and also... More

This hotel has recently, ( A WEEK AGO), been re-opened. The service is zero, provided by a young lad who speaks no English. Breakfast is poor with no cereal or fruit juice offered.Only one plate and one knife and fork provided and that has to do for everything. Room service is poor - only 3 days out of seven. Breakfast... More

Found the hotel through the internet. We prefer small properties and this was just to our taste. Positives: fantastic position right in the centre of Bellapais village, which really does feel like the Cyprus I used to visit as a kid many years ago. Great service. Beautiful decor. Lovely, peaceful atmosphere. Negatives: no public transport, so taxis or car hire... More

We have been visiting Northern Cyprus for years and came across the Residence at Bellapaix (the formal name!) almost by accident. The hotel is very small (only 10 rooms) and in the centre of bellapais village. Negatives? Rooms are quite small and the hotel is in the middle of the village, so can be slightly noisy in the evenings, especially... More

The Residence reopens mid May 2007... just booked a weekend stay there for 2 on BB basis...we have stayed there since it opened in 2005 and 2006...wonderful place and is now under new management! Great standards...and wonderful to be in the centre of Bellapais...

Beautiful boutique hotel with only ten rooms, a tiny pool and very attentive service. The hotel is relatively newly opened in an old house. Each room is different but all are very high spec, with clean modern lines - although neither the rooms nor the shower rooms are huge. There is a choice of English, Continental or Cypriot breakfast, all... More