The Sandy Beach Hotel in Larnaca occupies a beachfront position on Cyprus’s south-eastern coast — within easy reach of Larnaca’s long sandy shoreline, the city’s atmospheric old town and the international airport that serves as the main gateway to Cyprus for most UK visitors. Larnaca has a character quite different from the purpose-built resort towns of Protaras and Ayia Napa: it is a working city with a genuine sense of place — a fishing harbour, a mediaeval Venetian fort, a Turkish Cypriot quarter of narrow streets and traditional coffee shops, and a promenade lined with palm trees and pavement cafés that comes alive in the evenings. The Sandy Beach Hotel combines the pleasures of a beachfront location with the cultural depth of staying in a real Cypriot city.
The hotel provides comfortable rooms with air conditioning, private bathroom and balcony, with many rooms offering views across the bay and the Mediterranean. The beachfront setting is the hotel’s key asset: Larnaca’s long sandy beach runs along the seafront promenade (Phinikoudes) towards McKenzie Beach to the south, and the calm, sheltered waters of Larnaca Bay are ideal for swimming throughout the summer season. A pool and sun terrace provide on-site relaxation options, and the hotel’s proximity to Larnaca’s restaurant scene — including the excellent fish tavernas behind the old harbour and the international restaurants along the promenade — means dining well is straightforward and varied. Larnaca’s position at the centre of the island’s southern coast makes it a natural base for day trips: Nicosia, the divided capital, is an hour’s drive, while the Troodos Mountains, Limassol and the Ayia Napa coastline are all accessible within an easy day out.
Larnaca’s Phinikoudes promenade — literally “the palm trees” — stretches along the seafront for over a kilometre, with a sandy beach on one side and restaurants, bars and the Larnaca Seafront Promenade on the other. At its southern end stands the Larnaca Fort, a 14th-century Venetian castle housing a medieval museum, and behind it the Turkish Quarter (Skala) — one of the best-preserved traditional districts in Cyprus, with Ottoman mosques, old coffee houses and craft workshops. The Church of Saint Lazarus — one of the finest Byzantine churches in Cyprus, built over the reputed tomb of Lazarus of Bethany — is a short walk from the promenade. The Larnaca Salt Lake, a few kilometres to the west of the city, is one of the most important wetlands in the eastern Mediterranean: in winter and spring, thousands of flamingos gather to feed in the shallow saltwater lake, creating one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles in Cyprus. The Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, set in beautiful gardens on the lake’s western shore, is one of the most significant Islamic holy sites in the Middle East.
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The Sandy Beach Hotel is located on the beachfront in Larnaca, Cyprus — close to the Phinikoudes promenade and the sandy beach that runs along Larnaca Bay. Larnaca International Airport is approximately 5 km away, making this one of the closest beachfront hotels in Cyprus to a major airport — ideal for late arrivals or early departures.
Larnaca has a genuine city character that distinguishes it from purpose-built resort towns. Highlights include the medieval Larnaca Fort and its museum, the beautiful Byzantine Church of Saint Lazarus, the atmospheric Turkish Quarter (Skala) with its traditional coffee houses and craft shops, the Phinikoudes seafront promenade with its beach and palm trees, and the Larnaca Salt Lake — one of the Mediterranean’s most important wetlands, famous for its winter flamingo population. The Hala Sultan Tekke mosque on the salt lake shore is one of the holiest Islamic sites in the region.
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is approximately 5 km from the Sandy Beach Hotel — making it one of the shortest airport-to-hotel transfers in Cyprus. The journey takes around 10 minutes by taxi. This proximity is a significant practical advantage for guests with early flights or late arrivals, and makes Larnaca a logical first-night stop for those planning to travel around Cyprus during their stay.
Yes — the Larnaca Salt Lake is one of the best places in the Mediterranean to see flamingos in the wild. Each winter and spring (typically November to March), thousands of Greater Flamingos gather in the shallow salt water to feed, creating a spectacular pink mass that is visible from the roadside. The Salt Lake is approximately 4 km from the Sandy Beach Hotel. In summer, when the lake dries out, it transforms into a flat expanse of salt crystal — an unusual and striking landscape in its own right.
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