The Tsokkos Odessa Hotel sits just 100 metres from Protaras’ sandy beach, making it one of the better-placed four-star hotels in this popular Cyprus resort. Run by the well-established Tsokkos hotel group, it is now also marketed by the group itself as the Odessa Beach Hotel, though UK tour operators continue to sell it under both names.
With 209 rooms across four floors, a genuinely central location and a friendly, family-and-couples atmosphere, it is a solid choice for a Protaras beach holiday. Here is the full picture.
Location is the standout reason: the beach is a two-minute walk, and the hotel sits within easy reach of Protaras’ shops, bars and restaurants without being buried in the busiest part of the strip.
The rooms have also been recently renovated, and the pool area has had a similar refresh, so this is not a tired older property coasting on reputation. Add a well-run entertainment programme and it covers most bases for a straightforward Cyprus beach holiday.
The 209 rooms are spread across four floors, the majority with sea views, and include 21 dedicated family rooms alongside standard doubles. Every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, hairdryer, international direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, a safe, mini-fridge and kettle.
The modern decor and recent renovation make these rooms feel fresher than many in the same price bracket in Protaras, and the family rooms are a genuine plus for anyone travelling with children who want more space than a standard double.
The hotel’s swimming pool has been newly renovated and sits close to the beach, giving guests the choice of pool or sea within a few steps. A spa tub adds a warmer option for cooler evenings, and sun terraces surround the pool with plenty of loungers.
The Ulysses restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, while Calypso Dining offers Mediterranean and international dishes for lunch and dinner. The Odessa Beach side of the resort adds the Sofa Sofa restaurant, giving guests a genuine choice of dining styles across the stay.
Most UK guests book half board or all inclusive here, both of which work well given the range of dining options across the two connected restaurant areas.
A sauna and small gym are available on-site for guests wanting to keep up a routine or unwind after a day on the beach. It is a modest but genuinely useful addition rather than a full destination spa.
An outdoor tennis court, table tennis and a regular entertainment programme keep both adults and children occupied through the day and into the evening. The atmosphere is friendly rather than raucous, in keeping with Protaras’ generally calmer reputation compared with nearby Ayia Napa.
Both, genuinely. The 21 family rooms, kids’ pool access and gentle entertainment programme suit families well, while the short walk to Protaras’ restaurants and bars, plus the calm renovated pool area, works equally for couples wanting an easy beach week.
Protaras sits on Cyprus’ eastern tip, quieter and more family-oriented than its neighbour Ayia Napa, though the two are connected by a long coastal promenade that runs the full 15km via Paralimni, ideal for walking or cycling between them.
The hotel’s position, 100 metres from the beach and close to the main shopping and entertainment strip, gives guests the best of both a beach base and a resort-centre location.
Fig Tree Bay — Protaras’ most famous beach, a short walk or drive away, with calm, shallow turquoise water ideal for families.
Cape Greco National Park — dramatic sea caves, cliff walks and the famous natural arch, a short drive from the hotel.
The Protaras–Ayia Napa coastal path — a flat, well-maintained 15km walking and cycling route linking the two resorts along the sea.
Ayia Napa — livelier nightlife, the harbour and Nissi Beach, roughly 20 minutes by car or taxi.
Ocean Aquarium Protaras — a family-friendly aquarium in the resort centre, an easy walk from the hotel.
Larnaca Airport is around 50km away, roughly 40–45 minutes by transfer coach or taxi, and is the main gateway airport for Protaras holidays from the UK.
Once at the hotel, most of Protaras is walkable, and taxis or the local bus network cover Ayia Napa and Cape Greco easily for anyone without a hire car.
| Rating | 4 star |
| Rooms | 209, across 4 floors, including 21 family rooms |
| Beach | Sandy Protaras beach, approx. 100m away |
| Pool | Newly renovated outdoor pool, plus spa tub |
| Dining | Ulysses (buffet breakfast), Calypso Dining, Sofa Sofa |
| Board options | Half board and all inclusive |
| Airport | Larnaca (LCA) — approx. 50km, 40–45 min transfer |
| Best for | Families and couples wanting a central, walkable base |
| Also marketed as | Odessa Beach Hotel (Tsokkos Hotels) |
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Protaras enjoys one of Cyprus’ longest seasons, with reliable warmth from April through to late October. July and August bring the hottest, busiest weeks, while May, June, September and October offer a gentler climate with the sea still comfortably warm for swimming.
Winter Cyprus holidays are also increasingly popular, with the island staying noticeably milder than most of Europe even in December and January.
Cyprus uses the euro, and UK three-pin plugs work directly without an adapter, one of the small conveniences that makes it an easy first Mediterranean holiday for families. A hire car is worth considering for exploring Cape Greco and the Troodos foothills, though a taxi or the coastal promenade covers Protaras and Ayia Napa comfortably without one.
Sun protection matters here even outside peak summer, as Cyprus enjoys some of the most reliable sunshine hours anywhere in the Mediterranean.
Mornings often start with the buffet breakfast at Ulysses before a short walk down to Protaras’ sandy beach, with the renovated hotel pool as a fallback on cooler or breezier days. Many guests spend an afternoon at Fig Tree Bay, a short stroll or drive from the hotel.
Evenings mix hotel entertainment with the option of walking into Protaras’ restaurant strip, or taking a taxi into livelier Ayia Napa for a change of pace.
The Troodos Mountains, Cyprus’ green interior, make a worthwhile day trip from Protaras for anyone wanting a break from the beach, with mountain villages, vineyards and cooler air even at the height of summer. It is a longer drive, around 90 minutes, best suited to a full day out with a hire car.
Closer to home, the salt lake and flamingo colony near Larnaca is an easy stop if travelling to or from the airport during winter and spring months, when the birds are present.
Cypriot cuisine centres on meze, a spread of small dishes covering halloumi, souvlaki, dips and salads, widely available at tavernas throughout Protaras and an easy, sociable way to sample the local food. Fresh fish tavernas line the harbour areas of both Protaras and nearby Ayia Napa.
Zivania, the local grape spirit, and Commandaria, one of the world’s oldest named wines, are both worth trying during a Cyprus stay, alongside the more familiar Cypriot brandy sour.
| Apr–May | 20–25°C, warm days, sea still building toward summer temperature |
| Jun–Sept | 28–34°C, hot and dry, peak season July/August |
| Oct | 24–27°C, warm sea, gentler heat, good value |
The Tsokkos Odessa suits families and couples wanting an easy, well-located beach base with recently renovated facilities and a genuinely short walk to the sand. It works particularly well for anyone who wants Protaras’ calmer pace but the option of Ayia Napa’s livelier evenings within reach.
Guests wanting a quiet, adults-only atmosphere throughout should look at smaller boutique properties, as this hotel’s family rooms and entertainment programme are built for a broader mix of guests.
Yes. The Tsokkos hotel group now markets this property as the Odessa Beach Hotel, though many UK tour operators still list it under its original Tsokkos Odessa name.
Around 100 metres — a two-minute walk from the hotel’s newly renovated pool area to the sand.
It sits in Protaras itself, with Ayia Napa around 20 minutes away by taxi or a longer walk along the coastal promenade linking the two resorts.
Yes — 21 dedicated family rooms, a renovated pool and a gentle entertainment programme make it a solid family choice, alongside its equal appeal to couples.
Generally yes. Protaras has a more family-oriented, relaxed reputation compared with Ayia Napa’s livelier nightlife, though the two are connected by an easy coastal walk or short taxi ride.
A Cypriot tradition of sharing many small dishes across a meal, typically including halloumi, souvlaki, dips and salads. Most Protaras tavernas offer a set meze menu, an easy way to try a wide range of local food.
Fig Tree Bay, Protaras’ most famous beach, is a short walk or a few minutes’ drive from the Tsokkos Odessa, and is well worth visiting even though the hotel has its own beach on the doorstep.
Yes, the sea caves and cliff walks of Cape Greco National Park are a short drive away and among the most striking natural scenery in this part of Cyprus, well suited to a half-day trip.
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