Hosted in an 1929 stone building, New Helvetia Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Cyprus, ran by the 4th generation of owners and offers free WiFi, and on-site fitness facilities. It is located in Pano Platres, at the foot of the Troodos Mountains. Platres Athletic Centre can be reached within a 5-minute drive. Trooditissa Monastery is a 10-minute drive away. A 250-year-old pine tree growing through the roof is the centrepiece of the lobby, which also features an ancient brick fireplace. Guests can relax in the TV corner while enjoying a drink from the lounge bar. Certified Cypriot breakfast is served in the morning. The rooms of the vintage-style New Helvetia Hotel have en suite bathrooms, and are equipped with radio and satellite TV. All rooms have a balcony looking out onto the pine trees. The several outdoor activities of the Troodos Ski Resort can be easily reached by car. Free private parking is available at the New Helvetia Hotel. Limassol is 36 km from the property while, Larnaca International Airport is 103 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • ג'ני
    Israel Israel
    Magical hotel, perfect room, perfect location, perfect view, Good value for money, we will come again
  • U
    Ulkem
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Clean,Big rooms, comfortable beds, staff are very helpful and have great suggestions for restaurants
  • Darina
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Cosy hotel with beautiful surroundings and warm comfortable fireplace. Hospitality of the owner was superb. The staff were friendly and polite. Breakfast was top notch before the hike around the waterfall.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Verandah
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of New Helvetia Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

New Helvetia Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash New Helvetia Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property serves traditional Cypriot breakfast certified by the Cypriot Tourism Organisation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about New Helvetia Hotel

  • New Helvetia Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Verandah

  • The prices at New Helvetia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • New Helvetia Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at New Helvetia Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • New Helvetia Hotel is 750 yards from the centre of Platres. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at New Helvetia Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Single