The Asterias Beach Hotel is a modern hotel complex set in lush gardens on the white sandy beach of Makronisso, four kilometres from a 16th-century monastery The 197 guestrooms are decorated in neutral colours and contemporary furnishings; all include balconies with inland or sea views. Modern amenities include air conditioning, cable television, direct- dial phones, hair dryers, complimentary toiletries, microwaves, and safes.
Guests can bronze on the terraces, cool off with a dip in the pool and escape the midday sun with drinks and cocktails at the poolside bar. Children are well- catered for with a kid's club, paddling pool and playground. Guests can practice their serve on the tennis and volleyball courts, workout at the gym or relax with a sauna and hot tub. The weekly entertainment programme includes Cypriot and Hellenic folklore shows, live music and cabaret shows, quiz and bingo evenings. The concierge can advise on local attractions and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can exchange currency. Guests can choose between two restaurants: Golden Sands serves a la carte cuisine with stunning sea views; and Famagusta offers a self-service buffet with different theme nights, such as Italian, Cyprus and barbecue. The hotel is located directly on the beach so guests can try their hand at a range of water sports, such as jet skiing, sailing and windsurfing. Four kilometres from the hotel, guests can visit the 16th century monastery and the Marine Natural Life Museum; the village of Sotera and the Cava Kreco Park are eight kilometres away. Larnaca International Airport is 32 kilometres from the hotel vicinity.