Oasis Hotel Karpas

Karpas Peninsula, North Cyprus

Ancient history and unspoiled countryside on your doorstep

Right beside the hotel are the ruins of Ayios Philon, a ruined 10th century church built on a 5th century basilica, which give the hotel grounds a timeless feel. The lovely countryside of the Karpaz Peninsula surrounds the hotel, inviting you to walk amongst wild flowers in the spring. If that all sounds too energetic, you can simply lounge back on the beach and enjoy this most tranquil of settings, with your room literally just a few steps behind you and the hotel staff ready to serve you an ice cold beer whenever you want one!

Simple rooms right on the beach

There are only a handful of rooms at the Oasis Hotel, set on a raised terrace with a lovely shaded verandah. Throw open the doors and the sea is at your feet, waves lapping on the beach, and you'll feel a sea breeze that naturally cools the rooms and keeps mosquitos away. Rooms are simply furnished, with a small en suite bathroom, and surprisingly given the hotel’s rural location, good wifi!

Great value restaurant famed for its fish

Good restaurants are few and far between on the Karpaz Peninsula, so it’s no surprise that locals and tourists alike flock to the Oasis' restaurant for the fresh fish, grilled meats and traditional Turkish dishes served on a cool terrace with traditional style mosaic floor. With fresh salads and complimentary dips, sea-fresh fish and ice-cold cocktails available, it’s a delightful spot to enjoy an excellent dinner and a stunning sunset over the sea. Breakfast is also served in the restaurant, and its generous portions will set you up nicely for a day of exploring the region further, or just a day of complete relaxation.

Excellent location for exploring the Karpaz Peninsula

The Karpaz Peninsula is the wild side of North Cyprus, almost untouched by resort developments. Change is slowly coming, but with a protected national park at its heart, the rugged landscapes, sweeping beaches, ancient ruins, and native wildlife will be preserved for generations to come. So, walk in the countryside and smell the wild orchids in the spring, or spot rare migrating birds. 

Explore the historic town of Dipkarpaz (Rizokarpazo), or venture a little further to discover ancient ruins dating back to pre-historic times. Take  a scenic drive in your North Cyprus hire car to the Apostolos Andreas Monastery where St Andrew struck the ground to release a healing spring.

Sea turtles and sandy beaches

From the Oasis Hotel beach rooms, it’s a 10-minute stroll to Golden Beach, where rare sea turtles haul themselves out of the sea to dig their nests and lay their eggs in the deep sands. Six weeks later, in the relative cool of summer evenings, the eggs hatch and the young turtles dig their way out and scurry down to the waves. It’s an unmissable sight to enjoy as part of any North Cyprus Karpaz holiday. Don’t worry about accidentally disturbing them; the nesting areas are all closed off, and with the soft sands of the beach stretching for over 2kms, there’s plenty of room for all the turtles, your family and the occasional wild donkey!

Relaxing, countryside drive from Ercan Airport

Access to the Karpaz Peninsula from Ercan International Airport is easy thanks to wide new roads that whisk you from the airport into open countryside in a matter of minutes. Along the recently surfaced north coast road, the journey to the Oasis Hotel is picturesque and virtually traffic-free, with the sea on one side and the rolling landscape on the other. 

Book your 'no frills' beach holiday in North Cyprus at the Oasis Hotel with Go North Cyprus. Call us and ask us any questions on 0800 612 6600 about this hotel or the Karpaz Peninsula's many delights.