Merit Crystal Cove Hotel Casino & Spa - Karavas (Northern Cyprus)

5-star beachfront resort with a private beach, casino, and turtle rehabilitation program in Northern Cyprus

Amenities & Outdoor Spaces

Merit Crystal Cove Hotel Casino & Spa offers a private beach area with two distinct sections - the quieter Aquarium Beach with rock formations and the main beach accessible by stairs and an elevator. On-site amenities include a turtle rehabilitation center with farm animals, mature gardens, a playground, and two swimming pools (a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor heated pool). Guests also have access to a 24/7 pool bar, sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels throughout the property.

Room Accommodations

The hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, private bathrooms, and sea views. Family rooms and interconnected rooms are available to accommodate groups, and the property offers accessibility features including lifts and wheelchair-friendly amenities. Daily housekeeping service is included, with prompt response to requests such as additional hangers or room changes.

Dining & Drinks

A buffet restaurant with live cooking stations serves Mediterranean, Turkish, and barbecue grill cuisines, with beachside lunch options including fresh waffles and ice cream. Specialty dining is available at an extra charge, with an Ottoman kitchen and a seafood restaurant, while the lobby bar offers snacks from 9 AM to midnight. A wide selection of cocktails and premium spirits is available at the bars, though guests should note that bar staff may require guidance for mixed drinks.

Wellness & Spa

The spa and wellness centre includes a hammam, sauna, steam room, fitness centre, and indoor swimming pool. Treatment options include massages, body scrubs, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and beauty services such as haircuts and styling. Turkish therapist Zeynep is noted for her exceptional hamam ritual and massage, providing affordable treatments that guests recommend.

Entertainment & Children's Facilities

The hotel operates a casino with a non-smoking poker room that starts games as early as 2:30-3:30 PM, along with a games room, tennis court, table tennis, and horse riding. Families benefit from a kids' club, indoor and outdoor play areas, babysitting service (charged at $30/hour for infants), and a unique turtle rehabilitation program for guest engagement. Evenings feature live music performances, weekly themed nights, and a lively casino atmosphere.

• Location: Private beachfront in Karavas, 9-min walk from Alsancak Beach
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with private balconies and sea views
• Dining: Buffet with live cooking stations plus Ottoman and seafood à la carte
• Wellness: Spa with hammam, sauna, steam room, and Turkish female therapist Zeynep
• Kids: Kids' club, outdoor play areas, babysitting service, and turtle rehabilitation program
• Entertainment: Casino with poker room (non-smoking), live music, and weekly themed nights