The bank that owns the historic Henipa hotel in Oroklini is reported to be in talks with a potential investor, with a view to selling, renovating and reopening the property in the near future. The hotel complex, with a history of almost 40 years, was once a landmark of the wider Larnaca tourism industry and occupies a strategic location at the entrance of Oroklini from the coastal road.
In recent years, however, the hotel has remained closed. For a period, until the summer of 2024, it was used as a facility for unaccompanied minor migrants. Following serious incidents caused by residents of the building, which resulted in extensive damage from fires and other causes, a decision was taken in June 2024 to relocate the minors to other facilities. Since then, the complex has remained closed and unused.
According to reliable information, efforts have recently been underway by the bank that owns the property to reach an agreement with an investor who has expressed interest in acquiring the former hotel and redeveloping it for tourism purposes. Local stakeholders estimate that the reopening of Henipa under new ownership would be highly beneficial for Oroklini and the wider Larnaca tourist area, especially given that by early 2027 the luxury Palm Beach seafront hotel complex, also located within Oroklini, is expected to reopen in its new form.
At the same time, barring unforeseen developments, the third phase of the reconstruction of the Larnaca–Dhekelia coastal road, which runs through the Oroklini tourist area, is expected to be completed by next year. Taken together, the potential redevelopment of Henipa, the reopening of the new Palm Beach and the completion of the coastal road works are expected to significantly transform the area’s tourism profile.
What about Eva?
While efforts are underway to sell Henipa to a private investor, the demolition of the abandoned Eva hotel remains pending. The building, also located on the Larnaca–Dhekelia coastal road and in close proximity to the Palm Beach project, has remained derelict and unused for decades.
Plans to demolish the site and replace it with a new hotel complex have stalled for many years. The abandoned structure continues to cause severe visual pollution, according to local stakeholders, negatively affecting the image of the tourist area.
It is understood that over the past 15 years, the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company has made repeated representations to various state services, agencies and ministries in an effort to find a solution to the issue. However, no positive outcome has emerged to date.
