Coastlight Hotel is a beachfront hotel located on the Aegean coast, on the outskirts of Kusadasi. Until 2012, it could be found on the Web under the name Polat Beach. Then the hotel was completely renovated - both the building and the rooms. Coastlight is a calm hotel with a homely atmosphere. Of course, this is not a five-star palace in Kemer or Antalya, the animation here is rather weak, and the entertainment is mainly in the city center. But tourists are often satisfied with the hotel, yet this is the real first line from the sea - it never gets any closer. Let's see what this hotel looks like, in which resort it is and what they say about it.
Kusadasi: when is the best ride
This resort on the Aegean Sea used to be the headquarters of the famous Turkish pirate, and then Admiral Suleiman the Magnificent Barbarossa. And now it is famous for its long and wide beaches, as well as picturesque bays. The port of the city itself is especially interesting, where huge cruise liners call almost every day. After all, Kusadasi is so popular among Europeans and Americans, because from this place it is convenient to make excursions to the famous ancient monuments, which we read about in the history textbook - Miletus, Ephesus, Smyrna ... And the city center will appeal to those who love Turkish exoticism - a network of oriental tangled streets, secluded coffee houses, fish restaurants and colorful colorful bazaars. There is a beautiful promenade of Guzelchamly and an ancient fortress.
The weather in Kusadasi is such that it is best to go here in the last decade of spring, in June, and also in September. The fact is that in July and August there is a peak in the tourist season, but there is intense heat. If you intend to spend all the time on the beach, then you can go these months. But if you want to see local attractions, choose the beginning of summer or autumn. Then a breeze blows, and the weather is not hot, but comfortably warm. And here is located the largest water park in Turkey. And shopping in Kusadasi is also quite good. Fans of snorkeling and diving love these places. Fans of nightclubs can have fun in the morning at Bar Street.
How to get there and what's next
Coastlight Hotel is ninety kilometers from Izmir Airport. Turkish “Hawaiollari” from Istanbul often fly there. From the airport to the city center is a bus company "Havash". Usually you can get to Kusadasi in two hours. 18 km away is the famous monument of antiquity - Ephesus. The hotel is located in the suburbs of Kusadasi. Its center is about 4 kilometers. Go there for about fifteen minutes by minibus. To the right of the hotel, a five-minute walk along the highway is the large Kipa supermarket. There is also a shopping center. Dolmushi (minibuses) ride along the highway, which can be used to get to the center of Kusadasi. In the opposite direction the same bus goes to the National Park. Near the gates of the hotel there is a grocery store, the seller is fluent in English, and his prices are reasonable, not overpriced.
Territory
At Coastlight Hotel, everything is compact. The territory is small. There is a parking for guests, a library and a lounge for watching TV. The hotel itself is a six-story building. The pool is located directly at the exit of the lobby. Tourists feel very comfortable here, although there are no huge parks and walking alleys here. It is just a house near the sea. From the coast there is a swimming pool, and right behind the house is a highway along which minibuses travel. And to go to the beach, except for a swimsuit, you can not wear anything, because you get to the sea a few seconds after leaving the elevator. In the evening, you can sit on the terrace right by the water or on the sand at the tables.
Coastlight 4 *: room description
This hotel is small. It has a total of 65 rooms. Sixty of them are standard and five are suites. Some rooms are family rooms, they have interconnected doors. The area of the standards is 17 square meters, and they are designed for a maximum of three people.
The description of the rooms in Coastlight 4 * looks something like this: individually controlled air conditioning, a carpet on the floor, one Russian channel on the LCD TV, a bathroom (and a shower cabin in family suites), a hairdryer, a minibar, a safe (but using it is paid). Each guest room has a balcony - wide, with a wall-mounted clothes dryer. Rooms are cleaned every day, and linen is changed twice a week. The condition of the rooms is good, the furniture is solid. There are various cosmetics in the bottles. Hot water constantly, without interruptions. Guests are settled immediately upon arrival, especially if the hotel is not filled to capacity. Numbers are better to take from the sea, because otherwise the track will be very audible, especially if the balcony is open.
Service and entertainment
Internet is available at the hotel. There is animation - both daytime and evening, but according to the responses of tourists, it is rather weak. After dinner, you can sometimes watch entertainment programs and shows. Service in Coastlight 4 * is quite good. However, the staff does not speak Russian, but rarely is anyone uncomfortable with this. Guests can use the sauna, play volleyball on the beach. For children there is a playground and a games room. But near the hotel there is no promenade, no promenade. Therefore, if you want any urban entertainment, then take a minibus and go to the center. There is no theft or even any hints of appropriation of other things in the hotel. Tourists claim that the safe is therefore not needed at all, because people left wallets and valuable money in visible places and nothing was touched. You can use the SPA center of a neighboring hotel for a small fee - there are hammam, massages and body wraps. The hotel has special rooms and other conditions for people with disabilities.
Nutrition
Tourists at the Coastlight Hotel eat half-board at the main restaurant. This means that drinks in the evening are paid. Guests generally have breakfast and dinner at the hotel. There are two more bars, drinks and snacks are not included in the package. Restaurant "a la carte" - paid. For dinner, there is always fruit - watermelons, peaches, grapes, melons. A lot of traditional Turkish sweets. For breakfast, rolls, sausages, local cheeses, vegetables, pickles, including olives, preserves and jams, and a lot of national pastries are served. For dinner, there is often chicken, turkey, grilled and veal stew, kyuft, a variety of greens and pickles, salads. Guests assure that they feed so well that despite the fact that this is half board, there is enough food for the whole day.
Beach vacation
Most tourists who come to this hotel want to spend a vacation on the sea. And they did not fail. The beach at the Coastlight Hotel 4 * own, sandy, with an admixture of pebbles. There are sunbeds with mattresses and umbrellas. Beach towels are also provided. In addition, the hotel has an outstanding platform at sea, equipped with umbrellas and special pillows. Using all this for guests is free. The entrance to the water is gentle. The sea and the coast are not blocked, you can walk along the beach in both directions. If someone wants depth immediately, then there is an option. Ten meters from the hotel beach there is a place where you can dive almost from the shore. This is used by vacationers. In addition, the hotel has two swimming pools, one of them is a children's pool. You can also, for the sake of interest, visit other beaches in the vicinity, such as the National Park and Long Beach. It can be reached by dolmushi.
Excursions
Many tourists primarily want to see the sights that are nearby. Therefore, they begin with a city tour. Many also visit the Dilek National Park. The guests of Coastlight Hotel 4 * describe the most popular long-distance trips as follows. This is an excursion to Izmir (ancient Smyrna), Ephesus and jeep safari. If you know English, then you are in luck. Excursions with Russian-speaking guides are twice as expensive. And with English escort you can save. Moreover, they tell informatively and interestingly. But if you are a fan of independent travel, then Kusadasi is the resort for you. Since this city is a major transport center, buses go from there to almost any place in Turkey. In Ephesus, in addition to the bus, you can ride a cruise ship. This tour will last one day.
Coastlight Hotel 4 *: reviews
Vacationers in this hotel are mostly foreigners, there are few Russians here. Many rooms with sea view. You can fall asleep and wake up to the sound of waves, the views from the balconies are amazing. The staff is very courteous with all vacationers, especially the waiters. The weather in Kusadasi is special - it has a unique climate, the heat is easier to tolerate, and the atmosphere itself, in comparison with other resorts in Turkey, especially the Anatolian coast, is completely different, more relaxing. Often a breeze blows, but the water is warm. The Coastlight Hotel 4 * (Kusadasi) is very suitable for a quiet holiday, family or romantic. The guests claim that they feel almost in a European resort.