The Turkish village of Okurcalar has become a resort relatively recently. And therefore, the prices for various services for tourists here are not very high. The resort is actually inexpensive. But this does not mean at all that the service for lovers of beach vacations here is of poor quality. You can rest in Okurdajalar no worse than, for example, in the same Antalya or Kemer.
There are not too many kinds of entertainment at this resort. Therefore, Okurcalar is preferred mainly by lovers of a relaxing beach holiday. Such tourists may very well approach in this village, for example, the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 *. The hotel is actually comfortable, and many vacationers speak well of it.
Where is the hotel situated
This hotel is located on the first coastline. That is, in order to get to the beach, tourists living here do not need to cross any roads, railway crossings, etc. Of course, the majority of guests consider the proximity to the sea to be the undoubted advantage of this hotel.
From the airport, the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 * hotel is located quite far away - almost 100 km. That is, tourists need to go to it about 2-3 hours. But in any case, the trip to the hotel is unlikely to be too tiring. Most of the tour operators working with this hotel provide tourists who rented rooms here with quite comfortable buses.
Major popular resorts in Turkey are also quite far from Okurcalar and the hotel. The nearest of them, Side, is 30 km away. From Alanya to Okurdzhalar - 32 km.
General description of the hotel
In fact, the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 * represents two combined independent complexes - Botanical Platinum and Dolphin Botanical. They take guests in this large recreation center in several buildings of different floors, each of which has its own name. In total, this hotel occupies about 55 thousand square meters.
The territory at this hotel, according to most tourists, is very beautiful. All kinds of exotic plants are planted in the courtyards of the hotel buildings, which are carefully looked after by specially hired employees. In total, more than 1800 species of various southern decorative cultures grow on the territory of the complex.
The hotel Delphin Botanik Platinum Hotel 5 * operates on an all-inclusive system. Reviews from tourists she deserved just excellent. Many vacationers consider this hotel one of the best in Turkey. Even in Europe, complexes of this level, according to some tourists, are few. Of course, after the crisis associated with well-known political events, the service at this hotel worsened a little. However, most tourists visiting this hotel from year to year believe that soon everything will be fine and the complex will become as comfortable as it was before.
The last reconstruction at the Delphin Botanik Hotel (Turkey) was carried out just a few years ago - in 2014. Therefore, the hotel buildings and its interiors look more than worthy. Wearing branded bracelets at this hotel is a must. Tourists who have visited the complex more than 10 times are given such accessories in black. Such guests, among other things, the hotel relies on additional bonuses. For example, upon arrival they are presented with a T-shirt and a bag with hotel symbols.
Hotel Rooms
In total, the Delphin Botanik Hotel Resort 5 * recreation center offers guests of Okurcalar more than 600 standard and family rooms. Also in this complex there are several rooms equipped for people with disabilities. The most common rooms in this hotel are standard. Such rooms in the hotel have an area of 27 m 2 . Family rooms are designed to accommodate more people. Therefore, their area is 54 m 2 . In the rooms of both categories, tourists are offered:
- telephone;
- flat screen tv;
- mini bar;
- safe.
Of course, in a room of any class, hotel guests can visit an individual shower room. Here, in addition to the traditional bathing set, there is a hairdryer. Tourists staying at the hotel also have a bathrobe and slippers.
Disabled rooms, among other things, have emergency buttons in the bathrooms. The doors here are wide enough for the passage of strollers.
The air conditioning system in this hotel is centralized. Include her hotel staff as necessary - depending on the weather.
Reviews about the number of rooms
The rooms in the Delphin Botanik Hotel Resort 5 * hotel, according to most tourists, are rented very comfortable and quite spacious. Relax in the hotel rooms with comfort. The furniture here is comfortable, and household appliances are in good condition and of high quality. In the minibars, guests are offered a very good set of drinks and sweets.
Many tourists consider the fact that the maids here quite rarely clean the rooms as a drawback of the rooms of this hotel. They usually do this work no more than once every 3-4 days. But this state of affairs, unfortunately, is characteristic of absolutely all hotels in Turkey, including five-star hotels. Bed linen in this complex is usually clean. Of course, there are no spots on it. But there are sometimes holes on towels and even sheets.
Hotel infrastructure
The amenities at the Delphin Botanik Platinum Hotel 5 * hotel tourists are, of course, offered a lot. According to the all-inclusive system, guests of this hotel can use:
- wireless internet in the lobby;
- hammam, sauna and steam room;
- umbrellas and chaise lounges.
Also, tourists at this hotel have the opportunity to play table tennis, darts, volleyball. On the beach of the hotel there are free catamarans. With a certificate, guests can go windsurfing. Of course, this five-star hotel has its own parking. Tourists can leave their cars here completely freely. This service is very convenient for those vacationers who rent cars in Turkey.
For an additional fee, this hotel provides:
- diving courses;
- massage;
- haircut and hair styling at the hairdresser;
- billiards;
- doctor's services;
- laundry.
You can also use slot machines at the hotel.
Entertainment on site
Good guest reviews Delphin Botanik Hotel Resort 5 * deserved, among other things, because there is not one, but three pools at once. In one of them, 8 water slides were installed. That is, this pool is even a small water park. Riding a roller coaster in a hotel, according to many tourists, is safe and fun.
The relaxation pool at this hotel is only open to tourists from 15 years old. Mostly elderly holidaymakers come here. After all, here they can safely swim without the screams and splashes of adolescents. Such an interesting service is offered to tourists by no means in all hotels in Turkey, even five-star ones. In the Delphin Botanik, the relaxation pool has also recently appeared. And, of course, its convenience was immediately appreciated by many hotel guests, which positively affected its ratings.
Animations at this hotel are very common. And not only in the evening, but also in the afternoon. So, the all-inclusive system includes, for example, gymnastics, water aerobics, and step classes. The shows held at this hotel can have a variety of topics. Hotel guests have, of course, the opportunity to dance and sing karaoke.
Services for children
Of course, amenities are provided at the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 *, not only for adults. According to most tourists, this hotel is just perfect for couples with children. For small guests, literally everything is provided here. On the territory of the hotel there is even a mini Luna Park with a Ferris wheel, slides, sandboxes and so on. Guests with children can visit it according to a certain schedule. But in any case, the Luna-Park of the hotel is very pleasant to its young guests and the reviews earned are just excellent.
Of course, a kids club also works in this hotel. Guests also respond very well about it. The hotel club nannies are responsible for their work. As a result, children attend classes with great pleasure. Hotel residents from 4 to 12 years old can come here.
Parents can rent strollers at this hotel for free. The only thing - they will need to leave a small deposit. Of course, there are also children's pools in this hotel. They are cleaned quite often. And parents speak well of the hotel's paddles.
The cleanliness of the territory in this hotel staff generally monitor quite carefully. Perhaps, thanks to this, among other things, cases of the illness of children, for example, Koksaki, were not observed at this hotel.
Guest reviews about infrastructure
To relax in the Delphin Botanik Hotel World of Paradise 5 *, according to many tourists, is quite convenient. The hotel territory is planned, according to many of its guests, very successfully. All infrastructure elements are compactly located in the yard, and residents do not have to look for a long time.
Hotel pools have earned good reviews from residents. They are cleaned by the hotel staff quite often. Therefore, the water in them is always clean. Near the pool there are even showers in which it is necessary to rinse before swimming.
A great advantage of this hotel, many tourists also believe that guests are provided with bus services in Manavgat, Side and Alanya. To go to these cities, you do not need to pay anything. The only thing - you should reserve a place for yourself in advance.
Spa Reviews
The hammam and sauna of the hotel are praised by all guests, without exception. Many former residents of the hotel recommend beginners to go here. The hotel staff (at the request of guests) can add menthol to the steam room. It is believed that this is very beneficial for the throat. Judging by the reviews, massage in this complex is also usually very high quality. But in this case, according to the guests, it all depends on the specific employee of the spa. The best massage therapists in this hotel are Michael, Ryuzgar and Murat. At least that was the case for 2017.
Delphin Botanik Hotel staff reviews
Guests of this hotel usually do not make any special complaints against Delphin Botanik employees at specialized forums of tour operators. Most of the hotel staff, judging by the reviews, behaves courteously and courteously with the tenants. But cases of not too respectful or cool attitude to Russian-speaking vacationers in this hotel, some of her former residents on the Web sometimes still describe.
The maids at this hotel, as already mentioned, are not too diligent. But about the employees of the bars and restaurants of the hotel from its guests on the Internet there are basically only good reviews. The reception staff at this hotel, according to many tourists, are also quite responsive. Work at this hotel including specially hired administrators who know Russian well. This, of course, tourists attribute to the undoubted advantages of the hotel.
Food at Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 *: reviews
The main restaurant of this complex is open for buffet. Food at this hotel is praised by almost all its guests, without exception. Some vacationers even believe that they have purchased almost a “culinary” tour from their operator. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at this hotel cook very tasty and also quite varied.
In addition to the usual, this hotel has several a la carte restaurants. In these establishments, food is served on a specific menu. Feed tourists here is also very good, and all such restaurants are very popular among guests. True, for the entire time of residence, residents can go to each of these establishments free of charge only once. Many consider the disadvantage of a la carte restaurants at the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 * (Turkey) that they must be booked in advance to visit. And nevertheless, at the same time, nervous queues arise in institutions.
In the hotel bars, tourists can take both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for free. You have to buy here only expensive imported wines. In addition to the usual ones, this hotel also has a special bar where you can take juices prepared from a wide variety of vegetables and fruits.
What dishes are served in the dining room
The menu of the main restaurant of the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 *, as already mentioned, is very diverse. If desired, guests can order meat, fish, chicken dishes. Served in the hotel restaurant, of course, and seafood. For example, small shrimp, mussels and squid are available in the dining room every day. In the main restaurant, hotel guests are also offered a chocolate fountain and signature cakes.
Beach Hotel Reviews
The Delphin Botanik Hotel Resort 5 * is located, as already mentioned, on the seashore. The road to the beach from its buildings takes tourists no more than 3-4 minutes. The hotel beach itself has earned pretty good reviews from its guests. The coastline at this place is covered with a large jackdaw. But there are no big stones and boulders on the hotel beach. Walking along the seashore next to the hotel is barefoot. Experienced tourists recommend that beginners must purchase special slippers in coastal shops.
Entering the sea on the beach of the hotel, judging by the reviews, is quite convenient. But those tourists who are still disturbed by large pebbles can jump into the water right from the pier. There are no dangerous animals in the sea in this place. The hotel guests respond well about the work of the beach staff.
sights
Unfortunately, there are no particularly interesting historical or cultural places in Okurcalar. However, guests of the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 * hotel can go to nearby regions, where there are many of them. Tourists can receive recommendations on visiting certain sights directly at the hotel - in the tour desk belonging to it. For example, residents of the hotel can visit:
- Sapaderi Canyon;
- Church of St. Nicholas;
- Red Tower in Alanya.
Sights such as the amphitheater and the ruins of the ancient city in Side are also very popular with tourists vacationing in Okurcalar. Many guests of the Delphin Botanik Hotel 5 * in Alanya visit the ancient fortress. There are, of course, many other interesting places in Turkey.