Over the past six months, the foreign exchange rate has spoiled the mood of more than one Russian tourist. Due to the growth of the dollar and the euro, vacation abroad has ceased to be affordable for many. Travelers decided not to despair and not put an end to summer vacation, but turned their attention to the resorts of the Black Sea.
Modern hotels, sandy beaches and continuously developing infrastructure - holidays in the south of Russia can now be safely compared with the popular Cyprus, Greece or Turkey. Moreover, the main advantage is the price, which is not affected by any exchange rates. “Grand Cruise” (Anapa) is one of the best hotel complexes, which has repeatedly confirmed its high level of service.
Dzhemete
Fans of the “lazy" holiday should definitely pay attention to Dzhemete (Anapa). Youth and families with children - here everyone will find entertainment to their liking. The resort offers a huge selection of boarding houses, home hotels, modern hotels, resorts with a medical base and even car campsites.
Not the least role is played by the location of the village of Dzhemete. Anapa is within walking distance, and the train station and the airport can be easily reached by car.
Most tourists are attracted by the clear sea and the “golden” beaches, which stretch for ten kilometers. The swimming season starts in late May and continues until early October.
Hotel Grand Cruise"
Anapa is a fairly popular destination, and, as noted by travel agencies, demand for it is growing steadily. Cozy guest houses and modern hotels are equally demanded in the resort. If you value comfort and are used to a foreign level of service, then you should pay attention to a hotel with a developed infrastructure, for example, Grand Cruise (Anapa).
Reviews of vacationers note its excellent location, friendly staff and all the necessary conditions for a vacation with children. This is a great option for a vacation!
The Grand Cruise Hotel first opened its doors in the summer of 2012. On an area of 8,000 square meters, four five-story buildings were built. The total number of rooms includes 219 comfortable rooms: 16 luxury, 187 - standard and 16 - economy (for single occupancy).
The hotel’s own sandy beach is just 80 meters away. It features a canopy and comfortable sun loungers. The territory of the Grand Cruise complex (Anapa) has bars and restaurants, an outdoor pool with a plunge pool for kids, a sauna and a gym, a playground and a small park.
Nutrition
The Grand Cruise Hotel (Anapa) offers a choice of two dining options: breakfast and all-inclusive. In addition, upon check-in, you can pay separately for lunch or dinner.
Full board is a traditional buffet. Every year, chefs improve their skills, so guests enjoy delicious dishes of French, Uzbek, Portuguese and Italian cuisine. According to information on the official website, for the new summer season, the children's menu was maximized.
If your choice is only breakfast, then there should not be any food problems. Outside the hotel there are many small eateries and cafes, and the center of Anapa is only five kilometers away. Not far from the Grand Cruise Hotel is the Dzhemete Market.
As for the quality of food at the hotel buffet, the opinions of the guests were divided. Some lack variety and meat dishes, others are completely satisfied with delicious and fresh food. It is difficult to assess the objectivity of such reviews, because people have different preferences. The only thing that most tourists agree on is the need to increase the time for lunch and dinner.
Cheap rooms
As we have already said, the Grand Cruise Hotel offers four accommodation options, the cost of which varies depending on the season.
Economy rooms are designed for one guest. In mid-July, for example, accommodation will cost 3,100 or 3,700 rubles. The first option includes one breakfast, the second - full board.
Air-conditioned room with a safe, fridge and telephone. In addition, all guests are provided with toiletries, as well as sets of bath and beach towels.
A standard class room in the hottest season for double occupancy also costs 3,100 or 3,700 rubles per guest per day, for a single - 6,000 rubles. Extras include a towel dryer and a hairdryer in the bathroom. The cozy double room has a balcony of approximately 22 square meters.
Extra comfort
The apartment is a two-room suite with a large balcony. The bedroom has a comfortable bed and wardrobe. The second room combined a living room with a sofa and a plasma TV and a small kitchenette with a set of necessary utensils.
In addition, guests can cook their own meals - for this there is an electric stove and a microwave. This room has a washing machine. The cost of double accommodation in the summer months is 4300 or 4900 rubles per guest per day.
The largest rooms - luxury - approximately 50 square meters. The living room has a soft sofa and a dining table, and the bedroom has a wide bed and a wardrobe. Each room has a plasma TV. The cost of double accommodation is 4100 or 4700 rubles per guest per day.
Special offers
Despite the classification of “3 stars”, you will not be able to save on a vacation at the Grand Cruise Hotel, Anapa. Prices primarily depend on the season. Most of all who want to bask in the golden sand in Dzhemete appear in July-August, but with the beginning of the school year, the wave of tourists is reduced due to families with schoolchildren.
The management of “Grand Cruise” every year develops promotions and special offers, thereby attracting new guests. For example, in August 2015, when booking a stay of 8 nights or more, guests receive one day as a gift.
Special prices apply when paying extra bed. For an adult, you need to pay 40% of the cost of the main place, for a child from 5 to 12 years old - 30%, and children under 5 can stay at the hotel for free.
Another special offer concerns regular guests of the Grand Cruise Hotel, Anapa. All who rested in Dzhemete from 2012 to 2014 receive a fixed discount of 5%. When booking through the official website, you can take advantage of this offer. However, when buying a tour through a company or online system, no hotel discounts apply.
Additional services
The Grand Cruise Hotel can be called partly family, and rest with a child is always fraught with a lot of difficulties. With kids, many try to travel around Russia for several reasons:
- Climate Not all young children tolerate extreme heat equally well.
- Food . Familiar products are not found abroad, and the children's menu in large hotels has little to do with the home ration.
- Medical care . Despite the insurance, getting medical care in Russia is much easier.
Additional services offered by “Grand Cruise” (Anapa) will make your vacation with your baby more comfortable:
- The children's playground is equipped with swings and slides. Well-groomed area for classes with the teacher and the ability to watch cartoons will certainly please young guests.
- First aid kit and sewing supplies.
- Ironing board and iron.
- Children's animation: entertainment shows, creative workshops, morning exercises and contests.
Not for boredom
Even lovers of "lazy" rest from time to time need to have fun. You can play table tennis, billiards and beach volleyball on site. Continue playing sports is in the class of water aerobics or in the gym, where, according to the reviews of vacationers, always free.
The pool bar and lobby are open throughout the day. Immediately after the children's program, an evening show for adults begins, and then a disco until 11 pm.
Have you long dreamed of taking part in a professional photo shoot? The administrator of the Grand Cruise will tell you where to find a talented photographer.
We fix the flaws
According to the rating of one international booking system, the Grand Cruise hotel won 8.8 out of 10 possible points. Traveler reviews noted the information on the official website, the courtesy of the staff and the original animation. Baby cots are provided for free; quality cleaning, good food, a public stop transport within walking distance, clean hotel grounds and proximity to the sea appealed to many guests.
Unfortunately, there were some comments as well, and the following “minuses” were noted:
- Too loud music until 11 pm in the territory and beyond;
- unsafe, according to some parents, for the kids playground;
- high cost of drinks in the bar;
- weak Wi-Fi signal;
- a ban on the removal of food from the dining room;
- lack of medical personnel;
- seaweed in the sea and bad weather.
Everything except the last line can be corrected by the management of the Grand Cruise Hotel (Anapa). Reviews of regular guests allow us to evaluate how well the infrastructure is organized, eliminate minor flaws and make the stay even more comfortable.
Pioneer Avenue
Anapa itself (Dzhemete) offers a lot of entertainment. “Grand Cruise” is located on the famous Pioneer Avenue. The length of this street along the coastline is a little more than ten kilometers.
The Pioneer Avenue owes its name to children's camps, which began to appear actively in the Soviet years. Today in their place are pensions, hotels and motels. Not only fun, but also informative can be a vacation in Anapa. “Grand Cruise” actively cooperates with one of the travel agencies. Its representatives will help you organize any excursion in order to get to know local sights better.
For adults and children
Get a boost of energy, have a fun day and leave a lot of unforgettable impressions in your memory - are you ready to go to the Tiki Tak water park? The largest water park in Europe, the water park offers guests the best attractions. The hills “Tabogan”, “Superball” and “Boomerang” are waiting only for the brave.
In addition, “Tiki So” offers more relaxing entertainment:
- A huge pool-jacuzzi;
- wave pool;
- “lazy” river for a leisurely trip around the rides;
- Children's town “Rainy season” with many fun slides, mazes and small cascades.
On the territory of the water park there are sun loungers and a cafe where you can eat at any time. The cost of admission (from 10 to 19 hours) is 1300 rubles for adults and 700 rubles for children.
Visiting “Nemo”
No less exciting for tourists will be a visit to "Nemo" on Pioneer Avenue. This is a unique complex consisting of a dolphinarium, a zoo and an aquarium. You can get here by public transport or taxi - the staff of the Grand Cruise (Anapa) are happy to arrange a transfer at your convenience.
In the enchanting show, the main roles are played by bottlenose dolphins, walruses, sea lion cubs and fur seals. After the performance, the audience can stay on dolphin therapy. Swimming with these unusual animals can improve not only emotional state, but also health.
You can continue your exotic journey at the Zoo “Balu”. Here lives a white tiger (the only one on the Black Sea coast), brown and Himalayan bears, raccoons, capuchins and many other wild animals.
Secrets of the deep sea are revealed to all visitors to the oceanarium. Sharks, seahorses, stingrays, piranhas and exotic fish - the movements of these creatures fascinate at first sight.