The private country hotel Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 *, located in the administrative zone of the resort of Marmaris, is preferred by the middle-class Russians for relaxation. They rated him a solid three with a plus. Of course, you should not expect from this hotel delights of the "five", but many manage to relax in it and recharge with positive emotions. We analyzed the reviews of tourists from Russia to understand what attracted them to this hotel and why they chose it. Until 2014, the hotel was called the Pelin Hotel.
Turunge (Marmaris)
This village is very comfortable in a small valley among the mountains, and its sea bay is considered to be the most beautiful in the vicinity. Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * (Turkey) was not without reason built in these places. The surrounding landscapes and climate of this village are probably the most successful on the coast of the Aegean Sea. The air is dry and healing, the beaches are surrounded by picturesque impregnable cliffs that are covered with pine trees, and the bay itself is located in the reserve and closes Turunj from the unpleasant winds that Marmaris guests complain about. Rest here is measured and calm. There are few Russians so far, mostly Europeans with children or elderly pensioners. Hotels are mainly three-ruble or four-star hotels.
The village is highly appreciated by lovers of budget holidays. If Marmaris is often presented as a “European” resort in Turkey, Turundj is more like a Spanish village by the sea. In the evening, the main street is closed for transport, and it becomes a pedestrian. Then a variegated, mainly European audience, goes for a walk and buy various trinkets.
How to get there
To get to the Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 *, you should make a flight from Russia to the Turkish Dalaman Airport. It is 110 kilometers from Turundzha. In summer, planes from Russia arrive there at least three times a week. If you come with an organized group, the transfer will take you somewhere in 2.5 hours. Otherwise, you will have to travel by public transport to the Marmaris bus station, and then to the dolmush in Turunge. The hotel is located almost at the entrance to the village, so not a single bus will pass by it without stopping. Minibuses regularly go to Marmaris, so if you want to walk around the territory of this famous resort, you will be there in some 20 minutes. You can get to the city by boat. He walks there from the embankment of Turunc.
Territory and what is nearby
Hotel Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * is located on the second line from the sea, on the one hand, and literally a hundred meters from the center of the village of Turundzh - on the other. Therefore, its location can be called very convenient. Another administrative village, which is part of Marmaris - Icmeler - is 9 kilometers away, and the center of the resort with its nightlife is 20. Cafes, bars and shops are not far from the hotel, but it is located so well that loud music is not heard.
The hotel building is a four-story house with an attic. The territory is small but cozy. Near the pool there is a relaxation area with rattan furniture. Near the entrance to the hotel there are many shops with shoes, bags, souvenirs, sweets, as well as three supermarkets. And lovers of antiquities can walk to the ruins of the ancient city of Amos. You only need to do this early in the morning or on a cloudy day, otherwise it will be too hot.
Rooms
The hotel has 50 guest rooms. 34 rooms in Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * - Standard, this is the most requested category. The remaining rooms are family rooms. These are the same standards, but separated by an adjacent door, they can accommodate four people. The rooms are nice, with the usual content for tourists to relax - a bathroom with a hairdryer and a bathroom, cable TV, balcony, air conditioning, bedside tables, dressing table, pouf. There are two Russian channels. All equipment is in working condition. But a good pressure of hot water only until seven in the evening, then there may be problems. Cleaned if you ask at the reception. Most of the rooms are quite spacious. There are rooms with sea views, they are usually given without any extra charges.
Nutrition
Hotel Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * feeds guests according to the "all inclusive" system in the main restaurant. The cuisine here is varied, there are both European and Turkish dishes. The menu, of course, is modest and without frills, but the food is delicious. For breakfast, boiled eggs, fried sausages, sausages. Appetizers include a lot of greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, several types of cheeses, olives, various salads with mayonnaise or yogurt dressing. The side dish is usually french fries, rice, pasta, stewed vegetables, mushrooms. Often there are Turkish kyufte cutlets, as well as chicken, fish and shawarma. For dessert - jams, chocolate paste, honey, national sweets. From fruits give watermelons, melons, apples, plums, grapes.
In addition, the hotel has two bars - one in the lobby and the other by the pool. Imported alcohol - for a fee, but there are Turkish wines (white and red), crayfish, beer. All is enough in excess. For the "three rubles" the food is just excellent. At the same time, there is no fuss, no crowds, as is the case in large hotel complexes. However, there is one feature - in the afternoon on the day of departure, food is paid (15 lire or 250 rubles per person).
Service
Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * (Marmaris) has a parking for guests. In the hotel you can exchange rubles for lira. The reception is open 24 hours a day. It is possible to hand over the clothes to the laundry and clean it. Good internet access in the lobby, but sometimes Wi-Fi catches on the balconies of some rooms. The spa area includes a sauna and hammam. But he only works for free for an hour - from six to seven in the evening. There is a playroom for children. If you arrive at the hotel before the hour of check-in, they will still put on a bracelet and feed you, and you can use all the services. The pool has a pool table, which is open until eleven in the evening, until they turn off the lights.
The staff is friendly, friendly, seasoned. Some employees speak Russian and help solve problems. They have a pleasant appearance, they always greet you with smiles and charge you with a positive mood for the whole day. And employees can read to everyone interested a course on the history of Turkey and tell in detail what is interesting to see in Turundzha.
Sea holiday
The hotel has no beach. But guests can relax on the coast, owned by the Turundzh Premium Hotel. It is across the road from the hotel. In order to use the beach loungers, you just need to take juice or water in the bar. But tourists write that they were often allowed in for free. The hotel provides beach towels and even umbrellas on bail of $ 10.
Guests of the Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * can do beach sports, of which there are a lot. This is boating and canoeing, windsurfing, parasailing, sea skiing. And if you do not want to go to someone else's beach, the hotel has an outdoor pool with umbrellas, sun loungers and sun loungers. It is located in the hotel courtyard. There is a slide in the pool, which is included when you ask. The sea is clean, a lot of small fish.
Excursions
Directly at the Zeus Turunc (Ex Pelin) Hotel 3 * hotel, a jeep safari is organized along the surrounding mountains and rivers. There are yachts on the beach that will take you to the Greek island of Rhodes in an hour (provided that you have a Schengen visa). You can just walk along mountain trails - the benefit of marked paths that will lead you to the ruins of the church, then to the waterfalls, which are simply myriad. In twenty minutes on foot you can walk to the local observation deck, from where you can see all the mountains. Very beautiful valley of waterfalls - Shepale. Only swimming there is very cold, the water is icy. And on a boat you can sail around the islands of the Aegean Sea, look into the pirate cave, dive there with a mask and visit the ruins of the ancient Byzantine church. Locals nicknamed her “Pregnant,” because, according to legend, women went there to treat various gynecological diseases, including infertility.
Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * - Reviews
Travelers from Russia write that this hotel is in an interesting and beautiful place with a clean beach, and buying a tour to it is not too expensive for the family budget. Maybe the young people who come to this hotel will not be too happy. The village is small, designed for family vacations, there are no discos and nightclubs - you have to go to Marmaris for them. But if you are looking for peace and solitude, then this is what you need. Germans, British, Poles love to come here. The locals are friendly, shops and restaurants are inexpensive compared to Marmaris, the sea is very clean, comfortable. The hotel is also popular with independent travelers who do not need an animation program.
The rooms of the Zeus Turunc Hotel 3 * Standard in Marmaris have everything you need for relaxation, so that in the morning, having a good night's sleep, tourists could go to explore the surroundings or enjoy the sea. The hotel is highly recommended by the Russians, who want to take a break from the metropolis and change the atmosphere and go here - to the clear sea and beautiful nature.