Alanya, one of the most popular resorts among Russians on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, was founded in the fourth century by Greek colonists. He was called Kaloronos - "Beautiful Mountain". Alanya's coast stretches twelve kilometers on both sides of the city. Here, in addition to good beaches and luxury hotels, there are several dozen diving centers, more than a hundred restaurants and cafes. The resort area of the region is considered to be very convenient for families.
The horseshoe-shaped coast here is cut by rocky capes into several cozy bays, in which there are "golden" sandy beaches, especially suitable for families with small children.
Holidays in Tosmur
There are many beachfront hotels in Alanya with their own beaches. The swimming season here begins in late April and lasts until November. Tosmur is considered the quietest place in the eastern part of this famous Turkish resort. It is located five kilometers from the center of Alanya. The rural way of life of the region, combined with the beauty of pristine nature, perfectly contributes to a relaxing holiday, and therefore attracts a large number of tourists, including from Russia.
The picturesque Taurus Mountains, covered with green forests, surround Tosmur. Fascinating hiking is very popular here. On the banks of the picturesque Dim River, travelers can take refuge from the sweltering heat in the shade of trees. Tosmur is known for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches, attracting cleanliness, and the wide infrastructure of the services offered. It focuses not only luxury and budget hotels, but also colorful shops and oriental markets.
Tosmur has a very good environment. In 2010, the area was recognized as the best for children. It is surrounded by orange and lemon groves, from which there is always a citrus aroma in the air. Children who come here to relax will be interested in visiting the dolphinarium and water park.
Dim Suite Hotel (Alanya)
This 3-star hotel was built in 1989. It is one five-story building, the last major reconstruction of which was carried out in 2011. The hotel is built on the first line from the sea. The distance to the airport of Antalya is one hundred and thirty kilometers. The nearest settlement - the village of Obagel - is a thousand meters away. You can walk to it. The center of Alanya is five kilometers away.
Near the hotel there is a supermarket where you can pay by card, pharmacy, small shops.
The bus stop is ten meters from the entrance to the territory.
general information
The territory of Dim Suite Hotel is small, only a thousand square meters. It fit a pool with a slide, fenced off from the rest of the area by dense shrubbery.
The hotel is a three-star hotel, therefore it has a rather modest infrastructure, however, the list of services offered in it is quite sufficient for a comfortable stay in this budget hotel.
Elevators ride between floors, there is a concierge. In a single building there is a currency exchange office and a laundry. Postal services are offered, there is a medical office, a cozy lobby.
The registration desk operates without interruption. To the delight of tourists arriving from Russia, a Russian-speaking staff works here. Check in is very fast. Without a tip, you can get the requested number and in fifteen minutes you will be in front of its doors.
There, at the reception, you can receive or send a fax, propagate documents. In Dim Suite Hotel you can arrange a return transfer to the airport, if tourists did not take care of this in advance, order a taxi. There is also a tour office and a car rental point.
Housing stock
Dim Suite Hotel 3 * offers fifty-five rooms, equipped in a six-story building. On the first are registries and other infrastructures. The rooms are located starting from the second floor. They have the following categories: a standard of thirteen square meters for a maximum of 2 + 1 guests, as well as five family apartments. They can comfortably accommodate up to four people. Family rooms are twenty-five square meters.
The package, in addition to comfortable beds - single or double - includes a wardrobe, bedside tables. The rooms are renovated in pastel colors and decorated with golden and green colors, split systems are installed. On the floor - ceramic tiles.
Bathrooms - combined. They have high shower trays and there is also a hair dryer. On the floor there is a non-slip tile. Plumbing new, working properly. An extra bed is available upon request. Cleaning is carried out daily, at a time convenient for residents. With the same regularity, the accessories in the bathroom are updated - shampoos, gels, soaps.
The rooms have furnished balconies. Some offer a magnificent panorama of the sea. There are smoking rooms. Accommodation even with small pets needs to be discussed with the administration in advance.
Nutrition
The three-star Dim Suite hotel offers all-inclusive meals. This is especially convenient for those who come to rest with children, since in the main restaurant you can get a special menu for small children by prior arrangement.
The food at Dim Suite Hotel 3 *, reviews of which indicate that many Russians liked it, are offered as a buffet. It is served on the outdoor terrace by the pool. In addition to standard dishes, including Turkish side dishes, many salads. For dinner, the chef personally treats those living with his creations, at the same time being interested in their opinions. A lot of fruit and delicious oriental pastries.
On the territory of Dim Suite Hotel 3 * there is a bar. It provides free drinks up to eighteen hours, including alcoholic drinks, from local manufacturers. Everything else must be paid separately.
In order to visit the restaurants or cafes, working on the menu, tourists need to go to the center of Alanya. There are many inexpensive establishments, where for only thirty dollars you can eat hearty and drink a glass of beer.
tour cost
Today, Dim Suite Hotel 3 * is offered by tour operators as a great place for a budget holiday. The average price of a tour per person for one week in a double room from seven nights is eight and a half thousand rubles.
The best cost of a trip, which is offered by Russian travel companies at Dim Suite Hotel 3 * (Turkey, Alanya), is about thirteen thousand. It includes one person staying at a hotel, a round-trip flight from Moscow, a transfer and medical insurance.
Beach
Dim Suite Hotel 3 *, reviews about the stay in which the Russians are mostly good, is located across a busy road from the sea. The road to the beach takes five minutes. It is dangerous to cross the highway during the day, therefore an underground passage is provided for tourists.
The beach is private. The coating is pebble. Therefore, the presence of special rubber shoes, especially for children, is mandatory. You can buy it in one of the shops located near the hotel. Umbrellas, trestle beds and sun loungers on the beach are issued free of charge. For towels at the reception you need to leave a deposit.
For children
Dim Suite Hotel 3 * offers a playground and a mini club to its small clients, which are quite a lot. If the parents are busy, then they will be comfortable with the service of a Russian-speaking nanny for an additional fee. The children's restaurant has high chairs and a special menu.
According to the hotel’s policy, a cot can be provided for a child at a surcharge upon request. Children under ten years old stay free in existing bedding.
Entertainment
In Dim Suite Hotel 3 * (Turkey) on the territory of twice a week, animation is offered and Turkish Night is held. There is also a massage room. Fans can play table tennis and darts. Those who do not want to sunbathe on the sea can comfortably sit on the sun loungers by the pool with slides. They are small, therefore convenient for children. There is also a bar open until midnight.
On the beach, vacationers are provided with a wide range of paid entertainment: rental of catamarans and pedal boats, etc.
For those who like to go to nightclubs and discos, this hotel is not entirely suitable, as it is positioned as a hotel for a quiet measured rest. But those who prefer noisy establishments can go to the center of Alanya, where there are a lot of them. Buses leave every twenty minutes from the stop located at the entrance to the Dim Suite Hotel.
Reviews
The impressions shared by tourists who have already visited this hotel are very helpful when choosing a hotel for your vacation. Dim Suite 3 *, according to many, is simply ideal for spending a relaxing and measured vacation with your family in it. Many Russians traveling with young children, prefer to choose this small hotel, without much animation, but with a pool and a slide. Another plus is that the beach is close enough.
The vast majority of our compatriots were satisfied with their stay at Dim Suite Hotel. A lot of good words are said about the staff, which is very friendly. The rooms are cleaned neatly and unobtrusively so as not to disturb the peace of residents. A lot of praise is also given to the hotel chef.
Parents believe that their children had a good rest at this hotel. They enthusiastically splashed around in the pool and rolled down the hill. Adults believe that the Dim Suite Hotel is an excellent choice for an inexpensive vacation for families with small children. A cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of home, silence after ten in the evening, normal food without frills, however, no one left the restaurant hungry - what else is needed to relax.
Many Russians are satisfied with the arrangement of rooms, although to some their area seems too small. In response, opponents parry that this is a beach hotel, and therefore stay in the rooms should be minimized.
Most vacationers rent a vehicle and explore the surroundings of Alanya on their own. The disadvantages, according to some tourists, is a long transfer, which can last up to three hours, and the fact that after six in the evening the underground passage to the beach closes.