The gentle sun and warm Black Sea beckon our compatriots to the south. Gelendzhik is one of the most popular resort towns of the coast. Millions of tourists visit it annually. There are many interesting sights, magnificent bars and restaurants, night clubs and, of course, hotels. Some accommodation facilities are classified as urban: they are located in the center or close to it and have a small cozy area. Others are located on the first, second or third coastline, have a large area. Hotel "Cruise" in Gelendzhik belongs to the coastal accommodation facilities, the distance to the sea is only 50 m. We will dwell on it in more detail in the article.
"White bride"
Scientists claim that the name of this popular resort of federal significance from the Turkic language is translated exactly that. Among the Caucasus Mountains, overgrown with lush vegetation, a beautiful city stands on a wide coastal strip. Today it is difficult to imagine that in modern times this modern resort was a commercial slave settlement. Turkish Pasha took goryanka, beautiful potential brides for their harems from the Gelendzhik Bay. This is where the name of the future city came from.
The beaches of Gelendzhik deserve special attention. The most important, pebble, is located in the city center, others are sandy, pebble-sandy. The quiet harbor of the bay guards the coast from northern winds, strong storms. The sea is very clean, transparent, warms up well. This city is loved by families with children. Well-developed infrastructure, a lot of cultural and leisure facilities and magnificent hotels attract many tourists. I would like to talk about one of the best hotels in the city in more detail.
Hotel "Cruise" (Gelendzhik): location and features
In one of the prestigious areas of the city, which is beautifully called "Magnolia", there is a hotel complex of international level. Tourists appreciate primarily the excellent location of the hotel: close to the center and only 2-3 minutes to the sea. The building resembles the famous liner of the same name. The Cruise Hotel in Gelendzhik is famous for its very high level of service, comfortable accommodation in modern rooms decorated according to European standards.
The hotel is positioned as a family and business. Many parents come here with their children and leave in ecstasy. By the way, children under 4 years can stay here for free (without providing additional space). For many businessmen, there is no question of choosing a hotel when planning a business visit to Gelendzhik. According to reviews, the Cruise Hotel is the most popular venue for seminars, conferences and other important events. Young and energetic party-goers may find it boring here.
The wonders of infrastructure
The main building has six floors. The architects thought up the layout very interestingly: if you look at the Cruise hotel in Gelendzhik a little from the side, its upper part is very similar to the bow and the deck of the famous ocean liner. At this place is a respectable panoramic suite, which covers an area of more than 100 m 2 . The cost of such accommodation per day is about 9,000 rubles. There are more economical options at affordable prices, but more on that later.
The hotel management appreciates the opinion of its customers, so every year there are various renovations. For example, in 2017, a multifunctional conference room was improved. Now it is possible to arrange business events in it (meetings, seminars, trainings, team briefings), celebrations, etc.
The Cruise Hotel on Serafimovich (Gelendzhik) belongs to the same well-known hotel brand Kompass Hotels. This branch is a little more modest and is rated at 3 *, but the quality of service and license plate is also at the highest level.
We are comfortable
This is a completely new hotel, the interior of which takes into account the smallest needs of customers for comfort. The entire room fund of the Cruise Hotel in Gelendzhik is made in the style of classical minimalism: there is nothing superfluous, everything is strict, modern and functional. The lighting system allows you to adjust the built-in lights and the main chandelier. Comfortable for the body temperature, each guest can adjust independently with the help of individual air conditioners and heating devices.
The room categories at the Compass Cruise Hotel Gelendzhik 4 * are divided into the categories Standard, 18.5 m 2 and 20 m 2 , Studio (25 m to 35 m 2 ) with balconies, Suite ( 40 m 2 ) and Panoramic Suite (109 m 2 ). As can be seen from the description, the types of accommodation differ in area and the presence or absence of balconies. The "Studio" is divided into sleeping and living areas, the "Suite" has two rooms, and the "Panoramic Suite" ... Better look at the photo.
All rooms are equipped with the most modern furniture: beds with comfortable orthopedic mattresses, tables and armchairs, nightstands, etc. Guests can comfortably sit in front of an LCD TV with satellite channels. The rooms have telephones, refrigerators, safes. The bathrooms have a bathroom, shower, sink. Each vacationer is offered a perfume and cosmetic set, towels, bathrobes.
What about food?
In the high season (June, July, August, September), vacationers can eat in the beautiful restaurant, which operates like a buffet. According to reviews about the Compass Cruise hotel in Gelendzhik, the food here is excellent. A professional team of chefs tries to cater to the most fastidious customers. It is for this reason that they say that this hotel not only confirms the declared international status, but also largely surpasses it.
The hotel is very well located: there are many cafes, bars and restaurants, fast food outlets nearby. Everyone can choose a place to taste without much effort.
Hotel entertainment options
Part of the services of the Compass Cruise hotel in Gelendzhik is included in the price. This includes the use of the magnificent outdoor pool, which is open from May to September. Around it there are sun loungers, sun loungers and umbrellas so that guests can comfortably relax near the water and sunbathe. You can, on the contrary, choose a place in the shade of luxurious subtropical trees and shrubs and soak in the cool.
Some tourists recommend renting a car and exploring the Black Sea coast on their own. Lovers love to make romantic walks along the Primorskaya embankment. Not far away is the Aqua Gallery and the mountain amusement park. For those who love organized tours, there is a bureau. Specialists will help you choose the route that interests you.
The most popular excursions in Gelendzhik are connected with the sea and mountains. These are spectacular yacht cruises along the scenic coast. You can go to the ancient dolmens and beautiful waterfalls on the river Zhan. Wine tours with tasting in Abrau-Durso or Fanagoria are in demand. This, of course, is not a complete list of interesting places and attractions of Gelendzhik and its environs. You need to come to the city and see everything with your own eyes.
The quality of the services provided at the Cruise Hotel (according to reviews)
You rarely see a hotel that is exceptionally good talked about. It turns out that it is possible in Russia to relax according to international quality standards. Many tourists liked the fact that there was free bottled water available, and for breakfast there was no need to pay extra.
Hotel staff can arrange shuttle services. You will meet your dear guest at the airports of Gelendzhik, Anapa, Sochi, Krasnodar, as well as from railway stations.
Beach and water fun
The private beach of the hotel is only 20-30 meters. It is equipped with everything you need: sunbeds with or without mattresses, showers, changing rooms, and drinking water. The beach is pebble, but you can move around it without special slippers. The water in the Gelendzhik Bay heats up pretty quickly, the entry into the sea is gentle. The transparency along the coastline is very good, here you can even swim with a mask and look for beautiful fish.
For an additional fee, a standard set of water activities is offered: jet skiing, banana, cheesecake, skiing and even parachuting. In the latter case, the rise from the boat is carried out to a height of up to 150 m. They say that the sensations are unforgettable.
Opinions of tourists about the hotel "Cruise" (Gelendzhik)
“Very worthy”, “wonderful”, “corresponding to international standards” - such definitions are given by vacationers. There are so few negative reviews among the huge number of positive ones that it is not worth mentioning them. The average rating in the hotel rating is 8.5 points out of 10 possible.
Vacationers who visited the hotel for business purposes were satisfied with the conference room with transforming furniture, flipcharts, an excellent screen and other equipment. Thanks to a good air conditioning system, even with a maximum occupancy of the hall, which is about 90 people, the air remains fresh.
The reviews about the Cruise hotel on Serafimovich (Gelendzhik) also say a lot of good things about the location, rooms and quality of service. This accommodation option can be chosen by those who want to save a little on accommodation.
The best advertisement is word of mouth, when the hotel is advised to friends and recommended to acquaintances. Moreover, satisfied customers are returning to the Compass Cruise hotel in Gelendzhik or are planning to come again.