Small resort villages on the Black Sea coast have recently become more and more popular among Russian tourists. Lazarevskoye also belongs to them. This village was founded a very long time ago - in 1869. From Sochi to it is only about 50 km towards Tuapse.
Private Sector Features
Rooms in large hotels in Lazarevsky, like in any other resort village of the Black Sea coast, are expensive. Therefore, most tourists prefer to rent a house in the private sector.
During perestroika, once the rich Black Sea collective farms and state farms went bankrupt, local residents had to look for other sources of income. It was then in Lazarevsky that the first mini-hotels began to open. This allowed their owners to somehow make ends meet, since there were not too many tourists at that time.
Times have changed, Russians' income has grown, and hundreds of vacationers have reached Lazarevskoye. Private guesthouses have become much more comfortable. Now Lazarevsky's mini-hotels offer tourists inexpensive and at the same time quite comfortable rooms.
Prices
What exactly can a guest house cost in a village? Lazarevskoye is a resort where you can relax without spending too much money. You can rent a house in a mini-hotel for only 300-1500 rubles. It all depends on the type of room and the degree of remoteness of the hotel from the sea. At the height of the holiday season, and this is July and August, prices may rise.
It is better to book rooms in advance. Finding housing on arrival in these months can turn into a real problem. In September and June it is easier to rent a hotel room, but without booking you will most likely have to pay more. Usually, those who want to relax on the Black Sea coast find housing listings on the Internet. Find the most suitable guest house. Lazarevskoye, in which housing prices are quite affordable, is one of the most popular resort villages, and there are plenty of advertisements for renting housing on the network. After choosing your favorite hotel option, call its owners (about two months in advance) and book a room. You will come to Lazarevskoye, they will meet you and bring you to your place.
You should not especially trust the photos and pictures presented by the owners of the mini-hotels if you see a very chic guest house. Lazarevskoye is still not Antalya. Housing in the private sector of the village is quite convenient and in most cases does not cause any complaints among tourists. However, some owners of mini-hotels still try to embellish the situation and charge a price by displaying photos of expensive European apartments found on the Internet.
Room Features
Having rented a house in an inexpensive mini-hotel, you are likely to be able to secure a very decent rest. Lazarevskoye, whose guest houses are quite comfortable, is a pretty quiet and clean village itself. The houses rented out are usually located on cozy, beautiful streets. Usually in guest houses of the Black Sea villages three types of rooms are rented: “economy”, “standard” and “luxury”. The most popular among tourists is the second option. This room type usually has air conditioning, a fridge and a TV. Facilities (shower, toilet) are located directly in the room. "Suite" is more expensive, but you can spend some rest in it with great comfort. Equipped with these rooms as well as the "standard". The difference is that they are two-room and furnished with upholstered furniture. In addition, the owners provide residents with a set of dishes. Economy rooms are simply rooms with a bed. Facilities in this case are on the floor.
Service
Food in most mini-hotels of Lazarevsky is not provided. Usually, the guest house has a shared kitchen where residents can cook their own meals. Some hotels serve food, but you will have to pay extra for it. Rooms are cleaned once a day. The bed is usually changed once a week.
In the village you can find a guest house with a pool. Lazarevskoye is a resort village, here they take care of tourists with any income. Of course, in such hotels the rooms are more expensive than in ordinary ones (2000-4000 rubles).
The owners and staff (if any) of the mini-hotels are friendly to the guests. In most cases, residents come to the station upon arrival and are taken back to the train after the rest is over. This service is included in the price.
House territory
The courtyards of private guest houses of Lazarevsky in most hotels are well equipped. Even in very inexpensive hotels, the owners try to decorate the house adjoining territory and make it attractive for guests by arranging, for example, potted flowers on the stairs and borders. In hotels, more prestigious yards are usually surrounded by greenery, there are gazebos, playgrounds and open barbecue.
Near each guest house there is parking for several cars. Most often you do not need to pay extra for it.
Reviews of tourists about the private sector of Lazarevsky
So, you decided to visit some guest house on the Black Sea. Lazarevskoye - the village is quite large, there are many mini-hotels in it. Therefore, the reviews of vacationers about them are somewhat contradictory. If you look at sites on the Internet, we can conclude that in general, tourists have a good opinion about the resort’s guest houses. It is worth living in such otelchik cheap, the owners are unobtrusive and polite. They monitor the equipment, it works properly. Reservations can be made almost without fear. Although sometimes it happens that hoteliers refuse vacationers after they arrive at the place. There are some guest houses of Lazarevsky and such unflattering reviews. Some owners are rude, refuse to those who have booked a room, do not change bed linen, etc.
Remoteness from the sea
For a tourist with an average income, a very good choice is the Lazarevskoye resort. Guest houses by the sea are abundant here. Many inns are located right along the coast. Leaving the building, you will find yourself right on the beach. But the rooms in such hotels are, of course, more expensive. If you want to save, then you will have to go to the sea for 10-20 minutes.
In the center closest to the sea are mini-hotels on the street. Turquoise About many of its hotels there are good reviews. Here you can find a very decent guest house. Turquoise (Lazarevskoye) - the street is not too long, so if you want to rent a room here, you will have to book it at least two to three months before the trip.
Resort Reviews
So, we figured out what constitutes a standard guest house in the village. Lazarevskoye is a welcoming and inexpensive resort. Therefore, many would like to come here. This area is generally considered the most prestigious in Sochi. There are not so many vacationers as in the city itself, and there are plenty of entertainment and amenities. Small pebble beaches are well equipped, the sea is very clean. If you wish, you can book a parachute flight, ride a water bike, a motorcycle or take a ticket for a pleasure boat.
In the vicinity of Lazarevsky there are a lot of attractions. Excursions are inexpensive and quite interesting. You can also visit the water parks "Starfish" or "Nautilus." The village has a dolphinarium, exoterrarium and an aquarium. Children will surely enjoy the water park or mini-railway specially designed for them.
How to get to Lazarevsky
Most tourists travel to the village by train. At his station all trains stop following to Sochi and Adler. The station is called "Lazarevskaya". Tickets in high season must be booked in advance. From Sochi to the village can be reached by minibus or by train.