The village of Amber, located on the Baltic Sea, is not named so by chance. Probably, practically no one needs to explain about what this settlement is famous for. It is in this village that 90% of all amber supplied to the world market is mined. But this locality is known not only for this. Among other things, Amber is also a pretty popular resort. In summer, he is visited by many tourists who decide to relax at sea.
Of course, there are a lot of good hotels in Amber. For example, the comfortable hotel "Water Area" deserved good reviews from tourists . In Amber, tourists consider it one of the best complexes.
Where is the hotel located
The Hotel "Water Area" is located on the very edge of the village of Amber - in its northern part. The distance from this hotel to the sea in a straight line is about 350 m. That is, guests of the hotel can walk to the coast in about 10 minutes. The beach "Galera" located opposite the hotel is called. On the other hand from the hotel at about the same distance is Lake Sinyavinskoe. So the guests of the complex in the season can swim both in salt water and in fresh.
It will not be difficult for tourists to rent a room here. The bus stop on which you need to get off is called exactly the same as the hotel itself - “Water Area”. The frequency of the routes passing here is only 1 hour.
Of course, tourists can get to the hotel not only by bus. A trip from the Kaliningrad airport to the hotel by taxi will cost vacationers about 1200 rubles. Also, tourists can book a transfer in the hotel itself. There is such a service in a hotel of 1400 p.
What is a hotel
Externally, the hotel "Aquatoria" (Amber) , according to travelers, looks pretty impressive. The originality of the hotel building gives a round three-story tower on the main facade. It is worth living at this hotel an average of about 3000 p. per day per person. But some tour operators can get trips here for stocks, almost half the price. For an extra bed in this hotel they usually ask 700-1000 r.
The territory of the hotel "Aquatoria" has its own. She looks, according to vacationers, is also very beautiful. There are so many green spaces in the hotel courtyard that, according to tourists, it even resembles a park in some ways. At least it will be absolutely easy for guests to find a shade in the hotel.
Check-in time at this hotel is 14 hours. Children under 2 years old can stay for free (without a seat). Smoking in the rooms of this complex is, of course, prohibited. It is believed that this hotel is best suited for families with children or retirees.
Very attracted to this hotel and divers. The lake Sinyavinskoe located next to it, among other things, is famous for its very great depth and the presence of an underwater city at the bottom.
Number of rooms
One of the features of the Hotel “Aquatoria” (Amber) is that, despite its small size, tourists are provided with a fairly wide selection of room types. To rent in this hotel, for example, you can class rooms:
Most of the rooms rented at the hotel are designed for 3-4 people. In all rooms rented at the hotel, tourists can use:
air conditioners;
refrigerators;
TVs
teapots.
In addition to the beds, the apartments rented at the Hotel “Aquatoria” (Amber) have mirror cabinets, work desks, bedside tables. Even in standards, sofas are additionally installed in this complex. Bathrooms in the hotel rooms are, of course, provided for individual.
"Water Area" (Amber): reviews on the rooms for rent
Opinion about the proposed accommodation in this hotel for tourists vacationing in Amber has developed relatively well. The rooms for vacationers here, judging by the reviews, are for rent quite comfortable. The beds in the rooms of the complex are wide, and sleep, according to vacationers, they are quite comfortable.
The rooms of the Hotel “ Aquatoria” in Yantarny are quite large, and therefore they do not look like close dark rooms. From almost all rooms of the hotel, as noted by tourists, there are simply magnificent views of the sea. Relate to the advantages of rented in this complex of apartments vacationers and their good soundproofing. Noise does not interfere with the rest in the hotel rooms.
The bathrooms of the Hotel “Aquatoria” (Amber) also earned good reviews from travelers . Complimentary toiletries are offered at this hotel. In addition to shampoo and gel, residents of the complex can use in its bathrooms and a hairdryer. The only thing - in the hotel bathrooms, unfortunately, there is no toothpaste. This tool tourists should take with them from home.
Also, some of its guests consider its poor water some of the drawbacks of the hotel. It has a “greasy” consistency here and, unfortunately, doesn’t even smell too good. To wash off sea salt from her, perhaps, it is also possible. But drinking it, of course, is not worth it, including in boiled form.
Smoking in the rooms of this hotel, as already mentioned, is not allowed. All rooms rented here are equipped with smoke detectors. However, the hotel still has ashtrays on the terraces and balconies. This is a lot of tourists, of course, also refer to the advantages of this state hotel.
Service
The infrastructure of the Aquatoria complex in Amber is represented by the following elements:
Completely free hotel guests are provided with a service such as a taxi call. Also in the courtyard of the hotel there are places for barbecue. If desired, hotel guests can place an order here for flower delivery or theater tickets.
Hotel "Aquatoria" (Amber): reviews on staff and infrastructure
Living on the territory of the hotel "Water Area", according to vacationers, is quite convenient. A visit to the sauna here, for example, costs only 700 r / h. A great advantage of this hotel, travelers believe that there are many activities for children on its territory. For small guests, the hotel even has a bowling alley.
The hotel staff also earned good reviews from vacationers. The employees of this hotel are very sincere towards their guests. At the same time, they try to solve all problems arising from tourists promptly.
Interesting enough on the territory of the complex guests are offered excursions. Groups of tourists from 3-4 people carry from here to Kaliningrad, Svetlogorsk and other places rich in sights.
Dining at the hotel
It is possible to rent rooms in the hotel “Aquatoria” (Amber) with breakfast. The restaurant is located in this hotel on the ground floor. Tables for vacationers are served here not only in the room itself, but also on the terrace equipped next to it. Upon check-in, the administration immediately suggests that tourists choose the type of breakfast that will be served to them later (Italian, Russian, French, etc.).
Reviews from the guests of the hotel restaurant earned relatively good. The food in the hotel's dining room is delicious. The only thing - portions are served here, unfortunately, not too large.
Where to eat in the village
Guests can have lunch and dinner at the Galera Cafe or Letto. Both of these establishments deserve good reviews from tourists. Restaurant "Galera", among other things, also looks very original. It was built in the form of an old wooden ship.
Unfortunately, there are no shops near this complex . The hotel “Aquatoria” (Russia , Yantarny) did not deserve particularly good reviews for this, of course. The supermarkets closest to the complex are a few stops away.
What is a hotel beach?
Amber Village - the place is very quiet. Mostly lovers of a relaxing holiday come here. The beaches of this resort, reviews from tourists deserved just magnificent. They are not only large and beautiful, but also practically deserted. The Galera beach located opposite the hotel is covered with soft sand. And to sunbathe on it or to walk along the shore in this place, judging by the reviews, it is very convenient for tourists. Among other things, a monument to the victims of the Holocaust is erected here on the seashore.
The public beach of Yantarny village is located about 2 km from the hotel. He also earned very good reviews from tourists. One of the features of this beach is that it is the only one in our country awarded the blue flag of UNESCO.
Many vacationers recommend the guests of the Hotel “Aquatoria” to visit not only the beach located next to it. According to many tourists, in Amber you should definitely go to Lake Sinyavinskoe. It may be interesting not only for diving enthusiasts. This lake looks really beautiful. In addition, swans also live here, which often do not fly south, even in winter. You can not only admire the swans on the lake, but also feed them. Of course, there are quite comfortable beaches on Sinyavinsky.
What is the village itself
The infrastructure at the Yantarny resort itself, judging by the reviews of tourists, is very well developed. Everywhere in this village are all kinds of cafes and restaurants. This settlement looks quite unusual, as tourists say. In Amber, among other things, a lot of old houses of German construction were preserved.
As for the cleanliness of this settlement, tourists have absolutely no complaints. At least there is no dirt anywhere on the streets of this resort. Among other things, the village is also very well landscaped. Of course, there are shops everywhere in this resort where you can buy beautiful natural amber and crafts from it.
By the way, tourists themselves can find this stone in a village by the sea. You just need to take a closer look under your feet. However, there is no need to specifically engage in “mining” of amber in this resort. In Russia, voluntary ministry, unfortunately, is prohibited by law. Without fear, to pay a fine to look for a sun stone, including in Amber, only those people who have concluded contracts with licensed gem mining companies officially can.