For many Russians, the words "summer" and "Turkey" have become synonymous. For more than 20 years, this country has occupied a leading position, being one of the most favorite vacation spots for our compatriots. This is not surprising: we do not need a visa to Turkey, the cost of the tours is quite acceptable, there is practically no language barrier (staff speak Russian in many hotels), the resorts have a beach climate, and the Mediterranean Sea is beautiful.
How to choose the right hotel in Turkey from the many available options? Most tourists believe that you need to stay in categories 3-4 *, which are considered the so-called "golden mean". Castle Park Hotel 3 * is one of the most popular hotels in Beldibi. Let us dwell on it in more detail below.
We go to Beldibi
The resort is 45 km from Antalya International Airport and 17 km from Kemer. In Beldibi, tourists are offered a fairly calm and measured beach holiday. Many people want to enjoy the silence, so most of the time they spend on the beach, in a hotel or in its beautiful territory.
Beldibi is located in a small strip along the Mediterranean Sea, nearby are the majestic Taurus trees covered with pine trees. There are several shops typical of Turkey in the village where people can buy quality leather goods, jewelry made of unusual yellow gold, souvenirs or oriental sweets. Essential goods and products are bought in large supermarkets.
Excursion routes can be chosen for every taste. Young people often go on extreme water tours on rafts along a mountain river. A calmer alternative is a trip on a comfortable yacht along the picturesque shores of the Mediterranean.
The nature of the region
The unique green mountains, which are called the "Kemer stone belt", sprawling pine trees, palm trees, pomegranate and orange trees, tropical shrubs, fragrant flowers and, of course, the cleanest sea with clear water - this is what attracts tourists most of all.
Many write in reviews that the air here smells of sea and pine needles, breathes easily and freely. Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity claim that after returning from the resort they look fresh, rejuvenated and bathe in complements. The healing power of the sea has been known since time immemorial, such a vacation gives a healing effect, strengthens the immune system and “charges the sun” for a whole year.
Climatic features
Beldibi is located in the subtropical zone: it has hot, dry summers and mild, snowy winters. The beach season begins in May, when the water in the sea warms up to a comfortable temperature, and often continues until October.
The hottest months are in the middle of summer (July, August), the air temperature can reach 35 ° C. The heat is usually well tolerated due to sea humidity, but people suffering from high blood pressure should choose May, June or September to visit the region. .
Where is Castle Park Hotel 3 * located?
To Kemer from the village of Beldibi is only 17 km, the bus goes there regularly. The hotel is located 20 minutes from a private pebbly and sandy beach. Judging by the reviews, the road does not tire tourists, but on the contrary, it brings pleasure.
Nearby is the entire infrastructure of the village: shops and supermarkets, ATMs, markets, cafes and bars. The atmosphere here is calmer than in Kemer, which is famous for its nightlife. Next door is the Marin Hotel.
Who will be interested in the complex?
Castle Park Hotel 3 * (Kemer) is visited by youth companies, couples with children, vacationers of middle and even old age. For everyone there is a lesson to their liking: beach and water activities, swimming in pools, hammam, sightseeing trips and much more.
Young guests will find a specially equipped children's pool with slides, a mini club, a playground with bright swings and carousels, green lawns for active and outdoor games.
Territory tour
The hotel opened its doors to tourists in 2001 under the name Larissa Park. For 16 years it has been successfully operating, improving every year the range of its services, updating the interior and attracting more and more vacationers. The last large-scale renovation was carried out in 2008, after which the complex changed the sign to Castle Park Hotel 3 * (Beldibi). This spectacular advertising move led, as expected, to increased demand for the hotel.
Tourists resting here write that the territory of the hotel is buried in flowers and it is a great pleasure to be on it. The area of the hotel is 7000 m 2 . Most of it is occupied by a garden with a variety of green spaces: fruit trees, neatly trimmed bushes and bright flower beds along the clean paths paved with tiles.
The main building of Castle Park Hotel 3 * (Kemer) has 5 floors, it has a number of rooms, a restaurant, administrative and utility rooms, a sports and entertainment complex. In the courtyard there are two swimming pools: an adult (220 m 2 ) and a children's pool with slides. Along the perimeter from them there is a sunbathing area with sun loungers, deck chairs, sun umbrellas.
What kind of accommodation do tourists offer?
Rooms Park Park Hotel ex. Larissa Park 3 * is represented by 88 categories. These are single and triple standard (most of them) and family rooms. The hotel is included in the "Concept of Summer 2017", according to which smoking in rooms is strictly prohibited.
Tourists describe the "standards" as rather spacious and bright rooms with good repair and modern technology. The interior of the room stock is made in the style of classical minimalism: everything is strictly and functionally, there is nothing superfluous. The guests liked the wide beds with mattresses of moderate stiffness, beside them there are nightstands and lamps.
Most of the rooms, judging by the description of Castle Park Hotel 3 *, have balconies with wonderful views of the sea, garden or mountains. Everywhere is equipped with individual air conditioning systems, televisions broadcasting Russian channels, Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators with free bottled water. For a nominal fee in the room, you can use the safe for storing documents and valuables.
Bathrooms are equipped with modern fixtures, toilets and sinks, showers, hair dryers. Towel sets and perfumes and cosmetics are prepared for guests.
Food for every taste!
It is difficult to imagine a Turkish hotel that would not offer its tourists the concept of "All inclusive". Castle Park Hotel 3 * is no exception. Buffet meals are served in a wonderful restaurant for all guests. It is open from 7:30 to 22:00, guests are offered four meals a day. All meals (except ice cream), tea, coffee, soda and mineral water, juice drinks, fruits, etc. are included in the price. Local alcohol is also provided free of charge - these are beer, crayfish, gin, vodka and wine. Imported whiskey, branded drinks can be drunk at an additional cost.
Most vacationers at Castle Park Hotel 3 * (Beldibi) liked the quality of food. They note that it was quite diverse and complete. Necessarily in the diet there was meat and fish with vegetables or pasta, dairy products, delicious cereals and pastries, omelets were served for breakfast. Tourists were satisfied with a wide variety of fruits and berries: watermelons and melons, grapes, peaches, plums, nectarines. From the entire range of dishes, you can choose dishes suitable for children, vegetarians and people who are on a sparing diet. Kids are provided with special high chairs.
The sun! Sea! Beach!
The road takes only 10 minutes at a quick pace, but you can take your time and enjoy the surrounding beauty, breathe in the healing air. Right next to the beach of Castle Park Hotel 3 * (Turkey) is the main street of the village of Beldibi, named after the politician Ataturk. Nearby is a very picturesque park with beautiful trees, places for relaxation.
The hotel’s private beach is equipped with sun loungers and deck chairs, you can take shelter from the sun in the shade of an umbrella, there are locker rooms, a shower, and drinking water. Sunset at sea is quite gentle, but rocky. Some vacationers say that special slippers cannot be dispensed with; others found paths well-sprinkled with sand in the sea. The water is very clear, with a turquoise hue. Diving enthusiasts can go diving and watch beautiful colorful fish, which are very numerous in clear water. On the beach, fun companies play beach volleyball.
For an additional fee you can ride boats, bananas and cheesecakes, a jet ski and even a parachute. In the latter case, the lift is carried out from the boat above the water to a height of up to 150 meters. Those who want to spend time in a less busy place can take advantage of the large, large pebble beach (a 30-minute walk from the hotel).
How to brighten up leisure in the territory
In 2017, two additional pools were equipped in the hotel's orange garden (one for children and one for adults). They are very clean, hidden from the hot sun under the canopy of tropical trees, from which a delicate citrus aroma spreads. In the courtyard by the pools with a water slide is also very cozy: in the morning, quiet, pleasant music is played, you can relax with a glass of cocktail or other soft drink on the sun loungers.
Of the entire service Castle Park Hotel 3 * vacationers emit wonderful animation. A professional team arranges excellent entertainment programs for children and adults. Little attention is given to little guests and care, a kids club is open every day (from 2 to 12 years old), they even show good performances with circus elements. In the evenings there are fun and interesting show programs that end with dancing.
Hotel guests can use the free hammam and sauna, a billiard room, and play table tennis. In addition, massage services are paid, of which many guests were delighted.
What is a must visit in Beldibi?
Tourists are often offered sightseeing trips to Kemer, but this can also be done independently on regular buses that go there from the village. But the ruins of the ancient city of Phaselis are better to see together with the guide, he will tell fascinating stories about this interesting place. Another popular destination is the village of Goynuk and the park next to it. The route includes a visit to the spectacular Canyon, mountain trails and the famous Lycian Way.
If you do not want to go by bus anywhere, you can go on a water tour with rafts along the Beldibi mountain river. On the way, travelers are planted with wonderful landscapes, waterfalls and gorges. The most popular excursion that no one can miss is sailing on a beautiful ship along the coast of the resort.
Tourist opinions about Castle Park Hotel 3 * (reviews)
This is one of the few hotels in Turkey, which has a fairly high rating (8.5 points out of 10) and a huge number of positive comments. Tourists describe how an amazing fire show was organized on the day of arrival, how they went with animators to great club parties, how great it was to swim in the pool in the middle of an orange grove, how unexpectedly one of the guests was congratulated on his birthday by putting wine and fruit in his room.
Cleanliness of the rooms, food and entertainment at Castle Park Hotel 3 * almost no complaints. Tourists write that they cleaned the rooms daily, changed bed linen 3 times a week. They were fed only fresh food and varied enough, nobody went hungry. The beach area is spacious, there were plenty of sunbeds for everyone. This year, sun umbrellas were replaced with tents, most liked this innovation.
A lot of warm and pleasant words were said to the hotel staff. They note that these are very kind, attentive and helpful people who help to solve any question or problem. I want to return to such a place again and again, many tourists do just that.