Almost every Turkish hotel would like to boast that more than half of its guests are regular customers. This has a positive effect on the rating of the hotel complex and ensures its occupancy not only in the high tourist season, but also at the beginning. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for hoteliers to achieve such popularity and love among travelers. However, the Club Med Palmiye 5 * hotel complex succeeded. For many years now, the same people come here who highly value rest in this unusual club hotel. Tourists consider this place so unique that even after a two-year break associated with Russian-Turkish relations, they did not think for a second where to go on vacation. And reviews of Club Med Palmiye 2017 confirm that the hotel complex has not changed for the worse and is still able to surprise its guests with surprises and an abundance of adventures. Keep in mind that the hotel is positioning itself as a family, however, tourists of any category will be good here. This is one of the most striking features of this hotel. Today we will give readers a description of Club Med Palmiye 5 *, and also talk about the pros and cons of living in this complex.
Helpful information
Before telling you about the Club Med Palmiye 5 * hotel, it should be noted that it has a namesake. True, similarity is observed only in the name, and the concept, location and number of stars in the complexes are completely different. It happens that careless tour operators, instead of sending a traveler to a five-star hotel that interests him, arrange tours to Club Med Bodrum Palmiye, which has only three stars. Therefore, be very careful when purchasing a ticket to agencies. And be sure to check the travel voucher before setting off on a trip.
Hotel Description
This hotel complex is difficult to describe in two or three words. Guests are delighted to describe the hotel, more reminiscent of a cozy European town, made in a cottage style. In addition, the Club Med Palmiye 5 * hotel has a main building, but this season it has been closed. After all, after a long break in work, the hotel complex has not yet fully entered the usual schedule.
The hotel is classified as new. He received his first guests in the zero years, and reconstruction was carried out in it about eleven years ago. Until now, guests highly appreciate the condition of the number of rooms and the design of the hotel. They write in the comments that the hotel is not luxurious, but has some special restrained style, which is very similar to European traditions. Therefore, many say that relaxing in Club Med Palmiye 5 * is an opportunity to visit European Turkey.
The territory of the hotel complex vacationers do not get tired to admire. She is simply amazing, so children and adults alike enjoy being here. Bright flowers, shrubs and incredibly beautiful tangerine trees that form real groves are planted everywhere. Every evening, all the alleys of the park are highlighted, which creates an incredibly romantic atmosphere.
Hotel Feature
In their reviews of Club Med Palmiye Kemer 5 *, guests often note that every day it resembles an enchanting holiday. In the morning the theme is announced, which will be devoted to the whole day. The territory is decorated in a certain style, animators dress up in the corresponding images, supporting the festive mood of the hotel guests.
In the restaurant, cooks also try to cook in accordance with the announced theme. Sushi is served on the Japanese day, pizza and pasta are served on the Italian day, and a country party will be waiting for you on the American day.
Such an attitude towards guests reflects the concept of the hotel, because you should not forget that it is a club. However, when planning to buy a tour to a hotel complex, keep in mind that almost no one speaks Russian here. The animation is mainly in French, some shows are in English. Therefore, the main contingent of guests is Europeans and Turks. Russian guests make up no more than fifteen percent of the total number of vacationers.
Hotel Location
Located Club Keme Palmiye in Kemer. This resort town is known for its magnificent climate, healing air and spectacular views. There is also a very developed infrastructure suitable for youth recreation. In Kemer there are a lot of clubs, discos and shopping centers. However, the hotel is located at some distance from them, so the sounds of the city will not disturb vacationers.
The hotel stands on the very shore of the Mediterranean Sea and owns its part of the beach. The Tauride Mountains, tangerine and pine groves surround the hotel, creating a special atmosphere that appeals to many of our compatriots.
Keep in mind that Antalya Airport is approximately fifty kilometers from Club Med Palmiye (Kemer). To the city center from the hotel to get about fifty-five kilometers. Regular guests of the complex are advised to book an individual transfer from the airport. After a long flight, this will save you time, and comfort will not be superfluous.
Booking conditions
Tours at Club Med Palmiye are best booked on the hotel’s official website. In this case, you will receive a number of benefits and discounts that will allow you to significantly save on the purchase of a ticket.
For example, children from six to eleven years old receive a discount on accommodation in the amount of fifty percent of the standard cost. Adolescents under the age of seventeen receive a twenty percent discount.
For early bookings, customers receive a discount of fifteen percent of the cost of the tour.
Prices on the website are indicated in rubles and do not fluctuate when the exchange rate changes. In addition, potential travelers have access to one very convenient service. They are given the right to make a preliminary reservation for four days. During this period, they can view several different options and compare hotel prices. And only after the specified period has passed, make a decision by refusing the reservation or confirming it.
Hotel accommodation
This season, guests of the Club Med Palmiye Hotel in Kemer were accommodated only in the cottage type village. Bungalows have one, two and three floors in height. They are grouped in several semicircles next to the beach, garden and restaurant. The cottages themselves are built in a traditional Turkish style and represent a very picturesque picture against a background of exotic flowers and a turquoise sky.
Mostly guests are accommodated in a standard room. Its area ranges from sixteen to sixty-two square meters. Depending on this, one to six people can be accommodated in the apartment. Guests note that the cottages are located in shady places surrounded by pine trees, which allows you to breathe the clean air of Kemer. Each room is equipped with a hairdryer, air conditioning, safe and satellite TV. Guests in most cases are very pleased with the accommodation.
In the main building there are suites designed to accommodate two people. The area of this number is seventy squares. At the moment, it is difficult to say whether these apartments will be available for booking next season. Travel agents recommend finding out in the early spring of 2018.
Entertainment
The animation team at the hotel is working wonderfully well. In this case, no one is imposed on the guests. If they wish, they can rest peacefully and in seclusion, but if you want to spend time actively, your every day will be filled with interesting events and activities.
A distinctive feature of the hotel is sports entertainment. The all-inclusive system that the hotel operates on includes a large selection of sports. There are several academies for guests, where you will be taught how to shoot from an bow, for example, or sail. You can also visit the Academy of Circus, Fitness or Water Sports.
In addition to all of the above, vacationers are available playgrounds for basketball, volleyball and futsal. A fitness room and water aerobics will help you keep fit.
Children's clubs
The small Club Med Palmiye guests (Turkey / Kemer) are very important to the hotel. Therefore, in order to make their leisure time interesting, several children's clubs are organized on the territory. We could not devote this section of the article to this topic. According to the latest data, four mini-clubs are available for guests:
- From four months to two years. Do you think that it is impossible to have a good rest with the baby? We assure you that you are mistaken. If you want to take off the load a bit and relax, then leave the baby in the kids club. Here all conditions are created for him. The baby will be fed, breathe fresh air, and they will definitely play educational games with it. The club is open from nine in the morning until half past five in the evening six days a week.
- From two to three years. Believe me, your child will ask you to stay in the club for another hour. And this is not surprising, because every day he is waiting for master classes, interesting shows, dance programs, and all this is interspersed with meals and a mandatory afternoon nap. The club opens its doors at nine in the morning and awaits guests until half past five in the evening. After a short break, he continues to work again - from seven thirty to nine in the evening. Sunday is a day off.
- From four to ten years. Kids will be able to participate in circus programs and culinary master classes. The schedule is identical to the previous club.
- The club for children from eleven to seventeen years old works mainly for French children. Great importance is given to sports and creative activities.
Please note that the club must be booked at the reception in advance.
Service for children
Club Med Palmiye (Kemer) has babysitting services. You will have to pay extra for this service, but parents can be calm for their baby. With him will remain professionals who are able to entertain, feed and put the child to bed.
The hotel has a special room for feeding the baby. Here you can take advantage of all the cooking appliances for the baby, and guests can also take fruits, juices, mineral water intended for small guests.
The restaurant has a special area where there are dishes for children. If desired, parents can combine some of them and mash using a blender.
The hotel has several playgrounds where children can spend time only accompanied by their parents. Usually the sites are located in the shade of trees, so even in the heat of the day it is very comfortable.
Restaurants
We have already mentioned that the hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis. The food reviews left on the Internet are always full of sincere thanks to the hotel chefs. They cook simply amazingly delicious food, and in each restaurant the menu has its own characteristics:
- Phaselis. This establishment is located among bright colors and represents an open terrace. Each table can accommodate up to eight people, the restaurant provides highchairs for children. The restaurant's menu has a lot of low-calorie dishes that are ideal for people who monitor body weight.
- "Olympus". The huge restaurant has an indoor lounge and terrace. Usually, cooks change the menu every day to please the guests with delicious new dishes.
- "Topkapi". Smoking is not allowed in this establishment, and dinner is only possible by appointment. Chefs prepare Turkish national dishes. Many write that they never tasted such delicious dishes in their life.
- "Bosphorus". Of the large number of dishes, guests especially praise the Mediterranean cuisine.
Hotel complex bars
The all-inclusive meal concept also includes hotel bar service. Guests have the opportunity to refresh themselves with local drinks. Many of them are served in glass. Between the main meals in the bars, tables are served and snacks are served.
There are four bars in the hotel:
- Lalezar. The bar is located opposite the pool and offers guests a standard set of services.
- "Tulip". This establishment is open during the day only. It often comes to vacationers by the pool.
- Turkuaz. The bar is located near the amphitheater and closes for evening events.
- "Hilt". The establishment, located on a beautiful private beach, invites water lovers to freshen up and try various snacks.
Hotel guests are very pleased with the service and assortment in the bars.
Brief review analysis
First of all, I want to note the disadvantages of the hotel complex, of which there are not so many. Hotel guests write that tours to the hotel are quite expensive. On average, a night stay at Club Med Palmiye costs tourists seven thousand rubles. Not all vacationers can pay this amount, however, our compatriots believe that a hotel stay is worth the money.
Also, the minuses include the lack of knowledge by the staff of the Russian language. This significantly complicates communication with the hotel complex employees and limits the opportunities for recreation.
The hotel has a lot of advantages, and vacationers often mention them in their comments. These include luxurious grounds, excellent cuisine, which allows the hotel to be called a "gourmet paradise", a wide selection of entertainment and helpful staff. Of course, this list is far from complete, so we suggest you evaluate the hospitality of Club Med Palmiye yourself, having come here on vacation in the next holiday season.