What are the main attractions of Alanya? This typical resort of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is famous for its medieval fortified city on a prominent rocky promontory in the sea, Cleopatra's beach under this cliff and Damlatas cave. Fortunately, all three of these attractions are located in one area of Alanya. If you are interested in combining an informative vacation with a stay on the most beautiful beach of the Anatolian Riviera, then you are right here at the Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 *.
What is special about this hotel? We learn this from the reviews of those tourists who visited there recently, in the summer and in the first half of the fall of 2016. Alanya, unlike Antalya, attracts budget travelers. But even those who are fed up with the Turkish "fives", argues that in "Cleopatra" you will find a decent vacation for a reasonable price. Before describing the hotel in more detail, let's say that it is located across the road from the beach, and it offers an all-inclusive concept of food.
Where is the hotel located
Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 * is located in the historical part of Alanya. A hundred meters from the hotel, you just have to cross the highway, the excellent Cleopatra beach with Damlatas cave is located. To the third attraction of Alanya - a fortified city on a rocky cape - it is better to take a bus (its stop is opposite the hotel entrance) so as not to walk up. But you can just swim in the sea and look at the fortress walls and towers hanging over the water. The modern center of Alanya with its shops and bazaars is five hundred meters away. Nearby is the Archaeological Museum. Also within walking distance is the largest water park on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. But from the international airport to the hotel you have to overcome one hundred and twenty kilometers. Alanya's air harbor (30 km) is much closer. However, Gazipasa Airport accepts only domestic flights. The hotel is not located in a residential area. Minibus minibuses scurry along the road leading along the sea, there are many restaurants, cafes and, of course, shops around.
Hotel Territory
According to the descriptions of tourists, this is a small city hotel. The hotel area is very compact, everywhere close to the reception and restaurant. The hotel consists of two four- and six-story buildings. Between them is a swimming pool and a restaurant building. Reviews mention that the facade of the hotel is very beautifully decorated in the Ottoman style, with wooden openwork bars on the windows. In front of the entrance, the flags of those countries where the guests came from fluttering. Mostly tourists from Ukraine, Poland, and other states of Central Europe have a rest here. The hotel positions itself as "+16". This means that children under sixteen are not accepted at the hotel. So, a squeal in the pool at six in the morning will not wake you. Reviews also note the beauty of snow-white buildings with balconies, the bottom of which is closed by greenish glasses. The buildings have recently been renovated and everything shines with novelty and cleanliness. Everything that is not occupied by buildings and a pool is planted with greenery. To optically enlarge a small area, terraces filled with hanging gardens were created.
Description and price of a standard hotel room
Guest rooms are not categorized. All ninety-six rooms are standard. The only difference is the view from the window. Some overlook the sea. But the minus of these rooms is that under the balconies are a swimming pool and restaurant. So, in the evenings it can be noisy. Other rooms overlook neighboring houses and hotels. The area where the Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 * is located is central, but very quiet. Therefore, for those who like peace, such numbers are optimal.
What is the standard at the Cleopatra Hotel? This is a triple room. It suits both a family with an adult child (or without it), and two or three friends. The room has one large bed and another single. Reviews mark new orthopedic mattresses and soft pillows. From furniture, tourists mention a dressing table under a large mirror, a refrigerator, a wardrobe, a TV, air conditioning, a telephone, and an electric kettle. Bathrooms have a shower and hairdryer. There are two chairs on the balcony. There is where to dry bathing suits.
Nutrition
The Cleopatra Atlas Hotel (Alanya), like many resort hotels in Turkey, introduced the concept of "All Inclusive". Of course, this is not the "five", where they feed around the clock. Food consists of three meals. But their extent pleases. You can have breakfast already from seven in the morning. And those who like to sleep longer will have time to eat at half past ten. The same “sparing” schedule for lunch (from half past one to two) and dinner (from seven to nine in the evening). For breakfast, they give eggs of all kinds, cereals, granola, a variety of delicious pastries, vegetables and fruits, honey of two varieties, coffee and tea. Lunch and dinner consist of at least one soup, a variety of meat and fish dishes, and many side dishes (pilaf, fries, pasta, greens and vegetables). Desserts in Turkey are beyond praise, especially pastries. The reviews mention that during the holidays you can eat seasonal fruits: peaches, strawberries, apples, pears, oranges, plums, pomegranates ... Of the drinks, tourists mention vending machines with juices, "Cola", "Fanta". Local alcohol and a variety of alcoholic cocktails can be enjoyed at the bar.
Free hotel services
The reception at Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 * is open 24 hours a day. One of her employees speaks Russian. The hotel has a left-luggage office where you can check in your luggage at late check-out. For those who follow the figure, a fitness room with brand-new and modern fitness equipment opened its doors for free. But, reviews say, if you want to work out in the fresh air, the entire Alanya embankment is lined with such iron structures. This is the “trick” of the city, whose magistrate thus promotes a healthy lifestyle. Car parking is available on site. All beach services, such as umbrellas and sunbeds, are provided on the Blue Star Beach hotel’s own coast, three kilometers from Cleopatra. A free shuttle bus runs from the hotel twice a day. The hotel has a currency exchange, catches wifi. The bathrooms replenish daily hygiene items.
Additional paid services at the hotel
The hotel has a conference room and a room for business negotiations, equipped with the necessary equipment. The hotel accepts bookings for banquets, cocktail parties and similar events. But the largest number of guest reviews of the Cleopatra Atlas Hotel (Alanya) is dedicated to a small spa. It consists of a Finnish sauna and, of course, a Turkish hammam. In this steam bath you will be crushed with a special mitten with soapy foam, which can be equated to a therapeutic massage session. But the latter, in its classic form, can be ordered at the spa. Reviews mention that this realm of bathing bliss is decorated very stylishly, which disposes to bliss and relaxation. Dirty clothes can be taken to the laundry room at the hotel.
Beach and Pool
Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 * (Alanya) is located in the most beautiful part of the city. Literally across the road is the famous Cleopatra beach, where, according to legend, the princess of the Ptolemaic dynasty herself bathed. This coast is very wide, covered with golden sand. The claim that it was brought by ships from the Sahara belongs to the field of legends, but still it is one bliss to rest on it. Reviews say that the beach has a wide selection of water activities. The hotel has a swimming pool located between the buildings. Nearby is a sunbathing terrace with sunbeds and umbrellas. All types of beach services are provided on the coast of another hotel of the same hotel chain - Blue Star Beach.
Excursions and shopping
Reviews call to break the all-inclusive shackles and more often go beyond the Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 * (Alanya). Damlatas - a cave, whose name is translated as "Stones in the Drops", was discovered relatively recently, in the middle of the last century. Entrance to it is paid, but the price is symbolic. Inside, there is a winding and narrow fifty-meter passage. In the cave you can not only admire the colorful stalagmites and stalactites, but also breathe deeper. Damlatas is said to have the same healing properties as salt rooms. Be sure to overcome laziness and go at least once to the old fortress city on the cliff. Near the hotel there is a tour desk where you can book excursions throughout the Alanya region. But the tourists most praised the boat trip along the rocky cape. It is dotted with caves in which pirates once hid with their ships. As for shopping, it is present in Turkey at every step. And in the shopping center "Alanium" you can get on the bus number 202.
Reviews
Tourists really liked the Kleopatra Atlas Hotel 4 *. Reviews note that the main contingent of vacationers were pensioners from Central and Western Europe. So the hotel has cosiness and tranquility. The waiters in the restaurant, maids, bartenders and reception staff are very helpful and friendly. It can be seen that the staff takes care to surround the guests with attention and care. Tourists especially appreciated the location of the hotel. Living near the three main attractions of Alanya can not afford and the inhabitants of the "fives". Tourists also note the flexibility of the rules. If there are free rooms, you will be accommodated in the early morning, and even at night.