Alanya, also called Alanya by tourists, is famous, first of all, as one of the most budget resorts on the Antalya coast. Therefore, those who are limited in means, can choose a very good option for a vacation here, having an ideal price-quality ratio.
In Alanya there are many hotels of various categories. Most of them are designed for families with children. The districts of Alanya - Avsallar, Konakli, Incekum, Mahmutlar, Karaburun and Okurcalar - are completely built up with hotels and guest houses. They have a fairly developed infrastructure, which has made the region a favorite place for many. Here, well-groomed sandy and mixed pebble beaches, a large selection of entertainment, while each area is beautiful in its own way.
Alanya is the southernmost Mediterranean resort on the entire coast of Turkey. The temperature of water and air here is always slightly higher than in neighboring tourist centers. The high season, when you can already swim, in Alanya begins in mid-March and ends in late autumn. The hottest are July and August, so it is better to come here with young children either in early June or in September until the first half of October.
Okurcalar
This young, but very fast-growing area of the resort has a coastline heavily indented by bays and bays, along which excellent beaches are located. Their cover is sand and pebble with a gentle entrance to the water, which is especially true for young children. The village has a large water park Water Planet, there is also karting. Restaurants were built on the banks of the Alara River, there is a trout farm where you can spend wonderful fishing.
Okurcalar, whose hotel prices depend not only on the level of comfort, but also on the location - proximity to the beach and popular attractions, is famous for its five-star hotels. Many of them are on the first line of the sea. Mostly five-star hotels are Stella Beach, Meryan Hotel Delphin Deluxe Resort Hotel, Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA.
Vikingen Infinity Resort 5 *
This chic hotel is located in the vicinity of the small village of Okurcalar, on the very shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It was built in 2012. According to the architects' plan, its two two-story buildings form together a curved horseshoe, which is especially beautifully seen from above.
Its vast territory - forty thousand square meters - is fully equipped. Lawns, paths, lights, numerous palm trees - all this contributes to a comfortable stay. The territory is decorated like a terrace, which gradually descends to the sea. The hotel is separated from the beach by a highway, there is an underpass.
The city of Alanya is fifteen kilometers from Vikingen Infinity Resort 5 *. The airport is an hour and a half away. There are many shops and restaurants near the hotel, there is a bus stop right at the entrance, from which buses run to Antalya every half hour.
Infrastructure
The territory of Vikingen Infinity Resort 5 * is thought out to the smallest detail. There is where to walk and play sports, sit in the shade, admiring the sea. The infrastructure of this five-star complex corresponds to its declared category. The administrative building has a cozy lobby, there is a beauty salon, a games room and Internet cafes, ATMs, souvenir and grocery stores. Concierge services are available. For the convenience of residents there is an exchange office and a left-luggage office.
A 24-hour check-in counter is available for check-in regardless of arrival time. If guests arrived earlier or later than the hours set by the hotel rules, then if they are available, they will be accepted immediately. Here you can order a taxi, if necessary, arrange a transfer to the airport.
After completing the documents, tourists are presented with a booklet with a full list of services provided in this hotel, as well as the schedule of restaurants and bars. Residents can use the photocopier at the registration desk or receive and send faxes. Those who prefer to independently move around the resort are offered to rent any vehicle, including bicycles.
On the ground floor of the main building there is also a tour desk. You can use the services of a guide to explore the many attractions of this region. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. The hotel has convenient parking for cars. Large tour shuttles also stop there. No parking is required in advance.
Housing stock
In two six-story buildings of Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA 5 * (Alanya), 1400 people can simultaneously accommodate. It has 778 beautifully appointed rooms. Balconies overlook the sea, indoor pool or amphitheater. The area of the rooms of Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA 5 *, the photo of which from above resembles a snow-white curved horseshoe, is 22 square meters. Upon request, guests can get an iron with ironing board, as well as an extra folding bed and bedding.
The rooms, the interior of which is decorated in the Art Nouveau style, have comfortable new single or double beds, a work desk, a night lamp, and bedside tables. A plasma TV is built into the wall. For using the safe and minibar you need to pay extra. There is also an internal telephone. On the floor - bright carpet, on the walls - murals and paintings. Lamps, curtains and bedspreads are designed in the same color schemes.
The entire hotel is air-conditioned. In front of each room there is a small balcony on which plastic chairs are installed. The apartments are cleaned daily, and very unobtrusively. Towels and bed linen are replaced after three days.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms in Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA 5 * are combined. They have a shower, some apartments have a jacuzzi, washbasin, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers. All necessary maid accessories are updated daily. All plumbing in bathrooms is new and modern. On the floor - ceramic non-slip tiles.
Type of food
Hotel Vikingen Infinity Resort 5 *, reviews of which are mostly positive, works on the concept of "Ultra all inclusive." The breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are literally overwhelmed with varied food served with great taste. The working schedule of the main restaurant of the hotel, residents receive upon arrival. In the European and Eastern menu there are a lot of meat or fish dishes, an abundance of salads.
Fruits are always served daily - apples and oranges, grapes, watermelons and bananas. A variety of oriental sweets will make you “startle” even the most sophisticated gourmet. Those who wish can visit the other three restaurants, working on an individual menu, pre-booking a table at the registration desk. There is also a paid meal-to-room service. The hotel infrastructure also includes a banquet hall, six bars and a cafe.
For children
Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA 5 * by tour operators is positioned as a family, therefore for small guests the administration provides a lot of services and entertainment. First, if parents are busy, they can always call a nanny. In addition, there is a children's playroom, a mini club, a fairly large playground with swings and slides.
As well as for adults, a pool is also provided for babies, which always has special staff that monitors the safety of small customers. In addition, in the evenings, a disco is organized for them in the amphitheater, there is also a junior club. In the restaurant, for convenience of feeding, you can get a high chair, as well as dishes from a special menu by prior arrangement.
Beach
Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA 5 * has its own swimming area with a length of one hundred meters. The coating on the beach is sand and pebble, so it is better to go into the water in special rubber shoes. The hotel is separated from the coast by a motorway. An underground passage has been built for convenience and safety. According to the “all inclusive” concept, everything necessary for a comfortable pastime on the beach - mattresses, as well as sun umbrellas and sun loungers - are issued to residents free of charge.
Free entertainment
The hotel is equipped with everything so that guests can combine relaxation with an active pastime. This is especially true for the pool with slides. There are comfortable tennis courts, a sauna, a Turkish hammam. Those who wish can play basketball, darts, ping pong.
Every morning, a group of water aerobics trains at the pool. There is a well-equipped gym. In the evenings, show programs are organized in the amphitheater; the famous Turkish night takes place every two weeks. You can play volleyball on the beach.
Paid entertainment
In Vikingen Infinity Resort SPA 5 *, the reviews on the infrastructure of which are unanimously good, there is a massage room, as well as a fitness center. Billiards and slot machines need to be paid separately. A lot of entertainment is offered to tourists and on the beach.
Rental of rackets and balls for tennis, as well as night lighting of the courts is also carried out for a fee. Those who wish can visit the solarium and SPA center, which, judging by the reviews, is especially good at Vikingen Infinity Resort 5 *.
Tourists reviews
Many Russians who have visited this hotel consider it appropriate for the declared category. Guests liked its large and beautiful area, well-decorated rooms. As for nutrition, there is always a lot of food, so no one has ever remained hungry. In addition, judging by the reviews, the cuisine here is very tasty. Especially a lot of enthusiastic impressions of Turkish sweets. Animators who try to make it fun were also praised.
Some Russians were so pleased with their stay at the hotel that they did not even want to go on excursions. The hotel, in their opinion, was so good that many did not want to return home.
The only drawback is the beach, which is not always clean, and some did not like to go to it through the underpass. But this, according to most guests, is not worth paying attention to. But in ten minutes walk there is an excellent park with a playground where you can relax and take a picture. Nearby is the local bazaar, which sells souvenirs and inexpensive clothes.