Russian tourists have long discovered Kemer. And although this is one of the best resorts in Turkey, where there is a very beautiful nature, wonderful beaches, interesting daytime and magnetically attractive nightlife, experienced travelers are already hard to surprise with anything. The new, as they say, needle-wise, the four-star Botanik Hotel Resort tried to do this. Having burst into the ranks of the long-established first-class Kemer hotels, he firmly took one of the leading places, receiving a rating of 4.6 out of 5 possible.
Location
Botanik Hotel Resort found a place at the entrance to Kemer. From the city center, where the main shopping centers and the entertainment sector are concentrated, it is 1.3 km, or a 25-30 minute walk along the street that goes near the hotel. You can get to the center in 5 minutes and $ 1 by dolmush or in 3 minutes and $ 5 by taxi. The location at the entrance is convenient because the transfer from the airport provides for the first stop here, that is, tourists get to this hotel first. The same goes for organized excursions. The airport is located in Antalya and is 55 km from the hotel, and the center of Antalya is 45 km. On two sides of the Botanik Hotel Resort, there are two busy roads, but no noise from cars. The sea is literally 200 meters away. It is clearly visible from the windows of the rooms. Near the hotel there is a mosque from which you can listen to mullah’s prayers in the mornings, afternoon and evening.
Infrastructure
Hotel Botanik Resort Hotel 4 * (Turkey, Kemer) occupies a not very large territory, equal to only 14,000 square meters. There are no flowering gardens and a park zone, but everything is very clean and tidy, there are many evergreen trees and shrubs, flowers. On the territory there is a parking lot, two swimming pools (children's and adult), a bar, an amphitheater. There is a well-equipped place where you can sit and relax in the evening.
The Botanik Hotel Resort has a very large and beautiful lobby with soft sofas and armchairs, coffee tables, two elevators, a retail outlet and a bar. Sofas and tables are also on the outdoor terrace, located on the second floor. The hotel reception is open 24 hours a day. The staff understands and speaks Russian. At the reception you can hand over things to the left-luggage office while preparing the room, hand over valuables to the safe, call a taxi, doctor (ambulance), use the services of dry cleaning, washing and ironing personal linen, buy sightseeing tours, rent a car, book a massage or congratulations for a birthday (this includes a cake, free photography, fireworks, a table in a restaurant, a small congratulatory show by the animation team). This service costs $ 30.
Number of rooms
Botanik Resort Hotel 4 * received its first guests in 2014, so everything is new here. The rooms of this hotel are magnificent, spacious, bright, with soundproof double-glazed windows and doors. Therefore, no matter which side (the pool, the road, the hotel territory) the windows go out, the sleep and peace of the guests is ensured perfect. In this hotel, the main room stock is concentrated in the central building. However, there are several wooden bungalows located on the shore under green palm trees. They all have a small veranda.
The rooms here with all amenities are very cozy and comfortable, but small in size, which some tourists may not like. In the central building there are 101 rooms, of which 98 are the usual “standard”, 2 rooms are for newlyweds and 1 for disabled people. Many tourists say that the Botanik Resort Hotel is 5 stars, not 4, the apartments are so impressive here. Their design is modern, stylish, but unobtrusively catchy.
The main colors are brown, beige, golden. Furniture, plumbing, electrical equipment - everything is new, the latest models. Each room has a TV with 6 Russian channels, a safe (for money), a minibar (replenishment of drinks for money), a telephone, air conditioning, a spacious balcony with furniture. Hygiene rooms are equipped with showers, washbasins and toilets. Hygiene products are replenished as needed.
Another accommodation option at the Botanik Resort Hotel 4 * is two-storey villas, for guests of which there is a separate pool. The ground floor plan includes a spacious living room with a TV and leather upholstered furniture, a kitchen, also with furniture, dishes and electrical appliances, a hygiene room. The plan of the second floor includes two bedrooms (with one large bed and two single beds), a hygiene room.
All rooms are cleaned and linen changed every day.
Nutrition
The infrastructure of the Botanik Resort Hotel (Turkey) has a central restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea (including coffee, tea, pastries), dinners and evening soup. Meals are organized according to the "self-service" system. The menu includes dishes of world cuisines - European, Turkish, Italian and others. The assortment, in principle, is the same as in all Turkish “fours”. For breakfast - cereal / cereal, cereal, sliced cheese and sausages, salads, coffee, tea, juices, pastries. For lunch - meat dishes (lamb, beef, chicken, turkey), side dishes (rice, potatoes, pasta, vegetables), fish (there are even trout dishes), all kinds of salads, pastries, desserts, which are the pride of the hotel chefs. Fruits are served seasonally, but there is always plenty. Their assortment is very large. These are apples, strawberries, cherries, apricots, bananas, melon watermelons, dates, oranges, tangerines.
Drinks are available free of charge at the pool bar and lobby. Assortment - soft drinks, beer, local and foreign alcohol. At the beach bar, only water and tea are free.
In addition to the main thing, the Botanik Hotel Resort has a restaurant called Beach Park. Here is a custom-made menu (for money), barbecue, barbecue and other Turkish dishes.
Sea
Kemer Botanik Resort Hotel is located near the sea, only 300 meters away. To get to the beach, you need to cross the road. This is the only inconvenience. The beach itself is very good, clean, equipped with new free sunbeds, a very roomy canopy. Towels are not provided. They can either be bought in the city for two dollars, or taken at the hotel for a deposit. The beach is covered with fine pebbles, with fine sand in the surf. Entering the water here is gentle, convenient for children. The sea is very warm, in summer the temperature reaches plus 27-28 degrees. On the beach there is a children's town with swings and slides, a volleyball court, a place for playing football.
Leisure
There is not much fun for children at Kemer Botanik Resort Hotel. This is a small pool for babies (depth up to 35 cm), children's animation, including an evening disco and several afternoon games. For adults, the hotel also has a pool, the depth of which is different at different points and reaches 3.5 meters. Sun beds and umbrellas are always in sufficient quantities. For sports enthusiasts, the hotel has a gym room, billiards (for money), tennis tables are installed, a place for playing darts is equipped.
Fans of a relaxing rest and relaxation can spend time in the sauna, Turkish bath, spa. Internet is available in every corner of the hotel, including the rooms. For guests it is free.
Day and evening there is a team of animators organizing water aerobics, sports games in the pool, various shows and performances.
Additional hotel information
The Botanik Hotel Resort is focused on youth recreation, as well as on the stay of tourists with children and couples. Children are welcome at any age. For a child under 6 years old, if he is not provided with a separate bed, payment is not made. For a child under two years of age, payment is not made in the case of providing him a crib.
Registration and provision of rooms starts from 14-00. You need to clear the rooms until 12-00.
Pets of all breeds are not allowed.
Payment for any services is accepted both in cash and by credit cards.
Kemer Botanik Resort Hotel 4 *: guest reviews
This hotel from the start has taken a leading position in the tourism business of Turkey. Most vacationers are delighted with it. Noted advantages:
- good location;
- proximity to the sea;
- the beach is comfortable and clean;
- there is no excitement with sunbeds and umbrellas, which are always available;
- chic rooms;
- daily cleaning and linen change;
- good nutrition;
- great animation;
- a large deep pool.
Noted disadvantages:
- the path to the beach goes through the highway;
- some tourists have little food;
- little entertainment for children.