Alanya is a provincial Turkish resort. It stretched along the Mediterranean Sea, welcoming travelers with a series of stately hotels. The settlement boasts an abundance of historical attractions. A visiting card is an ancient fortress.
On land and at sea
At night, the walls of the building are illuminated by multi-colored lights. And from the windows of the Azak Beach Hotel you can see the outlines of the towers. A lot of architectural monuments are concentrated in the vicinity of the village. Tourists with great interest visiting the remains of ancient settlements. They study the back streets of the cave labyrinth. Its walls are generously decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. Dark corridor trails lead to underground lakes.
Tours can be booked at Azak Beach Hotel Travel Agency. Its staff is on duty at the hotel reception. There is also a currency exchange point. His course is not the most profitable. The hotel has grocery stores, souvenir shops. The assortment of retail outlets includes groceries, preserves, beach items, inflatable toys and swimming equipment.
Thrifty tourists get everything they need in the resort center. It's cheaper there. You can pay for purchases not only in cash, but also with a credit card. Azak Beach Hotel and Alanya boutiques accept plastic cards connected to Visa, MasterCard international systems. Maestro is not taken everywhere.
Housing stock
The hotel has about 130 rooms at its disposal. There are a couple of suites for people with disabilities. There are two suites. Each apartment at Azak Beach Hotel has orthopedic mattresses, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, a table and chairs, a wardrobe.
The maid leaves terry towels and bath accessories in the bathroom. It offers guests a spacious shower, wide mirror, soft lighting, hair dryer. The premises are equipped with a fire alarm system. There is an Internet connection. On the balcony there is plastic furniture.
The rooms are decorated in bright colors. The decor is concise, simple and functional. The muted color of the walls sets off the snow-white textiles. Blackout curtains and floor carpet contrast with a light cloud of bedding. The flooring is a laminate board that imitates natural wood. There is ceramic tile in the toilet.
Compared to other resorts in the Mediterranean Sea of Turkey with a sandy beach, Alanya compares favorably with its compact size. The hotel occupies the first line and is located in the bay. Therefore, from most rooms, not only city streets, but also the sea are visible.
Built-in electronic safe paid. Cost - 100 rubles per day. A rollaway bed is provided for children. Playpens are issued. The maid regularly replenishes the mineral water in the refrigerator. Telephone communication is provided after making a deposit to the client's account. Room service is not included in the price. Each typical suite covers an area of 25 m².
Service
The list of standard services at Azak Beach Hotel 3 *:
- swimming in the pool;
- luggage office;
- round-the-clock information support;
- food in a restaurant;
- Internet connection
- elevator lift;
- visit to the kids club and playground;
- the use of high chairs;
- provision of playpen;
- entrance to the zone of the bath complex;
- table tennis game;
- exercises in the gym;
- accommodation in a room;
- rest by the sea;
- daily wet cleaning;
- change of towels and bed linen.
All the options listed above are included in the tour price. In addition to them, the hotel's arsenal has a number of additional offers:
- transfer;
- organization of excursions;
- rental of beach equipment;
- fax and telephone communications;
- photocopying and printing of documents;
- rental cars, bicycles, boats and motorcycles;
- laundry;
- dry cleaning;
- call a doctor;
- barbershop;
- beautician appointment;
- massage;
- storage of valuables in a safe.
You can pay for services provided on a commercial basis at the box office. It is located in the reception area. Travelers pay attention to the fact that the access to the sea near the hotel is free. The beach belongs to the hotel. But the use of sun loungers and umbrellas will have to fork out.
Climate
What is the sea in Alanya (Turkey)? This question excites most vacationers. The entrance to the water is sandy. He is flat and gentle. The wide sandbank is a great place for bathing young children. Storms in these parts are rare guests. And therefore there are almost no waves. In the morning - small ripples.
The windiest month is October. At this time, the air is still warm in summer. But what is the sea in Alanya (Turkey) in the midst of golden autumn? Tourists claim that it is becoming unpredictable. To match him and the weather. Clear days give way to heavy rains. High ridges rise, which crash down onto the shore. But in the hours of calm, you can still swim.
If you believe experienced travelers, behind whom visiting Turkish resorts on the Mediterranean Sea with a sandy beach, the local coastline is considered one of the best. The sand is clean, shallow and yellow. No cigarette butts and garbage. The equipment is new.
Since mid-September, the sun is losing its power. The risk of sunburn tends to zero, and the tan is dark and persistent. Daytime temperature is + 29 ° C. At night, the thermometer drops to + 19 ° C. Water warms up to + 26 ° C. In October, this indicator decreases, reaching + 24 ° C. In November - +21 ° C. Some Russians managed to swim in the sea even in December.
Water activities
On the territory of Azak Beach Hotel, reviews often stress this, there is an outdoor pool. It is intended for adults. There is no heating system. The descent is equipped with metal stairs installed along the edges of the bowl. Nearby is a children's aquazone. The depth in it increases gradually.
Around are chaise lounges with mattresses and umbrellas, tables. The bar is functioning. It prepares cocktails made from locally produced alcohol. Serve soft drinks and sweet lemonades. You need to pay for ice cream from your own pocket.
Inflatable toys and accessories should be purchased independently. Travelers do not recommend the store, which is located next to the hotel. A wide selection of products and reasonable prices in retail outlets located in the center of Alanya.
Nutrition
Judging by the description of the Azak Beach Hotel, the hotel has an all-inclusive service system. She is active from 07:30 to 23:30. For a bite to eat, guests can enjoy a meal at the hotel. The lobby bar starts operating at 07:30, and closes at 23:30. The schedule of meals in the main dining room:
- 07: 30–09: 30 - breakfast;
- 09: 30-10: 30 - lunch;
- 12: 30-14: 00 - lunch;
- 17:00 - 18:00 - tea ceremony;
- 19: 30-21: 30 - dinner.
The pub, located on the beach, dispenses drinks for cash. It is not included in the All Inclusive system. The daily menu includes meat and fish dishes, slices of fresh vegetables, delicacies, fruits and pastries. Waiters and cooks are responsible for the restaurant service at Azak Beach Hotel. The chef regularly goes into the hall. Tables are served in the main room and on the street under a canopy.
Vacationers were pleased with the cleanliness of dishes and textiles. There were no lines even in the high season. There was enough food for everyone. Her quality was up to par. Everyone could find what they liked. A special children's menu was not provided. Parents took soups, mashed potatoes, pasta, cereal side dishes and cereals for kids.
Insider
The hotel rooms are equipped with quiet and powerful air conditioning. They do their job perfectly and do not interfere with sleep. The rooms are spacious and bright. The hotel staff does not speak Russian, but is always ready to help. Reception staff are delicate and polite. The same can be said of other workers.
No simulated fawning. All smiles are alive and real. The lack of falsity is another plus in favor of Azak Beach. The contingent of vacationers is represented by families with children and senior couples. Therefore, life in the hotel flows measuredly and leisurely. There are few Russians. The lion's share of tourists are visitors from Germany. Residents of Turkey spend the weekend here.
Positive
In walking distance from the hotel are the famous Alanya caves, marina, amusement parks, bus station, parks with fountains and game areas. The farmers market operates twice a week. It’s about ten minutes walk.
Russians recommend this hotel to their friends. They really liked the food. It was varied and tasty. The meat was cooked every evening. The trays on the distribution counter were replenished as they were emptied.
For reference
Weaknesses of the complex:
- proximity to the city cemetery;
- shabby furniture;
- the need to update living rooms and lobby;
- lack of guarantee of accommodation in the selected and paid room;
- loud music that comes from a nearby cafe;
- low data transfer speed on the Internet.
For many tourists, the fact of the need to pay for the rental of sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach was an unpleasant surprise. The overpriced cost of excursion services caused negative emotions among the guests.
The description of some routes was not true. Travelers complained about the obsession of photographers and guides. Drivers often brought their customers to chocolate factories and wineries on their way to the airport or hotel.