The Crimean peninsula is a great place where tourists from all over the world seek holiday. Here you can spend an unforgettable vacation on the shores of one of the two seas that wash the peninsula: Azov and Black. The number of resorts located here is difficult to count, because there are a lot of them. And each of them daily pleases guests with its unique flavor, beautiful nature, numerous attractions and, of course, beaches.
One of the well-known resort places of Crimea is Sudak. The city is famous primarily because it has an old fortress. And in the immediate vicinity of it, the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort recently appeared, a vacation in which many tourists will appreciate.
Rest in the Pike perch: the sea and sights
The city of Sudak (Crimea) is located in the southeastern part of the coast of the peninsula. It appeared thanks to the Alanian tribes a very long time: in 212. The city received its name in Ottoman times, and it was chosen for a reason. The name of the city perfectly reflects its location. The fact is that in the Turkic language this word is divided into two: “su”, which means water, and “dak”, which means mountain forest.
A long time ago Sudak became a place where many tourists from Ukraine, Russia and other CIS countries flock. After all, here you can not only swim in the Black Sea, enjoy the excellent pebble beaches and see with your own eyes the wonderful and unusual Crimean nature. Here you can also get culturally rich while visiting all kinds of attractions - some of them have a very ancient history.
What to see in Sudak
The first thing the city of Sudak (Crimea) is associated with is, of course, the Genoese fortress. This magnificent monument, which has come down to us since the Middle Ages, still stands today on a massive mountain. It is possible to approach it only by the sloping descent in the north, so the choice of location for the construction of such a protective structure is understandable and justified.
Today, the fortress is a very valuable architectural monument, which all visitors to the city seek to see closer. You can go inside the fortress, take a walk along its walls and look inside some of the towers. There are also organized various thematic events during which tourists can feel like residents of the Middle Ages, change into appropriate outfits, shoot archery, ride horses and, of course, take pictures for a long memory.
Another interesting place in Sudak is the temple, built in the Byzantine style approximately in the XII-XV centuries. It is located at the foot of a mountain called Polwani-Oba closer to the village of Cozy. Once there were murals depicting Jesus Christ and the Twelve Apostles. Alas, today we are not destined to look at them, but the name of the place is directly connected with them: after all, the construction is called the Temple of the Twelve Apostles. And next to it is a tower called Portovaya, or Astagwera.
Resting in Sudak, it is very convenient to visit the small village of New World, which is famous for its beautiful bays, juniper groves, the Golitsyn Trail and a champagne wine factory. Also in these places in the Soviet years, many films were shot in which the beauty of the Crimean nature is clearly visible. “Sportloto-82”, “Three plus two”, “Amphibian Man” and many other films give viewers the opportunity to visit these parts without leaving home. And everyone probably wants to see with their own eyes all these beauties, so a trip to the New World is a must-see destination for many Sudak guests.
Italian holidays in Crimea
Due to the fact that the Genoese fortress is located in Sudak, the spirit of the Middle Ages is partly felt here. And for those guests of the resort who want to completely plunge into that distant era and feel like part of those old years, we offer relaxation in the new and unique hotel Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort. It was built recently - in 2014, but has already managed to gain popularity among vacationers.
Perhaps the name of the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort may seem strange to someone. "Soldaya" is an Italian word. This is exactly what the Italians called the city in ancient times. Thus, this word appeared in the name of the hotel as a link between our time and the ancient era of the intersection of different cultures in these parts.
The uniqueness of the hotel is that it is not just some kind of building with rooms, no! This is a whole medieval Italian town, comfortably located in close proximity to the Genoese fortress. Hotel Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort (Sudak) consists of low buildings, which are made in a Mediterranean style and transport tourists to cozy Italian courtyards.
This medieval corner of the Crimean resort has everything you need for the best and most delightful vacation. An excellent pool is located right in the middle of the entire protected area of the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort, so guests can not worry about the fact that someone else can be here.
Where is the hotel situated
As noted above, the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort is very close to the Genoese fortress. Moreover, it was built directly at the foot of the mountain, on which this medieval defensive structure towers. Therefore, finding this hotel in Sudak is quite easy.
Of course, it is much easier to find the necessary object in the city, if you know its exact address. Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort 4 * is located on Morskaya Street, house 23. You need to walk only 300 meters to the equipped beach, which will not take guests a lot of time. You will have to go longer to the Sudak water park, about 2 kilometers.
But in order to be near the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort itself, you must first get to the territory of the peninsula itself. This can be done with the help of an airplane landing at the airport of the city of Simferopol, or with the help of a ferry through the Kerch Strait by bus or personal transport.
The journey from the airport to Sudak will take several hours, but guests will be able to fully appreciate the beauty of the nature of Crimea. First, you will need to get to the bus station by regular bus. There, guests should take a minibus or bus at number 2 and go to Sudak to the Morskaya Street stop. There you already have to walk a bit to be near the hotel itself.
How to live in an Italian town
All rooms at the Hotel Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort (Sudak) are striking in their decoration. Everyone who appears inside these rooms, as if transferred to a fairytale castle. In these interiors, one wants to feel like heroes of an ancient legend or legend, to turn into a beautiful princess and a brave knight. They are very cool to relax with their families, but it is even better to be in this room together and imbued with the special romance of this amazing place.
There are 76 rooms in the hotel , and in each of them you want to stay forever. Compliance with European standards, the availability of all necessary furniture and appliances for a comfortable stay, beautiful views of the sea, the pool and the Genoese fortress - all this makes the stay at the hotel unforgettable.
In any room there is a LED-TV, air conditioning, safe, telephone, hairdryer, minibar, fresh linens, soft towels, and necessary toiletries.
The most affordable and at the same time the smallest in size (18 square meters) are standard rooms. Each of these rooms faces the interior of the hotel. Some of them are decorated in a Mediterranean style and are located in the fourth building. They have their own separate entrances. Other rooms have a medieval interior design, and they are in the third building. Accommodation is possible both on one large double bed, and on two single beds.
The comfort category rooms are slightly larger than standard rooms and are designed for three people. Almost all of them are equipped with French balconies, from which you can enjoy either the pool or the hotel grounds. Two of these rooms offer wonderful views of the fortress. The rooms are decorated in oriental, medieval and Mediterranean styles.
Comfortable rooms consisting of one room with a terrace have a total area of 27 square meters. The presence of a spacious terrace adds these rooms a special appeal, because you can have a good time on them.
One-room junior suites are larger and have a luxurious design. They are perfect for those who want to stay in a spacious and beautiful room.
Two-room family junior suites are designed for guests with children. Two of them have balconies, and the third, which has a large area, has a separate entrance from the hotel grounds.
Enjoy stunning lighting and truly luxurious interiors in the rooms of the category "Junior Suite". They consist of one room, but at the same time have separate exits. Depending on the preferences of the guests, you can choose a room with access to the pool or a cozy courtyard, perfect for children's walks.
The most expensive hotel rooms
There is also a duplex room at Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort. These are two-story spacious apartments, which are decorated using elements of the Mediterranean style and have access to delightful terraces. In these apartments, relaxing with children for any family will become truly comfortable.
A luxurious and truly unique vacation at the Hotel Soldaya will be for those who choose a romantic suite for their stay. Individually selected interiors and luxurious furnishings create the most sophisticated atmosphere. The hotel has two such rooms. One is equipped with two terraces with views of all the surrounding beauty of the hotel. And the other is built in a real tower and consists of three levels, the highest of which also has a beautiful terrace.
Very spacious royal suites available at the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort 4 * (Russia, Sudak) consist of two large rooms. Here, on an area of about 70 square meters, there are real fireplaces, beautiful terraces, royal furniture and sophisticated designs. One of these rooms can be combined with a romantic suite located in the tower. These apartments are able to give hotel guests a real VIP vacation.
Feasts in the Italian corner of Crimea
The hotel has its own restaurant serving European cuisine, which serves delicious dishes daily. The price of any room includes breakfast, which, depending on the number of guests, is served according to the "buffet" or continental breakfast. For a fee, guests can order their own meals. But you can only have dinner in the restaurant from the menu, including many famous European and Mediterranean items.
For the youngest hotel guests, the restaurant has a specialized children's menu at any time of the day, however, such breakfasts are not included in the price. Parents will have to pay for children's meals separately.
The idea is that the grill bar called "Grotto" is available here. Due to the fact that it is located under a rock in the grotto, created naturally, this place is one of the most popular in all of Sudak. Here guests are offered delicious dishes that cooks cook on the grill.
Spa for true enjoyment
So that every guest of the hotel can truly relax and forget about all the worries that probably revolve in his head, the hotel has a whole spa center with a wide variety of services. It offers guests various types of massage, after which anyone will feel like a completely different person. During a winter holiday in Sudak, you can use the indoor pool with hydromassage, a waterfall and oncoming stream.
If someone wants to warm their bones very much, then they are offered boors, finished with natural marble and stone, and a traditional wooden Russian bath, which has a miraculous effect on any human body.
Relax on the hotel beach
Of course, when arriving on the Black Sea coast, vacationers want to have access to the beach. This problem never arises for those staying at the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort 4 * hotel. Reviews of the hotel's beach describe it as a comfortable and clean place. However, its length is not very large, but it is equipped with changing cabins, awnings and sunbeds, a medical and rescue station.
There is a special sunbathing area on the seashore where only hotel guests can enter. At the same time, the rest of the beach area of the hotel is not fenced.
Other hotel services
If suddenly on some day the weather did not succeed or a storm rages on the sea, guests can safely swim in the hotel’s outdoor pool, which has different levels of depth, a hydromassage area and a special snack for kids.
For children, there is also a whole game ship, consisting of two levels. This is a great place for children's games and entertainment, which young guests will surely appreciate. The animation team is also designed to entertain both children and their parents, so none of the hotel guests should get bored.
Hotel Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort 4 * provides laundry and shuttle services. There is also a small and large conference halls where, if necessary, you can arrange a business meeting and conference or organize a festive feast in honor of a birthday or a wedding.
How much do they pay for hotel accommodation
The Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort cannot be called a cheap place. However, thanks to the good service, unique design solutions and an unrivaled atmosphere, the prices for accommodation in it are quite justified.
The cost of a room per day depends on its category and holiday season. For example, consider the rates of a standard room, family junior suite and the most expensive royal suite.
In June, the cheapest room will cost 6,100 rubles, a family junior suite - 9,100 rubles, a royal suite - 14250 rubles. From the beginning of July to the end of August, the hotel has high season prices: 7300 rubles, 12000 rubles, respectively. and 17800 rubles.
The months of November, December and the end of January are considered to be the budget period. To relax in the hotel in the above rooms you will have to pay 4300 rubles per day, 6400 rubles. and 10,000 rubles. respectively.
Guest opinions about the unique hotel
All tourists coming to Sudak unanimously recognize the Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort as a true fairy tale. Reviews praise all aspects of leisure at this hotel, and few people find in it something that could be faulted. Everything here justifies the most daring expectations of the guests: from the decoration of the rooms to the food in the restaurant. Only occasionally can one meet tourists' comments that the food during breakfast is very monotonous.
Every self-respecting tourist should visit the Crimea peninsula at least once in his life. Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort is a hotel that will be a great place to spend your holidays here. It is perfect for all those who appreciate not only a comfortable stay, but also want to plunge into the medieval era and enjoy the beautiful views of the resort town of Sudak.