Ephesia Hotel 4 * is a good calm hotel for a beach holiday not too far from the center of Kusadasi. She is usually chosen by couples, lovers and families with children. The hotel is fully consistent with its description on advertising booklets, and if travel companies offer it to travelers, you can safely choose a hotel. You will not be disappointed.
Which resort in Turkey is the best
Many people, tired of constant stress and fuss at work, think about such a vacation, where there would be only relaxation. And often they like Turkey. This is not surprising. A flight to Turkey from Moscow, for example, is not as expensive as to Thailand, and the quality of service, according to reviews, is better than in Egypt or Tunisia. But which resort to choose? The most popular destinations among Russians are the Anatolian and Aegean coasts. They are completely different. Antalya resorts are usually popular with lovers of shopping, entertainment, nightlife and huge five-star palaces with all-inclusive. And the Aegean coast is suitable for those who want to ride the sights of ancient Asia Minor and look at the "Europeanized" Turkey. Therefore, it all depends on your preference.
Kusadasi resort - what you should know about it
This city is located south of Izmir, in other words, the ancient Smyrna, which is mentioned in the Gospel. Therefore, if you are a lover of various monuments of antiquity, then this place is for you. In addition to Smyrna, there are still such ancient cities as Miletus, Didim and Ephesus. Yes, and a beach holiday here is good. The city of Kusadasi is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea. Not far from it is the Dilek National Park. The history of the city begins with the fact that once these places served as a refuge for pirates. And now this is a famous resort with well-developed infrastructure. It is full of nightlife, many clubs, bars and discos. Kusadas fish restaurants are known all over the coast. And the local beaches are good in that they are interspersed with picturesque secluded bays. The most famous attraction of the city is the Genoese fortress on the Pigeon Island. He gave the name to the city itself. This 16th-century fort looks great both from land and from the sea, and is connected to the mainland by embankment. Kusadasi resort is also good because it is perfect for independent travel. It is a major transport hub, and from its bus station you can reach all major cities in Turkey.
How to get to the hotel
Hotel Ephesia Hotel 4 * is located four kilometers from the center of Kusadasi. You can get there by local minibus - dolmushe. She walks for about fifteen minutes. Izmir Airport is almost 80 km away. To go from there for about an hour by transfer. If you travel on your own, then you need to catch a bus company "Havash". He will take you in more than two hours. Tickets for this bus can be bought online. But do not forget to indicate the gender of passengers. This company does not plant men and women together unless they are spouses or close relatives. Flight to Turkey from Moscow can be made with a transfer in Istanbul. There are no direct flights from Russia to Izmir. Mostly Turkish Airlines fly there. However, there are charter flights during the season.
Territory
Hotel Ephesia Hotel (Kusadasi) consists of an eight-story building. On the first two levels is the lobby, shops, restaurants. And the last six floors are residential. The territory of the hotel is not too big, but beautiful. It is located near the sea. In the center is a spacious green lawn near the pools. A lot of palm trees. The hotel is surrounded by Turkish houses with orchards and roses. Bright, beautiful birds, similar to the inhabitants of paradise, sing on the trees.
Rooms
Hotel Ephesia Hotel is quite large. It has 233 rooms. The vast majority of them are standard, but there are 18 suites. There is a carpet on the floor. Bathrooms feature showers. The room has satellite TV with a Russian channel. Recently made repairs, good furniture. Vacationers often use the minibar as a refrigerator. All rooms have balconies with horizontal railings where you can hang a rope for drying clothes. The hotel is divided into two parts according to its layout. The first of them has cheaper rooms, and they look at the wall of a neighboring hotel. All rooms of the second part have sea views. In addition, there is a better layout of rooms and newer plumbing. The guests of the Sea View rooms are given two keys in the form of cards, which is very convenient. The air conditioning system in the hotel is centralized. There are family rooms separated by a sliding screen. The rooms are not cramped, the beds are wide and comfortable. Air conditioners are located conveniently, they give a cool and do not blow on sleeping. The bathroom is very spacious. Room cleaning, as well as linen and towels, is done several times a week.
Service, entertainment
The guests of the Ephesia Hotel rated the hotel facilities as being quite in line with four stars. The hotel has a spa and fitness center with a Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi and massage parlor. A mini club is open for children. There is also a soft-covered play area. You can play table and tennis. Wi-Fi works in the lobby, as well as by the pool, and catches the network quite well. Animation is, but mainly in Turkish. There are shows, various performances. Turkish nights with live music are very good. Every day - a mini disco for children. But youth can be boring. Therefore, tourists went to other discotheques for adults or went to the center of Kusadasi.
Nutrition
Guests of the Ephesia Hotel can eat in four restaurants and three bars. Here is an interesting food system. All inclusive is offered in two restaurants: one has breakfast and lunch, the other dinner. Maybe that's why there are practically no queues. The waiters work very efficiently, quickly clean the dirty dishes. There are no problems with either plates or cutlery. The food is beautiful, fresh, varied, the choice is great. There is even a special table with dietary dishes. There are always three types of meat - turkey, beef and chicken. A lot of fish, Turkish cold appetizers, various soups. A wide variety of fruits - watermelons, peaches, melons, apricots, grapes, apples. From four to five in the evening they give delicious ice cream. A huge amount of baking and national sweets. Two more restaurants belong to the à la carte system, and once a week guests are given the opportunity to eat there for free. Near the pool from 11 am to 4 pm bake gözleme cakes with different fillings. And in the bars there are drinks both of Turkish origin and imported. Undiluted alcohol, only from bottles that open at guests. Eateries are open until midnight. One of the bars is right on the beach.
Beach vacation
From the hotel to the sea - no more than a hundred meters. The coast near the hotel is sandy, equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds, mattresses. It has a blue flag for cleanliness. Although the strip of sand is very narrow there is always enough space, you do not need to get up early in the morning to take a sunbed. Therefore, beach lovers really appreciate the Ephesia Hotel. Sea with shallow entrance, warm. Depth begins meters after a hundred. There are many water sports on the beach at an additional cost. This is riding a "banana", and surfing, and canoeing. The sea is often worried, it is turbulent, especially after lunch. May cause algae. But the waves are usually low, not too dangerous, jumping into them, at least for an adult, is a pleasure. Along the sea there is a beautiful walking path. In the evenings people leave the hotels there for a walk. The hotel also has two outdoor pools, one of which is a children's pool. Near them is a green lawn, where the servants put umbrellas and sunbeds. You can always have a good time there if the wind blows on the beach. You can lie on this lawn even at night, no one will drive you away. Beach towels are issued on deposit.
Excursions
First of all, guests of Efesia Hotel write that they walk around the resort, the beautiful Guzelchamly embankment, parks and the surrounding area. Many people buy boat excursions on a yacht or boat in the bays and nearby islands. Of course, one should not disregard the ancient Greek cities, which are simply “scattered” like pearls near Kusadasi. And if you apply for a Schengen visa, which is very easy to do in the summer at any travel agency, you can take a ferry ride to the homeland of Pythagoras. This will not be difficult, because the Greek island of Samos is located a few tens of kilometers from this resort.
Hotel reviews
Since the Ephesia Hotel is mainly in demand for children, it is probably better not to go here for people who are prevented by screaming and running around during the day. On the other hand, here you will not see drunk orgies or anything indecent. The contingent from different countries as a whole behaves very dignified. There are few Russian tourists here, mainly the British, Germans, Danes, Belgians, Poles, as well as local residents. Good soundproofing in the rooms, so you can sleep well. The staff is working, friendly, helpful. Many guests write that after staying at this hotel they no longer think about which resort in Turkey is the best. They would just love to come back here again. Tourists like it even more than some of the "fives."