The Turkish resort of Kemer has a very favorable geographical location. It is distinguished by its magnificent natural landscape - an abundance of greenery, mountain slopes and a pleasant breeze coming from the sea.
general information
Kemer is considered a universal resort. It is perfect for a quiet respectable vacation with family and children, as well as for young people who prefer an active pastime. This is a unique place where the sea, mountains and greenery together create landscapes pleasing to the eye. The swimming season here begins in early May and lasts until the end of October.
Kemer is about seventy kilometers of sand and pebble beaches on the Mediterranean coast, considered the best in the region. The climate in this resort area is suitable without exception for all tourists who prefer to relax on the sea.
The Kemer region consists of several zones: directly the city itself and its environs - Beldibi, Goynuk, Kirish, Camyuva, Cirali and Tekirova. All of them are familiar to Russian travelers. The closest suburb of Kemer to Antalya Airport is Beldibi. This is a very affordable resort in terms of price category. It is suitable mainly for a quiet measured rest, which does not involve stormy nightly entertainment programs. Beldibi beaches are pebbled; large boulders are often found in the sea.
You can spend an economical vacation here. There are few five-star hotels in this resort area, mainly lower-level hotels predominate. Anyone who chooses this region for a vacation and does not claim to have a chic vacation with various excesses can well stay at the Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer). Description of the hotel, the services provided in it, reviews of Russians and much more are presented in this article. This three-star hotel has been hosting our compatriots for many years, many of whom liked it.
Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer) - description
The hotel is located on the first coastline three hundred meters from the sea. The center of Kemer is fifteen kilometers distant. You can get to it by taxi or by bus, which leaves from the stop at the entrance to the hotel. Transfer from Antalya Airport lasts less than an hour.
Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer) was opened in 2004. Since then, it has been repaired several times. In 2015, a major renovation was carried out, the housing stock was improved and the plumbing was completely updated. The territory of this city-style hotel is quite small - only one thousand five hundred square meters. It is sufficiently landscaped and landscaped. On the one hand, it is surrounded by amazing nature - mountains covered with pine forest, and on the other - the sea, which is visible from the windows of Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer) rooms. Reviews of the hotel suggest that it has a very good location: there are a lot of shops and cafes around, right next to the entrance there is an excellent garden through which you can go to the beach.
Infrastructure
The reception is open around the clock on the ground floor of the main building. Regarding settlement issues, tourists should approach the workers who are constantly present there. For the convenience of those who have to wait for the room keys, there is a cozy lobby with upholstered furniture, a TV and the Internet. In the administrative block, for a fee, you can send things to dry cleaning or laundry, visit the medical office. The point at which any currency is exchanged for Turkish lira is located directly at the entrance to the hotel. He works until seven in the evening. There are several ATMs located within walking distance.
There is a fax at the registration desk, which customers can use without payment. Here you can arrange a transfer to anywhere in the region, including the airport in Antalya. The hotel has a small free parking lot, without pre-booking. All information of interest to Russians, including the list of services provided at Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer), as well as restaurant hours, can be seen on the stand at the registration desk. To the delight of those who do not know English, there are many announcements in Russian.
Housing stock
Hotel Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer) is quite compact. In its only four-story building with an elevator, only twenty-four rooms of the standard and suite categories are equipped. The latter can accommodate 2 + 2 people at a time. Each room has a minimum standard set of furniture - beds, bedside tables, wardrobe, luggage rack. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV and telephone. The windows of the rooms overlook the internal territory - the pool, there are also small furnished balconies.
A pleasant surprise for tourists will be the opportunity to use the built-in safe for free. However, a hairdryer is only available upon request from a receptionist.
Bathrooms with showers are perfectly renovated. Everything works in them. There are necessary accessories - towels, soap, toilet paper. The hotel does not give shampoos, gels, etc., so they are bought right on the spot, in one of the shops located within walking distance of Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer). Reviews of tourists indicate that all rooms, regardless of category, are bright and spacious. Internet connection in rooms should be paid separately.
Nutrition
Like the vast majority of other Turkish hotels, Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer) operates on an all-inclusive basis. Three buffet meals are offered in the only restaurant. In hot weather, you can eat on the outdoor terrace, which offers excellent mountain views. International dishes are served once a week on the barbecue. Food, beautifully laid out on the trays, as the Russians say, not only pleases the eye with plenty, but also helps increase appetite.
The all-inclusive concept at this hotel is valid from ten in the morning until eleven in the evening. Guests can enjoy free local drinks at the poolside bar.
For the smallest
Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer) offers for children a shallow compartment in the communal pool and a small playground. Due to the small area of the territory there are no other children's services provided. All entertainment facilities can be found outside the hotel. Nevertheless, many tourists choose this hotel because of its excellent location, as well as the excellent climate suitable for young travelers. The restaurant has high chairs for feeding. In addition, upon request, an extra bed is available in the room - a cot.
Beach
Hotel address Zara Hotel 3 * (Turkey, Kemer, Beldibi, Goynuk): Bahçecik Mah. 21 Sok. 22. It is a five minute walk from the sea. Beach coverage is pebble. Therefore, in their reviews, the Russians advise to acquire rubber slippers. They do not have to be taken with you, as they are available in a large assortment in almost any store in Beldibi. Sun loungers and umbrellas on the shore are provided for free, you need to pay for the rental of mattresses. The hotel does not issue beach towels.
Entertainment
Those who choose to relax Zara Hotel 3 * (Kemer), you need to know that there is not a lot of entertainment. The hotel has only table tennis and darts, as well as paid billiards tables. Basically, vacationers have fun by the pool, swimming in it and sunbathing on comfortable sunbeds. There is also a bar in which, judging by the reviews, a fairly good local beer is offered.
Our compatriots strongly recommend visiting the Turkish bath at a nearby hotel. She, as many say, is simply gorgeous.
On the beach you can ride a catamaran or a banana for a fee, buy a parachute flight for a boat.
Zara Hotel 3 * in Kemer: reviews
Three-star hotels are primarily suitable for unassuming vacationers who do not need luxury and well-developed infrastructure. Zara Hotel 3 * from the category of such.
There are no complaints about the location of the hotel: a short-time shuttle service, proximity to the beach, cafes and shops. Some express dissatisfaction with the small territory and the lack of animation, while others say that they chose Zara Hotel 3 * because of the low price, so as to stay in the hotel as little as possible and walk more.
As a rule, Russians do not always have an unambiguous impression about the rest in this hotel. Every third of our compatriots in their review notes at least one drawback. Many complain that they have interrupted hot water, someone in the room had a broken toilet or washbasin. But these are isolated complaints. Judging by the reviews, the administration very quickly resolved all the problems that arose. You could contact not only the staff, but also the owner of the hotel.
Some tourists, especially those who were relaxing with their children, did not like loudly playing music, as well as poor soundproofing. In addition, the low cost of the hotel leads to the fact that cultural and intelligent people do not always come here. And the concept of "all inclusive" with an unlimited amount of alcohol issued to such vacationers led to constant drinking. However, this is not a matter of the hotel, but of the residents themselves.
Food, judging by the reviews, was average. At least no one left the restaurant hungry.