Like, like many of our compatriots, spend your summer vacation in hospitable Turkey? Prefer to live comfortably, but do not want much, as they say, to shell out due to the crisis? In this case, the Lyra Resort Hotel 5 * (Side) hotel may be a suitable option for accommodation. We bring to your attention detailed information about this hotel complex, as well as the opinions of tourists who have already stayed here.
Location
The five-star hotel “Lira Resort” is located on the coast, just a kilometer from the center of the village of Kizilagach. The nearest international airport is in Antalya. The distance to it is 75 kilometers. Thus, it should be borne in mind that after arriving on the road to the place of accommodation, it will take you about two more hours. But if you will be traveling as part of a tourist group, then there will probably be a guide along the way who will tell you a lot of important and interesting information about the country and answer questions. So the time on the road will pass quickly.
Manavgat is 10 kilometers from the hotel, and Side is 15 kilometers from the hotel. As for the nearest historical places, the distance to Perge is 90 km, to the castle in Alanya - 50 km, to the Temple of Apollo - 18 km, to Aspendos - 53 km, and to the ancient city of Side - 15 km. Between settlements travelers can travel by taxi or mini-buses. You can also always get an excursion to a place of interest to you and go there as part of a group with a guide.
Side (Side) Lyra Resort Hotel 5 *: photo and description
This five-star hotel first opened its doors to vacationers more than ten years ago - in 2005. In 2010, renovation work was carried out here. Its total area is 30 thousand square meters. The hotel complex consists of a main six-story building, 17 two-story buildings and 28 villas. In total, the hotel has 400 comfortable rooms of various categories.
We offer our guests “Lira Resort” food according to the “ultra ol inclusive” system. The hotel has a main restaurant (buffet) and several specialized à la carte restaurants, where meals can be ordered à la carte.
This hotel complex has its own beach with a large comfortable pontoon, several swimming pools, spa and fitness centers, a mini club, etc. Family travelers with children and young people, as well as older people, will like it here.
Housing stock
As already mentioned, Lyra Resort Hotel, a photo of which can be viewed in this article, has at its disposal 400 rooms. They are represented by the following categories:
- Standard apartments in the main building (area up to 31 sq. M, maximum 3 + 1 guest, one room, view of the surroundings or the sea). Three rooms of this type are specially equipped for disabled people (wide doorway, adapted bathtub, etc.).
- Family apartments in the main building (area 30-36 sq. M, sea view, two bedrooms separated by a sliding door, one of the rooms is a walk-through, it does not have windows, a double bed, two single or bunk beds and a chair in a separate sleeping place , can accommodate up to 4 + 1 people.).
- Club standard rooms in a bungalow (area 23 sq. M, maximum occupancy 2 + 1 guest, garden view).
- Club family rooms in a bungalow (30-36 sq. Meters, two rooms, garden view).
- Villas (three rooms, 80 sq. Meters, for a maximum of six guests, two separate bedrooms and a living room with kitchen in the American manner).
Regardless of the category, all rooms are equipped with necessary furniture, as well as a TV with Russian-language channels, air conditioning, a refrigerator with a minibar, an electronic safe, a telephone, a hairdryer, and a bathroom. On the floor in the part of the apartment there is a laminate, and in the part - ceramic tile. Rooms are cleaned daily. Guests can also order a room service.
Infrastructure, entertainment
The hotel "Lira Resort" has all the conditions for a comfortable stay and a varied pastime of guests. So, for example, in the hotel complex, in addition to the main restaurant, there are five more a la carte restaurants. In them you can taste fish dishes, as well as dishes of Turkish, Asian, Mexican and Italian cuisine. In addition, the hotel has several bars offering a wide selection of drinks for every taste.
Fans of outdoor activities can play beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, billiards, water polo, futsal, as well as shoot archery, go diving, go canoeing. From morning until night, tourists are entertained by a team of animators. Also, vacationers can visit the gym and cinema.
Particular attention is paid to water activities. So, on the territory of the complex there is a large swimming pool, as well as a water park with slides suitable for tourists of different ages.
Cost of living
When choosing a hotel to stay, one of the main factors, of course, is the price. Today, more and more people are trying to choose a comfortable hotel, but with the lowest possible cost of living. As for the Lira Resort hotel in Side (Turkey), which we are considering, then, according to our compatriots, the price of living here is quite consistent with the quality of accommodation and services. Despite the fact that this hotel is a five-star hotel, it is not part of a group of elite places. Therefore, the prices here, as they say, do not bite. So, for example, a seven-day stay in August for two in a club room will cost from 82 thousand rubles. For a standard room with sea view for the same period you will have to pay from 90 thousand for two and from 119 thousand for three. A club family room for 7 days will cost in the amount of 150 thousand rubles, a standard one - from 160 thousand. Please note that the indicated prices include all-inclusive meals.
Lyra Resort Hotel 5 *: traveler reviews
As you know, during a vacation abroad the hotel becomes for us practically the second home. And even if you consider yourself to be a very unpretentious person, you will still want to be able to stay in a comfortable clean room, have a nice view from the window, sleep in a comfortable bed, not have problems with hot water while taking a shower, etc. e. This is especially relevant if you plan to relax on an all-inclusive basis. Indeed, it is assumed that tourists spend most of the day on the territory of the hotel complex. In this regard, it is advisable to start planning your vacation in advance and be puzzled by the search for a hotel suitable for all parameters. According to many experienced travelers, studying the reviews of those who have already stayed at the place you are considering can be of invaluable help. After all, former guests are trying in their comments to share valuable information about the pros and cons of the hotel, based on their own experience. This, in turn, will help you understand whether this or that hotel is suitable for you. After all, no one wants to be unpleasantly surprised when they arrive on a long-awaited vacation. Therefore, today we will find out what reviews travelers from Russia leave about the Lyra Resort Hotel 5 * hotel (Turkey, Kizilagac).
Rating
We note right away that the reviews regarding Lyra Resort Hotel are mostly positive. So, tourists believe that the hotel meets both its category and cost, and is great for a summer vacation by the sea. A confirmation of this is the hotel rating, based on guest ratings. It makes 4.5 points on a five-point scale. This figure is quite high even for five-star hotels! Therefore, we can confidently say that you are unlikely to be disappointed by choosing “Lira Resort” (Side) as a place of residence during a vacation in Turkey, so beloved by our compatriots.
Check in, departure
In accordance with the internal rules of Lira Resort, the accommodation of newly arrived guests according to the numbers booked by them is carried out after two in the afternoon. However, according to tourists, this is not a particular problem. Moreover, hotel employees often go forward, for example, if you have small children who are tired of the road. But even if you arrived at the hotel in the morning, they will immediately put on a bracelet and you will be able to use the entire infrastructure of Lira Resort. Thus, leaving things in the storage room at the reception, you can go for a snack, order a drink in the bar, swim in the pool or the sea and take sun baths, sitting on a comfortable sunbed. After 14:00 you will have to go to the reception and pick up the keys to your room.
As for the day of departure, the room should be vacated before noon. If you wish, you can extend your stay in the apartments for an additional fee (if, for example, you depart by an evening flight). However, in this case, it is recommended to notify the administration in advance of your intention, as at the height of the holiday season the hotel may simply not have available rooms. In any case, even after leaving the apartment, you can continue to use the infrastructure of the hotel complex until the moment you leave for the airport.
Hotel itself
As mentioned above, in general, our compatriots were satisfied with the Lira Resort hotel. Tourists liked, though not very large, but the green and well-groomed area of the hotel. Another interesting feature is the fact that the bungalows are located away from the main building and it is always very quiet there. Therefore, if you want a calm and measured relaxation and you are not critical view of the rooms from the sea, then feel free to choose this option. Moreover, it costs less than apartments in the main building. The undoubted advantage of Lyra Resort Hotel, which is popular with our compatriots, is its proximity to the sea and the presence of its own beach with a large pier. As for the location, in the vicinity of the hotel there are a number of shops, cafes, restaurants, tour agencies and other similar institutions. However, many guests preferred to go to neighboring cities - Manavgat, Side or Alanya. Here you will find a greater selection of entertainment. Also, these cities offer more shopping opportunities.
Rooms
In their reviews, some tourists mention that when booking a stay at Lyra Resort Hotel 5 * (Side), they were slightly worried due to the fact that renovation was carried out about five years ago. However, according to them, after arrival at the hotel all doubts disappeared. As former guests note, the apartments here, of course, cannot be called chic. However, fresh repairs are noticeable in them, they are very comfortably decorated and equipped with high-quality furniture and appliances. The rooms have everything that tourists may need while relaxing. So, here you will even find a kettle with a set of dishes. However, some guests complained about the fact that bathrobes are offered to guests for an additional fee, while slippers upon arrival will be waiting for you in the room. All equipment works without interruption. If something suddenly fails, then just report it to the reception, and the malfunction will be fixed as soon as possible.
As for the location of the apartments, the former guests of Lira Resort are advised to approach this issue with all attention. So, for example, if you are going on vacation with young children or if you like to go to bed early, then you are unlikely to like the rooms in the main building with sea views. The fact is that their windows also overlook the pool, bar and area where evening animation takes place. Therefore, until 11 pm in your room can be noisy. However, after this time, the music is turned off and the hotel becomes quite quiet.
A number of tourists also attributed to the minuses the fact that the rooms practically do not catch Wi-Fi. It works well only in public places. According to our compatriots, in a five-star hotel they would like to be able to use wireless Internet in their apartments.
Nutrition
On this point, most tourists had no complaints. So, according to our compatriots, the food at Lyra Resort Hotel 5 * (Kizilagac) is organized at a very decent level. So, in addition to standard dishes of meat, fish and poultry, guests are often offered seafood. You can always enjoy fresh fruits and sweets. Many guests in their comments mention a large selection of cheeses. In general, you will not be able to stay hungry here, as well as throw a couple of kilograms. Indeed, almost round the clock the hotel has the opportunity to eat something. So, in addition to the three main meals, a snack bar is open all day, offering a variety of snacks and fast food, and delicious cakes with various fillings are baked near the pool. The main restaurant also organizes brunch and brunch. In addition, guests always have the opportunity to visit one of the restaurants using the a la carte system. Here you can taste dishes of Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and other cuisines by making an order from the menu.
As for the complaints, a number of them concern the organization of breakfasts. So, some of our compatriots were slightly unhappy with the fact that in the morning in the restaurant you need to stand in line for a long time for fried eggs or scrambled eggs, which are prepared right here, with you. Also, a number of travelers who have come to rest with children claim that there is no special diet or children's menu here. Therefore, they warn parents that it is not necessary to count on a variety of cereals and dietary soups for their children.
Staff, service
In general, judging by the comments of former guests, Lyra Resort is a hotel that boasts professional staff. So, according to the guests, the staff here is always very kind, attentive, responsive and ready to fulfill any request. So, for example, the waiters in the restaurant always try to remember the preferences of the guests and, on subsequent visits, immediately bring them the drinks that they usually order. As for the work of the maids, on the whole, there were no complaints about its quality either. So, apartment cleaning is carried out daily. Maids update bed linen and towels several times a week. Also, as necessary, they replenish stocks of toilet paper, shower gel, soap, shampoo and other personal care products. The only minus some of our compatriots considered the fact that almost no one speaks Russian at the reception. However, if you possess at least basic knowledge of English or German, then you will not have any difficulties in communication. Moreover, if necessary, you can ask to call a Russian-speaking employee.
Sea
Since almost all tourists traveling to Turkey in the summer are counting on an excellent beach holiday, and this moment is one of the fundamental ones when choosing a hotel to stay. As for Lyra Resort Hotel 5 * (Kizilagac), then most of the guests have no complaints regarding this issue. So, first of all, as already mentioned, the hotel has its own beach with a length of 250 meters. It is literally a minute walk from the main building. The beach here is sand and gravel, clean and well equipped. So, here you will find a sufficient number of comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas for everyone. In addition, there is a bar on the beach where you can enjoy a drink as well as a snack during the day. In addition, tourists can conveniently sit on a large pier. There are also sun loungers and it is possible to rent a tent.
As for entering the water, here former hotel guests are advised to exercise caution. The fact is that with a calm sea near the coast, mostly small pebbles mixed with sand. Therefore, even children can enter the water without problems. However, if there are waves at sea, then they bring to the shore larger pebbles and stones. In this case, entering the water is no longer so comfortable. Therefore, many vacationers purchase special shoes so as not to protect themselves as much as not to experience discomfort.
For children
Parents who came to rest with their children were very pleased with the organization of leisure for the smallest guests at Lyra Resort Hotel 5 * (Turkey, Side). So, the hotel has a mini club where children can go twice a day. In addition, the hotel complex has a small amusement park with attractions and a water park with slides for both adult tourists and the youngest vacationers. A big plus, according to the guests, is the fact that rescuers are always on duty at the water park. Returning to the theme of entertainment for children, it is worth mentioning that in the evenings there is a mini-disco. Little tourists are happy to dance to funny children's songs.