Holidays in Arancia

Written: 1 july 2008
Travel time: 2 — 9 june 2008
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Rested from 06/12/08 to 06/22/08 through Tez Tour. In general, I was satisfied with the hotel and the resort. I'll start in order.
Arrived in Antalya in the evening. The road to the hotel took about 2 hours, people were transported to our hotel in other places. I did not feel any discomfort along the way. All the time while we were driving, our guide talked about Turkey, Hotels, excursions, etc. It was not boring.
We arrived at the hotel around 20:00. Initially, we booked a room with LandView in such a way that we would pay extra on the spot and take SeaView. But no luck. Reception workers do not understand English or Russian. Later I learned that there is only one shift with English- and Russian-speaking Turks (that is, how lucky). But nevertheless, there were no problems with the placement (we have). Everything was done promptly and quickly. From our group, 3 more people booked rooms at the hotel, SeaView. So, while we settled in, we managed to go to dinner, these 3 people sat at the Reception until 12 o'clock and waited for them to be given SeaView. As a result, they were given a number from the end of the building, i. e. the sea is obtained from their side. In general, such rooms are really considered SeaView in other hotels.

The hotel was mostly Germans and Turks. The owner of the hotel is German, so there are many Germans. Both those and other mu$@ki are complete. The first evening they leave things on the sunbeds, or tie them up, so there are not enough sunbeds in the morning. This is the first time I've seen such an attitude. Therefore, there are 2 ways out: either get up early in the morning, or you should make friends with BeachBoy to periodically bring umbrellas and sun loungers. It is natural to leave a modest tip a couple of times. The second - arrogant insanely. The hotel is mainly used by families. There are few young people.
Read reviews of the hotel before going. Many complained about poor nutrition. I can assure you it's complete nonsense. For 10 days, none of our company had any disorders, poisoning, etc. did not have. The food is the same as everywhere in 5-star hotels: salads are made from products that are not eaten in the morning or afternoon; sausage, cutlets and other semi-finished products were not eaten. There were no problems. During our stay we visited a fish restaurant. Of all the dishes (there were about 6) there was only 1 of the fish. By and large, visiting a restaurant is something like an ordinary lunch or dinner, only everything is brought to you, and you cannot choose anything yourself. Waste of time. From drinks: vodka, crayfish, wine (red, white - any one can drink no more than a glass), beer - pretty good.
Room cleaning. The same as everywhere else lately: leave money, don't leave money - the quality does not change. 2 times we didn't even get cleaned up. 1 time they forgot to leave new towels: the old ones were taken away, but the new ones were not put. The problem is quickly solved through Guest Relation (there is a Russian-speaking worker from 16 to 17).
Pleased with the animation. I do not take into account standard competitions during the day - they are everywhere. In the evening every day a pretty good program: mostly comedy shows.
As I said, we used the services of Tez Tour. With their help, we went on an excursion to Alania (Alania City). We visited the tower and the cave. Nothing impressive, but in order not to sit constantly in the room, you can go. Later we met a Turk who has his own travel agency. His name is Ilimdar. With him went to the water park and diving. Prices are actually 2 times lower. The quality is up to par. The only thing I didn't like was the buses with a weak air conditioner when we went to the water park. As for diving - one trial dive, training in the pool, then in the sea. Was satisfied.

Discos. Near the hotel there is a club SummerGarden. Entrance, a table are free, drinks are paid, and quite expensive. 50 grams of whiskey - $15, a jar of RedBull about $7-10 (I don't remember exactly). Didn't like the music. Turkish music lovers will be pleased. During the day, a bus runs with music and invites you to visit. So in the bus the music is normal, but in the club……. Be seduced. There is also a Robinhood disco in the city itself. You can go with animators. Entrance $12. One free cocktail. But, unfortunately, we didn't get there. I got sick on the bus (we decided not to order anything there, but to drink at the hotel). But those who went later told: 4 floors, 1 is closed, there are a lot of people, everyone is pushing, the music sucks. How it actually is, I don't know.
Shopping. It is better to go shopping in the city than in the village, and on your own, and not through an agency. And then they will be taken to some left center, like us, and that's it. Bargaining, of course, is worth it. In 2 times really throw off the price.
Sea and beach. I swam 2 times and then from a yacht, so I can’t say anything about the beach and the bottom.
Well, summarizing all that has been said: I recommend the hotel. Rating 4+. If without show-offs and bugs in your head and the requirements are not exorbitant, then you will be satisfied.
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