Wonderful hotel with great location

Written: 11 october 2018
Travel time: 22 september — 1 october 2018
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
9.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 9.0
Service: 9.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 9.0
Amenities: 9.0
I was in this hotel with my husband from September 22 to October 1. And for the first time on the "all inclusive" system. We travel a lot, have been to different countries and different hotels. We always choose all hotels on this site based on reviews. I hope my review will be objective, because there is something to compare.
I'll start with the flight - the flight was delayed by 3.5 hours, so we ended up on the spot at one in the morning on September 23. They settled us right away and gave us room 320 in the main building. This is the 3rd floor overlooking the garden and mountains.
The room is clean and spacious enough for two. There is a minibar with two bottles of water 0.5 l (every day replenished), and 2 juices (only on the day of arrival). TV with Russian-language channels (there is a printout with channel numbers on the table, so as not to look for it). For a long time we could not adjust the air conditioner to a comfortable mode, but then we managed. The noise from him did not interfere, he makes noise at home and at work. If you do not open the balcony (when you open the air conditioner is turned off), then you can not hear the noise from the street, even the evening animation. Since the room is located under the slope of the roof, it warms up a lot, and this is the only drawback.

Transfer to the beach according to the schedule, which is in the bus and in the elevator. It didn’t bother us at all, it’s not far to go and you can choose the time for yourself. Those who write that this is a problem, they have not been to the Emirates. There are 2 flights in the morning and 2 in the afternoon - back. It’s unrealistic to walk, and whoever doesn’t fit, then a taxi is not cheap at all. There are no footpaths and the beach is paid, who does not have the first line.
The hotel beach itself is clean, the entry into the water is decent (I rested in Antalya with my daughter in August - it’s worse there), no slippers are needed (this is not Montenegro, again a comparison), there was almost no one in them, the water is clean and warm.
Nutrition. Everything was delicious, they always found something to eat, they did not suffer from the lack of beef and pork.
Animation. We have never been during the day, we were always absent from the hotel. In the evening we were only once - guest artists performed, quite decently.
There is a piano in the lobby of the hotel, a woman plays music there according to the schedule. Fono is upset, maybe because of the end of the season. You can warn the reception that you want to play, and take a seat there. Once I saw how our tourist played (not just good, but very good). He also noted that the piano was out of tune.
Swimming pool. There are two pools - for children and adults. The depth of the large pool is the same everywhere -1.5 meters, there are enough sunbeds. Foreigners almost always sunbathe there.
The territory of the hotel is very beautiful, we didn’t reach the relaxation zone, there will be a reason to come again.
Meeting with a representative of TO "Pegasus". The hotel guide - Lira, did not impose much excursions, whoever wanted, he took. There was a hammam at a discount, and we took it. Let me tell you right now that I didn't like it.

Brought to the public bath, everything is very beautifully decorated. They told what services are included in the package and what can be obtained for an additional fee. They divided us in half, took us to the locker rooms, then sent us to the steam room, then to a room where there was steam with aromatic oils, a cool pool (actually warm). It was the turn of foam massage with a silk mitt. It is understood what should be done on a warm body. But! There were fewer masseurs than us, and those who went in the second turn completely cooled off. Then we were taken to a clay face mask. And from there they were sent individually for a general massage. The massage is formal, but at the same time they are trying to make everyone into an expensive one, saying that you are terribly sick and they are able to change it in one session for $ 70. I don’t believe in this, knowing that a course is definitely needed, and the price is biting. I was promised that in one session the excess weight would go away. Do you believe in it?
The next day we went to the hotel SPA. At the entrance to the hotel, we were given a voucher for a 15-minute massage as a present, it must be activated within a day after arrival. Liked the massage. Kerim is the manager and speaks very good Russian. He also offered a course of massage, and there is an opportunity to negotiate a discount. My husband persuaded me for 5 procedures. They did a mix - lymphatic drainage + neck, duration 45 minutes. The massage was done well. Plus a nice bonus after the massage - a face mask and a cup of hot tea. The effect is noticeable, the only thing is that the veins on the body have become more visible, but this is a temporary phenomenon. If you decide to do it, then only there.
The location of the hotel is very good - close to the center, near the bus stop. We went to Antalya on our own, travel 9 lira one way. On the way we were stopped by the police for passport control. I always have a photocopy of the first page of my passport with me. We had no complaints. But those who did not have any documents were also released. The only thing was that they stayed for 30 minutes.
Near the hotel there are many travel agencies where you can buy excursions. We took three - "Fires of the Chimera", "Demre-Mira-Kekova" and rafting. Chimera definitely needs sports shoes, there is a 1 km climb uphill on slippery stones, it was not comfortable in sandals. And if someone has sore joints, then you should not go. Descent in the dark is even more difficult.
"Demre-Mira-Kekova" - you need additional money if you buy icons, they are very beautiful there, and to pay for the entrance to the church of St. Nicholas.
Rafting also needs money if you don’t have special shoes, as well as to rent a wetsuit (the water is cold +6, and the suit keeps you warm, although it gets wet). The price of a set is $8, one suit is $5. You can take a kayak for two - $ 10. It wasn't scary at all and it was fun. And everywhere drinks are paid separately, even if food is included.

On Monday, a food market unfolds near the mosque, if you come from 17 to 19, you can buy a lot of things there with a good discount. Many sellers speak Russian. On Tuesday, too, from the mosque and along the whole street past the hotel from the side of the garden - a clothing market (several kilometers). You can go on a tour, and if you wish, do some shopping.
The staff at the hotel is very good. Many hired workers from different countries. Everyone is polite and sociable, will provide any assistance. The receptionist Tamina works at the reception - a smiling, pleasant woman, she will always solve your problems.
The only drawback, in our opinion, is weak WiFi, pictures are not loaded, you can only send messages. You could add an amplifier. And so the hotel deserves its rating, and there are always dissatisfied people, even in the coolest hotels.
It is unfortunate that the hotel staff cannot read the reviews on this site and answer questions accordingly. Tophotels. ru is blocked for them. They only see reviews on tourpravda and tripadvisor. ru. There is also a group in VK where they will answer your questions.
I had no desire to go to Turkey, but an accident - the season ended in hotels in Spain, decided everything for us. And the country fascinated me, it is not at all necessary to lie all day near the water, and then your rest will be excellent. Liked the hotel, maybe we will come again.
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