The second time in Turkey and again successfully!

Written: 1 august 2011
Travel time: 17 — 24 july 2011
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For families with children; For recreation with friends, for young people
Your rating of this hotel:
9.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 8.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 9.0
Amenities: 10.0
Hi all!
I've been back from Cilicia for almost a week now, but I'm not going to write a review. Well, it must be so! )
The hotel was chosen very meticulously and for a long time. This year, there have been a lot of negative reviews about the entire service of Turkish hotels, and this made it difficult to search. But now we studied in detail the information about Cilicia Palace and decided to go there . .
Second time in Turkey. As in Kemer (before that, we rested in Alanya). Kemer fascinates and amazes even from the road. Such rugged terrain - the sea, pine trees, mountains. . . Beautiful!
The tour operator is PEGAS again. There are no complaints about air travel, meeting and transfer. We got to the hotel very quickly.
Accommodation:
We met, offered to leave the luggage at the reception, quickly checked in and wearing bracelets, we were offered to wait until 14-00. This is expected, so it did not cause negative. The lobby is chic, large, imposing. .

BUT! And this is an important BUT: that morning the air conditioner did not work, and it was really stuffy!
The lobby is the hallmark of the hotel, the first impression is created precisely by the reception and the lobby, so it’s a pity that the administration decided to turn on the air conditioner by the hour . . Tired travelers after a tiring flight and transfer will so pleasantly plunge into the coolness of a hospitable hotel...
We went to the Spa on the -1 floor. There, in the locker room, we changed into bathing suits and went to breakfast. Or rather, what was left of it. So it was already too late for him. . . And then a second disappointment awaited me. . . I did not find food for myself, only what was left and cooled down.
Territory:
green, beautiful, well-groomed, gardeners and cleaners were noticed many times. They cut the grass, watered the lawn, planted flowers. After sandy Alanya, such green spaces, and even with fountains, made me very happy - the pictures snapped awesome! And there is enough space for everyone, you can retire, and at the same time you won’t get lost - everything is close at hand!
Beach:
Pretty spacious. There was always enough space for everyone. They didn't look for loungers. If the first row is occupied, you can calmly take the second and third, etc. Pebbles on the beach, of course, prick your feet, but you can walk to the water in flip flops, and the entrance to the sea itself is already easier. Stones are noticed, but you just need to notice in the first days where there are fewer or none at all and swim there. It was not a problem for us - we swim well. There is a pier (lit up in the evenings) it was great diving! The water is as clear as glass! Even decently sailed from the shore, you could see the bottom!! ! Goggles or a mask for swimming will help you!
There was rubbish in the water. After dinner, in the evening. Sticks, candy wrappers, algae and other rubbish. It’s unpleasant, of course, but we tried to sail away where there is no this rubbish . .

There are 2 showers on the beach. And different types of water activities. From the first day we went canoeing, especially for free! Sail away and see what views open on the coast!
Number:
It can be seen that we visualized a lot, and, like last year, we got an easy and simply excellent room on the 4th floor! overlooking the sea and the beautiful green area! The air conditioner worked properly in the room (how I was worried about it! ), though it does not have a remote control, but there is a shield and buttons next to the bed on the wall, you can adjust the temperature and blowing power. The bathtub is not cramped. There is both a flexible shower and a bathtub itself! Hot/cold water around the clock, great pressure! Good clean plumbing, little things like not a new grout between the tiles just didn’t notice . .
A large bed. Spacious closet in the hallway, there is also a free safe. Mini bar in the room (replenished daily). There is carpet on the floor. Normal lighting. Large balcony with clothes dryer and plastic chairs + table. There are no comments on the number. We didn't have bathrobes and slippers. . .
Nutrition:
The first unpleasant impression was divorced... The range of dishes is extensive! There was meat, meatballs, kebabs, chicken, turkey... Everyone did not have time to try. Liked the puree. It doesn’t work like that at home (give me the recipe !!! ))) I noticed seafood, but I didn’t eat it, I was afraid that the stomach might be capricious. I enjoyed eating salads. She collected vegetables and herbs herself, poured them with olive oil and ate them. For breakfast, I liked scrambled eggs, pancakes . . I generally keep quiet about sweets, how delicious and beautiful! On the street, besides breakfast, there is always fruit, they are always replenished. Too bad there were no oranges. . .
Ice cream of different types in unlimited quantities - for dinner! Delicious, thank you very much!

The tablecloths are snow-white, the cutlery is sparkling, the waiters are flying, everything is quickly cleared from the table, polite. Give them our thanks! Special respect to the chefs - they fed everyone according to all requests! And to those who were engaged in decorating dishes - thank you very much, it was nice to see masterpieces from watermelons and beautifully decorated desserts!
In addition to the main restaurant, you can eat all day! The snack bar has a great selection of food! Gozlume just lick your fingers! And it’s not true that the baker is stern, she always smiled at everyone, talked and she just has a beautiful smile! ! Thank you for gozlume and ayran! This is the food of the gods
For an afternoon snack, delicious pastries by the pool! We loved donuts chocolate muffins. . . mmm. . .
A little later, before dinner, you can take corn there...
They didn’t get into a la cards, apparently there was enough of everything)
I note the room service. From 24-00 hours until the morning by calling by phone you can order food in the room. And it's free! Delicious hamburgers, fruits were brought. . Thank you for this pleasantness!
Service:
almost flawless. . .
The minibar was replenished. Cleaning every day. Towels were changed, linen, too, I remember 1 time exactly changed . . they cleaned the bathroom, took away the garbage. Without swans from towels, although they left a tip, but this is already excess . .
The bars have smart bartenders.
At the reception, on all issues, they turned to the Russian-speaking girl Asel. And the porter guy also solved our problems, such as luggage - to and from the room, a safe, etc.
Remembering this site and even a small correspondence, everyone expected that we would get to know Vera Sotnikova, but alas, we only saw her briefly . . however, there were no serious questions . .
Animation:

In the last hotel, we did not have animation as such. and therefore what it is we learned only in Cilicia! Aplos-aplos, guys, you conquered us! Unobtrusively, but incendiary, they were able to involve people in contests, games and shows . . Everyone is so different, interesting and together as a team - 5 points! You can easily chat with the animators, learn something, very sociable guys! Contact us found! I also remember the white party, in the excellent nightclub of the hotel, it was great for everyone to dance and have fun together! Even the dream is gone
And thanks to Edo for igniting our couple for the Best Hotel Couple competition. We agreed and not in vain - the second place of honor, and a lot of positive from participating in the competition. My cheeks hurt from laughing
Thanks to Yanochka for water gymnastics and I just remember her as a sympathetic and pleasant girl.
special greetings to Anna from Nizhny Novgorod! (we talked at dinner about Diveevo)
And in general, hello to everyone and thanks that thanks to you, our vacation was not just a passive beach. . .
And merhaba for photographers, smarties, spend all day looking for beautiful moments to capture you unexpectedly) Then they hang the printed miniatures on the stand, you can look and choose your favorite photos . .
Internet:
For us, this is extremely important, so the declared "there is only in the lobby" did not triple us and we pushed around and pushed around, but we got the passwords and calmly caught wi-fi both in the room and on the territory. (although the speed is often slow)
Spa:
Didn't visit this year. The prices here, I tell you, are not cheap . . But the free sauna is nice and useful to sit, sweat, getting rid of the excess eaten and drunk)
Neighborhood:
It's lucky here. There is a shopping center right across the road. And that's a real plus. Since many are forced to travel from other hotels on buses and taxis to shop with us . . In the evenings until the night there is a trade, feel free to bargain, the choice is good . .
We went together on bikes rented nearby to the local Canyon! Of course, having previously studied the route and details at home. How we liked it there is impossible to describe. We are glad that this year, in addition to the sea, we also managed to enjoy the mountains, waterfalls. . .
In general, we are satisfied with the hotel. If there are any cons, then I think the management will notice them, thanks to our feedback and eliminate them)
I can safely recommend! And I wouldn't say no again. . .

To everyone who recognizes me - a big hello!
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