Good hotel for its price

Written: 3 august 2018
Travel time: 30 may — 6 june 2018
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 8.0
Cleanliness: 8.0
Food: 8.0
Amenities: 8.0
We rested in Alegria from May 30 to June 6.2018. Filmed a video. I don’t know how the links work on this site… My YouTube channel is Marina Azarova. If you want, look - there is about the hotel, and about how we went to Old Side, etc.
Didn't think I'd be writing a review, but I don't want this hotel to be negative (after reading some of the reviews).
We liked. Now in order. The first three days were full of excitement. Until a large number of people came en masse. Shouting, queues, waiters do not have time. The machine with ayran was immediately removed (oh, how delicious it was))), the menu was changed, but a children's menu was added. Now I understand that I need to go while the kids are in schools and kindergartens))). The contingent of the hotel has changed. The Germans immediately disappeared, they were replaced by the Russians. If at first there were bags with different teas in all the bars, then they disappeared in an instant (as I understand it, people began to take them away to take them home) and in the morning there was tea only in common teapots (((.

Wi-Fi the first days it was still possible to chat on Viber. But... then everything died (((
Hotel: the hotel has three buildings: the main one, an additional one across the road from the main one, and an annex bungalow closer to the beach. Territories near the hotel... let's just say - no))) That is, it is, but it is occupied by pools and bars, restaurants. There is simply nowhere to walk. Clean and well maintained plants. The staff is invisible (in the sense they are not imposed, they say hello and smile).
A few shops, a hairdresser.
Number: the reception offered a super room for $ 70. We refused. Our room suited us just fine. It makes no sense to ask for a sea view - it's still far away. Two separate beds. Liquid soap in a container in the shower and above the washbasin. A set of soaps, shampoos and gels. Hairdryer, kettle, cups, coffee, tea, water. Refrigerator. Linen was changed every three days. Towels were changed every day. Take a beach towel downstairs in the lifeguard on a ticket that will be given at the reception. (Once for free, then for money).
Cleaned every day, figures were twisted from the sheets. We left the dollar. Water was added every day at 0.5 liters per person. But there is water in the refrigerators near the bars - take as much as you need.
Excursions: We did not take. Agreed to a free trip: leather, jewelry, textiles. But after the skin refused to continue and went to the hotel. They considered it a waste of time and a waste of money. Whether you go - decide for yourself. A walk in Old Side was offered. But we went there ourselves. If you look at the sea, then go left and in 40-50 minutes you will be there. There is an offer on the beach: a boat ride and a turtle show. We also saw turtles. If you look at the sea, then you need to go to the right for 20 minutes. You will reach the bridge and, if you are lucky, you will see turtles. We saw.
The flight was 60 euros for two. Photos are not allowed to be taken with you. They take pictures and then sell to you. I did not like it and we did not fly.

Beach: sandy beach. The sand is small, it is very easy to wash off (unlike the sand of the Black Sea))) Clean. But our people need to learn not to litter. There are bins within walking distance, but, apparently, it’s hard for some to reach ((( There is a bar on the beach. In the bar, beer, coffee, drinks (naturally not natural). Natural ones are offered for a fee. If you don’t want to go to the hotel for lunch, you can dine at beach bar - there is also a sufficient selection of dishes.
Sunbeds and mattresses on them after three days were no longer enough. Sometimes I, a person who is basically non-confrontational, wanted to hit the especially smart ones, who occupied several sunbeds and during the day moved either in the shade or in the sun, and mothers and children had nowhere to put things... The kids like it here. The entry into the sea is wonderful for them, on the shore they dig in the sand.
Sunset in the sea is far enough to the depth, but it does not bother. Sometimes there are large stones in the depths, be careful. Special shoes are not needed, but the Germans were wearing them. After dinner, the sky always frowned, but not for long. Small waves lifted the sand and the water became cloudy. Go swimming to the right immediately after the boat stop - for some reason it's cleaner there.
Animation Entertainment: On the beach, playing bocchu and exercising. Near the pool with slides, polo games and competitions. In the evening there is a children's disco and entertainment for adults with competitions. There is a children's room. We didn't use it so I can't say for sure. Guys animators seem to be trying. There are no special shows, and the proposed program after three days gets boring with monotony. At 23 disco - did not go.

Food: ok. There is only one kind of fish. Fried. Fresh. Lots of steamed vegetables. Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, french fries. The chicken is different. Liver. Several types of cheese. Meatballs and mitets. Lots of vegetables and herbs. Didn't like the sausage. Soups for everyone. I started eating them on the third day and then every day. - tried it. Delicious with hot peppers. From fruits oranges, grapefruits, watermelon, apples, green plums and once apricots. In the morning pancakes, omelettes, breakfast cereals with milk, jams, sweet sauces. Desserts for lunch and dinner. From caramelized pears and various pies to several types of cakes. The sweet table was striking in its abundance. I didn’t write everything about nutrition, because this topic is endless. Neither we, nor anyone during our vacation complained of malaise.
Lots of pickles, several types of olives and olives. Yogurts are different. There are a lot of delicious buns.
Stores: they are everywhere. All the streets are endless shops. It was more convenient for us to pay by card. There are terminals almost everywhere. Even merchants. Where it was not, then in cash. We traded, but we didn't lose much. We did not go anywhere for shopping, we took everything on the spot. Rose water was taken from a pharmacy across the street. The first bottle was sold for 5 (euro or dollars). But we took the second bottle, paying with the card in local currency. So it's more profitable. They also took two face creams there. The difference with the price that was announced to us in dollars is significant. We saved 4 dollars on two creams, paying with lira on the card. They don't like it very much, but what to do? ?
Walk along the promenade along the promenade, admire other hotels. It is very pleasant to walk there. The sunset on the beach was indescribably beautiful.
Bottom line: take a great mood with you and RELAX!
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