Золотой берег Инжекума Gold Coast Incekum

And again at the end of May Turkey. Golden coast of Incekum. Incekum is Turkish for "fine sand". It was for the sake of this golden fine sand that we decided to go to Alanya Pegasos Royal Hotel (tour operator Tui). Two adults and an 11 year old child. From 22.05 to 01.06. 2018. The road towards Alanya took about 3 hours. There are many stops at other hotels along the way. In my memory, the transfer has never been so crowded with people (not a single empty seat in a large bus). True, on the way back I was even more surprised: the places were also occupied, so much so that the guides had to go standing up))). So the transfers are overloaded and the travel time is increasing. I’ll write right away that they pick me up from the hotel to the airport in 5-odd hours.
About the tour operator I can recommend, nothing critically bad was not. Big plus flights there and back on time. If it’s very meticulous, then the guide on the way back was wonderful, but not so much when transferring to the hotel: not a word about the region or the country... At the hotel, the guides are also quite passive and do not have much knowledge about the hotel’s infrastructure, but they come to life, in principle, like all other guides, when it comes to excursions. Well, something like this.
Now about the hotel. I definitely recommend the hotel. Liked it very much. We arrived at the hotel at 9:20 am. We were immediately invited to breakfast. After breakfast, they immediately gave the keys to the room. I draw your attention to the fact that we were settled at 10.10. Hence the conclusion that if there are free rooms at the hotel at the time of your arrival, you will be accommodated earlier (no surcharges). And if you happen to wait until 14.00, then the hotel really does not have the opportunity to check you in earlier.

We had a family room with a sea view. Among the photos of the rooms in the hotel - rooms with a sliding door. The room is divided into two parts: in one - two sofas, in the other: a large bed. We really liked the room. We had a direct sea view, fifth floor. The room is very quiet, not hot. Everything worked in the room. The air conditioner cooled great. To pay attention to: a weak hair dryer (I have long hair - it takes a long time to dry), the absence of any hotel trifles (threads, needles, etc. ), and also take your shampoos, shower gels, because the hotel has something something universal in dispensers on the wall, but we used this tool to wash our hands. But we all knew this and took our own. The room was cleaned perfectly, everything suited us. The day off from cleaning is Thursday, but if there is such a situation that it is necessary to clean on Thursday, then there will be cleaning, you just need to contact the reception.
I really liked the food at the hotel, I have no complaints. Everything is fresh and tasty. My son ate with us, but sometimes he went to the children's department. There were bananas, a chocolate fountain, Turkish delight for children. Each dinner was diluted with dishes of some national cuisine. The waiters are great. Queues are rare (sushi, shrimp. . . ). So I give the kitchen a 5.
The hotel has free ice cream from 11.00 to 18.00. I can’t say that it was always very tasty, but they took it all the time. I love ayran very much, that's why I write where to find it))) - in the bar of the restaurant.
Now about the cons, which we knew about before arrival and were ready, but, nevertheless, I think that we need to pay attention to them again. Paid safe, paid Wi-Fi (free only in the lobby and it was enough for us), paid hammam (to warm up, $5 per person per visit) and a small selection of free drinks. Of course, there were sweet "juices", and cola sprites, and bottled mineral water. But, I'm not talking about that. I didn’t see packaged juices, lemonades, interesting cocktails for children, even Mojito too (for dinner and lunch it’s full of mint and lemons). What I didn’t like: I didn’t find a map of free cocktails in the bar, I saw only a map of paid ones. That's why I realized that it's paid, that it's free - I specified everything))). Oh, and about the hammam. I can recommend the hammam at the hotel. Visited only to warm up, I can’t write anything about the massage.
Now about the territory. Very beautiful, clean, green. Probably from many reviews you already know that the territory unites three hotels, except for the Royal - Resorts and Club. The club seemed to me more modest in appearance, but it’s quite enough for a foursome. Resorts is a very interesting-looking hotel, it looks decent. It seems to me that in the Club and Resorts, mostly Russians and Ukrainians rested. The Royal is an English hotel. Somewhere around 70 percent, guests are definitely resting with

UK. Ukrainians, Poles, Russians, Germans also have a rest. The hotel is family run and very noisy. If I had to choose again, I would definitely choose Royal from these hotels.
Somewhere I read about bracelets of different colors for vacationers. It really is. Yellow and green bracelets in Resorts and Club. In the Royale: gray for the British, blue for Ukrainians, Russians and Poles, red for the Germans, pink, I'm not sure, but, in my opinion, the Swedes. I did not see any difference in attitude towards guests, focusing on bracelets. But, of course, the waiters have a better relationship with English guests (tips help).
And now about the most expensive thing in the hotel. This is the beach. Wonderful, chic, smooth. Great for kids. I definitely recommend. You can go only because of this golden sand and warm water. The weather was wonderful. Sea 24-25.
Now I will write about all sorts of little things that may be useful to someone. We went to an Asian restaurant. Near the entrance to the Royal restaurant there is a screen for booking tables in additional restaurants: Italian, Asian and Turkish. It is possible to visit 1 restaurant for free per week of stay at the hotel. There is nothing special there, and therefore, I would not allocate time for it.
An inflatable trampoline town in the sea appeared somewhere in the middle of our vacation. We were very happy))) but in vain))) it was very difficult))) Therefore, we visited once and forgot.
At the hotel, upon departure, the receptionist gives out sandwiches. This is in case you leave at night or in the morning.
In the Resorts in the store bought in boxes "Lukum". It's something terrible. Do not buy!
We went to the market opposite the entrance to the Resorts. The shoe store tried to cheat. When the child liked and approached the shoes, they tripled the cost. When they refused to buy, they made a scandal with my child. Therefore, be careful.
The market is located in a very interesting building Caravanserai Incekum. Come to the -1 floor, there is an excellent museum of Turkish life. Paid 1 dollar. per person I liked it very much.

There is a spa center in the same building. They offered a hammam with a massage for 15 USD. from a person.
I saw somewhere the question: "Is there a hookah in the hotel? ". I answer: "No. " But the market is.
Animation is average in terms of activity. Very original aqua aerobics in the Royale. The imported shows are not very bad.
And yet, walking along the sea along the hotel paths, somewhere between the Club and Resorts, pay attention to the black pepper tree. I have never seen how black pepper grows and, therefore, I share my delight with you.
If I have questions, write, I will answer.
Have a nice holiday.