Конец сезона в Турции End of the season in Turkey

We rested in Turkey for the first time, before that we rested in Egypt.
1. Accommodation at the hotel.
Basically, we didn't have to wait long. They left things at the reception - and at 12.00 we were already provided with a room. About 1.5 hours we walked around the hotel and its territory. Estimated check-in time at the hotel is 14.00, so that's ok. The view from the room was on the "Market" - a small shop next to the hotel. Pretty quiet - although the soundproofing in the hotel leaves a lot to be desired. We had no complaints about the room and room service. In general, everything is on the level, a small minus is the carpet in the room.
There are even shaving accessories and slippers. Everything worked, the only thing at once for some reason did not want to turn on the light, but then everything worked fine. The bar with soft drinks in the room was replenished regularly, cleaning was also carried out regularly, there is a safe.

2. The territory of the hotel is quite compact - which in general is still a plus of the hotel. You won't get lost. Pretty convenient and close to everything. Well-groomed, in terms of trimming bushes and trees, but dirty. Where there is a tennis table, there was no cleaning at all during our stay.
3. Sea. The beach is also dirty. The entrance to the sea is not very convenient, especially for children. The pebble is large. We were lucky with the weather, it was sunny, the temperature during the day was up to 25 degrees Celsius. So in terms of sunbathing and swimming in the sea, it is quite acceptable at the end of October. The passage to the sea from the hotel through the underpass is very good, do not walk across the road with heavy traffic.
4. Meals at the hotel. Everything is on the level here. Everything is very good. Even too much. The only main restaurant is very long, but you can always find a table. If you do not want to wait for a long time, then you can bring your own wines and drinks, which suited us quite well. Meals at the hotel are almost around the clock, even at night there is a bar open at the hotel from 1.00 to 7.00 where you can make yourself a sandwich and drink a cup of tea or coffee. As for alcohol - very low quality. Wine white and red - so-so, beer - acceptable. Teas with different herbs at the level, coffee - even Turkish - in the cafe "Turka" - many people like it + there are vending machines with coffee and tea in the cafe and in the pool bar.
Some bartenders make cocktails well, but it’s better not to try it, it may be an allergy. Better herbal tea. Or buy yourself normal alcohol on the way to Duty Free and not bother with it.

5. Entertainment and animation. The hotel pays a lot of attention to children. There is even something like a morning kindergarten for children with competitions and entertainment conducted by animators. In general, the animation is weak, motivated by the fact that the end of the season. There was no live music and those shows that were held in the summer. So this is a significant disadvantage. What to eat - exercises - in the morning and in the evening, rifle shooting competition - two shots - standing position, frenzied darts and table tennis competitions, water polo (19 degrees water in the pool in the sea 22 - 23), beach volleyball. Every evening there is a Comedy Club by the animators, as well as competitions "The Best Couple", "The Best Lady", etc. Not very great, but so... Evening disco leaves much to be desired, rather diverse music in general, so-so The staff at the hotel is quite correct, the service is at an acceptable level.
If YOU have a birthday at the hotel - as they explained to us, congratulations are generally not included in the concept of serving tourists at the hotel, but we were delivered a bottle of wine and a fruit basket to the room.
Who rests in this hotel - mostly Germans or Russian-speaking Germans, Turks and a few other nationalities.
About shopping.
Shopping in Turkey is generally more pleasant, unlike in Egypt. From this hotel is not very convenient due to its remoteness. Better to do it yourself. Drive to the village Magavit for $ 3 on a minibus, and do not rely on those trips that YOU can organize a guide. There are too many interested parties, or on tours, but if the price of the issue does not matter, then please. And if the economic component plays an important role, then the best shopping is independent shopping. Do not rush to shop in the shops inside the hotel, although you can get a discount there, but you need to know the price of what YOU want to buy. It is better to buy in bulk several different things in one store, then the seller is more interested and ready to give in. It is better to do it with a smile and humor.
The bazaar in the village is a network of small shops along one street. If you go to the village after lunch, then you can have enough time for dinner. There are good discounts at the end of October, so you can buy something from Turkish consumer goods. It is better to buy for lira, and it is better to do currency exchange in a bank. In the store, do not rush to buy, but it is good to consider everything that the store sells. If YOU decide to buy something, then start bargaining, keep in mind that the discount for the second item will be more noticeable, etc.
Hamam in the hotel is quite up to par. In this regard, everything is very good.