The disco in the evening interfered with sleep, it was heard almost throughout the entire territory. It's good that it ended after 11.
There were problems with the settlement, it spoiled the impression at first. We were settled in some semi-basement room without a normal window!! ! After the indignation, we were given a room in another building, which was near the road in a depression, because of which there was no wind and the air in the room was some kind of sewer (but the disco did not interfere). As it turned out later, mostly "Russians" were settled there, the Germans were never seen there. A day later they began to demand a nominal number. A middle-aged man at the reception pretended that he did not understand either Russian or English. Then he told me that there are rooms of a higher class, demanded $50 baksheesh and offered a normal room with a sea view (like the vast majority of rooms). We were not going to pay Baksheesh, and when we moved in, they began to tell us that we had to pay 200 dollars extra. After the demands to show the price list and talk to the authorities, we were left behind.
Then we learned that this is a standard scheme for knocking money out of "Russians".
I can immediately say that the hotel is for a relaxing holiday with children (namely with them). So even if you want to relax with your husband alone, most likely you will not like the hotel. And of course, it will be very boring for young people and companies.
What we wanted and what we got:
We wanted to relax calmly, from the bustle of the city, we wanted the hotel to be a bungalow type, so that our 3-year-old son would have something to do, so that there were water slides and a playground.
This is all we got. At first I was embarrassed that the slides work several hours a day, but on the spot I realized that this time was more than enough. There are a lot of animations for kids, the evening show starts with a mini disco for children, although mine never went, it’s shy)) The pool is large, there were ALWAYS empty seats, the children’s pool is excellent. The food was good, there was a lot of everything. I was most worried about the child will eat this food, as a result, I liked everything and ate pasta and rice and meat. The only thing I did not like at all: local soups, they did not learn how to cook them for Russians. And you should have already understood how important soup is for a Russian person))))
The sea is excellent, the entrance is normal. Sunbeds were also ALWAYS, which we really liked. No matter what time you come, you will always find a place. I think it's great.
The bungalows are different, we had it next to the road, at first we didn’t like it very much, we didn’t even want to move in, but they said that there were no other places, we thought we decided not to spoil our vacation with a scolding, we stayed. Then they did not regret it. Since the bungalow was on the side of the amphitheater, and there the music was blaring until late. Our child goes to bed at 10, this fact would be inconvenient for us, and so we were in the distance, albeit close to the road. The view from the window of the bi balcony was on a beautiful garden, every day the gardener did something there. The road is not busy. In general, a quiet picturesque place, far from the hustle and bustle. No entertainment near the hotel, you have to take a minibus (we just liked it). They got off fine.
I didn’t like the Pegasus guide, it wasn’t at the agreed time, he got upset and was surprised when we said that we wouldn’t go on excursions . . He didn’t say about the a la carte restaurant, about the recording system there. We went for the first time and did not know what and how. Thanks to the guide for the tour and the foreign tourist, he explained what they didn’t know.
In general, I liked everything, but it seems to me that they are everywhere, even at 5. If you are not going to rest, but look for the shortcomings of the hotel, you will find them, because initially you set yourself up for negativity. We went only for positive emotions and a boost of energy, and we got all this. Thank you for your attention!
I may repeat. Really beautiful green area, all in pine trees. It's fun to swing in hammocks. To the sea there is a lovely path of 200-300 meters. Absolutely amazing playground: interesting and not traumatic. Lovely children's animators. Put up a monument to them.
Meals for 4. Although none of us had any special complaints. Just meat in the usual form for us - stewed in pieces - appeared 5 times out of 8 days. Once there were lamb cutlets, but I decided that it was soy, only then my husband tasted it : ))). There has always been chicken with vegetables. The children found something to feed. Ice cream every night was a real treat for her.
The beach is quite large, in the line of the surf - sand, then the entrance is small and medium pebbles. We liked it - but the sea is clean.
Animation is constantly, who loves it - will find something to do. But there is no lethal gaiety, everything is somehow calm. I did not like the disco music - mostly boom-boom-clubbing.
The guide from the taz-tour is quite! The bed was not changed for 4 days, on the 5th they complained to him, said that they had endured in vain for so long and that everything was changed that day.
We ourselves went to the waterfall in Manavgat. Liked. And buying a jacket happened spontaneously. From the shop in the hotel (on the 2nd floor), we, and only two, were taken in the afternoon to the leather center in Side. There we had a very nice conversation with the seller (Rafik), we enjoyed it. We picked up a jacket for my husband, very soft, not long - to ride in the car. Their first price was 630, the second $550 agreed on $270. But I bargained for a long time, as much strength ran out : ))).
There is really nowhere to walk around the hotel. Water activities on the beach. Scooter, again bargained for 35 ye in 10 minutes. But here I have not been bargaining for long - I'm tired.
One bad moment. Out of the whole family, I was the only one who caught an intestinal infection somewhere. From 10 am to 4 pm it got worse. They called from the room to a toll-free number from our insurance (the guide will tell), after 10 minutes they came for me - they took Manavgat to the ambulance. They put a dropper there for 2 hours (the hospital is beautiful, the room is fresh, quiet), they gave me pills and brought me back to the hotel. We had insurance without a deductible, so we didn’t spend a dime on all this.
I can say about the hotel that the best value for money.
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The biggest concern was the weather. They got used to rest, so that there was heat, a warm sea. We went to Turkey for the first time in May. During the day it was hot and sunny, in the shade of 25 degrees. Evenings are cold. And most importantly: both the sea and the pools are also cold (20 degrees). Although to someone just right. Due to the cold water, May Turkey does not suit me.
About the hotel.
The main disappointment was the check-in at the hotel. We arrived at 8 o'clock in the evening. We were two families: me with a child of 5 years old and another family of 3 people (husband and wife and a child of 7 years old). The manager said the hotel was full. He invited us all to stay together for 2 nights in a suite with a sea view on the second floor of the Santa Barbara building with two bedrooms and balconies, but with one bathroom. At first, I categorically refused and decided to see what kind of separate rooms he would offer us. Brought to the basement, seemingly even without windows, a large room with a bunch of beds like a pioneer camp. Of course, no one liked this option. So we had to stay for 2 nights together. Then, however, as promised, settled well. A family of three stayed in the suite. And we moved to the next room also with a sea view. The room itself is comfortable, I liked it. The air conditioner was turned on for heating, because. we were cold at night.
The territory is not as big as it seemed when I got acquainted with the information on the hotel website. Of course, it would be possible to develop wastelands by the sea, fill this territory with bars, swimming pools and just different vegetation. But then the hotel will no longer be 4, but 5 stars.
On the territory of one swimming pool with a children's section. And a separate small pool with 2 slides. Indoor pool bar on the ground floor. I did not like. Much better if the bar is located separately. There is a bar by the sea, where, in addition to drinks, at certain hours they serve some kind of fast food.
About food.
I have almost no complaints about nutrition. Breakfast is standard, I liked the soft salty cheese at breakfast. I ate it every day and didn't get bored. As well as olives. I eat them all the time.
Lunches and dinners are the same. Someone wrote in previous reviews that there was not enough meat. Something is always fried on the grill: meat, fish, turkey. The fish was not always tasty. Trout - delicious, some kind of mackerel - fu. They also cooked tuna, however, it was given out in small portions. Also chicken, meat pieces as part of any vegetable sauces. I really like the way the rice is cooked. Just rice without any additives. I'm not very sweet.
Ice cream is served for dinner. I didn’t try it myself, but the child ate it on both cheeks. It would be much better if ice cream was served during the day in bars (albeit at certain hours), and not after dinner. When the majority after a hearty dinner is no longer up to ice cream. But here, of course, the hotel does not do what is convenient for us, but what is more profitable for them.
Fruits included apples, oranges, watermelon, loquat and grapefruits for breakfast.
The beach is wide, spacious and sandy. The entrance to the sea is a small pebble. Beach towels - everywhere it is written that they are issued on bail. They didn’t take any deposit, they just give cards (as many as you ask) and exchange them for towels, as usual.
On the territory of pine trees, orange trees with fruits, small palm trees, flowers. Everything is worthy.
There is a good playground and a mini club. With children during the day, the animators really do (play, draw, entertain). My toddler enjoyed spending time there.
I can safely recommend this hotel for families with children. Of course, there are hotels with much better conditions. But for a four, it's pretty good.
The hotel is designed for parents with small children and pensioners. The main contingent of tourists are Germans (immigrants from the USSR, now living in Germany) and Russian tourists.
Hotel: the whole consists of bungalows (two and three floors). Separate building - restaurant, shops, bar. The rooms in the bungalows are different (there are also after repairs, but many had problems with plumbing (it flows, the smell of sewerage does not disappear). In addition, there are rooms with a view of the fence, road, ditches, etc. , where they prefer to populate Russian tourists, if they don't pay 20 dollars or euros to the reception. If you ask to be moved to other rooms, they will offer you the same ones again, and so on until you pay. For Jeli, who works at the reception and is considered to be a Russian speaker, it seems like a great own business.
As they say, the east is a delicate matter. . . And be careful - it seems like a common thing to cheat Russian tourists for money.
You can and should solve all your problems with the hotel through a tour operator (believe me, much more efficiently).
Housekeeping: Poor (the floor is washed once a week, which is clearly not enough, given that this is a bungalow and the floor is tiled)
Meals: this cannot be called a restaurant, rather a dining room. The set of dishes and products is very limited. Of course you will not stay hungry, you can always find something edible. Our tourists really do not have enough meat. fried chicken was twice in 10 days, goulash was made several times (it looks like stew with vegetables). From fish - fried herring, sometimes sea bass. The menu is dominated by fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, stewed vegetables and meatballs. Although you have to give credit to the restaurant workers, they do their best to come up with different dishes and decorations for them from the small amount of products that they have. The cooks and waiters are hardworking, polite and friendly, the cleanliness in the restaurant is well monitored. But due to the lack of air conditioning in the restaurant, the meal turns into a test. but places are vacated quickly (you won’t sit for a long time)
Bars: locally produced drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are best avoided. Probably just beer. If you do not want health problems, buy everything with you in duty free
Animation: a group of animators all day long trying to entertain with different activities and games. The children are delighted. And the evening animation is good only for children who do the same thing every day, but very enthusiastically. The adult audience entertains itself mostly by itself (drinking, playing cards, talking (if there are interesting interlocutors). Animation in German, English and a few words in Russian (mini scenes, fun only for very tipsy Germans).
Sea and beach: the sea is wonderful, there are no large boulders in the sea like other hotels. The beach is sandy and pebbly, the entrance to the sea is pebbles, the descent is not gentle, after a couple of meters it is already deep (you need to look after the children). The beach is bulky, sandy, but not cleaned. The sun beds and tables are dirty, no one has ever washed them). The sand is full of sharp dry sticks, broken glass and tiles that cut into your foot. It is better not to walk barefoot.
Swimming pool: heavily chlorinated (children get sick after it). Two small slides for children are open two hours a day.
In general, if you are not ready to enjoy only the sea for the money given to the tour operator, then it is better to choose another hotel.