I know I don't usually review places but I loved this hotel so much that I thought it deserved a post!
After several searches for a last minute getaway I came across this beautiful hotel in Alanya, Turkey. Now initially I weren't too keen on travelling to Turkey with everything that had been going on out there, but having done some research I discovered that it was deemed safe to travel and that we would be far enough from the madness anyway. So yeah we took the chance and booked the trip, and am I glad we did!
I didn't write on cleanliness but let me just say the hotel is kept immaculate! Every part of the hotel is just spotless. We chose not to have our room cleaned as we kept it tidy ourselves, and didn't wanna add to the maid's workload! So to conclude; incase you can't already tell, I'd 100% recommend this hotel. Especially if you're looking for a nice relaxing trip, we had such a peaceful week - I couldn't fault a thing. Oh and the staff are all lovely from the concierge staff to the waiters; they sure make you feel welcome. I already cannot wait for my next visit!
After several searches for a last minute getaway I came across this beautiful hotel in Alanya, Turkey. Now initially I weren't too keen on travelling to Turkey with everything that had been going on out there, but having done some research I discovered that it was deemed safe to travel and that we would be far enough from the madness anyway. So yeah we took the chance and booked the trip, and am I glad we did!
Location
Now I must warn you the hotel is a good few hours away from the airport (Antalya), there is a smaller airport nearby however their frequency of flights isn't great. We took the shared transfer that was included in our package with Thomas Cook, which is great value for money however can get quite tedious having to stop off at numerous hotels on the way. As our hotel was the furthest away we were the last to get dropped off and of course, the first to be picked up on the day of departure. Which meant that we had the "joy" of 8+ stops both ways! However, when we finally arrived at the hotel and saw the beauty of it, we were no longer bothered about the journey. The hotel is basically set on the beach, there is an under-path by the pool that leads you right on to the beach so you haven't even got to cross any roads. There is a cash point, a pharmacy and a supermarket literally minutes away, and several other shops, restaurants & bars just a bit further down the road - still less than 10 mins away! Unfortunately I have no knowledge of any nearby attractions or other things to do locally, as we literally only left the hotel once lol. But, good ol' trip advisor will always have your back!
Room
We stayed in a Standard Side Sea View room that consisted of a double bed and a large sofa that could easily sleep a third person. The room had a nice sized balcony that looked out onto the hotel front, with a side view of the sea as the room type states. Despite being just off the main road, it wasn't too noisy at all. There's a double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, with space to both hang and fold clothes. Also inside the wardrobe is an iron and ironing board, and a safe to store your valuables. The wardrobe area also had drawers to store more clothes or other belongings, so plenty of space! The room itself was very spacious and has all the amenities you'll require. A kettle, minibar, hairdryer, telephone, tv etc. However don't rely on the tv too much as almost every channel is foreign.
Hotel grounds
I mentioned above that we only left the hotel once; which was to try a restaurant nearby. The hotel resort has everything which means that you don't actually need to leave it, unless of course you want to. There's a shop where you can buy drinks, snacks, souvenirs, toiletries etc. a gym, spa, hair salon, and even an computer suite. The lobby has lots of space to just sit and relax, with a bar close by so you'll never go thirsty. The pool area has plenty of sun loungers, canapé style beds and tables and chairs if you fancy sitting out of the sun.
Food
Now on to the all important topic - food! We stayed All Inclusive which meant that we had Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner all at the hotel. The food in the main restaurant is served buffet style, meaning there's always plenty to choose from. At each meal time there's a chef cooking something fresh on the griddle/grill. Breakfast it's omelettes and fried eggs, and lunch/dinner it's usually some form of meat. Despite me being a fussy eater I always found something to eat, even if it was carbs most of the time lol. The only thing I could moan about was that they didn't serve enough chicken, the meats served were mostly lamb or turkey which I found strange for this country. The hotel has an a'la carte restaurant that you can book to eat at for an additional charge, but you do get one free dinner there with your stay. There's also a snack bar by the pool that serves pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads etc. Oh and there's a little sandwich cafe type place in the hotel that serves ice cream and biscuits. In other words, your tummy will stay full!I didn't write on cleanliness but let me just say the hotel is kept immaculate! Every part of the hotel is just spotless. We chose not to have our room cleaned as we kept it tidy ourselves, and didn't wanna add to the maid's workload! So to conclude; incase you can't already tell, I'd 100% recommend this hotel. Especially if you're looking for a nice relaxing trip, we had such a peaceful week - I couldn't fault a thing. Oh and the staff are all lovely from the concierge staff to the waiters; they sure make you feel welcome. I already cannot wait for my next visit!
Until next time...
xo
