Turkey, as before, is the leader among the countries that our compatriots choose for their holidays. Therefore, the abundance of information about hotels can help in choosing a good place for a vacation. In the article we want to talk about an unusual complex called Water Planet Deluxe.
A little about the hotel…
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark is both a hotel and an entertainment complex. The territory of the hotel itself occupies more than 62 thousand square meters. It is located on the very coast among the lush greenery of the forests. The hotel is universal in its own way, as it is well suited not only for families with children, but also for active youth.
Location
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark 5 is only thirty kilometers from Alanya and ninety kilometers from Antalya. It is a large nine-story building with seven elevators, which stands on the very coast, in the Okurcalar area.
Rooms
Water Planet Deluxe has different room categories:
- Standart. The complex 282 has two rooms with an area of 28-36 square meters.
- Thirty suites with an area of 46-50 square meters.
- Nine King Suites with an area of 77 square meters. This apartment consists of a living room, bedroom and bathroom.
All hotel rooms are connected to the central air conditioning system. The apartments have a safe, telephone, mini-bar, TV. All rooms are designed for two people with the possibility of placing two extra beds.
Food at the hotel
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark is all inclusive. The main restaurant is equipped with a terrace. In addition, the hotel has two more A la carte establishments that specialize in Turkish cuisine and seafood. They can be visited for free once a week.
The hotel has seven bars that help guests relax and unwind in a pleasant atmosphere. Here, tourists can order soft drinks, as well as alcoholic drinks and light snacks.
Water Planet Deluxe serves international and Turkish cuisine. According to vacationers, the food is quite varied. Salads, fish, beef, turkey and chicken dishes are served daily. The local chef indulges tourists with a variety of sweet desserts. In addition, there are always fruits on the tables. I must say that the hotel positions its main dining facility as a restaurant, but it looks more like a large dining room. The total capacity is 1200 people. The interior is decorated in light colors. The waiters work quite quickly, but at the same timenot very high quality, the tablecloths on the tables are far from ideal, the dishes come across with chips.
For breakfast, they usually serve: omelettes of several types, fried eggs, pancakes with chocolate, milk rings, toast, cheeses, rural potatoes, grilled vegetables, sausages, various sauces, salads, fresh vegetables, of which, in fact, you can make a salad yourself, since the finished ones do not always have a normal look.
There are at least two varieties of soups on the tables (tomato, lentil, mushroom, vegetable and even borscht). All these dishes are always delicious. Most of them have the consistency of a creamy soup. For lunch, there was a greater variety of side dishes than for breakfast: french fries, pasta, rice, grilled vegetables, stuffed peppers, stuffed zucchini and eggplant. Meat was dominated by turkey, chicken, Turkish sausages (very tasteless), fried fish.
For dinner, guests are spoiled with a large selection of meat dishes. Lula kebabs, veal, fried liver, various meatballs, and occasionally barbecue or trout are added to the options mentioned.
Watermelons are in abundance in the hotel. They are always served in large quantities, the flesh without the peel is cut right in front of visitors. In addition, you can still try grapefruits, apples, plums, oranges. But ice cream for dinner is served very rarely (it is very tasty). From drinks in the restaurant they offer coffee, tea, coffee with milk, sprite, cola, soda, synthetic drinks like "upi".
As for alcoholic beverages,they are all Turkish made. Therefore, tourists, for whom their assortment is important, need to be prepared for this. There are several brands of beer (only light with a low degree). In general, the taste of alcohol for our compatriots is very unusual.
As we mentioned, the Water Planet Deluxe is an all-inclusive hotel. There is a regular and late breakfast, dinner and lunch. The snack bar is open for late visitors. Tea drinking is also practiced by the pool from 17.00 to 18.00. At this time, watermelons, cucumbers, carrots are served, donuts, flat cakes, cheese rolls are fried. There is usually a small queue of people who want to have a bite to eat at such an event.
Hotel pools
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel lives up to its name. On its territory there are really a lot of pools. There are eleven in total. Four of them are designed only for adults, three reservoirs for children and one indoor. There are three more swimming pools in the water park itself.
The largest body of water has an area of 900 square meters. It is located at the main exit of the building. The pool is irregular. Its depth is one hundred and forty centimeters. It imperceptibly flows through a small bridge into a covered pond, located under a canopy (its area is eighty square meters). There is also a pool called "Activity" (380 square meters). It is in it that various classes are held throughout the day (aqua aerobics, water polo). The water in the pools is always very warm. But in the indoor pond a little cooler.
There is also an infinity pool on the roof of the main building. Its area is 220 square meters. You can’t just get here, you definitely need to pass the control by the color of the bracelet on your hand. Persons under the age of eighteen are strictly prohibited from entering. What caused this is not very clear, but this place can be perceived as a place of solitude for those who are a little tired of the noise and screaming. There is a very beautiful landscape here. By the way, this reservoir is overflowing, with a panoramic view. Indeed, one gets the impression of the infinity of the horizon line and the pool, which, in fact, is reflected in the name. This place is the best for photo shoots. From here you have a unique view of Antalya, neighboring hotels, the beach and the sea. In addition, there is a bar where guests can enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails.
Waterpark
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel has a water park on its territory, which is why, in fact, tourists choose it. For hotel guests, admission is free, but for outside guests the cost is thirty dollars.
At the entrance to the water park there is a large pool and eight simple slides (more designed for children). The whole territory is surrounded by coniferous trees, so rows of sun loungers stand in their shade. There is also a huge wave pool. It is launched no more than three times a day (each session for fifteen minutes). This reservoir has a man-made waterfall. There are several bars nearby. They are completely free for guests of the Water Planet Deluxe hotel.
For lovers of rafting in the water park there isartificial river for rafting. But you can use it for an additional fee (four dollars).
In addition, there are sixteen different slides. The most "terrible" of them - "kamikaze". There are enough buns and circles in the water park. Also, vacationers can visit a paid bungee (30-40 dollars). The observation deck is very popular among visitors, offering wonderful sea views. There are always a lot of people willing to arrange a photo session. For guests of the Water Planet Deluxe Hotel, the presence of a water park is a rather pleasant bonus.
Beach and sea
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark 5(Okurcalar) is located, as we have already mentioned, on the first line and has its own beach. However, vacationers should understand that there is no coast here in the classical sense. And it's all about the location of the complex. The fact is that the hotel is built on a hill, and all approaches to the sea are surrounded by steep cliffs. Therefore, a special three-level beach was built. Tourists go down to the shore on an excellent panoramic elevator. It is located just 100 meters from the pool area. The path along the winding path will take a little longer. The first level of the artificial platform is paved with tiles that resemble pebbles. There is a bar where you can order not only soft drinks, but also have an afternoon snack and lunch, so as not to go upstairs to the restaurant. The main dishes are salads, grilled vegetables, kebab, fast food, french fries.
At the second level, vacationers are expectedsand. The very last part of the platform near the water is a wooden platform on which sunbeds and umbrellas are located. There are no problems with places on the beach, there is enough space for everyone. In the sea, you need to go down the stairs to a wooden pontoon (a rug is laid on it, therefore it is not slippery), from which you can immediately dive, because it is deep. It's nice that Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark (Turkey) takes care of its guests, so there is always a lifeguard on the shore.
In the sea, the water is warm and very clean, s alty, completely different from, for example, the Black Sea. According to vacationers, there is nothing to see under water here, rather meager flora and fauna, but you can dive for your own pleasure. An interesting fact is that the Turks themselves call the Mediterranean "white". This is due to the fact that in the morning the sea is covered with a white haze.
This kind of beach is not suitable for kids, because there is no shallow area for swimming, but for older children it is quite acceptable. The platform has all the amenities (showers, toilets).
Kids animation
Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark 5 has a kids club for young tourists. It accepts children from four to twelve years old. Its territory is fenced on all sides and is closed with an electronic lock. Children are not allowed outside the club without adult permission.
Here there is a very small pool, playground, slide, swing. Three animators work with children in the club. They organize all sorts of games, competitions, and do their own crafts.
Reviews from vacationers say that children really like to visit the club, they are incredibly fun and interesting there.
In addition, the animators organize children's discos in the amphitheater every day (from 20.00 to 22.00). For participation in competitions, kids are given certificates. There is a very convenient service for parents. It consists in the fact that one TV channel in the room is allocated for the supervision of the children in the club. Parents can always see what their beloved daughters and sons are doing. It is very convenient and practical.
Adult Animation
The administration of the Water Planet Deluxe Aquapark 5 hotel organizes various entertainment events for its guests. The animators unobtrusively lure everyone who wants to do gymnastics, play water polo, tennis, mini-football, shoot a bow and a gun, take part in all sorts of competitions. According to the reviews of vacationers, all the shows of the animators are very funny and interesting, only the costumes in which they perform should have been replaced by the administration long ago. The whole team is very cheerful and friendly, the guys are just great.
A disco for adults is held daily at zero o'clock on the territory of the water park. True, there are few people who want to visit it.
Reviews from vacationers about Water Planet Deluxe Hotel 5
Summing up the conversation about the hotel, I would like to turn to the reviews of people who have already managed to relax in it. How good is Water Planet Deluxe 5? Can it be recommended to tourists?
In general, tourists are satisfied with their stay in WaterPlanet Deluxe Aquapark. Of course, there are certain shortcomings, they are not so great. A big plus of the hotel is the presence of a water park. Many vacationers with children come here precisely because of the desire of the children to ride the slides. It's fun and exciting. And when the water park is right in the hotel, it's generally great. According to vacationers, all water attractions are quite good. You can have fun in the water park. However, it is very noticeable that all the slides need to be updated for a long time, and their joints need to be repaired.
The lobby of the Water Planet Deluxe Aquapark is nicely decorated. Upon entering, a large chandelier immediately catches your eye, you no longer pay attention to the rest. Nevertheless, it is noticeable that the upholstered furniture is very shabby.
But the rooms are very well equipped. The restoration of the complex was carried out in 2012, it is clear that all the furniture is new, without breakages and flaws. All apartments have very large comfortable beds. The largest rooms, unfortunately, do not have a sea view. So you have to choose between the seascape and the square. In addition, all apartments have good bathrooms with everything you need (there are even bathrobes and slippers). Gels, soaps, toilet paper and shampoos are updated daily. But cleaning does not happen every day, sometimes you have to remind. Drinking water supplies in small disposable packages are also replenished daily.
Towels in the rooms are always clean and fresh, they are changed often. Upon check-in, special cards are issued for them. But beach towels have a more shabby look, they are exchanged atpoint near the entrance to the water park.
Children's animation in the hotel is very good. Young tourists are very satisfied. Entertainment programs for adults are also quite interesting.
The complex has a slightly unusual beach that parents of toddlers may not like. There's just no shallow water where they can splash around. But for older children, this will no longer interfere with swimming. The advantage of artificial flooring is the absence of sand that sticks to the body (if someone does not like it).
Service at the hotel is good. But, of course, misunderstandings happen. So, for example, many guests note that at the reception they frankly hint at a reward if you are not satisfied with the room and want to change it. But the service in the bars is good. Cocktails from local drinks have an unusual taste, but, in principle, they are drinkable.
Instead of afterword
If you decide that Turkey should become your holiday destination, Water Planet Deluxe Hotel Aquapark 5may well be considered as one of the possible options if you are satisfied with its conditions. Of course, the complex has some shortcomings in maintenance, and the bed linen and some of the dishes also need to be replaced. But in general, according to vacationers, the hotel corresponds to the "price-quality" ratio, which many tourists are now trying to adhere to.
