The holiday season in 2017 was marked by a new wave of mass tourist pilgrimage to the coast of Turkey. After a short period of calm, closed borders and a boycott of Turkish resorts by our travelers, their sympathy for the Antalya coast has not faded away. This is evidenced by the size of tourist flows to the hospitable shores of the Mediterranean.
Western Aegean resorts (Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye) are in demand among European tourists, but the Mediterranean ones (Alanya, Kemer, Belek, Side) are the “patrimony” of Slavic travelers. Istanbul and Ankara are popular destinations for sightseeing tourists.
Advantages and disadvantages of holidays in Alanya
Alanya is a wonderful, cozy, very atmospheric and cheerful resort region on the Antalya coast of Turkey. In addition, Alanya, along with Kemer, is the most “Russian” region in the Mediterranean. The resort is budget and democratic, therefore, its popularity among our compatriots is off scale. Most hotelsthey work on "all inclusive", the beaches are pleasant, sand and pebble, the infrastructure is varied and developed, including water parks, restaurants, shopping centers, diving clubs, golf courses and tennis courts. Everyone can find entertainment and activities to their liking.
Alanya is also a very picturesque area: rocky mountains, pine groves, tangerine plantations, olive and grape plantations only emphasize the pleasant resort flavor of this region.
The only drawback of Alanya as a resort can be considered its remoteness from Antalya Airport. Transfer to the hotel from the airport usually takes 2-3 hours. But currently, the reconstruction of the local airport of Alanya - Gazipasa Airport, which will be able to receive international charter flights.
Tac Premier Hotel & SPA in Alanya: general information
The budget hotel for outdoor activities is located 1 km from the center of the resort of Alanya, on the second coastline. The hotel was built in 1994, but in 2012 they carried out a large-scale reconstruction, renovation and rebranding. In total, the hotel has 7 buildings and 254 rooms. There is an elevator in each building, and 2 elevators in the main building. The area of the hotel complex is 7 thousand square meters. m.
The hotel has Russian-speaking staff (at the reception and in the animation team).
According to the "classics of the genre", the hotel operates on an "All Inclusive" basis, there is animation, a SPA complex, an equipped beach, several swimming pools, a business room and a fitness center.
Check-in of guests in rooms occurs after 14:00, releasethe room on the day of departure must be before 13:00.
This hotel does not have connecting or smoking rooms. Two rooms in the hotel are equipped for the needs of tourists with disabilities.
The hotel caters to active budget travellers, families with children and young people who enjoy beach and city breaks.
Hotel location
The hotel is located in the picturesque resort of Alanya, which was especially chosen by Russian travelers. The location of this hotel complex is its huge advantage.
Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4 is located just a kilometer from Alanya and 150 meters from the pebble beach. Thus, the hotel complex is perfect for active travelers, fans of urban and educational recreation and classic beach tourists.
Antalya Airport is 120 km away and Gazipasa Regional Airport is 43 km away.
Neighboring hotels - ALAIYE HOTEL and SUNPARK MARIN.
The hotel has a wonderful location, almost in the center of the budget and fun resort of Alanya. This location is ideal for family travelers and young people. However, Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4is unlikely to suit fans of the classic Turkish excursion, as, indeed, any other hotel in Alanya. This region is distant from the famous attractions a la Pamukkale, Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia, etc., at an impressive distance. Seven-hour transfers to the famous monuments of antiquity and architecture arenot quite the activity that is best suited for a tourist who can enjoy the sea, the sun, the service and all the all-inclusive bonuses all day long.
But the thirst for intermediate level knowledge can be satisfied by visiting local tourist spots in Alanya. This colorful region has a rich pirate past. Caves, underground grottoes, bays - treasuries of corsairs attract crowds of tourists with their beauty and flair of adventurism. In the city itself, travelers usually rarely deny themselves a visit to the Red Tower of Kyzyl-Kul, the mosque of Sultan Aladdin, the city shipyard, a large market, etc.
Infrastructure on the territory of the hotel complex
Description of Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4 will not be complete without a list of all the interesting things that are located on its territory.
Pools:
- Open with fresh water. Area - 300 sq. m. There is no heating, so it does not work in the winter season. Umbrellas and sun loungers by the pool are free. Towels are not provided. Working hours: from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Indoor heated pool open in winter. Area - 60 sq. m. Working hours: from 09:00 to 18:00.
Sports enthusiasts may be interested in:
- Free gym, aerobics, beach volleyball.
- Paid billiards, windsurfing, water sports on the beach (scooter, catamaran, parachute).
Also on the territory of the Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4in Turkey there is a SPA center that provides a varied set ofwellness and beauty treatments at reasonable prices, as well as a beauty salon, laundry, hairdresser, supermarket, car parking.
For events and meetings, the hotel has a conference room for 70 people (area 90 sqm).
The number of rooms in the hotel. Classification and description of rooms
Total there are 254 rooms in Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4, they are located in 7 buildings (1 main building and 6 "annex").
Categories of rooms:
- Standard Room (total 217). The area of the room is 20 sq. m. View options from the room: the pool, the road, the building or the sea.
- Family Room (total 37). The area of the family room is 36 sq. m. View from the room: the garden, the road or the pool.
Filling the room: air conditioning, balcony, TV with Russian channels, hairdryer, internet, safe, mini-bar.
Additional options: kettle, tea/coffee set, toiletries (shampoo, soap, shower gel).
Internet is free in the rooms. Use of the safe - for an additional fee (2 euros per day, or about 130 rubles), filling the mini-bar - for an additional fee, 1 bottle of water per day - free of charge.
The rooms are cleaned by the staff every day, bed linen is changed every other day.
Hotel beach
The hotel has its own area on the city beach. It is shared with the Cleopatra Tac Hotel. Cleopatra beach in TurkeyToday it is considered the most picturesque and equipped in the region. There is a myth that may be based on historical facts: they say that Mark Antony himself arranged this beach in order to receive his eminent beloved Cleopatra with maximum imperial comfort.
For a couple of centuries, the legend that sand was brought here from Egypt was diligently planted and maintained. Scientists have found that the sand on Cleopatra Beach in Turkey is identical to the sand on the shores of Egypt and North Africa.
Of course, the veracity of this information is unlikely to be verified. But the very fact that the city beach of Alanya is considered one of the most comfortable and popular in the region already says a lot. The sand on the coast is mixed with small pebbles. Because of this, sea water is clean and clear, even despite the high waves.
Also, this beach is one of the cleanest and most well-groomed in all of Turkey, it is a well-deserved winner of the prestigious Blue Flag award. The beach has everything for the safety and comfort of tourists: lifeguards, cafes, shops, vending machines, sports equipment rentals, toilets, showers, changing cabins.
Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach are paid (approximate cost is 200 rubles per day), mattresses are free, beach towels are not provided at the hotel. There is a road between the hotel and the beach.
During the winter season, the beach is open, but not equipped, bars, shops, lifeguards, etc. do not work
Food at the hotel
The hotel operates according to the classical scheme of the Turkish hotel service. Practicallyit is impossible that a budget hotel oriented towards the reception of Russians/Ukrainians does not work on an "all inclusive" basis. It so happened that for our compatriots holidays in Turkey and "all inclusive" are synonymous.
Thus, meals at Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4 are naturally provided on the AI system.
But each hotel has its own nuances, they need to be clarified and rechecked at the stage of choosing a vacation spot.
In Tac Premier, the AI system does not operate around the clock, but from 10:00 to midnight, and in winter until 23:00. As part of the concept, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and brunch at the main restaurant in buffet style.
Late dinner not available during winter.
Snack includes pastries, sweets, fruits, tea, coffee, cocoa.
Hotel bars
There are 4 establishments on the territory of the hotel complex:
- The beach bar is open from 09:00 to 19:00, drinks are not included in the all inclusive, they can be ordered for an additional fee.
- The pool bar is open from 10 am until midnight, serving drinks all day, according to ALL. The following treats are available to guests: tea, coffee, water, soft drinks, packaged juices, alcohol (vodka, house wine, raki, beer, gin, liquor) and ice cream.
- The lobby bar is open from 10 am to midnight.
- The restaurant's bar is open for breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner. A working bar in the main restaurant is a big plus for the hotel. Quite often, guests who prefer to drink food at leastanything, have to go to the bar for drinks or buy them separately.
You can order fresh juices, smoothies, champagne, Turkish coffee, branded imported drinks for an additional fee.
There is no a la carte restaurant at Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4. There is only the main one, serving guests in the buffet format, and 4 bars. Lovers of gastronomic delights can go to one of the many places in Alanya.
Special Menu: Diet menu and Vegetarian menu available at the hotel. No children's menu.
Hotel Service: Free Services, Entertainment, Sports Options
Service is often a "litmus test" of the quality of the hotel as a whole. Even the newest, fancy luxury hotel can ruin its ratings due to lame service. On the Antalya coast of Turkey, where the work of most establishments is seasonal, most often the quality of service "sinks" in those segments where hoteliers make do with seasonal workers. These are animators, bartenders, waiters, maids, etc.
Alas, Tac Premier Hotel & SPA 4is no exception, some tourists noted in their reviews the rudeness of the reception staff and the negligence of the maids.
As part of the "all inclusive", the following free services are available to hotel guests: animation, housekeeping, currency exchange, internet, fitness center services and access to the sauna at certain times.
Services of a doctor, laundry, SPA center, conference room rental - for an additional fee.
Animation inhotel, according to vacationers, calm and unobtrusive. The team consists of 3 people, there are Russian-speaking animators.
In the evening, hotel guests can go to the show program or the performance of animators, but the disco in the hotel does not work. This disadvantage is partially offset by the proximity to the center of Alanya, where there are many clubs and other establishments with a "boiling" nightlife.
During the winter season, entertainment at the Tac Premier Hotel & SPA is much less diverse, as the animation team works only from April 15 to October 15.
Services for children
Alanya is a popular family holiday destination. The city beach is optimally suited for bathing children and inexperienced swimmers. And within walking distance are supermarkets, parks, cafes, pharmacies and other facilities that are so necessary for family travelers.
Also, almost all hotels, even the most budget ones, are trying to improve their service, sharpen it to receive tourists of all age groups.
At Tac Premier Hotel & SPA, the service for children is not as diverse as in some hotels in Alanya, but it is still sufficiently developed to provide the little tourists with the necessary comfort.
In the room you can order a baby cot for children under 3 years free of charge. The restaurant has high chairs. There is a children's pool and playground on site.
The hotel has children's animators, but there is no babysitting, as well as no mini club, stroller rental, children's menu, water slides, etc.
Note that Tac PremierHotel & SPA 4is not the best choice for travelers with children from 0 to 4 years old. But for schoolchildren, the hotel is ideal. After all, they are already interested in excursions, trips to the zoo, water park, mountains, shopping center, etc. and will be able to fully appreciate the advantages of the hotel's location.
Tac Premier Hotel & SPA reviews
The hotel has a high rating, it is popular with both local tourists and Russian travelers. This is natural, because the hotel has a very good location. Almost all tourists in their reviews emphasized the advantages of the hotel's location: in the center of Alanya, next to Cleopatra Beach, in close proximity to interesting excursion sites in Alanya.
Even in a positive way, tourists spoke about food. They wrote that the food is fresh, tasty and varied, the restaurant's work schedule is convenient, the waiters are polite.
The beach next to the hotel was also praised by almost all the guests of the hotel. But the price of sun loungers / umbrellas, paid drinks, etc., and the overcrowding of the beach strip upset the vacationers.
Repair in the rooms, the quality of cleaning, the speed of settlement received negative reviews. Tourists write about cases of careless cleaning, maids neglect some of their duties (do not change towels, do not bring water, do not wipe dust). Also, the reviews of tourists contain unflattering comments about the facts of breakdowns in the rooms, check-in to a lower category room, etc.
