The publication tells about the Turkish hotel Club Konakli, which is located near the city of Alanya. The resort has long become popular among the guests of the country, because it is the most democratic on the entire coast. It is important to choose a good hotel in order to have a comfortable rest and soak up the sea water with pleasure. Reviews of former guests of the hotel will give objective information about accommodation and pastime.
Overall impressions of the hotel
The full name of the hotel is Club Konakli Family Resort 5. The number of stars is not fully supported by the facts. This is a delightful hotel that is full of coziness, charm and comfort. Here you can relax away from city life. But the most luxurious service should not be expected. "Family Resort" has its drawbacks, as some tourists note in their reviews. But more on that later.
Hotel Description
The hotel complex consists of five six-story buildings and four three-story villas. When you see thesebuildings, you immediately notice their magnificent design. All interiors are luxurious, made in the Ottoman style, which makes an unforgettable impression on everyone. What is important, the boarding house was built in 2008, and renovated in 2014. From that moment on, modern comforts and French architecture blend perfectly at Club Konakli Family. For the convenience of guests, the buildings have operating elevators.
The territory of the hotel has approximately ten thousand square meters. They have restaurants, bars, water slides, swimming pools, a spa and much more. In short, you definitely won't be bored here. Everyone can find something to their liking. Remarkably, the hotel has facilities for people with disabilities. But the administration imposes a strict taboo on pets. "Family Resort", despite its name, positions itself as a hotel complex exclusively for adults. Therefore, there are practically no small and noisy children here. Basically, Russians, Europeans and Turks come here to relax, as the practice of guests shows.
Location of the boarding house
Club Konakli Family Resort is located in the small but pretty village of Konakli (hence, by the way, the name of the hotel). It is approximately 100 kilometers from the airport. You can take public transport, but it will take at least an hour and a half. Therefore, as a rule, vacationers prefer to get to it by ordering a transfer for a fee. In this case, the road takesover an hour.
The location of the hotel complex is not the most ideal, but visiting tourists like it. Within walking distance there are supermarkets, ATMs, restaurants, cafes, bars and a nightclub. Five kilometers away there is a beautiful recreation area and Ulash beach. But mostly attractions and entertainment are located about ten kilometers from the hotel. These are Cleopatra Beach, amusement park, water park, Damlatas cave, Alanya fortress and archaeological museum. Also, guests are happy to visit Ataturk Square, the Red Tower, the Alarakhan fortress, the governor's residence, the Alania Oba stadium and the Dim River.
Hotel Rooms
The hotel has about two hundred and twenty rooms with a gorgeous view of the courtyard and the sea. Most guests love them. All rooms at Club Konakli Resort Motel are beautifully designed in Ottoman style and equipped with quality modern furniture, refrigerator, air conditioning, bathtub and flat screen TV.
The hotel has twin rooms with an area of 24 square meters. They can accommodate up to three people maximum. Depending on the room, there will be a double bed, two single beds or one single bed. The room has a private shower room, air conditioning and a balcony.
Triple rooms are small in size - only 15 square meters. But they can comfortably accommodate four people. As for the beds, the management will provide sleeping accommodation for three people. The rooms have a balcony and air conditioning.
Family rooms differ in that one canenjoy the panoramic view. A maximum of five guests can be accommodated here. For them put a double bed and beds for three. Separately, the apartment will have a bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a balcony.
Club Konakli Resort Spa 5 also has connecting family rooms that can accommodate four people, economy double rooms for up to three people and apartments for people with disabilities.
Room amenities
It is worth noting that all rooms have bathtubs, and showers are available only in rooms for people with special needs. A hairdryer and free toiletries can be found there. The floors are covered with laminate. The apartments have modern devices - telephone, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a plasma TV with Russian channels. Also for the convenience of guests there are closets, a trouser press and a safe in which you can leave valuables only for an additional fee.
On the day of arrival, guests of the Motel Club Konakli Family 5 will find free water in their room. The service staff replenishes it in the mini-bar once every three days. There will also be a set for making coffee and tea. On request, you can order an extra bed, iron and other amenities in the room. The maids clean daily and change bed linen and towels three times a week.
Hotel Rules
Guests note that check-in starts no earlier than two in the afternoon. They ask to vacate the apartment in the morning beforetwelve o'clock. Although the hotel is positioned as a place of rest for adults, but upon request, the administration can provide a free crib for babies up to two years old and an extra bed for children up to six years old. But they will only give you one thing. If guests arrive with pets, the hotel freely refuses to check in, since no living creatures are acceptable here.
When canceling or changing the parameters of a room reservation, you must notify the staff at least two days in advance. If this is done later or not notified at all, then such customers will be charged a fine - the full cost that was paid earlier. Club Konakli changes its policies and cancellation policies from time to time. Therefore, they need to be clarified with the staff even before their arrival and purchase of tickets.
Catering in the hotel complex
Meals are taken in the main restaurant according to the "buffet" system. He works from seven o'clock in the morning until eleven o'clock in the evening. Freshly squeezed juices for breakfast, local alcoholic and soft drinks are also served. Ice cream starts to be treated only at seven in the evening. For a fee, you can try real Turkish coffee and other imported drinks.
In another restaurant there is a great opportunity to taste Ottoman traditional cuisine. His visit once a week is already included in the price of the tour, but you need to sign up in advance. If the guests adhere to a special diet, the chefs are happy to offer a dietary menu, but they are asked to inform about such things in advance. Institution A-laCarte offers a variety of delicacies, and four cafe-bars, which are located both by the pool and on the beach, provide drinks.
Regarding food, there are still negative reviews at the Club Konakli Family Resort. Some guests note that the food is not very good. The dishes are too simple and the portions are very small, which is not at all in line with a five star hotel. Meat is almost non-existent on the menu, and there is no grill at all. Sometimes guests are not happy with the quality of appetizers and desserts. In general, these shortcomings will not overshadow the stay in a boarding house for those who travel to Turkey for a holiday other than food.
Work of bars and restaurants
The main restaurant is open all day (from 7:30 to 00:30). It offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and brunch to its guests. The Turkish restaurant receives visitors from seven to nine in the evening. You can eat there for free once a week when staying at the Club Konakli Family Resort for at least seven nights and pre-booking.
Snacks are available at the bars during the daytime. One of them is in the main restaurant. Works at twelve to two in the afternoon and from seven to nine in the evening. The bars "Lobby" and "Garden" serve from ten in the morning until eleven in the evening. They also serve drinks right on the beach from ten in the morning until five in the evening.
Provided services at the hotel
Family Resort has public parking available free of charge to guests. Can be rentedcar or bike. By the way, the territory is guarded around the clock. It will not be difficult to use any service, because the staff of the hotel complex speaks several languages (including Russian). At the reception you can exchange currencies, order a paid transfer around the city or to the airport. Guests of the Club Konakli Family can also take advantage of the services of a bellhop doorman, dry cleaning, laundry, hairdressing and medical specialists. In addition, there is a point with commercial services, a kiosk with magazines, newspapers and souvenirs on the territory.
Hotel pools
Directly in front of the buildings there is a large outdoor swimming pool (four hundred square meters). He works from 7 am to 7 pm. The second pool is indoor, but smaller - 145 square meters. Some vacationers did not like that they were not heated. In cool weather and in the evening, swimming in them is no longer so comfortable. But Club Konakli provided towels, umbrellas and sun loungers for free.
The huge advantage of this hotel is the fact that it boasts a small water park. It consists of three water slides, which, although not very winding, but add variety to the bathing process. As a rule, the water park is open for guests twice a day for an hour and a half.
Relax at the hotel complex
About the rest at the Club Konakli Family hotel itself, reviews are both positive and negative. Absolutely free of charge you can restore your strength in the Turkish bath. PerFor a certain amount you can soak up the sauna, jacuzzi or enjoy relaxing massage sessions. Fans of virtual reality can spend time playing computer games.
Worth noting is the beautifully designed hammam and the small but well maintained orange garden with a picturesque landscape. In the same place, in blooming greenery, there is a snack bar. By the way, the lawn is always kept in great shape. On the territory there is a small playground with swings and slides. Fans of singing can try their hand at Turkish karaoke.
The hotel has an animation team, but not all vacationers are happy with it. This is due to the fact that they offer games and recreational activities in an extremely unobtrusive way. It seems that people simply do not want to work and please hotel guests. Therefore, vacationers prefer to spend time at Club Konakli Resort in the Spa-salon, which will help you relax and put your body in order for an additional fee.
Recreation for sports lovers
To keep your body in shape, aerobics, aqua aerobics, a gym or a fitness club will help hotel guests. For connoisseurs of tennis, a court with all amenities and a concrete surface is installed on the territory. Guests can also play darts and bocce. And all this will be free if you book a room at the Family Resort Hotel.
For an additional fee, the administration will offer other entertainment. These are games of billiards, volleyball and various water sports. Vacationers will also have tofork out for the electric lighting of the tennis court if they want to enjoy the game not only during the day, but also at night, when people are least interested.
Hotel complex beach
Club Konakli in Turkey has its own beach, almost a hundred meters long. It is located about two hundred and fifty meters from the building. If you walk, the journey will take about ten minutes. For some guests, this seems too long, so they are unhappy with the remoteness of the sea. On the other hand, this is a great opportunity to enjoy some of the picturesque views of the Konakli resort, without getting tired of walking. Guests who do not like to walk can always take the service bus to the beach.
The entrance to the sea is pebbles, sand and a pier. Many hotel guests note that the descent into the water is bad, rocky and uncomfortable. The entrance from the pontoon almost everywhere immediately into a deep place. But this is a common occurrence for all Konakli beaches. For this reason, holidays in the Family Resort are not suitable for children and are positioned as a hotel for adults. You can also go on foot to a common beach, but tourists also leave negative reviews about it.
On the coastal territory, guests of Club Konakli 5are offered free sun loungers, mattresses and umbrellas. For the use of beach towels, you are asked to leave a deposit, which is later returned if things are brought in normal condition. There is a lifeguard on the shore, there is a changing cabin and a shower. There is a bar right on the beach that offers fresh juices, soft drinks and light snacks.
Helpful recommendations from vacationers
Almost all travelers recommend going to the Turkish coast to the resort town of Konakli from May to September. During this period, climatic conditions and the sea will be the most favorable for holidays. You don't have to apply for a visa, one passport is enough. In order not to overshadow your vacation in the Club Konakli hotel complex, you need to understand that the country is Muslim. Therefore, it is better not to walk around in bathing suits outside the beach, otherwise condemning and staring eyes cannot be avoided. It is advisable to take dollars with you in advance so as not to use an unfavorable exchange.
In general, the Family Resort Hotel leaves a positive impression on tourists. It is safe here, there is Russian-speaking staff and the ability to book your favorite room online is convenient. This is a great option for relaxing in good rooms with luxurious design. Suitable for those who are not averse to a little walk to the beach and who do not need culinary delights. In addition to the cuisine and the location of the beach, this hotel fully meets the requirements of a five-star holiday.
