Hardly any working person is looking forward to anything more than a legitimate holiday. Let every day you have to go to a hateful job, but once or twice a year you can afford to relax and completely relax. It is for this reason that vacations need to be planned in advance, and the selection of a hotel should be carefully considered.
To help conscious travelers - all kinds of sites where you can read the authentic reviews of vacationers and make a good choice. If you are planning to go abroad, then Turkey can be considered as one of the budget options. The climate there is subtropical, akin to Sochi or the Crimea, the prices can also be quite comparable. In May, it is already quite possible to swim, especially if you choose the Mediterranean coast as your holiday destination. This post will focus on the Club Ares hotel, located in Turkey, in Kemer.
What to expect
Before talking about what awaits you in the Ares Club Hotel room and restaurant, a few words about the institution itself - so that thereunnecessary expectations and later disappointments. So, this hotel has three stars, but their status is not certified. Therefore, don't expect three star standards if you're a seasoned tourist. On the other hand, this institution can easily be classified as a three-star hotel. Club Ares is ideal for those who are not going to study the interior and the quality of cleaning with a magnifying glass, appreciate the taste of the dishes served, and who do not expect anything grandiose from this place.
If your goal is to travel along the Mediterranean coast, explore the length and breadth of Kemer, Ares Club is what you need. A cozy room with a simple decor, edible food in unlimited quantities, a good location… What else do you need for an active pastime? And all this can offer its guests Club Ares. Reviews about this hotel are mostly positive. Let's find out why.
Check in
Turkish hotels, unlike Russian ones, can be checked in at 12 noon. But do not worry if you are taken to the hotel earlier - in any case, you will be settled and will not be charged extra for an early check-in. Regarding the language, you should not worry at all - you will not need Turkish or even English. Kemer is somewhat similar to the Crimean Y alta, only smaller, where everyone speaks perfect Russian.
If there are several available rooms at the hotel upon arrival, you will be offered to look at them so that you can choose the one you like. In this case, it is best to focus on the fact that the side is sunny, otherwise you risk spending the whole vacation indamp clothes. Internet is available, but this service at Ares Club Hotel costs five dollars for the entire stay, and the connection is very mediocre - in some rooms the Internet does not “catch” at all.
On the territory of the Holiday Club Ares there is also a shallow pool, near which there are sun loungers. In the summer season, it makes sense to take them early, as not all vacationers go to the beach.
Interior
The rooms at the Ares Hotel won't overwhelm you with luxury, but you probably don't expect it. In the room you will find two beds or one connected from two, a table, a mirror, a mini-bar, a paid safe, and a TV that regularly shows all Turkish channels. A few words about cleanliness. The linen will be clean, you will not find insects, and the maids clean it every two days without a tip or requests from you. People who have already stayed at the Ares say that if you leave a dollar on the bed, all towels and linens will be changed for you, and swans will be rolled up on the bed. And one moment. Don't forget the hotel rule that applies all over the world: if you want your towels changed, you must leave them on the floor.
Regarding cleaning, reviews vary: some vacationers praise the housekeeping service of the establishment, others not so much. There is a sign in the room asking you to clean up, and to ensure that you are "cleaned up", you can hang it after leaving the room.
Food at Club Ares
Reviews about the cuisine of this institution are quite positive - unless, of course, you are waiting for lobster with oyster sauce or Frenchbouillabaisse soup. For breakfast, you will be offered boiled eggs, sausages that are quite tolerable in taste, several types of cereal and milk. Lunch and dinner will delight you with an abundance of vegetables, all kinds of greens (more than ten types), various sauces, which can be used to fill the mentioned vegetables and greens in abundance. As for meat dishes, expect stewed or fried chicken, soy cutlets - however, according to tourists, they are quite edible. Fish can also be served for dinner.
Sweets are served in the evening, very richly soaked in honey and similar to baklava. But there is practically no fruit on the table - you will have to be content with chopped slices of apples and oranges.
Summarizing, we can say that unpretentious guests will definitely not remain hungry, but "meat-eaters" and more demanding people can visit cafes and restaurants, which are more than enough in the vicinity of Club Ares.
Bar
Of course, this question cannot be ignored. So, what is poured and how much? The bar is open from 10 am to 10 pm nominally, but closes at 21.30. During lunch and dinner hours, the establishment is open, but the bartender himself helps the waiters, so he will not treat you to alcohol. There is no beer, but white and red wine, gin, vodka are available.
Sea
Does Ares Club have its own beach? Turkey in general and the Mediterranean coast in particular are good because there are no paid beaches. Therefore, if the hotel does not have its own piece of coast, you can stay for free on any beach -on your towel or for 2-3 dollars on a sun lounger. Club Ares has its own seating area. The beach is sandy (while most of them in Kemer are pebbly), however, according to tourists, it is inconveniently located, and it takes a long time to walk to it without a transfer. Therefore, you can not be limited only to this coast, but choose any corner to your liking. The sea is very clean at any time of the year, in May the water warms up well, and you can swim until October.
On the hotel's private beach you can use a sun lounger and umbrella.
Infrastructure
Kemer is not a big city, and therefore almost all establishments are located almost within walking distance. If you want to buy some of the products, you can visit the market or the Migros store. If you have come not only to drink, eat and lie on the beach, but also to travel, then the travel agencies "Maskveltour" and "HiroTour" are at your service, the points of which are located within a five-minute walk. These tour operators will offer tours of equal value and quality, and only Russian-speaking guides work in the team.
Where to go while in Kemer? You will explore the town itself in two or three days, and, most likely, you will quickly get bored with cozy cobbled streets. Seasoned travelers recommend: go on an excursion to Demre, Mount Chimera, go shopping in Antalya or swim in the heavenly bay in the neighboring village of Camyuva. You can and even need to rent a car - rental is inexpensive, but you can seemuch more. At first, the traffic will seem a little chaotic, as if everyone is going where they want, but you will quickly get used to, no matter how experienced the driver you are.
Many are wondering if there is nightlife in Kemer? Since spring, three clubs have been open every night, the most famous of which is Aura. Guest stars, including representatives of the national stage, constantly perform in nightclubs.
Summing up
Ares Club is a hotel for undemanding travelers who are more interested not in a place to relax, but in emotions and impressions from exploring new places. Judging by the reviews of the guests, in the institution you can comfortably spend your vacation for more than a moderate fee. What can be guaranteed for sure - you will not stay hungry, you will sleep on clean linen with home comfort. But do not wait for the holiday of life. According to people who have vacationed at the Ares Club, this is not exactly an institution that will surprise you with luxury and rich pastime opportunities.
