Reviews about hotel Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * (Turkey / Alanya)

Many of our compatriots have already got used to rest in Kemer, Marmaris, Tekirova, everyone knows there, everything is familiar there. But in Turkey there are other interesting places, and one of them is Mahmutlar. Although it is considered a city of ancient ruins, it is quite a modern and beautiful resort with developed infrastructure. The choice of hotels here is quite wide - from chic five-star giants to modest apartments. Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * occupies approximately the middle position. It has a wide range of services, but at the same time, quite acceptable prices, which allow tourists to enjoy a holiday in Turkey to tourists of all categories.

Location

The town of Mahmutlar itself is administratively related to Alanya and is only 8 km from its center. It is quite a beautiful place, on the one side surrounded by the majestic Taurus mountains, on the other is washed by the Mediterranean Sea. The neighbors of Mahmutlar are the villages of Kargicak and Kestel, which can be reached by public shuttles. The Galaxy Beach Hotel is located in the city, but on its outskirts - on the side opposite to Alanya. To the center of Mahmutlar from here about 2 km, or 20 minutes of walking on the comfortable city streets. Near the hotel there is an excellent asphalt road connecting this settlement with Alanya, Antalya and running further along the Mediterranean coast. The nearest airport to the hotel is just 37 km from Alanya, but direct flights from Russia go there only during the peak season, and then only a couple of them. You can get to this air harbor only with a transfer in Istanbul. The bulk of tourists arrive at Antalya Airport, from which the hotel is about 3.5 hours drive, or 135 km.

Territory

Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * is considered urban, so its territory is not very large and is only 3,750 square meters. On this space are well located high-rise hotel buildings, parking lot, swimming pool with sun terrace, bar, darts. Because of the tightness of the chic garden with evergreen vegetation is not here, but still the territory of the hotel is decorated with small flower beds, beautifully trimmed shrubs and a few orange trees.

Infrastructure

Galaxy Beach Hotel, justifying its 4 stars, has quite a good infrastructure. In one of the buildings in the beautifully decorated lobby there is a reception where tourists are served round the clock. The staff understands Russian speech, and many employees speak Russian well. At the reception you can call a taxi, take things to the laundry, pay for the Internet, buy a sightseeing tour, book a room-service. The currency is not changed here, bank cards are not accepted, although it is stated on the site of this hotel that it is possible to pay off the plastic.

In the hall it is easy to choose a corner for rest from the heat, as there are comfortable chairs, tables, air conditioning. Here, in the lobby, there are several shops with Turkish goods, a billiard room, a place for playing table tennis.

For business tourists, the hotel offers a conference room with all the necessary equipment, designed for 80 participants.

Rooms

Hotel Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * in its budget fund includes two buildings in 5 floors, where tourists are accommodated. In the main building there are 76 quite spacious rooms. In the second building there are forty units. Views from windows open either to the sea, or to city buildings and streets. The windows of the first floors overlook the hotel grounds. The design of the rooms is simple, no frills. The main range of colors - blue, gray and white. Each room has a spacious balcony, which is a big plus. Equipment:

• The necessary minimum set of furniture, which includes beds, bedside tables, a wardrobe (there are hangers);
• Small refrigerator ;
• Safe ($ 20 per week);
• TV, which can watch 3 channels in Russian;
• air conditioning.

Some rooms have small sofas. In the hygiene room there is a shower cubicle, a toilet, a hairdryer, a washbasin with a compact countertop. Personal hygiene products include soap, bath gel and shampoo.

In the Galaxy Beach Hotel most rooms are double, category "standard", and only 5 "family", consisting of two bedrooms and designed to accommodate 4 guests. In the "standards", if necessary, install one extra bed.

Cleaning and changing of linen and towels at the hotel is carried out on schedule, bottled water is not provided, but the minibar has a large selection of drinks (beer, sprite, coca-cola, chips and nuts), however, they need to be paid for. Every day, an inventory of the contents of the mini-bar is made and billed for the drunk and eaten.

Food

The Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * (Turkey) offers tours of the all-inclusive system, which includes free breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners on a self-service basis. Meals are organized in a restaurant located on the top floor of one of the buildings. From the windows you can see fabulous views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding mountains, which always raises the mood and creates a pleasant atmosphere during meals. Regarding the quality of food, the opinions of tourists vary greatly, which, of course, depends on the individual tastes of each, as well as on the watch of the restaurant staff. Judging by the responses, there are conscientious workers, and there is not much, because the quality of the dishes suffers. Basically for breakfast in the hotel offer an omelette, fresh vegetables in sliced, salads, sausage and cheese, pastries, drinks, cereal, butter, jam (pink jam), milk. For lunch, soups (powder), vegetable dishes, salads, fresh vegetables in various slicses, chicken (portion by piece), fish, side dishes, desserts, fruit are served. For dinner in the menu, vegetable and meat dishes, side dishes, vegetables, salads, pastries, desserts.

Three bars are available for guests of the Galaxy Beach Hotel - in the lobby, by the pool and on the beach (chargeable). Drinks are issued there one by one per person. To take the second, you need to get back in line. Free of charge at the hotel you can take local beer, wine, some soft drinks. The rest - for the money. Ice cream also has to be bought, but here it is cheaper than in local stores.

Sea

An excellent line of beaches can offer its guests Alanya. Galaxy Beach Hotel from the sea is located just 50 meters away, which need to be overcome by going along a tuned tunnel under the road. The beach in this place, like practically in all Mahmutlar, is pebbly with small admixtures of sand. Sun beds and umbrellas for hotel guests are available and free of charge, mattresses - for money, beach towels are not issued, and are not allowed to take for this purpose those that are the property of the hotel. The sea on the beach is clean, but the approach to it is complicated by numerous stone blocks. During the waves, sunset is generally prohibited.

Leisure at the hotel

Galaxy Beach Hotel has one swimming pool (for adults) for rest of its guests. Its depth is 1.6 meters, the dimensions are not very large, but there is always enough space for everyone. Around there are sunbeds and umbrellas. Near the pool in the afternoon and evening there is an animation program.

For those who are used to sports and leisure, the hotel has a gym, as well as billiard and tennis tables, and on the beach there is an equipped volleyball court.

For those who want to relax and at the same time improve their health, the hotel has a spa in which for money you can visit the Turkish steam room, sauna, massage sessions.

Animation in the hotel is in the day and evening programs, as well as in the delivery to the disco of neighboring hotels.

Leisure outside the hotel walls

The fact that Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * (Mahmutlar) is located within the city, is a significant plus. It's enough to go out the gate to get to the busy streets, where there are many inexpensive cafes, good restaurants, bars with a fun program. In addition, the city can be good and profitable to buy souvenirs, clothes, shoes, other goods. Not far from the hotel there is a large market where many fruits and vegetables are sold (prices are acceptable). Even in the city you can buy without overpaying extra money, excursions to Alanya, boat trips on a yacht, jeep safari in several variants.

You can find entertainment in Mahmutlar itself. Here in the center there are several parks with fountains, and also an amusement park.

Hotel for children

Galaxy Beach Hotel offers its young guests a children's pool, located near the adult, animation, as well as a small but interesting children's club. The hotel can provide a baby cot on request, but there is no special menu for babies in the restaurant, as well as children's furniture. Nanny can not order here either, because this service is not provided.

For a child whose age does not exceed 6 years (provided that he is not provided with a separate bed), payment is not made.

For children aged 6 to 12 years, you must pay 50% of the price per room.

Additional Information

Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 * (Alanya) is an international hotel. In addition to Russians, here rest residents of Ukraine, Moldova, the Baltic states, Turkey. Accommodation in rooms is mostly conducted from 14:00. It is necessary to release the room before 12:00.

As you can see, the hotel is focused on leisurely tourists who appreciate active holidays. Its location allows you without extra efforts and money spent on the road to use the facilities of the city infrastructure, make many interesting excursions, to touch the ancient history of the country.

Rest on the sea in this region of Turkey can be associated with some difficulties: Mahmutlar is not located in a closed cozy bay, so winds and waves are not rare here, and the sea is cooler, but it is crystal clear. A stony coastline can also create difficulties for swimming. Work shoes are necessary here.

Galaxy Beach Hotel 4 *: reviews

The rating of this hotel from different tour operators is gaining from 3 to 4 out of 5 possible points. Some tourists exhibit a lower rating.

Notable advantages:

• Close to the sea;
• Hotel in the city;
• Close to Alanya, where there is a lot of entertainment;
• Beautiful views from the restaurant, it's nice to be there and have a meal;
• Working elevators, there are no problems with climbing to the upper floors;
• A good SPA-salon.

Notable shortcomings:

• Unprofessional work of service personnel, especially registration workers;
• In the rooms old furniture, plumbing, bed linen, mattresses (hard, bumpy), pillows;
• Cleaning in the rooms is not quality and not daily;
• From many rooms the view from the windows opens onto the neighboring city buildings, located quite close;
• Very expensive internet, which also works poorly;
• Too small selection of dishes in the restaurant, especially meat, tasteless desserts;
• Portioning of meat and beverages;
• Very far from Antalya airport;
• Very bad entry into the sea, stones such that you can easily injure your legs, and when waves do not swim at all;
• Not too suitable for rest with young children - there is no children's furniture, a special menu and, most importantly, babysitting, which means that it is unlikely to go anywhere or go on a trip;
• There are no compliments from the hotel.

As you can see, there are more negative moments than positive ones, and, judging by the reviews, the hotel hardly drags even by 3 *. However, as already mentioned, it is designed for unassuming tourists. People who are accustomed to rest on a broad foot will choose, rather, a five-star complex.