All-inclusive vacation in Crimea
A trip to hot countries and respectable European resorts is often accompanied by an all-inclusive service. But even in the most ordinary conditions of the Crimea, you can count on such a service. It is useful to figure out what exactly this kind of leisure on the peninsula is, and what people need to know.
What it is?
Even those who have never been to world famous resorts have heard something about the all-inclusive system. Such a system of organizing leisure time necessarily implies one feature - all the required service is available for a single, agreed upon payment in advance.
Travelers can thus avoid unexpected expenses and enjoy all the delights of the chosen resort.... In most cases, the all-inclusive service with food and alcohol is provided by 4 star and 5 star hotels. Five-star complexes often even offer an "ultra all inclusive" package, when the list of possibilities expands almost to the limit.
In any case, guests can use not only the services of bars and restaurants, but also accessories for visiting the beach, various equipment, outfit, and so on. However, the all-inclusive service is highly dependent on the characteristics of a particular resort site. If the hotel operates according to the specified system, the priority is the comfort of guests' accommodation. This means that not just a buffet will be provided, but also rooms equipped with the latest in the tourism industry.
In order for a five-star hotel to meet the "all-inclusive" level, it must include:
- internal bathrooms;
- beds with bedding sets;
- armchairs for rest;
- miniature bars;
- air conditioning equipment;
- access to the Internet;
- miniature room safes and many other things.
You just need to understand that some services are available at standard rates and others at advanced rates. In addition to three meals a day according to the buffet system, you can order ice cream, drinks and a variety of desserts all day. Some establishments that seek to increase their prestige and achieve maximum commercial success also offer to use the services of water parks, spas, gyms, beauty salons.
It is important to understand that rest on the Black Sea has its own characteristics in comparison with European and Asian counterparts. So, in Crimea, the all-inclusive service appeared recently, and it is necessary to specify when ordering whether only breakfast will be provided, or whether there will be full board.
With the buffet option, the menu is quite varied. But individual boarding houses limit tourists in the number and volume of servings. This is largely offset by the more flexible structure of the menu itself. Some options are designed for children, others for those on a diet, and others for those in need of a balanced diet. Crimean "all inclusive" means necessarily access to branded hotel restaurants. There you can make up for some of the limitations of the hotel food itself without any problems.
Additional services include room service. Guests will definitely be offered to taste wines and cognacs, which the peninsula abounds in, for free. Miniature bars directly in the rooms will not be empty either. Additional services include:
- swimming pools;
- spa centers;
- concert and other entertainment events;
- access to beaches and sports grounds.
The majority of Crimean hotels are ready to offer healing procedures. They are selected individually after consultation with specially involved doctors. But it will be necessary to find out in advance which of the procedures will be paid, and which are included in the price of check-in. Of course, all-inclusive hotels also provide for the organization of the work of animators. And also a high class of service includes transfer services from any point of arrival and back.
Varieties
Having briefly got acquainted with the description of the Crimean vacation according to the "all inclusive" standard, we will consider how a variety of establishments provide it. You can choose not only hotels in the Crimea 5 stars on the first line, but also more modest offers. The quality of services will not be much worse, but there will be clear savings in terms of money. By choosing five-star rooms, tourists can expect the greatest space and comfort. Writing materials will certainly be provided, which is not the case in 4-star hotels in seaside resorts.
Service in this version runs around the clock. You just need to contact the employees and clearly explain the essence of your request in order to get the desired things or services. A chic finish is sure to be provided in all rooms.
The five star hotel contains at least two restaurants in the surrounding area. According to international standards, there should be at least 4 of them, but in Crimea it is still in the process of formation.
All-inclusive tourist complexes in the health resorts of the Crimean peninsula can be not only hotels. There are also options such as:
- hotel-park (which benefits from enhanced landscaping of the territory);
- high class boarding house;
- sanatorium.
Rating of the best
Of course, it occupies very good positions boarding house "Zenith", located in the village of Morskoe. Its only weakness is that one cannot count on coastal sand. The facility has been operating since 1987 and can offer tourists 150 rooms. The cost of living starts from 3400 rubles. When booking, the pension accepts payment exclusively in cash. The administration has provided parking spaces.If you pay an additional fee, you can use the transfer service. They don't charge money for Wi-Fi.
Guests are also available:
- gym with exercise equipment;
- help from animators;
- rooms for children's games;
- bike rent;
- outdoor recreation in the garden or on the terrace.
The rooms in the boarding house are divided into 4 categories, but in any case they are spacious and equipped with all the required furniture. The hotel restaurant prepares exquisite food. Additional cafes and eateries are located near the establishment. Zenith is also suitable for those who combine vacation trips with certain business events. In this case, a meeting and negotiation room will be a very useful addition.
Clients can also be offered air and train tickets, additional amenities for the disabled, dry cleaning services. The registration desk is open around the clock, and you can request an expedited passage of procedures. Rooms are put in order every day. You can withdraw money and make other payments using an ATM located on the territory of the boarding house itself.
From "ordinary" hotels, a good alternative can be Green Park Yalta-Intourist. This hotel has 106 rooms, renting one of them will cost at least 7,000 rubles per day. Certainly, for some part of people it is expensive, but the hotel is worth its money. A minimum charge is possible upon check-in in Superior Double Rooms with a pair of single beds. The area of such housing is 12 sq. m.
Accommodation in Green Park Yalta-Intourist includes board or half board services. The administration warns that check-in at the peak of the season can only be guaranteed with a prepayment. It must be paid 72 hours after booking. The higher rating of the hotel in comparison with the above-mentioned boarding house is also due to the fact that delicious and fresh three meals a day are provided. The daily menu includes both beer and wine.
The panoramic hotel restaurant "Livadia" is used to provide food according to the standard of the buffet. Architects and designers have tried to embody all the charm of the aesthetics of an ecological loft. Antique notes are harmoniously included in the interiors. You can easily see the mountains of Crimea, and the Black Sea waves, and Yalta streets. The seaside is located just 100 meters from the hotel, there is also a branded beach.
Guests can park on site Yalta-Intourist free of charge. You will not need to pay extra for the transfer services either. The hotel is located at an altitude of 500 m above sea level. She is surrounded by:
- Oak trees;
- coniferous trees;
- magnolias;
- a number of tropical plants.
The interior decoration of the hotel is made exclusively of natural stone and wood. There are 25 restaurants on the territory, including a karaoke bar. Guests will be offered European, Asian menus and modern fusion cuisine. The business travel services of the hotel are very well developed. Clients can use the halls that can accommodate up to 2,000 people, which is very valuable when organizing various events.
When business is over, you can easily book excursions to the Massandra Palace and the Botanical Garden. These attractions are approximately 5 km away. There is a gift shop.
You can swim in the outdoor pool, and rent boats, scooters, catamarans and water skis. Wi-Fi is not only free, but also operates at 1000 Mbps. Very good conditions are also created at the Palmira Palace hotel... It has been operating since 2005 and can offer its visitors 202 rooms for 6700 rubles per day. The distance to the city center does not exceed 600 m, and to the beach - 500 m. Important: guests are settled only upon presentation of bank cards.
The administration has taken care of providing guests with delicious and appetizing breakfasts. All rooms are equipped with:
- modernized bathrooms;
- stylish furniture sets;
- refrigerators;
- satellite TV antennas;
- telephones;
- conditioners;
- safes.
The hotel restaurant can offer a variety of local and European dishes. A cozy bar is working steadily. The hotel was last renovated in 2016. For business guests, a couple of conference rooms will definitely come in handy. Additionally, it is worth mentioning about:
- transfer (surcharge);
- car rental;
- beauty salon services;
- solarium services;
- fishing;
- free access to the fitness center, pool and gym.
Since 1983, those who come to Crimea can also enjoy leisure in the guest house "Novy Svet" from the village of the same name. Rooms in the amount of 252 are available to guests for a minimum of 2900 rubles per day. The institution is located in the very center of the village.
Unlike Wi-Fi, you will have to pay extra for a transfer... Reservations are only possible directly. The youngest guests will be delighted with the playroom and playground. They are constantly supervised by trained animators. Older children and adults will be able to freely visit hydrogen sulfide showers and gyms. Those who wish will have the opportunity to play billiards and table tennis.
The buffet can be enjoyed in the hotel restaurant. And those who need to work can use the equipped conference room.
The guest house was recently overhauled (in 2017). Its strong point is the outdoor sunbathing terrace. The sale of snacks and drinks is organized through the vending machine. There is a snack bar and a banquet hall. Specialized diet meals can be prepared upon request. Important: you cannot smoke, but there is an up-to-date excursion service.
All-inclusive hotels with a water park deserve special attention. A striking example of such an institution is the Almond Grove complex in Alushta. The water park is open from early June to late September. The complex also has a decent restaurant that will delight even the most discerning people. While in the living rooms, guests enjoy the lapping of the waves.
The administration took care of organizing a professional massage parlor, Finnish and Roman baths. Those who are not overly inspired by the bars and restaurants can play billiards or bowling.
Connoisseurs of individual accommodation will be happy to stay at the Jasmine villa. Conditions are no less good in the Alushta complex Golden. The fact that it is located in an exceptionally beautiful park area will delight any discerning tourist. The owners of the complex have provided for careful security, they also took care of the elegant design. Since the hotel buildings are located near the city's central waterfront, it is easy to get to the main attractions. Golden has recently been remodeled; on the territory of the complex there are all the possibilities for holding purely business events.
It makes sense for those who come to Alushta to think about settling to the hotel "Majestic". The windows of the rooms reveal an amazingly beautiful view of the Black Sea. For tourists prepared outdoor and indoor swimming pools with fresh water, a spa center. Several conference rooms work at once. The rooms are furnished in full accordance with modern requirements. Continuing the review of establishments with a water park, we should definitely mention the Demerdzhi boarding house. The resort park is located around.
The entire territory of the boarding house is guarded. The owners took care of the landscaping and landscaping of the adjacent land. Guests will delight in the thoughtful gym, swimming pool, sports fields and billiard room. The medical base includes the latest innovative techniques.
Alushta hotel "Atelika Marine Corner" is able to offer its guests 24 rooms. The distance between them and the sea does not exceed 100 m, while the hotel has also prepared its own beach. Parking spaces are organized.Every evening you can attend entertainment events, while the children will play on the playground. All rooms are equipped with bathrooms with showers.
Once in Evpatoria, you can also stay in a hotel with a water park. "Empire" fully meets the European level of 3 stars. Concert programs, a billiard club and watching movies are available to guests. The owners of the hotel have organized a decent medical center with modern equipment for treatment and diagnostics. For those who do not particularly need health improvement, the sauna and the pool will be equally useful. For hotel guests are attracted instructors in fitness, regular and water aerobics.
Another attractive object is located in the vicinity of Sevastopol - the hotel "Atelika Tavrida". It occupies the first line on the coast and allows you to enjoy an impeccable mild climate. The rooms offer unobstructed access to the sea.
As for leisure activities with a water park near Bakhchisarai, you should pay attention to the sanatorium "Chernomorets" in the village of Peschanoe, which is famous for its unique climate. The territory of "Chernomorets" reaches 16 hectares, while the park zone subtly turns into a separate beach.
Another sanatorium with a water park - "Pine Grove" - this time is located in Gaspra. Its total area is slightly less than that of Chernomorets - only 4.6 hectares. But the residential complexes are located directly on the seashore. Terrenkurs, bars, cafes are also provided there. The beach at the Pine Grove will delight even the most demanding tourists.
How to choose?
It would be possible to enumerate for a long time different offers of recreation in Crimea on the “all inclusive” system. But it is equally important to know how to choose the best option among these proposals. Relatively inexpensive rest will turn out if you choose the right time for your trip. During the velvet season, it will be clearly cheaper than in July or August.
Important: it is worth finding out in advance how new the buildings and hotel rooms are.
It is better to refuse very cheap offers altogether. With a high degree of probability, they mean deception of one kind or another. Instead of saving money, you might run into cost overruns. When choosing vacation spots for both two and a family with children, you need to immediately decide which is more important - the coast and the sea or attractions. In one case, they settle on the first line, in the other - closer to the center. Both options do not cause problems anywhere in Crimea.
Everywhere it will turn out to find the optimal solution. Spa hotels should be singled out in a separate category. They are especially suitable for those who want to improve their health and improve their appearance. Important: You can't just rely on all-inclusive food.
Each institution means something different by this, and if there are special culinary preferences or medical restrictions, you need to think about this in advance. It is also useful to focus on those hotels and boarding houses, next to which there are most cafes, restaurants, bars. Going on a family vacation should immediately find out what are the conditions for settling children, what specific services can be offered to them.
Of course, you need to study all the reviews and recommendations in advance, preferably from various independent sites. If you have sufficient funds, you can limit yourself to looking for offers of the 4 or 5 stars level - they will definitely please with their quality.
The most expensive hotels are concentrated on the southern coast of the peninsula. The increased cost of their services is largely justified by the fact that around the center of resort life. "All inclusive" often means excursions to legendary palace complexes. But the western coast of Crimea will delight those who wish to relax on a more budgetary basis, without losing especially in the class of service. At the height of summer, various festivals are held here.
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