What does 1 line mean? Hotels – counting stars and coastlines. Entering the sea

Reading sentences travel companies, we often come across terminology whose meaning we do not fully understand.

First line hotel always more expensive than a hotel second or third lines. What is the additional fee for and is it always justified? We'll figure out...

Coastline rules

If you follow the letter of the rules of hotel associations in most countries of the world, then classification by lines provides for the following rules:

1st line – hotels are located directly on the seashore, the distance from the hotel doors to the nearest beach is no more than 100 meters. Between the hotel and the beach there can be no promenade, no road, no barriers, much less other hotels. The distance is taken geometrically - between the hotel and the sea in a straight line. Considering that a first-line hotel may be located in the mountains, and a winding path leads to the beach, the actual distance may be a little greater, but certainly not more than 150 meters. Most often, first-line hotels have their own beaches, access to which is free for guests of these hotels. Usually these are 4* and 5* hotels, although there are also “three rubles”;
2nd line – between the beach and the hotel there is a promenade (a walking alley along the coast) or a regular road. The distance to the nearest beach is no more than 200 meters (directly). There should still be no other hotels between the sea and the beach. Most second-line hotels have their own beaches, some invite their guests to the nearest public beach (3* hotels). Most often, hotel transport does not go from the second line to the beach; you will have to get there on your own;
3rd, 4th and 5th lines - city hotels, the distance to the beaches is more than 300 meters. Among this type of hotels there are high-level establishments - 4* and 5*. In this case, special transport to the beaches is provided for guests. Depending on the level of your tour, it can be used without restrictions or for a nominal fee. Private beaches are rare for 3rd line hotels. Most often, clients are offered to relax next to an excellent swimming pool, both sea and fresh water. The cost of a holiday in urban hotels, far from the beaches, is significantly lower than in hotels on the seashore, but the level of comfort is no less, even vice versa.

What about life?

All listed rules apply to Europe. Here, numerous associations, corporations, tourism ministries and similar bureaucrats monitor the observance of order. But the East is a delicate matter, therefore, in Egypt everything may be somewhat different:

The first line in Egypt will be considered a hotel located near the sea (up to 100 meters), but the presence of a promenade or a busy highway in front of the hotel is not considered an obstacle. The main thing is that there are no other hotels in front of the first line hotel. This rule is not mandatory. Old hotels that were built 20-30 years ago are most likely actually located on the shore and have private beach. But new hotels often “sin” not too much reliable information in their advertising brochures. Exit? Before booking a tour, carefully study the hotel’s photos online, read the reviews (the main thing is that they are specific and not general and enthusiastic; many people like to write reviews for little money);
It is rare to find a third or fourth line hotel in Egypt. Most likely, in the booklet the question of coastlines will be cleverly obscured with phrases like: “located nearby great beach", "the sea can be seen from the window of every second room", "a luxurious swimming pool for the discerning public." If the coastline is not specified, be prepared for your hotel to be located in a city block. Holidays in such hotels are rarely expensive, but if you come to the seaside, then get ready for the cute young Aladdin at the reception desk to answer your legitimate question about the beach with an indication of where you can find a stop regular bus, “which in 30 minutes will take you to a chic public beach, where everything is free." How to deal with this? Inquire about the availability of a beach near the hotel, the cost of entry to the nearest private “shores,” and the availability of the hotel’s own transport.

When choosing a tour, remember: only you decide where you will relax. Demand full information about hotels, beaches, living conditions, transport. Check everything yourself on travel forums, review sites, and look at photographs. Ask questions, get answers. Understanding all the “Egyptian” tricks is quite simple. But this must be done before you board the plane. If the main thing for you on a trip is the sights of ancient and exotic country, all you need to do is stay in a hotel with a good pool. You can sunbathe here too. If you just need sea, sand, a beach umbrella and a comfortable sun lounger, then choose a first-line hotel - this is for you!

4* hotels in Turkey are the best option for tourists who want to enjoy their holiday to the fullest, but without overpaying for some service benefits.

In general, the optimal combination of price and quality.

The article describes such hotels, their infrastructure, services, and addresses.

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The star rating categories of hotel complexes in Turkey are slightly different from European standards.

What makes four star hotels different from the rest? and how do these factors affect the overall pricing policy?

Attention! Before booking rooms, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the range of free services, otherwise you will subsequently have to pay for the service that you previously considered free.

Belek hotels 4 stars on the first beach line:

Voyage Belek Golf & Spa 4* — (from 1689 RUR)
Castle Belek 4* — (from RUB 2,118)
Club Asteria 4* — (from RUB 2,139)
Club Hotel Bellis 4* — (from 1930 RUR)

Belek 4* hotels on the second beach line:

Club Lagonya Garden 4* — (from RUB 2,067)
Innova Resort & Spa 4* — (from 1874 RUR)
Belcon Hotel 4* — (from 2085 rub.)

Rating of the 5 best hotels

To choose the most suitable and convenient accommodation option for your holiday, There are several key factors to highlight:

what line is it located on?
degree of distance from the airport;
is there a transfer from the airport;
what services are provided free of charge, etc.

We offer the top 5 best hotels Belek in the 4 star category.

Luxurious club-type complex in the suburbs of Belek on the 1st beach line, 23 kilometers from the airport.

Consists of 13 bungalows, room types - single, double, suite, family. There are 6 rooms for people with disabilities health.

Club Ali Bey Belek has a sandy beach (its own) with free services - umbrellas, sun loungers, beach towels.

For those who are used to relaxing in a hotel, there are covered and outdoor swimming pools, water park (5 adult pools and 3 children’s) with slides, bars, wide selection of sports entertainment, extensive animation program(available in Russian).

Food – “ultra” all inclusive" It offers an a la carte restaurant with dishes of national and international cuisine, and 8 bars. There are vegetarian and children's menus.

Services:

free Wi-Fi;
free parking;
children's play club;
sports entertainment and animation;
tennis lessons (paid);
conference room (for a fee).

Type of holiday– beach.

Average cost of placement– from 2680 rubles/day.

Address:İskele Mevkii P.k. 04 Belek.

Photos of Ali Bey Belik Hotel:

See review Hotel Club Ali Bey Belek 1 lines on video:

Fashionable tourist complex of 19 cottages and bungalows among lush tropical greenery.

A complete renovation was carried out in 2005-2006, and today Nisos is a modern hotel that meets all the requirements of the hotel business.

Located on the 1st beach line (100 meters), it has its own beach (sand and pebbles) with a gentle entry into the sea.

In addition to standard cottages with single and double rooms there are family bungalows and cottages with 4 rooms.

Meals – “all inclusive”, the best dishes of Turkish and European cuisines. The range of bars will delight you with a good selection of alcoholic drinks and cocktails, as well as light snacks.

On the territory of Nisos Varuna there is a small water park with 4 slides and 3 pools (including a children's pool). For business people the hotel complex will provide an equipped conference room for business events.

Services:

free Wi-Fi;
safe in the room (extra charge);
nanny on request (paid);
conference and business hall (for a fee);
free transfer to the sea by bus.

Average cost of placement– from 2170 rubles/day.

Address: Kadriye Koyu, Belek.

Photos of the hotel Nisos Varuna Belek:

Located on the 1st coastline: consists of 4 multi-storey buildings (2 and 3 floors) and 20 bungalows, where you can stay in all comfort.

In the territory Magic Life There are 5 swimming pools (3 outdoor and 2 indoor), including children's, as well as a water park with 6 slides and pools. On your own sandy beach- huge selection water activities.

Meals are “all inclusive”. 5 restaurants will provide the opportunity to evaluate dishes local cuisine , and the bars offer a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Coffee lovers will love the cozy coffee shop - various types of coffee and fresh pastries will not leave you indifferent.

Wide selection of sports and water activities (water polo, windsurfing, sailing), tennis, archery, sailing (for a fee).

Type of holiday- family.

Average cost of placement– from 2530 rubles/day.

Address:İskele Mevkii, P.K. 37, 07506.

Photos of the Magic Life Waterwold 4 Belek:

Watch the video review of the Magic Life Waterworld 4* Belek:

Located on the 2nd coastline, 600 meters from the beach. Beach near the hotel Sarp Belek 4 stars private, only those staying at the Sarp Hotel can relax.

Sarp Employees Hotel Belek speak 4 languages: Turkish, English, German and Russian so there are problems language barrier will not arise. An excellent team of animators will not let you get bored during your entire stay - the entertainment programs are very varied.

Pets are not allowed.

Meals are “all inclusive”. Rich choice of dishes national cuisine, fresh pastries, desserts. There is a children's menu, vegetarian. Cooking master classes are held (for a fee).

Services:

free parking on site;
Wi-Fi free;
safe at reception;
sports entertainment, animation;
transfer from the airport (paid);
beauty salon, spa, hammam (for a fee).

Type of holiday– calm, family.

Average cost of placement– from 2059 rubles/day.

Address: Kadriye Beldesi Ataturk Caddesi, No10, Serik

Photos of Sarp Belek Hotel:

For a review of the Sarp Belek Hotel, watch the video:

Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa 4*

Located in close proximity to the sea, on the 1st beach line. It consists of three large buildings: the main 8-story building and 2 two-story buildings (room capacity - 575 rooms).

On site there is:

3 outdoor and 3 indoor swimming pools;
waterslides;
beauty salon, shops;
Fitness Centre;
sports grounds (volleyball, basketball, golf);
8 tennis courts.

For children:

separate gaming complex;
children's club;
animation programs;
amusement park;
mini disco.

Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort& Spa 4* has its own beach (sandy), where the full range of beach amenities - umbrellas, sun loungers, towels and mattresses - are provided free of charge.

Once upon a time, our distant ancestors used the stars to navigate their travels. The stars helped them chart a route and not get lost in the vast expanses of the earth.

For today's travelers, the stars continue to serve as guides. Only not in search of the road, but in choosing its end point - a hotel or inn, taking into account, first of all, their “star rating”. For both experienced and novice travelers, there is only one criterion: “the more, the better.”

Unfortunately, some common system a classification that would be accepted throughout the world still does not exist. Different countries, and often within the same country in its different regions, have their own criteria for assessing the level of hotels. WTO (World tourism organization) has been fighting for many years to bring the service level assessment system to some general standards, but so far without success. The requirements it sets today are no more than advisory in nature.

But, nevertheless, they still try to adhere to certain general requirements for comfort and quality of service everywhere.

In hotels of the same category in different places The range of services provided and the quality of service may vary significantly. But there is a certain minimum that allows a tourist to at least roughly get an idea of what he can expect from a hotel of one level or another. So…

Hotels without category

A huge number of hotels around the world do not have any category. This is the largest group. There can be very modest hotels that cannot reach at least one star, and luxurious suites for which the category is below their level of dignity.

So the absence of stars does not mean at all that the concepts of service and comfort do not exist here. Most often, in tourist catalogs, hotels and out-of-category hotels are still assigned some level of “stardom” - so that tourists can get some idea of the level of service.

1 and 2 star hotels

1 star hotels are designed for those who just need somewhere to spend the night and get cleaned up. This doesn't mean that everything is bad here. Most often, these are small hotels whose small area does not allow them to equip their rooms with a bath or shower.

Such hotels must have at least one toilet per 5 rooms, and at least two bathrooms per floor.
There will be a refrigerator with a TV on the floor; room service is not provided. However, the room must have a mirror, sink, and towel.
Cleaning must be done every day, and linen must be changed at least once every five days.
As for food, the presence of at least a dining room is not mandatory.

There is still a TV, a refrigerator and bathrooms on the floor, also at least two.
There is also one toilet for five rooms, but it can be in the room.
Linen and towels should be changed more often - once every 3-4 days.
In hotels of this category, there should be dry cleaning and laundry services - not necessarily in the hotel itself, but they must accept things from the guest.
The most important difference is that some kind of canteen, cafe or restaurant must be open. True, if the numbers are less than 50, this may not happen. Meals can only be provided in the form of breakfast. During breakfast there may be room service, but this is not required.

The most popular - 3 star hotels

3 star hotels already represent something. This is the most popular group, and the most diverse. It happens that three star hotel in Europe it is better than five-star, for example, in Egypt.

In terms of price-quality ratio, this is, in general, the optimal option.

Toilet, bath (or shower), refrigerator, TV - everything should be present in the room.
If required climatic conditions, there must be air conditioning.
IN 3 star hotel There may not be a bar or restaurant, but you are required to organize access to them (for example, in a nearby hotel).
There should be a swimming pool, a parking lot on site, or at least a parking space near the hotel.
There must be either a business center or access to minimal office equipment - a computer, fax, telephone.
Telephones, as well as safes, may be in the rooms, but this is not mandatory.
Room service in such hotels should be available throughout the day, towels should be changed every day, and linen should be changed every 3 days.

4 and 5 star hotels

The rooms must have a toilet, shower, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar; In the bathroom there are hygiene products and a hairdryer.
Towels and linen must be changed every day and cleaned too.
Main differences 5 star hotels- this is the area of the rooms and the restaurant menu. In five star hotels large quantity numbers has good view out the window, they can provide a wider range of different services.
On the territory of both categories of hotels there should be restaurants, 24-hour bars, swimming pools, parking lots, business centers, conference rooms, and currency exchange offices.
Room service is usually available 24 hours a day. But for 4 star hotels it can only be during the day.

Hotels and coastline

In addition to stars, there is also a gradation of hotels according to their location relative to the beach, the so-called. coastlines.

The hotel's location on the first coastline means that it is in close proximity to the beach, at most across the road from it.

The second line involves a 5-10 minute walk to the beach; hotels on this line are separated from the shore by some buildings, for example, other hotels or parks.

The higher the standard coastline number, the farther the hotel is from the beach. Usually, first coastline- these are 4-star and 5-star hotels, but 3-star hotels can also be located on the first coastline.

Advice! When choosing a hotel, it is best to focus not on the number of stars, but based on what exactly you came for and what you want to get from your vacation.

If you only plan to be in your room to spend the night, it may not make sense to pay extra for services you won't use.
If you travel a lot yourself, then you should pay attention to the availability of transport.
If you want the sea, choose a hotel located next to the beach or have well-functioning transportation.

Everyone has their own ideas about have a good rest, and you can always find a hotel that meets your requirements.

There are different classifications of hotels - by letters, “keys”, “crowns”, “points” and finally by stars. Most often the European consumer hotel services uses the “star” classification.

1* — hotels of this class are located in quiet, unremarkable places. They are small, with up to 10 rooms. Meals are not provided, but sometimes you can get a modest breakfast for a fee. Amenities in the room include a wardrobe or hanger, chairs, washbasin, mirror, towels. Cleaning is daily. Linen change - every 7-8 days, towels - every 3-4 days. At least two bathrooms per floor and one toilet per no more than five rooms.

2* - everything is the same as in 1* hotels, only linen is changed every 6 days. The toilet and bathroom are usually located in the room. The hotel must also have a restaurant or cafe and offer food options.

3* — in hotels of this category, each room must have a toilet, bathroom, dressing table, luggage stand, and radio. The rooms have TV and air conditioning. Bed linen change - 2 times a week. Towels are changed daily. The hotel territory may include a guarded parking lot, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a hairdresser, a business center, and a currency exchange. The hotel staff wears uniforms, separated by service.

4* — everything is the same as in 3* hotels with additions: in the rooms there is a minibar, individual air conditioning, telephone, safe, hairdryer, shampoo, shower gel. Daily change of bed linen and towels, laundry, ironing and clothes cleaning services. A breakfast menu is served in your room. On the territory of the hotel there is a beauty salon, a sports and fitness center, car rental, a TV salon, a music salon, games and conference rooms, a restaurant, a sauna, and a swimming pool.

5* - everything is the same as in 4* hotels, but at a higher quality level. In some cases, hotels of this category have the following additions - a second bathroom in the room and a telephone in the bathroom.

In a number of countries there is an alternative classification of hotels. For example, in Turkey, you can relax in club hotels, which are divided into:

HV1- a first category club system hotel with accommodation in cottages. Roughly equivalent to three or four stars. They have good animation and a large green area, but the rooms are small.

HV2- a club hotel of a lower second category.

Hotels also differ according to the following criteria:

First coastline- these are hotels located directly on the seashore.

Second coastline- these are hotels with a road or promenade between the territory and the beach.

On my first trips to the sea, I looked exclusively at the star rating of the hotel. Not lower than four and all inclusive :) And both times I was very embarrassed that you had to walk to the beach 10 minutes, on the way dying from the heat. So what is it? Everything seems to be of the highest standard, but the beach is unknown where. It was later that I started pay attention tolines on which the hotel is located and always booked hotels, located on the first line.

What is the difference between hotels on the first line

From my own experience I can say that first line- This the best option , If speak about Egypt or Turkey. These hotels are located maximumclose to the sea ( further - hotels on second line or third), they have private beach, whose visit free for guests. Although one proximity to the sea is not limited to everything, each country has its own concept" first line".
In general, all hotels can be divided into 2 types:

urban;
beach.

In Turkey, where I vacationed, the wording is used " beach hotel ". Essentially, this is hotel,located on the beach. To get to the beach, you need to walk a maximum 150 meters. At the same time, be sure that there are no obstacles in the form of highways or intrusive local residents you will not meet, except perhaps a small one footpath:)

Main difference between hotels 2nd and 3rd lines consists of distance from water. But where is this mysterious border? officially not stated anywhere. Therefore, it is important to focus specifically on distance to the beach.

What can you expect from first-line hotels

Some companies can beautifully talk about the first line of the hotel, but do not specify one detail - is there a beach nearby. The hotel may have a sea view, but you can't swim there. If you want to swim, please sit down on the bus and shake in it for 5-10 minutes.

It's a similar story with city first line hotels. Even if the hotel stands on the coast, then on the way to the beach there may be an obstacle in the form of busy highway or railway . Purely theoretically, no one is deceiving you: in front of the hotel there are no other buildings,sea view - yes. That's why before you book first line hotel, I always clarify what the travel agency employee meant.