The small Crimean town of Sudak will give vacationers not only pleasant emotions. This place is famous for its well-preserved medieval fortress. Every year the festival “Genoese Helmet” is held here. It is rightfully included in the top five jousting tournaments in Europe. There are almost no staged fights, the participants improvise a lot, so no battle is repeated. The festival is held during August. In parallel with it, the “City of Masters” opens and works. The last month of summer is the most eventful resort period. Therefore, in the hotel “Astarta” it is necessary to book rooms in advance.
Location and history
What’s so special about this hotel? First, it works year-round. It is known that people come to Sudak not only because of the sea and sunny beaches. It is the largest balneological and climatotherapeutic resort. It began to develop in the 19th century. Teachers, musicians, doctors, artists came here to be treated. Here was the dacha of Ivan Aivazovsky. The artist spent a lot of time by the sea. Here, from under his brush, the paintings “Sudak Bay”, “Mount Alchak”, “View of the Genoese Fortress” were seen. In 1825, A.S. rested here. Griboyedov.
In the Middle Ages, a Genoese fortress was built here – a powerful fortification, which today is included in the list of historical sights of the Crimea. At the foot of the mountain, on which the fortress walls rise, there is the hotel “Astarte”. It was built in 2012. Even outwardly, it is somewhat reminiscent of an old reliable citadel. But behind its powerful walls of sandy color, guests will find far from ascetic interior furnishings.
More information! The centre of Sudak is 1 km away. Car owners are provided with free parking.
“Beautiful location, almost by the sea. Great cool rooms. The staff is trained to be invisible and inaudible, so the maid was never caught cleaning the room. That is, they track when a person goes for a swim or on an excursion and quickly restore order. It’s nice. A little did not like the menu in the restaurant, especially for breakfast. But it’s a matter of taste. The hotel is chic, located in the heart of the tourist life of Sudak. There is always something to do and where to go” Oleg, Russia
Room stock
In the hotel fund there are rooms of different categories of comfort. They are located in two buildings with elevators. In 2017, for the high level of service and professionalism, quality of service and reasonable prices, the hotel was assigned a level of 4 stars. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TVs, refrigerators and kettles. There is a set of dishes, a safe, an iron and a telephone for internal communication. The bathroom has a shower. An extra bed can be installed everywhere. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
It offers;
- Standard SV (13-18 sq. m) are designed to accommodate 1-2 people. In some rooms, the installation of a folding bed is available, in all there is a folding chair. Rooms of this category make up the main fund of the hotel and are located in the building number 1.
- Deluxe (45 sq. m.) consists of a bedroom and a living room. The windows overlook the courtyard. There are no deluxe sea view deluxe in the fund. There is access to a shared balcony. The main beds are located on a double bed and a sofa bed. It is possible to add to them the folding. Thus, 4-5 people can be accommodated here. All rooms are located in building number 2.
- Comfort Suite (60 sq. m.) – two-room suites located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the first building, overlooking the sea and the Genoese fortress. From the rooms on the 3rd floor there is access to a common balcony, on the 4th floor there is a private terrace. One of the rooms is a walk-through, the second has a double bed. A sofa is used as an extra space. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and shower.
- Premium Suite (60 sq. m.) is located in the 1st building on the 5th floor. Each room has a private terrace with a trampolog, table and wicker armchairs. It offers panoramic views of the sea and the local landscape. The main places – 4, perhaps another additional in the form of a euro-folding.
In addition to the Internet, the range of services includes cleaning, change of towels and linen, local telephone service, room-service and mini-bar for an additional fee.
Pay attention! The hotel offers a paid concierge service. Guests at any time can order flowers, medicines, tickets for entertainment shows with delivery to the room. The assistant manager will assist in the purchase of plane or train tickets.
“Lived with the family in a spacious two-room suite. I liked the helpful staff, the location to the tourist routes, the restaurant on the roof. I would recommend taking suites in this hotel, because it is high and the view from the windows is stunning. In addition, there is a private balcony. If you want, you drink tea, if you want – you sunbathe. Conveniently, the beach is exactly 1 minute away. In general, we were satisfied with the rest and service. I think we’ll come more than once.”
Meals and restaurants
A pleasant surprise for vacationers will be a restaurant on the roof of the hotel. What could be more romantic than dinner under the stars and a magnificent view of the sea? Catering is one of the priorities of the hotel. Breakfast on the system “order-menu” is included in the price. The caring staff will bring it to the room if the guest wants it. Half board can be booked immediately upon booking.
There is also a restaurant, a bar-grill and a sports bar on site. The kitchen specialises in European dishes. The chef cares not only about the taste of the food, but also its appearance. Decorating dishes with greens, sauces, pieces of vegetables or fruits gives them a delicious design. All additives emphasize the natural taste of the product. The assortment always has fresh Black Sea fish, cooked in different ways (boiled, stewed, fried, baked).
A sports bar is located in the hotel’s billiards club near the pool. Light snacks are served here and a large selection of elite spirits is always available. Grill-bar with a viewpoint is located on the roof of the hotel. There is also a barbecue area, where the cook on an open fire will cook the ordered meat or vegetables on the grill. If guests want to make a barbecue on their own, they will be given this opportunity.
Important! Room service is paid. The menu is initially found in each room. The order can be made by calling the internal communication.
Leisure and entertainment
The real pride of the hotel is its own billiard club. For the professional approach to its arrangement and organization of the school of billiard skills on the basis of the hotel, “Astarta” was awarded a letter of thanks from the Federation of Billiard Sports and numerous certificates from the Government of the Republic of Crimea. In the spacious hall there are tables for American pool and Russian billiards, in a comfortable recreation area there is a sports bar with a large screen. From here you can make an order to the restaurant.
An undoubted advantage is the presence of a bath complex. It offers a Finnish sauna and a Turkish hammam. In addition to steam rooms, there are several baths, a recreation area and tea drinking. Procedures will benefit the body, cleanse from toxins, increase tone.
in Sudak you can rent a boat or catamaran with a sail for sea fishing. Fresh catch will be prepared by the chefs of the hotel “Astarte” or save it for an evening feast with friends. Fans of scuba diving are waiting in the diving center “Varyag”. Experienced instructors accompany novice divers and help to make fascinating photos. Beginners will be taught proper diving and scuba diving. For adventurers, a 4-hour tour is offered with an underwater search for any things with the help of special search equipment.
No less popular in Sudak boat trips on boats and yachts. On any day, hour-long excursions to the bays of the New World are available. Guests are waiting for picturesque views from the Tsar’s beach to the rock complex Karaul-oba, swimming in the open sea. You can also swim by sea along the coast with a visit to other resorts of the Southern Crimea.
Beaches & Pools
The main entertainment area of Sudak was and remains the beach. The distance from the main entrance of the hotel to the sea is 50 meters. The beach is covered with pebbles, the entrance to the water is gentle. Sun loungers, parasols and shaded canopies are also on site. There is an inventory rental point. There is also a pier, from which pleasure ships depart.
The total length of the coastline of Sudak is 2.5 km. In addition to pebbles, most of the territory is made up of sandy beaches. This is quartz sand of gray or pink color. There are both landscaped and wild areas. In the first place in terms of infrastructure is the Central City Beach. It is ideal for families with children. There is a gentle entrance to the water, gray-pink sand, a large number of various entertainments.
At the foot of the Genoese fortress is another landscaped beach Mojito. This place is suitable for recreation of adults and young people. The entrance to the water is carried out by a ladder. Opposite is a crab island, around which they like to swim in a mask and observe the life of marine life. In the evening, the territory turns into a platform for parties.
Another convenient beach for families with children is behind the water park. It is called “Kolkhozny”. Here is the same infrastructure as on the Central, the coating is sand with pebbles, the entrance to the sea is gentle. Wild beaches are located behind Alchak.
In Sudak Bay there are rarely large waves and winds. Therefore, the swimming pool, which is equipped in the hotel “Astarte” on a very large and located in an indoor area. It is used when they stay in the hotel and sunbathe on the terrace of the 3rd floor or after bath procedures. To enter the water there are convenient steps.
Recreational opportunities for children
The hotel welcomes young guests from all ages. Children under 5 years old stay free of charge without a separate bed. They are provided with free meals according to the package that their parents purchase. The restaurant has a children’s menu, which can be ordered for an additional fee. If a child under 12 years of age needs a separate seat, he will be given discounts in accordance with the room category. Baby cots are also available at the box office.
In Sudak there are two places where both adults and children are happy to have fun. Aquapark “Water World” is considered one of the best in the Crimea. On its territory there are slides, including 4 of them are intended only for adults. The children’s complex includes a water town and swimming pools. In the middle there is a recreation area “Green Island”. In total, the water park has 6 different swimming pools, several water slide complexes, a restaurant, a café and a place for water discos.
The amusement park is located on Cypress Alley. There is a Ferris wheel, a carousel “Orbita”, a children’s carousel, trampolines, air hockey and much more. Curiosity and interest will cause a visit to the crocodile farm. Here you can observe the life of the most dangerous predators of the tropics, and if you are lucky, then feed them.
Excursions and attractions nearby
The hotel assists in organizing sightseeing tours. You can walk around the Genoese fortress on your own or accompanied by a guide. The hotel usually book trips to other cities, gastro tours in the Crimea and visits to the famous wine cellars with wine tasting. Jeeping on mountain roads, quad bike rides, horseback riding and extreme recreation are popular. Everything will be told by the manager of the tour desk.
