A nice pleasant hotel, which is located on the very seashore, has its own beach with sun beds, there are always enough sun beds, air conditioning, safe, cleaning every day, change of towels every three days, the room has a TV, refrigerator, kettle. This is where all its advantages end.
Now about the cons:
1. Although the hotel is by the sea, but on the other side of the hotel there is a road, you can hear not only the noise of the sea, but also the noise of cars. You will not find silence here in the room, only with a closed balcony.
2. The food is very, very modest, like in the old school cafeteria. It's the same for breakfast (porridge, eggs, cheese, cheap tasteless sausage and cheap sausages, thick pancakes). There are no seasonings in the dishes, greens, vegetables, well, I don't understand how they get so tasteless to cook, resting in the mountainous regions of the Caucasus and spending the night in tents, I was fed more delicious in field conditions.
3. The prices for lunch and dinner at the hotel are not cheap, for example, mashed potatoes and meatballs 500 rubles. The barbecue is 700 rubles., it is also made of frozen meat, tasteless. You can only order trout.
4. Rotovirus was picked up by almost everyone in the hotel. And it is not surprising, because a river with sewage flows down next to the beach. In order not to get sick, you need to disinfect yourself with strong drinks. You are allowed to drink your own drinks only in your room, maybe this is a plus.
4. The transfer from the hotel is expensive, it's good that we found a transfer in Russia that is 25% cheaper.
5. If you decide to leave ahead of time, the recalculation will not be done, the money will not be refunded.
6. There are no beach towels, take your own with you.
7. Poor lighting in the bathroom, you wash in semi-darkness. And it's not surprising. After all, our bathroom was the color of the walls of the Lenin mausoleum (the color of red jasper) and a dark burgundy curtain.
My bottom line. This hotel is not worth the money, despite the advantages.
We did not get relaxation and rest here.
Think before you go on vacation to this hotel and even to Abkhazia.
The owner of the hotel needs to work on the food or attract tourists by reducing the price for a stay.
Don't forget to bring another mosquito fumigator with you.
We rested at the Owl in September 2024.
Advantages:
+ on the first coastline
+well-maintained territory
+ the hotel itself is very interesting and beautiful
+private beach with sun loungers and umbrellas
+clean rooms
+cleaning every day
+there are porridges for breakfast (2 types, you can choose)
Cons:
-breakfast (every day the same slicing of sausage, sausage and cheese, the same thick pancakes for 10 days in a row is something!)
-lack of vegetables and fruits (at least a slice of cucumber and tomatoes were added instead of sausage).
No one here expects Turkish all inclusive, but it's elementary to alternate pancakes with cheesecakes, pancakes, it's possible! I consider this disrespectful attitude towards my Guests!
-high prices for lunches and dinners, which can be ordered here in the morning in advance, so most go to lunch and dinner in other canteens and cafes of New Athos.
-disposable shampoos that are provided do not wash well
-lack of entertainment
- there is nothing for children
-the bar does not work (this is explained by the fact that "people do not stay in the evenings", of course they do not stay, there is nothing to do here)
-therefore, people of retirement age mostly rest.
Pay attention to these points, it's not difficult to fix it and your hotel will get better!
A very beautiful and interestingly conceived hotel. The suite has a panoramic sea view with a huge balcony (3rd floor), spacious. Good showers (except on the 5th floor), air conditioning is working, there is water, refrigerator, kettle, safe, towels, slippers, bathrobes. Daily cleaning +. It is clear, of course, that in some places and some things already need to be repaired, but probably everything will be done with time. The staff is friendly. The territory is small, but very clean and well maintained. The dining room offers three meals a day, and lunch and dinner must be ordered in advance, a certain number of servings are prepared, payment is made upon arrival. I will note separately that the portions are quite decent. Soup is generally a huge plate at all times. Everything is very tasty. Recommendations: I would like to update the dishes and make the plates for the second one bigger, but everything is also very good. The interior is decorated with taste. There is enough space for everyone. There are places on the street. Pleasant music is playing. Special thanks to the staff of the dining room, everyone treats the work and the guests with soul and understanding 👍 The beach is 5 meters from the hotel, about 100 meters long between breakwaters from which you can jump, with sun beds and umbrellas. Everything is cleaned regularly and kept in proper order. Medium and small pebbles. The water is clean, especially in the morning, the sea is calm, after lunch there is usually a small wave. Dolphins often swam in. I plan to come and live/relax there again.