Ramira Joy Hotel

When I first arrived at the Ramira Joy, they gave me a room without a view on the 1st floor. So I felt I was being hustled. But the room did have a full balcony, unlike half balcony rooms on most upper floors. I ended up liking the room and staying there for two weeks. The hotel service was excellent. They fixed problems right away, the front desk people were always attentive to my needs, and the breakfast buffet was a highlight of the day. It’s a good safe walkable neighborhood with many cafes & shops. Just watch out for scammers, because Alanya has many shady business people who try to get over on tourists. During my stay at the hotel, there seemed to be a lot of Russians…especially young couples with infant children. I had the feeling that they were not there on holiday. I don’t know if they were running from Putin, avoiding the draft, or what. But the hotel at times did feel like a refugee camp. Yet the Russian guests were still welled behaved—just kind of distant. Alanya is is a hidden gem, and I would encourage other Americans like myself to go there and stay at the Ramira Joy. Despite my first encounter, the hotel is still a great value for the price. It lives up to its 4 star rating, and you’ll won’t be disappointed.