Amasra Sunrise: Turkey's BEST Kept Secret? (Stunning Hotel Views!)

Amasra Sunrise Hotel Amasra Turkey

Amasra Sunrise: Turkey's BEST Kept Secret? (Stunning Hotel Views!)

Amasra Sunrise: Turkey's BEST Kept Secret? (Stunning Hotel Views!) - A Thoroughly Unfiltered Review

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the (Turkish) tea on Amasra Sunrise Hotel. They call it a "best-kept secret," and honestly, part of me wants to keep it that way. But the view? The stunning view? That deserves to be shouted from the rooftops (or, you know, this review).

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First Impression: Holy Moly, That View! (And a Bit of a Hiccup…)

Finding Amasra Sunrise wasn't too difficult, thankfully, but it got me thinking I'm always terrible at getting to places. Okay, maybe I should have researched a bit more - but the winding roads leading to the hotel… whew! Worth it, though. As you pull up, you are smacked in the face with that view. Seriously, it’s the kind of view that makes you exhale a dramatic "wow." The panoramic vista of the Black Sea, the little fishing boats bobbing, the town sprawling below…it’s postcard-perfect. This is what they're selling, and they sell it well.

Okay, first tiny hiccup: the check-in was… interesting. A bit slow, a bit… let’s say “relaxed” Turkish style. Think a friendly chat, some tea brewing in the background, and a general sense of “we’ll get to it eventually.” Not a dealbreaker, but not exactly express check-in. But guess what? They had Contactless check-in/out, that's great! I love technology, you know.

Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, Sadly.

I did a bit of pre-trip research - which, let's be honest, I probably should have doubled down on - as I heard from one of my friends that she struggled a little bit with the accessibility in the area.

• Wheelchair Accessible: Mixed. The hotel boasts some accessibility features, which is certainly a plus. They had Elevator, which is critical. The lobby and some common areas seemed manageable. However, navigating the uneven streets of Amasra itself could be a challenge. Specific room accessibility features need confirmation before booking.
• Facilities for disabled guests: They have it, BUT it needs to be confirmed before booking, I didn't dig into it.

Rooms: View, Comfort, and a Few Quirks.

My room was a “standard” one, and the view… again, just wow. Waking up to that sunrise every morning? Chef’s kiss. Seriously, it's worth the price of admission alone and its what Amasra Sunrise is all about.

• Available in all rooms:

  • Air conditioning: Essential in the Turkish summer, and it worked perfectly.
  • Air conditioning in public area: Great to have that.
  • Alarm clock: Standard stuff, but appreciated.
  • Bathrobes: A nice touch, especially for lounging around.
  • Bathroom phone: Huh? Honestly, I didn't even try to use it. A bit antiquated, perhaps?
  • Bathtub: Yes! A nice, deep soak at the end of the day was heavenly.
  • Blackout curtains: Crucial for light sleepers (like me!) and those wanting to catch that sunset.
  • Closet: Plenty of space for my travel wear.
  • Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea: Bonus points for the tea. Instant coffee, so-so.
  • Daily housekeeping: Spotless. Couldn’t fault it.
  • Desk: Useful for, you know, actually working (boo!).
  • Extra long bed: Plenty of space to spread out.
  • Free bottled water: Always appreciated!
  • Hair dryer: Yes, and a decent one.
  • High floor: My room was on a high floor, which amplified the view – definitely ask when booking!
  • In-room safe box: Always a good thing for storing valuables.
  • Internet access – wireless, Wi-Fi [free]: Okay, the Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! did work, but… it was patchy. It dropped repeatedly, especially during peak hours. Annoying if you're trying to work. They also give Internet access – LAN, I didn't even try.
  • Ironing facilities: I didn’t need them so I don't know.
  • Laptop workspace: Fine, but the Wi-Fi situation made it tricky.
  • Linens: Super comfy and clean.
  • Mini bar: A bit pricey, but stocked.
  • Mirror: Adequate.
  • Non-smoking: Thank goodness.
  • On-demand movies: Meh, I didn't care, so I didn't use them.
  • Private bathroom: Of course.
  • Reading light: Good, but could've been brighter.
  • Refrigerator: Useful for keeping drinks cold.
  • Safety/security feature, Smoke detector: Always good to have.
  • Satellite/cable channels: A decent selection.
  • Scale: I… chose not to use it. 😅
  • Seating area: Comfortable, and perfect for enjoying the view.
  • Separate shower/bathtub: Great for options!
  • Shower: Good water pressure.
  • Slippers: Nice touch.
  • Socket near the bed: Very convenient.
  • Sofa: Comfy.
  • Soundproofing: Pretty good, but I could still hear the occasional door slam in the corridor.
  • Telephone: Again, a bit weird, a bit old school.
  • Toiletries: Adequate, but bring your own favorite shampoo, because I did.
  • Towels: Fresh and plentiful.
  • Umbrella: Needed it at least once!
  • Visual alarm: I didn’t need it.
  • Wake-up service: I used it, and it worked.
  • Window that opens: I loved this, to let in some fresh air!

• Room Decorations: Slightly dated, but clean and functional. No major complaints, but don’t expect ultra-modern chic.

Cleanliness & Safety: Feeling Secure

• Anti-viral cleaning products: Yes!
• Daily disinfection in common areas: Good.
• Hand sanitizer: Available.
• Hot water linen and laundry washing: Definitely an appreciated feature!
• Hygiene certification: Didn’t notice this, to be honest.
• Individually-wrapped food options: Yes.
• Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Enforced enough.
• Professional-grade sanitizing services: Seemed like it.
• Rooms sanitized between stays: I figured it was done!
• Safe dining setup: Yes.
• Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Yep.
• Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed competent.
• Sterilizing equipment: Probably used.

Dining, Drinking & Snacking: A Mixed Bag

The food was… a bit inconsistent.

• Restaurants: They have one restaurant.
• Buffet in restaurant, Breakfast [buffet], Buffet in restaurant, Breakfast service, Asian breakfast, Western breakfast: The breakfast buffet was decent. Lots of Turkish classics (olives, cheeses, breads, etc.) along with the usual continental fare. The Asian breakfast was not appealing to me. It was a bit disappointing.
• A la carte in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant: Evening meals were a little hit-and-miss if you order from the menu. One night, I got a fantastic fish dish. The next, a slightly bland kebab.
• Bar, Happy hour, Coffee shop, Poolside bar, Snack bar: The bar was well-stocked, but the cocktails were…again, inconsistent. The poolside bar was great for grabbing a beer and enjoying the sun.
• Room service [24-hour]: Available, but I didn’t use it.
• Bottle of water: Provided.

Things to Do / Ways to Relax: The Spa Was a Highlight

• Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Sauna, Foot bath: Okay

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Amasra Sunrise Hotel Amasra Turkey

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your perfectly curated Instagram itinerary. This is the real, messy, glorious truth of a trip to Amasra, Turkey, centered around the supposed luxury of the Sunrise Hotel. And trust me, there will be sunrises (and maybe some sunsets that involve a lot of grumbling).

The Amasra Debacle: A Sunrise Hotel Odyssey (aka, My Sanity's Last Stand)

Day 1: Arrival and the Illusion of Calm (Plus, a Catastrophe)

• 14:00 - Arrival at the Sunrise Hotel: "Sunrise"… yeah, it's more like "barely awake and questioning all life choices" when you arrive after a brutal connecting flight. First impression? The lobby smells strongly of… I don't know, old carpet and faint desperation? There's this incredibly bored-looking cat lounging on a plush armchair. I swear, he judged me. I checked in. I'm pretty sure the receptionist was wearing a slightly too-tight polo shirt and had the world-weariest eyes I've ever seen. Sign of things to come, I think.

• 14:30 - Room Inspection (and a Mild Panic Attack): Okay, so the view is pretty stunning. The Black Sea glimmers, the town hugs the coastline, it’s postcard-worthy. However, the room itself… let's just say it's seen better days. Think faded floral wallpaper, a questionable stain on the carpet (don’t ask…), and a TV that seems to be actively trying to break up with its remote. I spend a solid ten minutes googling "how to politely request a different room without sounding like a total demanding tourist." It feels like a personal failure when I just gave up when I couldn't.

• 16:00 - "Exploring" Amasra (aka, Getting Lost): Armed with a crumpled map (which I promptly spilled coffee on) I venture out. Amasra is charming in a slightly crumbling, slightly too-touristy-for-its-own-good kind of way. The little shops are adorable, but also crammed with the same five souvenirs. I find a cute little ice cream shop and buy some, but drop half of it. I wander around the harbour, feel a little melancholic, and feel sorry for myself for a moment.

• 18:00 - Dinner at a "Recommended" Restaurant (and Food Poisoning?): The hotel recommends a seafood restaurant, something with "Golden" in the name--Golden something-or-other. It looked charming, all white tablecloths and the promise of fresh fish. I order the grilled seabass. Hours later: I'm in my room, curled in a fetal position, convinced I've contracted a rare Turkish illness. My stomach is churning, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to die. This is not how I envisioned my tranquil "getaway."

• 22:00 - Desperate Measures: I stumbled to the front desk, feeling like death warmed over. The weary receptionist barely glances up and points me to a 24-hour pharmacy down the street. I hobble out into the night, my stomach doing the rumba. Praying to the porcelain gods, I manage to procure some anti-nausea meds.

Day 2: Sunrise? More Like "Survive" (with an Impromptu Friendship and a Really Bad Idea)

• 08:00 - The "Sunrise": Okay, I drag myself out of bed. The hotel is literally called "Sunrise" but the sunrise itself is… meh. Cloudy, and I really don’t feel up to enjoying the view. I decide to stay in the room. I am not a morning person.

• 10:00 - Breakfast (and a Brief Reprieve): The hotel breakfast buffet is. something. Standard Turkish fare: olives, bread, cheese, some questionable pastries. I manage to scrape together a passable breakfast. The upside? I meet a very chatty elderly woman named Ayşe, who offers to share a few olives and tell me everything about her life. Turns out she lives in Amasra. "This hotel? Not the best, darling," she says with a knowing wink, "but the view… well, the view makes up for a lot." She proceeds to tell me her life story, her divorce, her kids, her cats… It's wonderful.

• 12:00 - The Island Ramble: Ayse convinces me to take a ferry to the Rabbit Island with her. It’s supposed to be a short trip, but the sea is choppy, and I'm still recovering from the food poisoning. The ferry is crammed with more tourists, which adds a level of "fun". Ayse points out the sights, tells me stories, cracks jokes. I get a really good laugh and for a moment I forget that I’m feeling sick.

• 14:00 - Back to the Hotel (and a Reckoning With My Bathroom): I head back to the hotel, and prepare for a nap.

• 16:00 - A Bad Idea (and Regret): The brochure promised a "sunset cruise." Okay, so I'm still queasy, and I loathe crowds, but I somehow convince myself it's a good idea. It's not. It’s a floating disco, playing terrible Turkish pop music. I feel seasick. The sunset is… okay, but the whole experience is awful. I seriously considered jumping overboard just to escape the noise.

• 20:00 - Dinner: Alone and Vowing Revenge (on the Seabass): Back in my room, feeling like I’ve aged a decade, I order room service. The simplest thing on the menu: a grilled chicken salad. I swear, that seabass will pay. This time, I fall asleep with an evil plot and a heavy heart.

Day 3: Departure (and Sweet, Sweet Escape)

• 08:00 - "Sunrise" (The Last One): The final sunrise at the Sunrise. I'm still alive!
• 09:00 - Breakfast Take Two: Okay, no food poisoning. I had breakfast with Ayşe again. I can't believe I might actually miss her.
• 10:00 - Packing (And Leaving): I slowly pack. The room is still a mess, but somehow, I feel… lighter.
• 11:00 - Departure: Leaving the Sunrise Hotel. I'm going to escape this place, never to return!

Final Thoughts:

Amasra is… interesting. The Sunrise Hotel? Well, it's an experience. It's a reminder that travel isn't always a perfectly filtered photo and sometimes it is a chaotic mess. I might come back to Amasra, but I'm going to stay somewhere else. And definitely, definitely avoid the seabass. And maybe, just maybe, I'll meet Ayşe again. That, at least, was worth the price of admission. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find a good, strong cup of coffee.

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Amasra Sunrise: Turkey's "Best Kept Secret" – Seriously? Let's Dive In! (With the Stunning Hotel Views!)

Is Amasra *really* a secret? Like, are paparazzi hiding in the bushes secret?

Okay, so "best kept secret" is a *bit* of a stretch. Let's be honest. I wouldn't be surprised if some Instagram influencer already ruined the surprise (though I haven't checked...). But! (And this is a BIG but), it’s not overrun the same way, say, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is. You won't be fighting off selfie sticks every five seconds. You'll definitely encounter some local tourists, but the *feeling* is different. It feels... untouched. Kinda dreamy. That's why maybe the label still fits. The hotel, *Amarsra Sunrise*, felt especially untouched at dawn, a little bit of sleepy paradise.

The Hotel Views! Spill the tea! Are they *really* as stunning as the photos?

Ugh, the views. Okay, here's the truth: they're even *better* than the photos. Straight up. I mean, I'm a cynical person, okay? I walked into my room, expecting the usual let-down. You know the drill, the hotel photos always lie. But NOPE. My jaw actually *dropped*. It was one of those sunrises where the colours are so vibrant you think you're hallucinating. Seriously, the way the sunlight hit those cliffs and sparkled on the Black Sea… I almost cried. (Okay, I *might* have shed a single, manly tear.) It kind of felt like, the world had been created just for me, at that moment. Seriously, the views from the hotel basically paid for themselves.

Okay, so the views are good. But what about like... the *hotel* itself? Is it a dump?

Alright, alright, fair question. Amarsra Sunrise isn’t exactly the Ritz. Let's be real. And honestly, that's part of the charm. It's not some soulless, cookie-cutter chain hotel. It's... well, it feels more like staying in someone's beautiful, slightly eccentric, slightly messy, but totally awesome, family home. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and have those killer balconies! They’re not ultra-modern, but charming. And the staff? Adorable. A little chaotic at times, but in a good way. I swear, I asked for extra coffee one morning, and they brought me a whole *pot*. (And, um, I needed it. After that view, I was wrecked!) Maybe the elevator does need a little updating, but after all of that stair-climbing (the city has a LOT of stairs!) maybe it's good excersize.

Tell me about the breakfast! Is it the typical hotel buffet boredom?

Breakfast at the hotel was actually one of my favorite things. Yes, it was a buffet, so I was kinda nervous, I can't lie. But it was a Turkish buffet! Omg! They had every type of cheese imaginable. And olives! And fresh bread that practically melted in your mouth. And the *tea*! Dear lord, the Turkish tea. I drank so much that I think I'm now mostly tea. I did not eat a single sugary piece of cereal. The coffee was strong too. And you're eating it all while gazing out at THAT view. It's a win-win. One tiny imperfection: some of the pastries were maybe a little...overdone. But who cares? You're in Amasra!

Okay, fine, Amasra is amazing. But what about actually *doing* stuff? Is there anything to *do* there, or is it just sunrise-gazing?

Yes! There's *stuff* to do! The town itself is *gorgeous*. You can wander the cobblestone streets, people-watch (the locals are super friendly!), and check out the ancient castle. There's a little harbor where you can watch the fishermen bring in their catch – fresh seafood, people! I tried the fish sandwiches at one of the harbor cafes, and it was probably the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten. The beach is lovely. You have a chance to snorkel, if you feel like getting cold, and the water is crystal clear. The town is compact and totally walkable. And did I mention all the stairs? I went for a climb that day and was so out of breath!

What's the best way to get to Amasra? Is it a nightmare?

Okay, here's where the "secret" part comes in handy. Getting to Amasra is not *super* easy. Public transportation is possible (bus), but it's a bit of a trek. I took a taxi for maximum comfort (and because I am lazy). The drive from Istanbul is long (like, 6-8 hours), but honestly, it’s worth it. The scenery along the way is amazing, or at least what I could see during my doze, because I slept the whole time! The roads are in good shape though, and the taxi driver was a gem. He kept trying to feed me Turkish Delight. I'm not gonna lie, I might have been addicted.

Anything I should watch out for? Like, are there any major downsides?

Hmm, downsides… Okay, the town is a bit quiet at night, especially if you're used to big city nightlife. You're there for the peace and quiet, though, so that's not really a *bad* thing. Internet can be a little spotty sometimes. And like I said, navigating those stairs can be a workout. I definitely felt them in my legs the next day! But honestly? The pros FAR outweigh the cons. Oh, and one more thing: bring sunscreen! That sun is intense, especially if you're going to be gazing at that gorgeous sunrise. I learned that the hard way.

Overall, would you recommend Amasra Sunrise? Would you go back?

Absolutely, 100%, unequivocally YES. I'm already itching to go back. It’s like, you know, the perfect place to unwind, to recharge and to soak up some serious beauty. Forget about the noise of real life, and embrace the sunrise, and enjoy the best kept secret. I'm already scheming my next trip! Book it now! You definitely won't regret it. I’m even saving the date now! And I'm not even joking. The best kept secret indeed!

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Amasra Sunrise Hotel Amasra Turkey

Amasra Sunrise Hotel Amasra Turkey

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