Yunus Hotel

We spent five nights at Yunus Hotel during the shoulder season, when the town was quiet and the promenade half‑empty. The location is the hotel’s biggest strength: it sits right on the seafront, maybe ten meters from the sand, exactly in the middle of the long walkway that connects the port, the old town and the Blue Port mall. With bike lanes running the entire stretch, we could rent bicycles and reach any point of interest without effort. Our rooms felt recently refreshed. Furniture and bathroom fittings were clean and solid, the mattresses comfortable, and the air‑conditioning worked quietly through the night. The balcony was not huge, but two people could sit there comfortably while our daughter played beside us. Blackout curtains did their job and kept the street light out. Housekeeping came every day and was punctual and friendly; slippers and a small key‑lock safe were provided, which we appreciated even if we barely used the safe. The shower room was in good shape, with liquid soap, shampoo, shower gel and hair conditioner, plus a wall hairdryer that actually had some power. Hot water arrived quickly and never surprised us with sudden cold bursts, although the shower pressure did drop a couple of times and then recovered on its own. Breakfast won’t impress anyone with variety, but it was consistently tasty and enough to start the day. You can eat inside in a non‑smoking room or outside facing the promenade, and hotel guests get a small ten‑percent discount at the à la carte restaurant. The hotel’s beach is a typical city stretch of sand with small pebbles. Loungers, umbrellas and side tables are in good condition, and beach towels are issued and exchanged right there in a chest by the attendant. Getting into the sea is easiest after the first five to ten meters, where the bottom becomes even; near the edge we sometimes stepped over a couple of larger stones. On calmer days it was a pleasant place to spend a few hours. Connectivity depends on where you sleep. In the left wing on the fifth floor the Wi‑Fi struggled, likely because one router serves the corridor; in the right wing (we had room 505) the signal was strong and fast thanks to two nearby routers. A few practical details are worth knowing: the room comes with one key card and the power slot accepts only the original, the minibar is paid and fairly priced, and the fridge stays on when you leave the room though its internal light can be a bit bright at night. The in‑room cups are paper; we solved morning coffee by picking up two glass mugs at the Migros five minutes away. If you care about a quiet night and a strong connection, it helps to ask ahead for a side sea view on a higher floor, preferably the right wing, and a room away from the lift or stairs. A “twin + extra” setup and a baby cot were provided quickly when requested in advance. Overall, Yunus Hotel is exactly what a good seafront three‑star should be: central, clean, recently refreshed and run by attentive staff. The occasional dip in shower pressure and the weaker Wi‑Fi in part of the building were minor issues for us and didn’t overshadow the stay. I would happily return.