ESCAPE Beach PRICES north cyprus

skurry


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 16:23

WARNING TO ALL BEACH LOVERS

YESTERDAY TOOK KIDS TO ESCAPE (THEIR CHOICE) ENTRANCE 4 ADULTS AT 15ytl = 60ytls KIDS 8YRS AND 5 YRS FREE

6 ice creams at 15 ytl=90ytls



we had not sat down on sunbed and we had spent 180ytls

4 small bottles of THE GREAT EFESS (330 mls) 7 ytls 28ytls

we left, never to return again .

ITS NICE BUT IT AINT THAT NICE

kevnmax


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 16:33

paid 16 euro for a sunbed in Spain 2yrs for the day

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 16:47

should have told them to stuff it up there jaxi..........

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 16:48

Still trying to work out how 90 + 60 = 180

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 16:50

Msg 4 , thinking the same ?

wormy



Joined: 24/05/2010
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 18:03

Maybe the other 30tl was a tip.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 18:07

Add 28tl for Effes

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 18:07

90 + 60 + 28 = 178 + 2 lire tip = 180

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 18:08

28 TL for the beer and then rounded up?

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 20:19

Come on folks, the guy may have made a mistake with his reckoning up but that doesn't alter the fact that it seems a pretty expensive day on the beach. Are there really so many tourists here that business can risk ripping them off and so losing return guests.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 20:31

hattikins - you beat me to it! As you say, even if the bloke was out a couple of lira with his adding up, I think the prices are an absolute rip-off. Mind you, I've thought that for a few years now. It's not only that the entrance charge is extortionate, it's the food and drink prices once you're there. Oh, and woe betide anyone who tries to "smuggle" anything in there of their own, e.g. drinks.



Strangely, I've heard people rave about it, although I've never seen a huge attraction. It is a nice enough beach and in a good position, but for those prices, it needs to be

horselover


Joined: 18/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 21:00

prefer camelot meself. dont remember escape bein that much tho. make the kids eat n drink before u go in!

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 21:33

A couple of years ago, I launched my Jetski from Sunset beach club intending to meet up with friends at Escape, tied up to a bouy and swam in to the beach, Immediatly I was pounced upon and told that I had to pay the (then) 10TL , entrance fee, My point that I'd Not crossed their land to gain access to a PUBLIC beach fell on deaf ears, I dug my heels in and the Police were duly called, who (Much to the disgust of the Escape Staff), said that I was in the right.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 21:47

Take a towel and rough it,and lie on the sand,



Paul.

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 21:54

Message 1...Thanks for the warning. When there's no one there, maybe, just maybe, they will regret charging so much!

Happy Hussar


Joined: 01/10/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 21:55

Heard a rumour that Shayna Beach have whopped up the price of a bed on the site to 20tl for the day. Anyone heard differently?

Tony

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
26/05/2011 21:55

Re-mess 12,



I now have this image of parents stood outside the entrance to escape beach,force feeding there off spring,



Paul.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 07:17

At the entrance to Escape,the sgn,handwritten states the entry price of 15tl if you use any of the services listed,car park,toilets,showers etc,if you dont use any of the listed services entry should be free on the right handside of the beach

ShaynaBeach


Joined: 04/12/2009
Posts: 274

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 09:11

Shayna beach is free now until the first of June. Then the price is same as last year 7,5 TL. Children up to twelve years old free.

The price of a small beer is 5,00TL and 6,00 for the large.

The beach bar will be open also five days a week at nights after 21:00 except Sunday and Monday Nights.

The prices of the bar will be same as the restaurant prices.



Regards



Deniz

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 10:56

Escape Beach



A con, rıp off, dısgrace, a joke, Dıck turpın wore a mask.



I hope people boycott the place and ıt folds!!!!!!

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 11:05

Msg 20, Totally agree....its the fools that pay these fees that keep these crooks in business!

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 14:28

L A Hotel in Lapta has a lovely sandy beach with a large pool and large jacuzzi overlooking it. They charge 10tl for the day and beers are 5tl. They also do food at reasonable prices with the new chef that has arrived from the colony hotel in Girne. Well worth a visit

Jonesy299


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 367

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:46

It would be nice if we could get a statement from the Escape Beach management to explain why they charge so much and whether locals (ie repeat users) could achieve a discount. I know they need to make money but surely the food / drink sales can offset the entrance fee.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:58

Take a trip on our boat Sabrina and swim for free!

speedster


Joined: 20/06/2010
Posts: 242

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 18:45

Maybe you could give Vogue Beach Club in Catalkoy a go this year. The owner has worked extremeley hard this year making improvements to the pool and surrounding areas. The beach is also very nice and there are watersports available inc jet skis, inflatables, wakeboarding etc all at reasonable prices. You could also enjoy a Thai massage which is new at Vogue this year. The food at Vogue has improved considerably and is also at reasonable prices. Entrance fee is free at the moment and then will be just 10tl pp children free.

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 19:25

Will have to get Haluk from Kibris Star on the case again. He went there and they tried to charge him - took his camera out, asked to speak to anyone in charge and voila - free to park but would have to pay to use a sunbed. He said it was illegal to charge to go on the beach as the beach is NOT part of Escape property. There are only two beaches which are private so he told us, I remember that LA Hotel was one but can't remember which the other is but it certainly was not Escape.

queen


Joined: 04/05/2011
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 20:20

Golden Bay is excellent. Good value food, drinks ,sunbed etc...

I also heard that all beaches are free.That is the law. You cannot be charged for using the sea, enterance is free. You can only be charged for sunbeds etc.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 20:26

alagadi is as good as any and it is totally free .

fraggle1961


Joined: 26/07/2010
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 20:39

made the mistake last september of stopping for a coffee and brandy at a harbour bar. the coffee was a cup of hot water and a nescafe sachet.when the exorbitant bill came the price of the coffee was approx. £4 a cup!!won't do that again.

shayneward


Joined: 01/08/2010
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
28/05/2011 15:26

i have been going to this beach for the last three years but if the prices are correct then i shall be giving it a miss this year

CatsEyes


Joined: 28/05/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
28/05/2011 23:19

Goldern Bay is a lovely beach with nominal prices, always my first choice with Kervan Saray a close second.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 02:28

Visited escape beach in the 1960s and 1970s when it was known as Bambi Beach. It was free of admission fees and devoid of concrete. It was a beautiful sandy beach with coral reefs towards the small island inhabited by a wealth of marine life and fish of all sizes and colours. More than two families there on the same day was a crowd. The only building was a wooden fish restaurant above the beach which opened twice per week. In the last 7 years here I drive past Escape Beach regularly but never stop, not even to have a look, as I do not wish to pollute the many wonderful memories I have of watching my children grow up in what was to us, as a family, one of the finest places on earth.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 05:59

Sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell everyone about Golden bay, we don't want it overcrowded.

If you go to Kervansaray, try the food at Ayse's restuarant. the food is very good and prices are

very reasonable. A family run business.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 08:00

geronimo

msg 26

The Celebrity is the only other privately owned beach.



Not only do Escape Beach folk have no right to charge for use of the beach as they do not own it, they, by virtue of their lease and operating licence, must provide unfettered access to the beach.

They can only charge for additional services they provide, which is fair but it's up to you if you think their charges are worth the service you get.

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 15:07

Tıme to pıle down to the beach wıth your own towels and packed lunch then?????

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 15:47

Blackpoolfan. With a deckchair and a jug of tea? did you hear about the earthquake in Poulton yesterday?

queen


Joined: 04/05/2011
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 16:35

golden bay charge 5 tl for sunbed and shower... very reasonable..was there today had lovely fresh fish and it was raining...it was lovely!!

PeeCee


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 17:43

Where is golden bay? Sounds like an excellent spot of a bit of sun soaking

PeeCee


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 17:46

Come on - someone tell me where Golden Bay is?

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 17:56

No - don't tell PeeCee - it's getting too busy as it is

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 18:19

was the beach clean and sandy?

Tango1


Joined: 19/02/2011
Posts: 1151

Message Posted:
29/05/2011 18:23

Best kept secret our end PeeCee!! We like it that way.



Tango1

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
30/05/2011 23:41

Message one



I can't get over you paying 90 TL for six ice creams !!!! ie. £ 6 per ice cream ?!



HAVE YOU NOT HEARD OF THE WORDS "NO WAY JOSE !!"



Because you paid, (start of season) without complaint to them AT THE TIME, they will expect EVERYONE to pay the same this year.



Come on people, if you are being ripped off, then be vociferous and bloody minded about it at the time. Make a fuss so that everyone around you hears the commotion. Lets put a stop to it so that we can enjoy life here again as it used to be. The same applies in restaurants and shops, embarrass those trying to rip you off. Call the police if necessary, take photos of those perpetrating the rip off. Be FIRM but in control and offer NO violence !! ( I have to keep reminding myself of the last sentence !!!! LMAO)



Gerry



Gerry

steptoenoel


Joined: 27/04/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 00:01

Paid £1.95 for an ice cream yesterday in UK.It was nothing special and the cone was stale.but i do agree escape is expensive.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 00:11

Escape have been charging those prices for the last 3 years - and it's still a very popular place. They must be doing something right!

bondi


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 07:09

Sorry if this has already been posted - just saw the first posting. I went to Golden Bay last week - it has been cleaned up and the astraturf has been renewed plus the rocky area adjacent has been sanded and new sunbeds have been put in place. The Beach looks as though its been tickled up as well. Only 5TL each - same as last year - plus the cafe is very reasonable and the service good and friendly. It is run by Sri Lankans and they are the same friendly people that greet us every year when we go - couldnt want for a better day!

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 09:10

Golden Bay and Alagadi my favourite, great beach, safe swimming great food at very reasonable prices.

zetone


Joined: 27/05/2011
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 09:23

Back in the 80's and early 90's when Escape was Bambi and owned by Ekrem it was a great place to go. I think entry was equivalent of 1tl. Ekrem had a lease that came of course from the Mosque. A Turkish General saw the property as his relative wanted it. Ekrem knew at that point he had no chance to renew the lease and so had to give it up. The new people turned it into Escape and thus we have what is there today. If you remember, Ekrem had an outdoor oven in which he made a baked fish dish that was to die for. Very few places make this dish any more. But it was great, the food was good and he had lots of TRNC higher ups that would come with their families, sit and eat in the restaurant on the point and from there watch the children swim. He even had UN soldiers that would frequent quite often and also reserve the place for parties. Ekrem had owned a Fish and Chips across from Scotland Yard before this in his years in London and that's where his restaurant background started.

MaccMike


Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 13:20

I agree about Golden Bay compared with Escape, but personally we prefer Deniz Kizi which is basically the other half of the bay where Golden Bay is. It costs 6 lira as opposed to 5, but is cleaner and has better quality beds and parasols.

PeeCee


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 16:36

MaccMike - Perhaps you will tell me where Golden Bay beach and Deniz Kizi is located.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 18:40

Between Alsancak and Lapta

loulouis


Joined: 13/12/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
31/05/2011 21:58

Four of us went to escape beach in March they did not charge us to go in the restaurant sorry cafe. Took one look at the menu and prices handed them back to the waiter and left : Total rip Off.........

loulouis

queen


Joined: 04/05/2011
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
01/06/2011 23:12

sorry pee cee! golden bay is the beach next to denız kızı. mıght see you there!!

horselover


Joined: 18/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
01/06/2011 23:34

went to riviera bungalows a few times. amazin secluded little hideaway paradise. you can use the lovely natural lookin pool surrounded by rocks and has a water fall, or the small sand beach. cant rem price. not far from escape, very private get away.

TinLondon


Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
02/06/2011 20:24

To the top... A Lucky Escape!



There seems to be two threads with the same / similar topic, but this one is a good one to follow for some alternatives to Escape this summer.

Patara29


Joined: 21/04/2010
Posts: 49

Message Posted:
04/06/2011 22:49

Can I remind everyone that money spent on enjoyment & leisure is never wasted! I have enjoyed some unbelievable days over the last 8 years on Escape beach enjoying the great service,food & facilities, I fully appreciate that some days a basic beach will suffice but if you want a bit of self indulgence blow the moths out of your wallets and treat yourselves!!