Motels on M4 in Rostovskaya. Where to stay overnight on the way to the sea: M4 Rostov-on-Don

For drivers who spend a lot of time behind the wheel, and simply for those who like to travel on wheels, overnight accommodation is of paramount importance. Stopping along the way, proper rest and recuperation are very important for safe movement on the road.

For example, for drivers traveling from the city, the answer to the question: “Where to stay overnight on the M4 highway?” is very important.

Highway "Don"

Each route has its own characteristics, which make up its features, which speak about the quality of the road surface, safety in bad conditions. weather conditions, the beauty of the surrounding landscape and quality service.

The M4 Don highway, which has the most controversial reviews, has a length of 1,589 km, and drivers have their own opinion about every kilometer of the road. This rather long route from Moscow to Novorossiysk runs through several large regions at once: Moscow, Tula, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Rostov, as well as the Krasnodar region.

It can be seen that on the map it intersects such large rivers like Oka, Don, Sosna, Kuban, and Voronezh reservoir. In reality, bridges with a carrying capacity of up to 80 tons are thrown across these rivers. For more fast movement Bypass roads have been built to allow such big cities, like Krasnodar, behind without visiting them. Naturally, for truckers and car enthusiasts the pressing question is: “Where to stay overnight on the M4 highway in order to have a quality meal and a good night’s sleep?”

Road quality and traffic jams

The quality of the road is determined by several factors:

Firstly, the road surface itself. On the M4 highway it is of high quality and allows you to reach speeds of up to 130 km/h where it is allowed.
Secondly, safety, which is determined by how clearly the dividing strip, crossings and traffic lights are visible in poor visibility. The presence of sharp turns is also important. The M4 Don highway (reviews from regular travelers confirm this) has several dangerous sections where an avalanche can occur or where a blockage can occur due to heavy snow drifts. There have been many times when this route was closed for several days due to bad weather.
Thirdly, the traffic load at different times of the year. Although the M4 highway looks large and safe on the map, and in reality is also of very high quality, it nevertheless cannot cope with the loads, especially in the summer. On the one hand, cars are carrying vacationers to the sea in a continuous stream, on the other hand, trucks from the south are carrying vegetables and fruits to Moscow and other cities. Traffic jams, overcrowded hotels and inns, emergency situations - all this greatly affects the condition of drivers, so they main question During this period, the question is where to stay overnight on the M4 highway.

Fourthly, the quality of the route also determines the service along the entire route. Since the road from Moscow to the Black Sea is long, refueling, overnight accommodation, canteens or cafes, hospitals or emergency care points should be located along the route of the car or a few hundred meters from the road. A tired driver is a threat to the entire traffic flow on the highway. Due to road accidents, not only people die, but all traffic stops until the circumstances of the accident are fully clarified.

These are the main indicators of the quality of the track, but in fact there are many more of them, and the main factor indicating the condition of the track is human.

Dangerous sections of the M4 highway

Although the M4 highway has 4 wide lanes with dividers, there are sections where they change to 2 lanes, where speed is limited and overtaking is prohibited. For traffic safety, there are traffic cameras along the entire route, which transmit to traffic police posts everything that happens while driving. If any driver decides to overtake at a dangerous stretch of the road, his license will simply be confiscated, which will have to be returned after trial and payment of a fine.

As the drivers themselves note, areas with poor visibility are located at km 26, 49, 95 and 364, and this is the most reliable data from those who drive there regularly.

Paid areas

Part of the route along the M4 highway has toll sections, but there are few of them and they are short. The fare depends on the time of day, category and carrying capacity of the vehicle:

Passenger cars with or without a trailer up to 2 m, as well as motorcycles, will be able to travel for 30 and 50 rubles.
Pickups, vans, vans and mid-size vans vehicles They will pay 45 and 75 rubles.
Buses of any category, vehicles for transporting large cargo will pay 60 and 100 rubles, and if these are large vehicles and class 2 buses, then the rate will be 120 and 200 rubles.

Two tariffs indicate the amount of payment for the day and night, and to save money on the M4 highway, toll sections of the route can be “slept” in a hotel.

Gas stations, first aid stations and traffic police posts

Drivers determine the comfort of the route based on the level of infrastructure development and quality of service. Since the route from Moscow to the Black Sea is not short, it is important that the driver gets the maximum necessary without wasting time.

The M4 highway, whose gas stations improve the quality of customer service every year, makes the driver's journey pleasant. If earlier at a gas station you could only refuel, today it is also a place with a mini-model where you can replenish water and food, with toilets and showers to freshen up and get yourself in order.

On the M4 highway approximately every 20-30 km there are gas stations, car services, cafes, rest stops, motels and hotels. First aid posts, unfortunately, are much less common than traffic police posts.

For traffic safety, the M4 highway is checked not only by security cameras that transmit signals to road service points, but also by inspections of cars and personal property of passengers and drivers. All this is carried out to suppress possible transportation of smuggled or prohibited goods.

Infrastructure of the M4 highway

When drivers think about it, they expect to find a place with delicious home-cooked food, a clean, comfortable room with a soft and comfortable bed.

Not all places along the route from Moscow to Novorossiysk can proudly be called a hotel, motel or inn. According to drivers' reviews, there are quite a lot of places designed for the fact that a tired driver will not be squeamish and demanding, and passengers are here today, there tomorrow, so they cannot be called serious clients.

But there are a number of recreational establishments that are pleasant to visit more than once, and they always have guests.

Motels in Tula region

In the territory Tula region There are several recreational facilities that deserve the attention of car enthusiasts. There are motels not far from each other that provide travelers with not only hot water and a toilet, but also comfort, attention and care.

At the 238th km is located hotel"Rowanushka". Here, motorists can recuperate in a Russian steam room, and then unwind while playing billiards after a delicious meal.

A large cafe provides wide choose dishes at an affordable price, there is a car service on the territory of the complex where you can get your car in order. The laundry allows you to put things in order, and the staff tries to ensure that every vacationer leaves the hotel rested, refreshed and invigorated.

1-4-bed rooms have all the amenities for a comfortable sleep and pastime.

At the 241st km of the road there is the Rus Motel, which also takes the needs of its customers seriously. Here you can not only stop for an overnight stay, but also just take a shower and have a snack for those who are in a hurry.

Bright and cozy rooms with all amenities, Russian bath, big variety Home-cooked dishes make the Rus Motel a pleasant place where you want to return again.

Motels in Lipetsk region

In the Lipetsk region, drivers will also enjoy the M4 highway. The Zhemchuzhina and Samolet hotels, located here, have their own peculiarities, well known to experienced road travelers.

The main feature of the “Pearl” is that it is located behind a small forest, which creates the illusion that the track is somewhere far away. There is a café with home-cooked food (borscht, noodles, okroshka in summer, roasts, chops and much more) open around the clock. Double rooms with private facilities, triple rooms with toilet and shower on the floor. Upholstered furniture, clean linen, a TV and a 24-hour bar allow the driver to sleep and passengers to have a good time.

The real An-24 is the face of the Samolet hotel complex. The establishment is a success thanks to its delicious and inexpensive cuisine, cozy rooms, and a beautiful landscaped area with flower beds and a fountain. You can listen here live music and get a good night's sleep.

Motels in Voronezh region

The Voronezh highway, which is located from the 477th to the 679th kilometer, has in its collection the Galkino hotel complex with a wide range of services. In this world of coziness and comfort there is a swimming pool, upholstered furniture that guarantees a good sleep, delicious food, a sauna and billiards. What else does a tired traveler need for a good rest?

The Maximum Hotel on the 518th km of the highway fully lives up to its name. Modern, comfortable rooms, each in its own style, good food, a sauna, high-quality upholstered furniture - all this creates a desire to come here to relax again and again.

Motels in Rostov region

The Rostov M4 highway offers bike and rock lovers, and not only them, a surprisingly comfortable and decent cafe.

We can say about this establishment that it has everything you need to have a great rest, eat well and tasty, get yourself and your transport in order, and all this in a bike-rocker style. Not only is the original motel memorable, but so are its wonderful staff.

For travelers who want not just to spend the night and leave, but to fully relax, the M4 highway (Rostov region is one of those that it crosses) offers the hotel “ The White house" Here everyone can choose a cottage to their liking or just a room in it, eat home-cooked dishes, and everything can be ordered in advance, so that hot and tasty food will be waiting for customers upon arrival. Clean, cozy log houses at an affordable price allow you not only to spend the night here, but also to fully relax for several days.

Attractions

Among the holy places that you can visit while driving along the M4 highway, it is worth noting the Kostomarovsky women's cave monastery and the Divnogorsk Assumption Monastery for men. Those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature will forever remember the mysterious dolmens in Krasnodar region, which are more than 6000 years old, and waterfalls on the Zhane River.

Every time I return from traveling to the sea, I write about what the road was like, what condition the route is in this moment time, what has changed since the last time. I pay attention to gas stations, places to rest and have a snack, and hotels for an overnight stay. I will not change this tradition even now. Before moving on to the story about our vacation, I’ll show you how we drove along the M4 Don highway to the sea, and I’ll briefly tell you about the most important thing.
Our trip south by car took place in June 2016. All the way I collected receipts from gas stations, toll booths, cafes, etc. How much something costs, payment time... Such things are quickly forgotten. You won’t have time to get to your destination; you’ve already forgotten everything. After all, the main thing in a trip is not numbers, but emotions.
In this article I will show you M4 highway, I'll do it emphasis on toll sections (number, fare, location), I’ll tell you where we refueled, where we ate, where we spent the night. People ask me about this all the time. So it's relevant.

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I’ll end the article with a story about hotels on the Don highway, where you can stay overnight on the way to the south. It is based on statistics of the most popular hotels among travelers, which I have as a Booking partner.
Here's the plan. So, let's go!
First, I will show our path in photographs. So I will introduce you to the track and its condition. You'll know what to expect. :)

Moscow. MKAD

The M4 highway appears on the signs

We change lanes and turn

M4 is not a road, but runway:)

In the Tula region, the M4 is somewhat ornate...

Tula gingerbreads are sold along the road in the Tula region

Toll roads are good because they have emergency commissioners and motorist assistants.

Toll sections have electronic displays for announcements (including with the telephone number of the emergency commissioner, information about speed and air temperature).

Highway M4 in Lipetsk region

Stele "Lipetsk region"

We are entering the Voronezh region

The weather turned bad before our eyes, it started to rain...

and then it poured out like a bucket...

Tollbooth near Voronezh

We go around Voronezh

M4 is not yet finished. Some areas are being renovated...

Another area under renovation

Chalk Mountains Voronezh region

820th kilometer of the Don highway

One of the hotels on the M4 highway - "Bike" in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky

Hotel "Pharaoh" at 937 km.

We pass the Meridian-South hotel in Krasny Kolos (1040 km M4)

Motel "Eurasia" in Aksai

Rostov-on-Don

Entry to the Krasnodar region

Hospitable Kuban greeted us with rain and greyness

Chapel, monument, museum in honor of the Kushchev attack (events of August 2, 1942)

At this turn we turned off the Don highway and drove along the villages to Anapa.

Toll sections of the road on the M4 highway

I heard on TV that in August 2016, the next, eighth, toll section of the M4 highway opened. Judging by our experience, as of June 2016 there were already nine of them. In my “piggy bank” there are 7 checks + 1 check we forgot to take + 1 section we drove on a free road.
Yes, Kostya decided to be a researcher and find out what these free bypass roads are. Alternative, as they are called. I was categorically against it - there are a thousand kilometers ahead, I have no time for experiments. As a result, we only drove around the first toll section from Moscow. The detour is quite good. Although it is two-strip, the fabric is normal.

The quality of the road on this bypass section is normal

The next time we left the road following the “free travel” sign, we immediately returned - the normal road ended... Kostya didn’t want to experiment anymore, fortunately...

Exit to the free road around Efremov

Toll sections of M4

Moscow region.
1/ The first toll section we drove around: 21 - 93 km. Cost: 50 rub. at night (on the way back)

Sign to the free bypass of the toll section

2/ 93 - 211 km. Put into effect later than we were driving. We passed it without paying.

Toll booths before they open

Tula region.
4/ M4 "Don" bypass of Bogoroditsk. 225.6 - 260 km. Toll booth at km 228. passed at 8.56. Fare: 60 rub.

5/ M4 bypass of the city of Efremov. 287.8 - 323.3 km. Toll point at 322 km. passed at 10.29. Cost: 60 rub.

Lipetsk region.
6/ M4 bypass of Yelets. 330.8 - 414.7 km. Toll point at 339 km. passed at 10.43. Cost: 120 rub.

7/ M4 bypass of Zadonsk and village. Hlevnoe. 414 - 464 km. We passed the toll booth at km 416 at 11.40. Cost: 80 rub.

Voronezh region.
8/ M4 bypass of Voronezh. 492.7 - 517 km. Toll booth at km 515. passed at 12.54. Cost: 35 rub.

9/ M4 PVP-545 km. 544 - 588.7 km. 545 km passed at 13.18. Cost: 70 rub.

10/ M4 PVP-620 km. 588.7 - 633 km. 620 km. passed at 14.12. Cost: 60 rub.

Total: at this point in time there are 10 toll sections on the M4. We passed at eight. We paid about 550 rubles.

Gas station on the M4

Still in Moscow We refueled at a Shell gas station (41 liters for 1,680 rubles). Gasoline turned out to be bad. The car constantly stalled. There was one more time during the entire 3.5 week trip when we refueled at Shell, and the problem was the same. Here's your favorite dressing...
The rest of the time on the way south we refueled at Lukoil, and everything was fine:

Gas station "Lukoil" at 720 km. in the Voronezh region 38 l. - 1,437 rub.
Gas station "Lukoil" in st. Kushchevskaya 28 l. - 1,119 rub.

The new Lukoil complex in Kushchevskaya (1145 km, on the right) consists of a hotel, shopping center, restaurant, service station and gas station.

In total, on the way to the south we refueled for 4,240 rubles. (I'm rounding). This gasoline was enough for us to get from Moscow to Anapa, drive there for a week and then get to Gelendzhik.
In Gelendzhik we refueled again at Lukoil (43 liters for 1,705 rubles). And the next time was in Sochi a week later...

Toilets on the M4

Along the route there are often brick toilets of the “hole in the floor” type - and free-standing ones, most often near bus stops public transport and in large recreation areas.

These toilets are mostly dirty. In order not to drag all this into the car later, I recommend choosing gas stations for sanitary stops. In any case, the toilets there are much cleaner, and you can wash your hands and drink coffee in a cafe.
If you are coming from Moscow, stop somewhere at a large gas station in the Moscow region (Shell, Gazpromneft, etc.). In the Tula region there is a huge problem with gas stations where there are toilets, and in the Lipetsk region, in general, too. Skip the Moscow region, then wait for the Voronezh region. By the way, the same applies to the return journey. To Tula and Lipetsk region don't count too much! On the forest too. This is not the right track.

Where to eat on the M4

We have a tradition - we always stop at the new generation Lukoil gas station in the Voronezh region at 720 km. (there are gas stations on both sides of the highway!). These are not just gas stations - they are modern complexes, where there is a cafe, toilets, shop, children's playgrounds(both indoors and outdoors) and so on.

Food in a cafe at a Lukoil gas station at 720 km. M4 highway

"Wind Rose" (almost on the border of the Voronezh and Rostov regions).

If you are not an extreme sports enthusiast by nature, book your hotel room in advance. Don't know what time you will arrive at your hotel? This doesn't matter at all. You know the day. Check-in - at any time of the day.

Analyzed booking statistics by city and hotel. Most often, the following cities and towns are chosen for an overnight stop on the way south (M4 highway):

Voronezh,
Millerovo,
Mines,
Red ear,
Kovalevka,
Aksai,
Rostov-on-Don,
Mayakovsky,
Kushchevskaya.

The choice depends on where people started from. It is more convenient for Muscovites to stay in Rostov and its neighborhood. For St. Petersburg residents - in Voronezh. Tula - in the Krasnodar region. There are, of course, personal preferences, but everything is individual.
Now the most popular hotels based on the results of May, June and July 2016. The list is very different from what I would recommend to you. I suspect that the majority of hotels are popular due to economic preferences (the same "Alpha" in Rostov) and a smaller part - due to comfort and coziness (for example, the Rodina Hotel in Mayakovsky). What to choose - decide for yourself.

Voronezh

Millerovo

Mines

Red ear

Kovalevka

Aksai

Rostov-on-Don

Mayakovsky

Kushchevskaya

"5 seasons" (7.9 rating)

Conclusion

People often ask me whether it’s difficult to travel south by car, and how we cope with the road, because these are such impressive distances. Yes, we tolerate it fine. We're used to it. We have everything worked out. We know where we will stop to eat, when it’s time to rest, and where there are proper toilets. We never pick up a bunch of food and then choke on it. The only thing we take is fruit (apricots, peaches), cut into slices into plastic containers and drink. Kostya cannot stand the pungent sausage smells in the car and is afraid that he won’t be able to get rid of them later. And we don’t have a traditional road snack.
We always stop overnight. We don’t take risks, we don’t strain ourselves. Driving without rest is not about us. It’s not about us to go into the unknown, looking for where to stop for the night along the way. We spend the night in pre-booked and verified hotels, where a relaxing rest and good food are ensured.
We never force ourselves. We get up at a comfortable time and drive at a calm speed. And we enjoy the driving process. Yes, it's a long way. About 1,600 kilometers. But on a highway like the M4, it’s not scary at all. Great track, God grant there are more like this!

Just in case, I’ll tell you how we drove along the M4 highway, maybe someone will find it useful, a kind of report. So, the whole journey of 1500 km took us 3 days and along the way we also stopped at Divnogorye for a day, it’s almost on the road. In principle, this route from Moscow to Gelendzhik/Sochi/Anapa can be covered in a day (18-25 hours), but I’m not a fan of such long journeys in one sitting, especially at night and when there is no one to replace you, the risk is unjustified. Driving 500 km is the best, the driver doesn’t lose concentration. In addition, we perceived the trip as a journey, so there was no hurry.

If you want it faster and without stopping, then better by plane(via /) is indeed faster and at the same time much safer. Moreover, when we are talking about a vacation of a couple of weeks, you don’t need so many things with you; for a family of three people, 3 suitcases of 20 kg each should be enough. But here the master is the master, as you like. We went for a month, or even more, so we need a lot of stuff with us and a car in place to move around.

Brief impressions

Our route changed a little towards the end. We decided to stop by Anapa to visit sandy beaches several days, and in the end we were stuck here for rehabilitation, which we managed to fit in on the last day. Therefore, we will be in Anapa for another 3 weeks, and then we will move towards Gelendzhik (if it doesn’t get colder) and to Sochi. Well, that is if nothing changes again.

After our last such trip to Gelendzhik 2 years ago, I wrote a whole painful post about. It's time to rewrite it. As difficult as it was to travel then, it was so much easier now. Everything is relative. Yes, Yegor still doesn't sleep in his car seat, but he can sit in it all day! If, of course, you constantly give him entertainment :) Still, he has become calmer and he can at least be occupied with something, for example, with Lego, which we bought right before the trip. And now it was necessary to stop for one day's sleep, and not two. In general, I was very afraid of a repetition of the previous time, but it did not happen. Traveling with a child is more difficult than without him, but it is quite realistic and even we can do it. Especially if you travel overnight.

The top impressions are still the toilets with their parking lots and smoking trucks; in this regard, unfortunately, nothing has changed in 5 years. The pleasant thing is that the road has become better, and the open spaces around have not gone away. But more on that below.

Route Moscow-Voronezh-Rostov-Anapa-Gelendzhik-Sochi

If you travel with two overnight stays, then the most optimal stops will be in the Voronezh area and in Rostov-on-Don. Thus, the route will be divided into 3 sections of 500 km each. On the one hand, these cities are full of housing on the same basis (follow the link for my detailed post about the service and bonus 20$), on the other hand, entering and leaving the city takes time, so to save time, it would be better to stay at roadside hotels rather than inside the city.

Please note that in the city there is an opportunity to save money, since a normal apartment costs 1500-2000 rubles (I recommend the apartment), and a comparable hotel will cost twice as much.

As an option, plan a route with only one overnight stay, for example, leave Moscow during the day, get to Voronezh in the evening, spend the night in a hotel in front of it, and from early morning move on straight to the sea. Or plan a single overnight stay before Rostov, where the route passes through several settlements where there are motels and private housing.

Unpretentious travelers can generally spend the night in a tent anywhere along the way (in forest belts), and “long-distance drivers” travel for 18-25 hours without resting or spending the night. I personally don’t want to risk my family, so I try not to make long hauls, as I get tired and lose concentration, especially at night. Yes, I could drive these 1500 km in one sitting, but I don’t see the point.

If the final goal is Sochi, then driving along the Tuapse-Sochi section without a preliminary break is not very pleasant, there are serpentines, traffic jams, and this section can take quite a lot of time, 2-3 times longer than usual (when compared with flat sections). Ideally, drive along it early in the morning, while there are still few cars, or at night. When I was driving to Sochi, the average speed was 45 km/h, there were sections with one-way traffic (repairs), plus, although trucks sometimes let through on the uphill slopes, overall it was still not possible to drive fast. Only closer to Sochi and after it the speed is normal. In populated areas (and there are plenty of them there) the speed limit is often 40 km/h, on the highway it’s 70 km/h.

I usually go to Gelendzhik through Dzhubga, I like it there better, it’s a calm road, but there is an option to go through Novorossiysk. It’s better to go to Anapa by leaving the M4 highway 100 kilometers after Rostov to the village of Kanevskaya, and then driving through Timashevsk, Slavyansk-on-Kuban, sticking to the Temryuk direction, but the road there is so-so. After Slavyansk it will be necessary to go to Anapa.

Travel time

As I wrote above, it all depends on how many overnight stays you want along the way and whether you want to at all. We all went there with our family, so we stayed for 2 nights, and in the end the journey took 3 days at a very relaxed pace.

I traveled back alone (my family flew by plane) from Adler to Moscow. I got there in 26 hours, of which I slept in the car for about 5 hours. That is, the journey itself took 21 hours. Quite normal I think. Somewhere around 20-25 hours is worth counting on, without taking into account long stops for sleep.

Highway M4

Stripes and coating

On the road to the Black Sea I have already traveled several times, hitchhiking back and forth, and 3 times by car. The track is slowly but changing for the better. First of all, we almost made two lanes in each direction from Moscow to Goryachy Klyuch. But, unfortunately, there are still areas with one lane. For example, in the Voronezh region, in the area of the villages of Losevo-Pavlovsk-Verkhniy Mamon, a section about 70 km long. Moreover, there is no repair there, just a lane in each direction and there is no hint of expansion. And another piece is closer in the Rostov region. Renovations are also underway in Rostov region already after Rostov-on-Don between the villages of Samarskoye and Kushchevskaya (a piece of about 40 km). Even in the Rostov region, the metal separator with the oncoming traffic periodically disappears, markings disappear, irregularities, cracks, etc. appear (I was already driving in the dark, completely inconvenient), however, as in the Voronezh region. In fact, the best piece of M4 between Moscow and Voronezh, in theory it should be like this along its entire length. Will wait:)

After Goryachiy Klyuch there is single-lane traffic with occasional overtaking lanes. She appears there quite often. From Dzhubga to Tuapse the pattern is approximately the same, only a small serpentine and a third lane is quite rare. From Tuapse to Sochi there is a concrete serpentine road and there is almost no way to overtake. From Dzhubga to Geledzhik there is also one lane, but there is almost no serpentine, so the section is traversed quickly.

From Rostov to Anapa there is a single lane with a bunch of trucks and old Kamaz trucks, and only after turning from the Temryuk highway to Anapa do they disappear. We tried to use the navigator to take bypass roads (we drove from Rostov to Azov and then bypassed the cities), but the roads there were bad in some places, the distance was generally longer, but the plus was that there were few cars. Whether they won or not, I don’t know.

Fines and cameras

There are a lot of cameras along the road, so getting a fine for not following the speed limit is not a problem. But it’s for the better, we’ll all be more alive. I drove everywhere at a maximum speed of +15 to the permitted speed, that is, if the permitted speed is 90 km/h, then I was driving 115 km/h. Everywhere, except for paid areas, this is exactly the restriction. On the paid ones - 110 km/h and on one of them as much as 130 km/h (that is, you can drive 145 km/h if you so desire).

During the whole trip there and back I received only one fine for 500 rubles. Somewhere in the Voronezh region I was driving at 83 km/h instead of locality. It’s strange, usually I definitely slow down there.

Paid areas

There are currently eight toll sections on the M4. All of them are between Moska and Voronezh, but they plan to do more. Visually, they are almost no different from other sections of the route; I did not notice any serious differences. Only on one piece they made the speed limit 130 km/h, on the rest 110 km/h, as well as on the rest of the M4 section, which is positioned as a motorway.

Price: 35-120 rubles per plot, rates are cheaper at night. Moreover, at one of the sites you need to show the receipt again when leaving, so don’t throw away the receipts.

Rest on the road and refueling

We mainly stayed at Lukoil because there is a civilian toilet, a minimarket, a children's playground and tables on the street for snacks. At least in the first half of the M4, Lukoil gas stations are equipped in this way, then they go smaller and without such a set. On the map, just in case, I marked a very large Luikoil after Voronezh, where you can eat normally and stand in the shade. In previous Lukoils, the cafes only had coffee/tea and buns, but here they have straight food.

Well done Lukoil - many gas stations have playgrounds and tables for snacks

There are Russian expanses all around... M4 in the background

The territory of this gas station was very large and many stood at the far end, where there is shade and benches with tables. So, in order not to go anywhere, people immediately relieved themselves behind the partition, which created a wild stench and heat. I was surprised not even by laziness to walk 100 meters to the toilet, but by the fact that the stench did not bother anyone, people sat there calmly and ate. Hmmm.

If anyone doesn’t know, there are also parking lots along the way. But, to put it mildly, they are not very pleasant: a lot of garbage and absolutely dirty toilets. Moreover, if there is some kind of infrastructure in the parking lot, for example, illegal cafes, then there will be much more trouble. Therefore, it is better to stop to rest, either at gas stations, or just along the way in a forest belt, or in parking lots where there are no cafes. And another mini-life hack: if you still decide to go to the red brick toilet, then it’s better not to go to it in the parking lot, go to bus stop, they are there too, but cleaner.

Other nuances

I noticed this peculiarity: the flow in the left lane travels somewhere around 140-160 km/h, in the right lane 80 km/h. Therefore, if you want to drive 100-120 km/h, then none of the lanes is suitable, you have to constantly change lanes from one to another. It's inconvenient, though.

After Rostov-on-Don, I was sick of the single-lane road, but this is more relevant for those who are going to Anapa, Temryuk, (Port Kavkaz), that is, leaving the M-4 to the right. We drove this last section for a very long time, full of trucks (apparently they are going just to Port Caucasus). The trucks are destroyed, not only are you dragging behind them at 50-60 km/h, but there are also clouds of smoke, no cabin filters can save you. What if I had asthma? And it’s hard to overtake, the stream is continuous. First, they exceed the permitted load, loading goods with 2-3 times more weight, so that the car cannot crawl up the hill and is killed, and then they buy a state inspection ticket, although it is no longer a car, but a steam locomotive, and they drive on.

For some reason, Megafon reception is pretty bad along the entire road. You stop at a gas station so that Egor can sleep and eat, you want to check your email at the same time, post a photo, but the Internet is EDGE at best, that is, almost dead. In Rostov-on-Don, in the very center, exactly in the place where they rented an apartment, the situation is the same (the next day we moved away from the block and it started working). On the Timashevsk-Slavyansk-on-Kuban-Anapa road, H+ almost did not appear. In Dzhemet (a village near Anapa) 3G and H+ are also received in places. I remember in 2011 I was with us, I took notes along the way, outlined myself, since it was impossible to post anything, it’s a pity, little has changed since then.

Radio everywhere, to put it mildly, is not for everyone, either Russian retro or chanson. You need to take disks or a flash drive with you. And by the way, not every radio will reliably pick up a signal at such distances from large cities.

Yandex Navigator takes the shortest route, even if it is a dirt road, there is no choice of “fast” or “short”. And, if you don’t really need a navigator to travel along the M4 (there’s nowhere to get lost there), then to explore any surrounding areas away from the highway, it’s better to use normal navigators. They were all deleted for me when I changed my phone, I need to install them again.

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A short sketch of what a toilet looks like on the most modern highway in Russia, the M4.

P.S. When we get to Sochi and then go back, maybe I’ll add something else.

P.P.S What application do you use for car navigation in Russia?

How we chose hotels

Rostov is a big city; during rush hour there are serious traffic jams, so it is better to find a hotel on the outskirts, or even better on the M4 highway, so as not to waste time winding through the streets of Rostov-on-Don. The road to Rostov is quite difficult, because the flow of cars is large, the distance is impressive, so you are unlikely to want to walk around the city in the evening.

Here are a number of hotels located along the route:

Hotel Rodina is a nice hotel with excellent service, comfortable and clean rooms, a super bed with good linen. There is a 24-hour cheap canteen nearby (dinner for three cost 700 rubles), which is important for an early departure.

Meridian South - located on the M4, before reaching Rostov-on-Don. Simpler than Rodina, but quite decent, in my opinion.

Guesthouse Bingo - budget option

Guest House 17 - designer guesthouse, located further from the highway than previous options

Hotel Quiet Lake- spa option for overnight stay on the road

We chose to spend the night in Rodina when we were traveling to Adygea. Last time, heading to Gelendzhik, I decided to stay overnight at a guesthouse in Azov, located 20 minutes drive from Rostov. This decision came to my mind after monitoring the situation on the route to the sea for several days. Everything indicated that we would go to Gelendzhik not along the M4 Don, but through Tikhoretsk and Krymsk. Accordingly, it was very profitable to spend the night in Azov in order to move through the villages.

Plus, hotel prices in Azov are lower than in Rostov. We stopped V guest house"Azov" for 1800 rubles per day. For this money we got a huge room with a kitchenette (albeit nominal), a double bed, a good bathroom, and a parking space.

Also in Azov it is quite possible budget stay in Amaks .

About the guest house Azov

We arrived in Azov around 9 pm. The guesthouse is located on a street with private houses, there are no identifying signs, so I had to call the owner. Fortunately, they were waiting for us and greeted us. The rooms are provided in a large new modern private house. Each room is a studio apartment with an iron door. The design is made in modern trends, the rooms are nice for my taste. There is everything you need for relaxation, the only thing is that you don’t forget to buy water in advance, or you will have to order from a restaurant for crazy money.

The room has a bedside table and a bed, and a TV hangs on the wall. We didn't need anything else. There is a built-in full wardrobe in the hallway.

Guest House Azov

The kitchenette has a kettle, stove and sink, but we didn't use it. We decided to just order pizza because we had absolutely no strength to go to the restaurant.

Guest House Azov

Bathroom with shower, towels and bath amenities were available.

Unconditional advantages guest house are:

Availability of closed parking

Spacious room

New and modern renovation

Convenient location for continuing the road to Gelendzhik

The only downside I can mention is the lack of an elevator.

Overnight at the Rodina Hotel in Rostov-on-Don

Hotel Rodina is conveniently located for travelers by car, on the M4 Don highway. It is a new building with modern rooms. On a large site there is a hotel building, as well as parking, benches and tables for relaxation and a 24-hour dining room.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

At the entrance we see a nice reception and lively and polite girls-administrators.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

We were promptly checked in, given the keys, and told about the services and room. We booked two rooms: one with a double bed and a single.

Our room came with a large bed, excellent linens and four pillows. The single room contains two single beds.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

The room size is quite comfortable for two. There is no closet here, but you don't need one for an overnight stay. But there are slippers, free tea, coffee and water. Even ice can be brought to your room upon request.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

Tea, coffee and water are provided free of charge.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

In general, there are many such pleasant little things in the Motherland. For example, you can ask for an extra blanket, robe, shaving gel and others for free hygiene supplies. The basics are in the room by default: shower gel, toothbrush and toothpaste, towels, hairdryer.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

The room has air conditioning and the windows also open.

I have no complaints about the room; for 2500 rubles we got very comfortable conditions for relaxation.

In the nightingale you can eat cheaply and quite tasty at any time. The three of us had dinner and paid about 700 rubles. for everyone.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

Prices are approximately as follows: salads 30-40 rubles, soups - about 100 rubles, side dishes - 40-60 rubles, cutlet 100-120 rubles.

Homeland Rostov-on-Don

The disadvantages of the hotel include insufficient sound insulation - all conversations in the corridor can be heard very loudly. Unfortunately, many people do not understand that they are not alone in the hotel, that people want to relax, and not listen to their screams.

Otherwise, we were completely satisfied with the hotel, had a good rest and moved on.

The condition of roads in Russia is a separate topic familiar to all motorists. In some places they are better, in others they are worse, but overall the picture is not very rosy. However, there are certain sections that are simply designed to rush by with the breeze. One of these is the federal one - Voronezh. This greatly facilitates movement between cities, which means that the number of motorists on it will always be quite large. And since very considerable distances have to be covered, it becomes relevant night rest. Therefore, there are motels along the entire length of the route. The M4 is a busy motorway that is particularly familiar to travellers.

Criterias of choice

It is impossible to list all the hotels and boarding houses; the length of the M4 highway is more than 1,540 km. Motels are located every few kilometers, so travelers will not have problems finding an overnight stay. To reduce the number to the scope of one article, and also to give the traveler real guidelines, we will limit the choice to the following criteria: availability of parking, free cancellation, proximity to the highway and comfort.

Moscow region

We will consider it in separate sections, due to the enormous length of the M4. We’ll start looking at motels directly from the capital. And the first on our list is the Yamskoy Hotel. It is located in the village of Yam, st. Pochtovaya, 17, Domodedovo. Pros include spacious rooms and free parking. In addition, the location itself is very convenient for the traveler. It is located right next to the M4 highway. There are also motels that are more distant from it, but they are not entirely convenient for a person who is tired from the road.

Another plus is the location near the airport, so it is perfect for air travelers. On the downside, the rooms are quite noisy, which can easily be explained by the proximity of a busy highway.

Hotel Don

This cozy hotel is located 13 km from the Moscow Ring Road. The hotel is located on the third floor of the road service complex. The building is equipped with an elevator, so you don't have to lift your personal items manually. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture, household appliances, each one must have a bathroom. The room capacity includes double, triple and quadruple rooms. The cost of living starts from 2500 rubles. Hotel Don provides a 24-hour room reservation service, which is very convenient. There is a cafe on the ground floor. In addition, the complex includes a car service, which is extremely convenient for those traveling by car.

Boarding house "Sokolova Pustyn"

And we move on. The city of Stupino is located 79 km from Domodedovo Airport. Once you reach it, you can relax peacefully in great location. This is not just a hotel, but a recreation center among a pine grove. In addition to cozy rooms, guests also have ski equipment, so you'll have plenty to do free time. The property offers wooden cottages and cozy rooms equipped with a refrigerator, satellite TV, and a private bathroom.

“Sokolova Pustyn” invites its guests to visit a cozy dining room and bar, as well as a mini-market. There is a games room with billiards, table tennis and darts. On site, in addition to skiing, you can do fishing And hiking. Cost of living from 2200 per day.

Tula region

And we continue to look at roadside hotels and move further along the highway. At kilometer 143, the Slavyansky motel awaits you. Accommodation costs from 2500 rubles per day. Convenient conditions for parents with children. Children under 7 years old are accommodated free of charge, without a separate bed. However, if you book not the entire house, but a separate room, you will have to use the toilet in the corridor. On the plus side, tourists note the politeness of the staff. The cost of living may be reduced due to the lack of hot water and other inconveniences.

Hotel "Ryabinushka"

At 238 km of the highway there is another cozy roadside hotel, in the suburbs of Boroditsk. The cozy complex includes 15 rooms with all amenities. Each of them is equipped with modern furniture and high-quality plumbing, and a TV. The hotel has very good cafe, where visitors can order a full lunch. Truckers stop here quite often. They are attracted by low prices and excellent quality of food. In addition, there is a car wash and laundry, shower and tire service.

Motels on M4 in Voronezh region

Even a novice driver can easily drive 300 km in a day, so let’s move a little further along the highway, up to 518 km. The small hotel "Maximum" is located here. It is located just 20 meters from the motorway, but the perfect soundproofing allows you to rest peacefully in your room. Guests can enjoy individually decorated rooms with air conditioning and a large TV. All apartments have a private bathroom. Free parking and laundry and ironing services are provided.

Grand Hotel

Cost of living from 3100 per day. When considering motels on the M4 highway, I really want to highlight this small and cozy hotel. It has only 10 rooms. Moreover, there is a choice here from the simplest to the luxurious, which is surprising for such a tiny hotel. There is private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The furniture is very good, the plumbing is new. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. The downside is the lack of breakfast, you need to look for somewhere to eat. If you take this point into account, the price may seem quite high. But the service is excellent.

Hotel "U Mikhalycha"

And also the second, called “At Mikhalych 2” - these are motels on the M4 highway, which are located very close. Both of them are located at 520 km. Room rates start from 1600 rubles. An excellent offer, considering that each one has a toilet and a bathroom, air conditioning and a TV. Visitors note that each room is very clean and tidy, the staff is polite. You can contact us for any question and get advice. There is a cozy restaurant with delicious kebabs and home cooking.

Hotel "Okolitsa"

It is located at 524 km, in the village of Podkletnoye, on Solnechnaya Street, building 1B. There are a total of 11 rooms here, each of which can become your home for one or two days. They are equipped with air conditioning and a TV, as well as cozy furniture. Attentive staff and comfortable booking conditions complete the picture. Only 30 minutes separate the hotel from the center of Voronezh, but here you will not be disturbed by the bustle of a large metropolis.

Be sure to pay attention to this hotel if you are traveling around, there is something here at every turn, but not everyone is ready to provide the same conditions. It has its own laundry room, well equipped. Rooms are cleaned daily and the property is non-smoking. The cafe will delight you with an abundance of traditional Russian dishes and a varied menu. You can purchase ready-made meals for the road.

Rostov region

Motels of the M4 highway are a topic for a whole treatise, since there are really a lot of them. Even strict selection will not allow them to be reduced to a quantity that can fit into the size of the article. Next on the list is the Eurasian Business Center, which is located 2 km from Ostrovsky Park. It features a restaurant and free parking.

The cost starts from 600 rubles per day, the reception desk is open 24 hours a day. The hotel has a games room where you can play a game of billiards or darts. And the huge park, which is located very close, opens up opportunities for walking.

"Meridian-South"

Located at 1040 km highway M4-Don. The motel offers its guests accommodation in cozy rooms, one or two rooms. Cost 3900 rubles per day. But if you take into account the tourist focus of this regional center, the price is quite reasonable. The entire territory is under video surveillance, there is large area with landscape design for walks and relaxation.

The cafe offers its guests a large selection of European and Russian cuisine. The cafe is open daily from 06:00 to 02:00. Guests are served delicious breakfasts. In summer there is an open veranda. Children under 4 years old are accommodated free of charge, and under 6 years old with an additional payment of 300 rubles. One of the downsides is the heated floors. For some it's good, but for others it's too hot.

Hotel Rodina

This hotel is located at 1076 km, 10 km from Rostov-on-Don, in the vicinity of the Aksai district. To visit it, you will need to drive approximately 100 m away from the highway. An elegant, three-story building decorated with natural stone, made in the German style, it attracts attention from afar. Decorative architectural lighting beautifully highlights building elements at night.

Quite a large hotel, which consists of 54 rooms. All of them are equipped in accordance with the requirements of the modern tourism industry. There is a cooler with hot and cold water, and in the rooms there is tea, coffee, cream, sugar and mineral water. For comfortable rest here you will find a double bed, bedside tables, desk, air conditioning and LCD TV, telephone and minibar. Guests are provided with terry slippers and all hygiene items.

Among the advantages, I would like to note the possibility of accommodating pets, as well as free parking. Children under 12 years old can stay free of charge without a separate bed.

Venetsia Resort

This hotel is equivalent to a resort. If you are looking for a place to not only spend the night, but also relax, then this is the most the best option for you. Of the minuses - nearby railroad bridge, which means it will be difficult to sleep with an open window. You can walk to the beach here in five minutes. Resort hotel located in the city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky. There is a seasonal open pool, children's playground and sun terrace. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and if you have free time, you can play tennis and rent bicycles. Good price, only 1900 per day.

Hotel Triumph

There is free parking here, and there is no need to reserve a space in advance. Children under 12 years old can sleep free with you. The hotel is located very close to the highway, but it feels like you are far outside the city. A free sauna and swimming pool are available. Of the minuses - late breakfast, poor internet and little space in the dining room, it may not be enough. The hotel is not for staying, but from the category of spending the night and leaving. However, the price is not too high, from 2700 rubles.

Barbecue facilities, a sauna and hammam are available, as well as a restaurant. Free, private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

Krasnodar region

The final destination for many travelers along the M4 highway, especially in summer. The Polyana Motel awaits you here. It is located at 1276 km, in the Korenovsky district. It is located in an area that no driver can pass by. In addition, you can have lunch, take a break and stop for the night. Double rooms consist of one common room and a bathroom. Motel "Polyana" is an excellent option for car travelers, as it provides parking. If necessary, car service technicians will inspect the car and make repairs. The motel rooms are equipped with beds and bedside tables, air conditioning, a desk, and a TV. Superior rooms are additionally equipped with upholstered furniture. Judging by customer reviews, it is a very cozy, clean and tidy hotel where you can spend the night. No entertainment is provided for tourists, but usually they are not required.

Instead of a conclusion

The M4 highway is a huge motorway in its length, which summer time can be extremely lively. And with the end of the warm season, the influx of cars does not subside too much. That's why hotel business thrives here. Today we have looked at only a small part of the motels and boarding houses that are ready to provide overnight accommodation for travelers. They all have good rating and reviews from clients who have stayed here. So if you're planning a trip along the M4, feel free to keep the information to yourself. Don't forget to get a good navigator, it will help you find desired object on almost any part of the route. Cards are not always helpful; modern devices are more reliable. This busy highway is marked on everything electronic cards, and the data is constantly updated.

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