Getaway39264687930
23 de abril de 2024
The hotel is clean, bright and modern. The rooms are pleasantly designed and the standard of cleanliness was good, including linens and towels. On our first night we didn’t sleep that well due to a small, thin, waffle bed covering. However, when we asked for an extra sheet we were immediately provided with a comfortable duvet. We’d already paid extra for a sea view but were installed in an inward facing room. Spiderman could have seen the sea if he’d leant out far enough with the help of a web, but all that filled our field of vision was the opposite block of rooms and people smoking on their balconies. So we had to pay extra extra to move to the front. This made a huge difference to our experience as we had a wonderful view of the bay, boats and paragliders. We would sit on the balcony with a cup of tea (take your own Earl Grey) or a post dinner drink. There’s a fridge and kettle in the room. The food was fine - lots of fresh, delicious salads and mezze, a selection of hot dishes and nice patisserie. Sometimes there was sushi and the baclava was addictive. It’s clear to see that everyone here very much enjoys their food. The restaurant felt a bit like a canteen, with lots of hard surfaces, so quite noisy when busy. Table service for drinks and warmer lighting could help. Maybe a flower or a candle? One was definitely not encouraged to linger. There are a few tables outside. The juice was artificial and luminous. You had to pay extra for fresh orange juice, despite the impressive, generous array of fresh fruit on hand. The coffee, available all day, was delicious and cakes were provided in the afternoon. Pizza, burgers, chicken nuggets and chips were on hand for those people who couldn’t wait for their lunch. Then they had their lunch. The sea was refreshing, clear and made for a lovely cool swim. Sun beds were freely available - although the hotel was definitely not full at that time. Security was attentive around the jetty and beach. Lying in the sun at the far end of the jetty was relatively peaceful. Beds were also lined up around the pool, close to the bar, for those who preferred a more “sociable” time. One day, with poor weather, we had a sauna, which was free of charge. The wine was drinkable but, disappointingly, no fizz - Cava, Prosecco or Turkish equivalent - was offered. This was unexpected for a 4* hotel and we have had it at other similar hotels. The cocktails were a limited list of pre-made holiday mixtures, no *****nis or Dirty Martinis here I’m afraid. However there’s a very nice Turkish bar called “Felix” down the prom that does make them with quality brand spirits and, also does very good food if you need a change of scenery. At night the pool/bar area lacked atmosphere and ambient lighting. A few candles in locally sourced lanterns or some fairy solar fairy lights in a bit of foliage could have made all the difference. However, it didn’t seem to bother the other guests who all sat there for hours c
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