Overall, we had a pleasant stay, although there were a few disappointments.
The hotel is conveniently located about an hour’s drive from Bodrum Airport. We stayed on the top floor, and our room was clean, spacious and slightly better than expected, with an absolutely stunning view. Unfortunately, the solid concrete balcony wall meant we couldn’t really enjoy that view while sitting outside with our morning coffee, which was a shame.
The food was generally good, but despite the huge variety, it became quite repetitive. I would have preferred fewer dishes, with the menu changing every few days. The desserts looked beautiful but were disappointing, as they were far too sweet and lacking any real flavour. It's also worth mentioning that the hotel doesn't serve pork products, although alcohol is available throughout the day.
The swimming pool was lovely and clean, but unfortunately not heated. By late September/early October, the water was very cold, even colder than the sea! Another downside was the music, which was far too loud on most days. There were just two enormous speakers positioned near the DJ hut, and the volume often made it difficult to relax by the pool.
The hotel provides a regular shuttle to the beach, which is handy as it's not within easy walking distance. However, we found the beach rather disappointing, pebbly and not particularly attractive. Luckily, we had hired a car and discovered Altinkum Beach in Didim, about 35–40 minutes away, with beautifully soft sand and lovely clear water. Definitely worth visiting!
The evening entertainment was one of the highlights of our stay. We particularly enjoyed the Brazilian dancers, the Ethiopian show and the fire show. Unfortunately, the sound was again excessively loud. The amphitheatre also had only two large speakers, and I felt the hotel could benefit from upgrading its sound system to deliver better sound quality and more balanced volume, rather than simply turning everything up.
The hotel seemed to cater mainly to Turkish guests, with a smaller number of Bulgarian, Polish and other international visitors. This is worth knowing if you're looking for a more internationally mixed atmosphere.
Finally, although the rooms and dining areas were generally comfortable, some of the furniture felt rather dated, and the cleanliness of the furnishings could have been better.
Overall, a nice hotel with some lovely features, particularly the views, spacious rooms and entertainment, overall nice food, but a few improvements to the food, furnishings, sound system and beach experience would make a real difference.
