What are traveler reviews of all-inclusive family resorts in Alanya, Turkey?
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 27 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
Reviews are mostly positive: rooms and food are good, staff is fast and accommodating, there's daily kids' and adults' entertainment (except Sundays), and the best time to swim is around 7 AM before the water gets murky.
For a more memorable outlook, choose a sea-view room; even a room above the restaurant can be worthwhile for the panoramic view.
If something in the room is not working, contact guest relations promptly: one guest reported that a faulty rainfall shower was quickly replaced.
In one recent review, the spacious room came stocked with toiletries, slippers, and other essentials; a bottle of wine and fruit were also provided on arrival.
Families should note that finding a restaurant table at peak times can be difficult, especially for a large group; guests nevertheless praise the clean, warm sea, pier jumping, and water slides.
When booking through the hotel, in-room internet and safe are provided free of charge.
On day two, guests report warm sea and decent food, but a very small room; the balcony overlooks the restaurant with evening karaoke, though it doesn't prevent sleeping.
Based on the discussion, staying in the 'Village' block is recommended — the sea entry point opposite it is considered the best; night food isn't needed.
Guests on their second day report a nice room, great food and drinks, and good entertainment — no need to worry about booking.
A family staying for three weeks praises fast staff service, daily room cleaning with fresh towels, no shortage of sunbeds (more were added), and daily kids' and adults' entertainment except Sundays.
On the second day of their stay, guests note room quality varies — some are older, some newer — but AC works fine, food is tasty, and the kids' beach bar is decent, comparable to fast food.
It's best to swim early in the morning around 7 AM — the water is clean, but by afternoon the sea gets murky due to crowds.
Excursions can be booked through a local guide — popular options include a dolphinarium trip and a city tour of Alanya.
The nearest supermarket for extra groceries is Migros, with reasonable prices.
Be prepared that the hamam attendant may be quite pushy trying to sell extra services.