What is the food like at all-inclusive hotels in Alanya, Turkey?

A recent guest reports red fish and dorado on the menu, with chicken prepared in several ways. Beef was not available.

A guest several days into their stay reports no seafood at all so far, but fish (sea bass) is offered daily, chicken is very tasty, lamb only some days, and something grilled is always available. Variety is limited but quality was good. Breakfast always includes omelet with choice of fillings, pancakes, and assorted cheeses; dinner occasionally has melon or cherries but restocking is inconsistent. Beer is tasty and light, ayran served in cups.

On a themed 'fish night' dinner, the buffet featured rolls, fried shrimp, mackerel, and sea bass — the shrimp were very small, the mackerel was dry (barely anyone finished it), and the rolls were only average. However, grilled chicken was excellent, and stewed vegetables similar to ajapsandali were enjoyed two days in a row.

A recent guest calls the food the hotel's weak point, especially the hot main courses — you won't go hungry, but it falls short of 5-star expectations. Meat dishes were disappointing while fish was better, though don't expect red fish or dorado. Watermelon was ripe, but melon hadn't appeared once in the first four days. Daytime snacks (waffles, pizza, ice cream) were all tasty.

Alcohol at the hotel is mostly imported, but at the beach bar guests should double-check what's being poured, as local alcohol may be served instead of imported.

Seafood (shrimp, crayfish, mussels) is served only on Thursdays; one guest reported it was poorly prepared and not tasty.

Food quality control is looser at the beach than in the main restaurant — in the heat dishes spoil quickly (e.g. milk-based mashed potatoes went sour), so guests advise against eating lunch there.

Reviewers note kid-friendly options are available: porridge, omelet or pancakes at breakfast, burger patties with potatoes/mashed potatoes/rice at lunch, and meatballs or mild meat with a side at dinner.

A very recent review (guest just returned) says cocktails are tasty and Baileys plus sparkling wine are now served for free, contradicting earlier reports that Baileys was not included.

The same review mentions a huge selection of dishes and a large restaurant, adding that food is available even at night.

One guest reports that a promised separate à la carte restaurant at the hotel still hasn't been built.

Only tea and coffee are self-serve at meals. Other drinks — juice, soda, ayran, beer, wine — must be ordered from a waiter, and Baileys is not included for free.

The beach itself has no proper meal options — just paid ice cream, chips, cotton candy, etc. Everything else is brought over from the main restaurant, and only light snacks are available by the pool.

The menu leans heavily Turkish, with a different Turkish region featured each day of the week.

Recent reports say the bars now make cocktails on request: if you show a recipe or name a drink, staff will usually mix it. This updates older claims that no cocktails were available at all, though quality reviews are mixed.

On a longer stay, the main buffet can start to feel repetitive: over 12 nights, reviewers say the lineup changes very little, usually with only one dish swapped or added at a time.

Among the à la carte options, the Asian restaurant is considered the best choice; guests say the others feel too similar to the main buffet.

The beach restaurant switches to an à la carte menu from 12:00, and ice cream is also handed out there. Grilled salmon gets especially good feedback.

Recent reviews say food has improved this season, possibly after a chef change: stronger dinners have included sushi, desserts such as San Sebastian cheesecake, Turkish sweets, and several preparations of red fish.

The beach bar gets special praise for its coffee: it is made from freshly ground beans on an espresso machine, including iced versions with syrups. Very sweet sliced melon and watermelon are also served on the beach.

À la carte dining is available at the beach bar — reservations must be made at reception. The menu includes Turkish and fish options: salad, cream soup, hot starter, meat main with sides, dessert, and fruit. Drinks are served without being asked.

Breakfast includes freshly squeezed orange and carrot juices and smoked salmon. Trout, salmon, and shrimp appear regularly at lunch and dinner. There is a good café on the hotel grounds.

A grill station operates at dinner in the seaside restaurant.

The beach restaurant makes shawarma to order from a small menu — ready in a few minutes.