Main building vs bungalow rooms in a Turkish resort hotel — which is better?

Buildings A and B are about 30 metres apart. Building A is more convenient for amenities, as it contains the restaurant, lobby, reception and spa. However, staying in Building B is not reported to be inconvenient.

Room numbering in the main building: the left wing (odd side) ends at room 49, and room 51 marks the start of the 'central part' — at least this was the case on floors 4 and 5.

Standard rooms are likely in buildings C and D, while the plain 'garden' category refers to two-story bungalows across the road from the hotel. Guests who stayed there were very happy: renovated units with large balconies, card access to the grounds, and quiet.

A four-person room in the new building is roughly the same size as a three-person family room in the old building, but it fits four full-size beds placed very close together. It may feel cramped for four guests.

Guests who prioritized a quiet, green setting and having facilities close by preferred the bungalows over the main building. For two booked rooms, ask to be placed together: one party received both rooms in the same bungalow.

A villa is an option for guests wanting more privacy: each villa has eight two-room units, each with a large balcony and private bathroom, plus a pool shared by only those eight rooms and usually not busy. Annex Villa is across the road from the hotel, while Sweet Home Villa is farther from the main grounds.

Do not confuse standard rooms with the Economy Land View category: these rooms face the parking area, are on the ground or first floor, have no balcony, and are smaller.

When choosing the main building, confirm the room side and outlook. Rooms 2036 and 2039 on floor M (labelled as the third floor) had fresh finishes, laminate flooring and shower cabins, but extremely narrow balconies; they faced the service area of the neighboring Rixos, with constant air-conditioning noise. In this report, these blocks were also farther from the sea.

The main building appears to be in better condition than its age suggests: guests report that even the ‘older’ main block rooms look quite decent, with no collapsing furniture, broken tiles, or mold.

Family rooms with bunk beds are described as very cramped and noticeably more budget-like than expected for this hotel: the bunk bed is placed right by the entrance, and the window is very small.

The hotel has connection rooms — effectively two-room options made from two adjoining rooms with an internal shared door. These have been confirmed in at least Buildings B and C.

Most Family Pool Rooms have only one balcony; the children’s room is a walk-through space with no window. Only a small number of these rooms face the neighboring Transatlantic hotel and come with two balconies.

Rooms in the main building are spacious, odour-free, and have excellent soundproofing. At check-in, different buildings may be offered initially, but staff will accommodate requests to place guests in adjacent rooms within the same building.

Avoid semi-basement rooms, which guests report can be damp. One outlier bungalow near the lift had a noticeable floor slope toward the balcony — this appears to be an isolated case, not typical of other bungalows. It is worth inspecting a few room options before settling in.

A neighbouring hotel was demolished, and some rooms may face the construction site. To avoid noise and the view, request corner rooms in Building 3 — they are the quietest. Villas/bungalows are also unaffected. In the main building, sea-view rooms partly overlook the adjacent plot; rooms in the left wing are a safer choice.

In triple standard rooms, the bed configuration is the same in both the main building and bungalows: one double bed plus one full single bed. Some main-building rooms have a large sofa bed instead of the single bed.

Bathrooms in villas are slightly larger (more space around the sink), with newer tiles; plumbing was renovated 3–4 years ago. Shower cabins are the same size in both. Regarding furniture: villas have a smaller wardrobe but a full-length mirror; main-building rooms have a larger wardrobe but no full-length mirror.

Rooms in the main building, particularly in the renovated wing, come with modern split-system AC units that run quietly and hold a steady temperature (e.g. 25°C). This is a noticeable upgrade over standard AC in other rooms. Early check-in is sometimes granted at no extra charge — worth asking at reception.

The resort has significantly more bungalows than might be listed — far more than four. Bungalow rooms are smaller than those in the main building. Guests who stayed in bungalows multiple times were satisfied, though a direct comparison with the main building is hard to make without staying in both.

Building 5 is a solid choice — guests staying there have been happy with it. The renovation date is unclear, so it's worth checking the hotel's official website for the current room condition before booking.