Hotel Fantasia Deluxe, Kusadasi, Turkey
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Hotel Description:
As Kusadasi’s premiere hotel, Fantasia offers the convenience of both the modern world, and the historic. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is only 65 kilometers away. Surrounding you are the antique cities of Ephesus, Pirene, Miletus, Didyma, including the House of the Virgin Mary. Whilst the turqoise sea is so close you can hear the laping of the waves... loading...
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Hotel Fantasia Deluxe Reviews
" fantastic fantasiahotel "
Submitted By: the crossan family
this is the first time we have ever wrote a review after coming back from our holidays but we all felt we had to share our fantastic experience of our stay at the fantasia hotel . but first find out who you are flying out with as we were booked on a turkish airline the flight was long and boring and very exspensive, no entertainmentie no film or even radio station,flight-attendents not very friendly we asked for pillows and blanket for our two children was told they were none in not to nice a manner.they came around with drink trolley asked for two glasses of wine they had none we ended up with two small beers cost us £8 so a little advice take your own juice and snacks for the flight and make sure you have stuff for the kids to do. but after all that and the long bus ride your tired and the kids are starting to get on your nerves you arrive at the fantasia hotel you know how your waiting for that first climps of your hotel with a little bit nervousness just in case its not what you had exspected well stop worrying,as the bus drove up to the entrance the fantasia is very impressive beautiful gardens and all marple stairs we got off the bus and were about to hunt out our luggage from the bus when the porters all came out took our name asked us to just point out our luggage and said to just go into the reception desk can I just say from arriving at the hotel we were in our room escorted by a porter shown how to work everything in the room and starting to unback all in 30 minutes pretty impressive the whole hotel was spotless staff were fantastic they could not do enough for you to make your stay more relaxing the food was also wonderfull plenty of choices at every meal and never any ques ,I do not know about other family,s but we usually get bored with eating at the same hotel every day but not this time. the kids had a great time to we hardly saw them as they were so busy doing stuff or just playing in the pools, I say the only slight down fall was the entertainment at night time the kids disco started at 9.15 and then they put a small show on at 10pm for only an hour but apart from that we had a fantastic time the whole two weeks we were their and met alot of people who had been going to the fantasia hotel for 5 or more years, we are deffinetly going to book up again next year so please stop worrying about staying at the fantasia as you will have a wonderfull time so just pack those cases and enjoy.
Advice: plenty of shops for those of us ladies who enjoy a liitle retail therepy
Activities:
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Sunworld
" Fantasitic "
Submitted By: Kaz J
Just returned from Fantasia . This was our second time of going. The hotel is spotless and all staff really friendly especially at the pool bar. First day there we visited the spa for a relaxing hour and half of begin pampered.What a wonderfull experience and well worth what we paid. Food at the hotel is plenty full and always hot. A must to try on a Monday night is the hot icecream. Entertainment was ok. Shows on 3 nights a week and the beach party held once a week is really good. Rooms were cleaned every day with fresh towels provided. Excellent hotel for either familys or couples. The hotel was full at the time of us going but no problems getting served either at the bars or the reasturant. Would definatly go back. No need to take your own towels as these are provided fresh every day at the pool. Would recomend taking euro as this seems to be the most common currency. There is also a market 10 min down the road for all those who like to grab a bargain. Last but not least there is a photographer that goes around throughout the day and early evening. The photo's he takes on the beach at sunset are out of this world if you dont do anything else make sure you have one of these took as a reminder of your stay at the Fantasia.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Great Hotel But....... "
Submitted By: johcham
I have pleasure in saying that this is a very good hotel. It is very clean and the hotel staff be it the reception, restaurant, bar or cleaning staff they are all very helpful and always smiling.
FOOD, for an all inclusive it was very very good and I'm certain that when the Al-a-Carte restaurant opened after we came back home things could only get better.
BARS, all I can say is that the choice of drinks on offer were more than expectable, the local beer Efes, is more than drinkable and the Cocktails superb.
POOLSIDE, plenty of beds though in the main pool area they tend to be a little close together. while we were there you could not do the usual dawn patrol and reserve beds before 8.00am which was a blessing. there is also a smaller pool which is much better with a couple of terraces overlooking the beach, there are also good bar areas at the poolside, the main pool bar also being open in the evening.
ENTERTAINMENT, well it was the usual mix of daytime activities that you get at most hotels, the Kids seemed to be well catered for during the day around the hotel and poolside, and night time in the Amphitheatre where the Kiddies entertainment went on until 10.00pm most nights. After 10.00pm the evening entertainment was a bit hit and miss but don't let me put you off because this is always subjective an issue anyway.
A couple of nights they did have a duo playing some nice music by the main pool but we could have done with a little more of this, and in any case when the entertainment was going on in the Amphitheatre they had to have an hours break because the noise from there just drowned every thing out.
BEACH, not terrific, it appears to be a made up beach but if you like lying by the beach then I suppose you wont be to disappointed there is also a bar down there and a volley ball court and enough space to play several games of Boules at the same time.
DOWNSIDE, during our stay part of our holiday was I'm afraid spoiled by the rude behaviour of several British families who just took over an area and made relaxing a little difficult at times there Kids just did not seem to have any respect for other people and the parents certainly did not appear to be bothered in calming them down or teaching then good old fashioned manners such as excuse me, yes, no, thank you or even please, and they were so hyped up on cola and other things that pushed there E numbers through the roof that some where still running around at midnight while there parents were filling up with the double rounds of drinks they had ordered before the midnight all inclusive drinks curfew.
As I have said in my review title, GREAT HOTEL BUT .... just make sure that if you do fancy going to this hotel beware of the British families running riot never mind the Germans they get the blame for everything when sometime we should look at the things that some of our fellow British holiday makers get up to. It's a shame really as this is a really smashing hotel, please don't let me put you off going just be aware if you go during times of school holidays, it could get a little overbearing at times. Have Fun.
FOOD, for an all inclusive it was very very good and I'm certain that when the Al-a-Carte restaurant opened after we came back home things could only get better.
BARS, all I can say is that the choice of drinks on offer were more than expectable, the local beer Efes, is more than drinkable and the Cocktails superb.
POOLSIDE, plenty of beds though in the main pool area they tend to be a little close together. while we were there you could not do the usual dawn patrol and reserve beds before 8.00am which was a blessing. there is also a smaller pool which is much better with a couple of terraces overlooking the beach, there are also good bar areas at the poolside, the main pool bar also being open in the evening.
ENTERTAINMENT, well it was the usual mix of daytime activities that you get at most hotels, the Kids seemed to be well catered for during the day around the hotel and poolside, and night time in the Amphitheatre where the Kiddies entertainment went on until 10.00pm most nights. After 10.00pm the evening entertainment was a bit hit and miss but don't let me put you off because this is always subjective an issue anyway.
A couple of nights they did have a duo playing some nice music by the main pool but we could have done with a little more of this, and in any case when the entertainment was going on in the Amphitheatre they had to have an hours break because the noise from there just drowned every thing out.
BEACH, not terrific, it appears to be a made up beach but if you like lying by the beach then I suppose you wont be to disappointed there is also a bar down there and a volley ball court and enough space to play several games of Boules at the same time.
DOWNSIDE, during our stay part of our holiday was I'm afraid spoiled by the rude behaviour of several British families who just took over an area and made relaxing a little difficult at times there Kids just did not seem to have any respect for other people and the parents certainly did not appear to be bothered in calming them down or teaching then good old fashioned manners such as excuse me, yes, no, thank you or even please, and they were so hyped up on cola and other things that pushed there E numbers through the roof that some where still running around at midnight while there parents were filling up with the double rounds of drinks they had ordered before the midnight all inclusive drinks curfew.
As I have said in my review title, GREAT HOTEL BUT .... just make sure that if you do fancy going to this hotel beware of the British families running riot never mind the Germans they get the blame for everything when sometime we should look at the things that some of our fellow British holiday makers get up to. It's a shame really as this is a really smashing hotel, please don't let me put you off going just be aware if you go during times of school holidays, it could get a little overbearing at times. Have Fun.
Advice: Excellent town, plenty of shops, nice port area and Marina worth a visit go by the local bus 2 lira.
Activities: the ancient ruins of Ephessus, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in Kusadasi.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Great Hotel "
Submitted By: jgb100
I looked at past reviews and booked on this basis and was not disappointed. The Hotel is beautiful and well situated with great views. It is situated on the outskirts of Kusadassi which is an 8 euro taxi ride away.
Room
Very well decorated. I was in a suite and it was spacious. Cleaned everyday with fresh towels.
Food
A good selection for all meals. It did get a bit repetative in the buffet restaurant, but they have a bbq area outside which could easily be missed. A la Carte restaurants were very good and there is no limit to there use as long as you can get a booking. Only down side were the Germans ( not too many thank goodness), they have no manners and just push in.
Pools
Very clean and a good temperature. Lots on sun beds, but very close together. Was no problem getting a sunbed at the beguining of the holiday as you can not put towels out before 8am. The Germans arrived and it did get a little harder in the morning.
Bars
Good service drinks good.
Beach
Not a beach hotel, but was nice. The beach is a strip of rased sand and you have to go down steps into the sea. Nice to sunbath and sea was nice to swim in.
Entertainment
Adult through the day was good and not intrusive. Kids club seemed ok. At night the entertainment ranged from not good to very good. Will improve in the season I imagine.
Conclusion
A beautiful hotel with great views, good food and accommodation. Good entertainment and everyone I spoke to had a great time. Well worth a visit.
Room
Very well decorated. I was in a suite and it was spacious. Cleaned everyday with fresh towels.
Food
A good selection for all meals. It did get a bit repetative in the buffet restaurant, but they have a bbq area outside which could easily be missed. A la Carte restaurants were very good and there is no limit to there use as long as you can get a booking. Only down side were the Germans ( not too many thank goodness), they have no manners and just push in.
Pools
Very clean and a good temperature. Lots on sun beds, but very close together. Was no problem getting a sunbed at the beguining of the holiday as you can not put towels out before 8am. The Germans arrived and it did get a little harder in the morning.
Bars
Good service drinks good.
Beach
Not a beach hotel, but was nice. The beach is a strip of rased sand and you have to go down steps into the sea. Nice to sunbath and sea was nice to swim in.
Entertainment
Adult through the day was good and not intrusive. Kids club seemed ok. At night the entertainment ranged from not good to very good. Will improve in the season I imagine.
Conclusion
A beautiful hotel with great views, good food and accommodation. Good entertainment and everyone I spoke to had a great time. Well worth a visit.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" fantasic "
Submitted By: nottmtrokey
we booked this hotel,2weeks before departure,and it was brilliant ,we did go because of the animation team who had moved from another hotel we had been to ,we like them so much ,we had a suite and it was beautiful spotlessly clean ,and kept that way all the time by the maid,the staff cannot do enough for you ,barstaff are great although the glasses are abit small ,the resturants good and we did go to the international but the service was slow but meal great ,maybe because it was only the 2nd night ,typical salad bars,but also nice selection ,i cant rave on enough about this hotel ,i cant say anything bad about it ,you do get a few cats about but i like them as well so that didnt bother me ,you dont have to bring your towels as hotel provides these as well,we will go back next year
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Fantastic "
Submitted By: RS29
Defenitely worth the name! Fantastic staff, clean hotel, very friendly environment, excellent town, hospitable people and wonderful sightseeing options, relaxing and (nominal cost)Turkish bath available in the city.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Fantastic at Fantasia "
Submitted By: gilberd
Had a superb holiday at this hotel. I've been to Turkey numerous times and traveled all over and this hotel was the best by far.
Had booked with Wingsabroad to stay at Pine Bay Resort in Kusadasi but when we arrived
they tried to put us in a shed/bungalow. We opted to move hotels and pay an extra £270 to move to Fantasia. When we arrived they only had the honeymoon suite available which was unbelievable with no extra cost.
The food was lovely and staff really helpful. At a lot of all inclusive hotels you have to pay extra for freshly squeezed orange juice or ice-cream but this was all included.
There was plenty of sunbeds and towels and the beach is just down the steps, although there is no shore as such, but still sand and very warm sea (October).
Downside was as we went late September the entertainment had trailed off a bit in the evenings. In addition, if you go late in September early October you will there for Ramadam and this is the preferred hotel for Turks to stay, so its get quite busy for 4/5 days. Although you do go lots of little treats left in your room though...Turkish delight/chocs etc!
Ephesus is also only 4km away.
I was intending to give Turkey a miss this year but loved Fantasia so much I am booking to stay for 2 weeks this September 2009.
Had booked with Wingsabroad to stay at Pine Bay Resort in Kusadasi but when we arrived
they tried to put us in a shed/bungalow. We opted to move hotels and pay an extra £270 to move to Fantasia. When we arrived they only had the honeymoon suite available which was unbelievable with no extra cost.
The food was lovely and staff really helpful. At a lot of all inclusive hotels you have to pay extra for freshly squeezed orange juice or ice-cream but this was all included.
There was plenty of sunbeds and towels and the beach is just down the steps, although there is no shore as such, but still sand and very warm sea (October).
Downside was as we went late September the entertainment had trailed off a bit in the evenings. In addition, if you go late in September early October you will there for Ramadam and this is the preferred hotel for Turks to stay, so its get quite busy for 4/5 days. Although you do go lots of little treats left in your room though...Turkish delight/chocs etc!
Ephesus is also only 4km away.
I was intending to give Turkey a miss this year but loved Fantasia so much I am booking to stay for 2 weeks this September 2009.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Wings Abroad
" I have just returrned from this... "
Submitted By: Ms H Fuller
I have just returrned from this lovely hotel, and while there will always be someone that is not satisfied with this fine hotel, they must be quite fussy people.
Rooms are cleaned daily, towels changed daily and the effort of cleanliness around the hotel was exceptionally high.
Food was good, did not hear of anyone with dicky tummy. Yes there was some queues at busy times, but they did not last too long and the food was hot and choice was pretty good. Lots fruit too and food available at all times of the day.
Pools and beach area were clean and well maintained. 1 complaint is that there are too many sunbeds, and they are too close together. You feel a bit crammed in at times so you need to juggle around a bit to get some space. Beach offers more space and peace and quiet and usually nice breeze makes the heat more bearable. Pool activities are ok and not too much in your face. You can escape this on the lower pool and the beach.
I went with a mate for a girlie holiday to relax (1 week) and we did just that... it was comfortable... easy going and although a ride away from Kusadassi it was a nice location away from the packed beaches. (has its own private section of the beach)
Minibus runs every few minutes.. just have to wait at the bottom road of the hotel (on opposite side) and it will pull up and take you to town for a £1.00! This service stops at midnight, so if you want to stay out late in bar street you will need to get a taxi back (around £10.00).
Bars in bar street are busy and few of the usual lively Irish bars. Bit too noisey if you want to have a conversation! Prefered to sit outside in the turkish bars and enjoy the night air myself seeing as we dont get chance in Britain!! They are obviously competing for your business so you will get cagoeld into going into the bars...it was not too heavy though so you can just walk past.
Will def return with the girls at another time. You feel safe and happy here and it makes all the difference knowing doctors are also on site in the hotel. Its a pretty high class hotel for Turkey from what my mate said, and she has been to Turkey several times and she takes some satisfying!!!
Enjoy it - you wont be disappointed uless you are a serial complainer or hard to please!!!
Rooms are cleaned daily, towels changed daily and the effort of cleanliness around the hotel was exceptionally high.
Food was good, did not hear of anyone with dicky tummy. Yes there was some queues at busy times, but they did not last too long and the food was hot and choice was pretty good. Lots fruit too and food available at all times of the day.
Pools and beach area were clean and well maintained. 1 complaint is that there are too many sunbeds, and they are too close together. You feel a bit crammed in at times so you need to juggle around a bit to get some space. Beach offers more space and peace and quiet and usually nice breeze makes the heat more bearable. Pool activities are ok and not too much in your face. You can escape this on the lower pool and the beach.
I went with a mate for a girlie holiday to relax (1 week) and we did just that... it was comfortable... easy going and although a ride away from Kusadassi it was a nice location away from the packed beaches. (has its own private section of the beach)
Minibus runs every few minutes.. just have to wait at the bottom road of the hotel (on opposite side) and it will pull up and take you to town for a £1.00! This service stops at midnight, so if you want to stay out late in bar street you will need to get a taxi back (around £10.00).
Bars in bar street are busy and few of the usual lively Irish bars. Bit too noisey if you want to have a conversation! Prefered to sit outside in the turkish bars and enjoy the night air myself seeing as we dont get chance in Britain!! They are obviously competing for your business so you will get cagoeld into going into the bars...it was not too heavy though so you can just walk past.
Will def return with the girls at another time. You feel safe and happy here and it makes all the difference knowing doctors are also on site in the hotel. Its a pretty high class hotel for Turkey from what my mate said, and she has been to Turkey several times and she takes some satisfying!!!
Enjoy it - you wont be disappointed uless you are a serial complainer or hard to please!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" THIS IS THE BEST ALL OVER REVIEW YOU... "
Submitted By: Mr M Ed
THIS IS THE BEST ALL OVER REVIEW YOU WILL GET SO LISTEN UP!!
I must start by stating avoid ONUR AIR as it is very poor and with the recent plane problems i would suggest a better airline such as Turkish Airlines.
Travelling from Bodrum airport is cheaper (not really by too much), but can take over 2 hours depending on mode of transport. Izmir is the closest which we were told by other holiday makers took around an hour.
Like ourselves other people were a little confused with the reviews because of the different names and pictures. The is only one Hotel Fantasia which has been recently upgraded. Some of Kusadasi hotels have very similar names this one doesnt.
There is a main restaurant which is a buffet area that has a fairly wide choice but will seem quite repetitve over 2 weeks, which should be expected from a buffet. The breakfast is average except for the fresh bread and freshly made turkish garlic which were excellent. The egg bar (which is outside) is of course very good but after 8.30am is too busy with only 1 chef operating. Lunch is again average with what looks like yesterdays dinner left overs. The alternative outdoor lunch bar is pretty poor for lunch but gives more food options. Dinner is not that much different but outside there is always a different dish freshly cooked and is nearly always very nice eg. fresh swordfish, meat grill, fresh chicken doner. If i went back though, i would eat in the set menu restaurants every night. There are 3 (which we only discovered throughout the hoilday) Prelude, Fish and Turkish that need 24 hour notice prebooking with the hotel that are also inclusive. Turkish restaurant we found exceptionally tastety and is right above the beach coast allowing full view of the beautiful sunset. Drinks are what is expected from all inclusive (the lager was suprisingly good).
All of the staff are friendly and helpful (when English is spoken. Even when it is its not so great). The house keeping we found not that good as did others, because the rooms were always clean they were mainly minor problems that caused this such as not replenishing any toiletries, toilet paper and towels (once we came back to 1 towel for 2 adults and a child). Ferida runs the kids club who is very good unlike the facilities. She also runs the onstage kids disco everynight which the kids love.
I'll try to be brief about the excursions. Adaland has three parts SeaPark, aquapark and Dolphin Park. DolphinPark is just a dolphin show. Aquapark is only a slides park (not suitable for under 5s we were told). While it is new the SeaPark was great. Check out the Adaland website for details. You can swim with dolphins in this part for approx £60 each (4yrs and over). For £12 each you have acess to the snorkel pool, ray pool, fake beach with beds and shade, rubber ring pool, wet suit, snorkel/mask, lunch, changing facilties, store and shark cage (good experience for novice but small and low quality for the experienced). Brian is the supervisor/advisor who is very nice who like the others take pride in the animals. If you do the Turkish Night, good performance but do not pay for the meal it is very poor (not even turkish main) especially for £8 more. Boat trip is fun (all day event bring your snorkels and swim suit) food is better than it first may seem. Turkish bath is a good first experiance but not as thourough as it could be (Massage depends on which guy who does it) great staff though. The natural hot pools (can remember the place) look fabulous but is 3-4 hours away. I hear Ephesius is good but a half day may be best if you have kids (or find it too hot).
Overall it was a good trip and although we originally want to stay at Pine Bay Resort (not Marina) after talking to people from other 5 star hotels Fantasia was probably the best.
I must start by stating avoid ONUR AIR as it is very poor and with the recent plane problems i would suggest a better airline such as Turkish Airlines.
Travelling from Bodrum airport is cheaper (not really by too much), but can take over 2 hours depending on mode of transport. Izmir is the closest which we were told by other holiday makers took around an hour.
Like ourselves other people were a little confused with the reviews because of the different names and pictures. The is only one Hotel Fantasia which has been recently upgraded. Some of Kusadasi hotels have very similar names this one doesnt.
There is a main restaurant which is a buffet area that has a fairly wide choice but will seem quite repetitve over 2 weeks, which should be expected from a buffet. The breakfast is average except for the fresh bread and freshly made turkish garlic which were excellent. The egg bar (which is outside) is of course very good but after 8.30am is too busy with only 1 chef operating. Lunch is again average with what looks like yesterdays dinner left overs. The alternative outdoor lunch bar is pretty poor for lunch but gives more food options. Dinner is not that much different but outside there is always a different dish freshly cooked and is nearly always very nice eg. fresh swordfish, meat grill, fresh chicken doner. If i went back though, i would eat in the set menu restaurants every night. There are 3 (which we only discovered throughout the hoilday) Prelude, Fish and Turkish that need 24 hour notice prebooking with the hotel that are also inclusive. Turkish restaurant we found exceptionally tastety and is right above the beach coast allowing full view of the beautiful sunset. Drinks are what is expected from all inclusive (the lager was suprisingly good).
All of the staff are friendly and helpful (when English is spoken. Even when it is its not so great). The house keeping we found not that good as did others, because the rooms were always clean they were mainly minor problems that caused this such as not replenishing any toiletries, toilet paper and towels (once we came back to 1 towel for 2 adults and a child). Ferida runs the kids club who is very good unlike the facilities. She also runs the onstage kids disco everynight which the kids love.
I'll try to be brief about the excursions. Adaland has three parts SeaPark, aquapark and Dolphin Park. DolphinPark is just a dolphin show. Aquapark is only a slides park (not suitable for under 5s we were told). While it is new the SeaPark was great. Check out the Adaland website for details. You can swim with dolphins in this part for approx £60 each (4yrs and over). For £12 each you have acess to the snorkel pool, ray pool, fake beach with beds and shade, rubber ring pool, wet suit, snorkel/mask, lunch, changing facilties, store and shark cage (good experience for novice but small and low quality for the experienced). Brian is the supervisor/advisor who is very nice who like the others take pride in the animals. If you do the Turkish Night, good performance but do not pay for the meal it is very poor (not even turkish main) especially for £8 more. Boat trip is fun (all day event bring your snorkels and swim suit) food is better than it first may seem. Turkish bath is a good first experiance but not as thourough as it could be (Massage depends on which guy who does it) great staff though. The natural hot pools (can remember the place) look fabulous but is 3-4 hours away. I hear Ephesius is good but a half day may be best if you have kids (or find it too hot).
Overall it was a good trip and although we originally want to stay at Pine Bay Resort (not Marina) after talking to people from other 5 star hotels Fantasia was probably the best.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Regal
" Me & my boyfriend have just... "
Submitted By: Miss S Nicholas
Me & my boyfriend have just returned from a weeks holiday at this hotel and it is the second time we have been to the Fantasia.
As for some previous reviews not sure where the fight for the towels or sunloungers was as we had no problem getting our suntowels that they provided each morning and also in getting a lounger at the beach on any day. Yes the pool area was busy but it's the height of season so its bound to be and although we prefered the beach there always seemed sunloungers free around both pools (and we wouldn't go down until about 11am so it wasnt like we rushed down)
The choice food at the hotel is exceptional and there is always something to eat even for the less adventurous and we definately recommend the Turkish Al a carte, book early. Dinner can be busy but there are no long queues and there is a waiters on hand to clear tables as soon as they become vacant and get your drinks for you.
Some of the waiters have a better grasp of english than others but they all know enough to get by so we didnt find it a problem.
This year they have added three private cabana's on the pier at the beach which are available to reserve for a small fee (again you need to book these early as we missed out).
One thing that let the hotel down for us this year was the shop & turkish bath, they have a tendancy to double euro prices if you take lira which meant you were overpaying. Take euro's with you as this will work out cheaper.
Yes Bodrum airport is stupidly overpriced, if you can take packed lunches or even ask how much to pay in sterling as this can work out cheaper. But as this does not reflect on the hotel in any way so dont let this put you off as chances are you will fly from here no matter where you stay.
We cant really comment on the animation team as we didnt have our children with us however from what we saw they seemed to be putting lots of effort in with the kids and with sorting out adults beach volleyball games and games in the pools.
Its well worth a visit and we have already started to look for our holiday next year and we are going to take the kids along next time.
As for some previous reviews not sure where the fight for the towels or sunloungers was as we had no problem getting our suntowels that they provided each morning and also in getting a lounger at the beach on any day. Yes the pool area was busy but it's the height of season so its bound to be and although we prefered the beach there always seemed sunloungers free around both pools (and we wouldn't go down until about 11am so it wasnt like we rushed down)
The choice food at the hotel is exceptional and there is always something to eat even for the less adventurous and we definately recommend the Turkish Al a carte, book early. Dinner can be busy but there are no long queues and there is a waiters on hand to clear tables as soon as they become vacant and get your drinks for you.
Some of the waiters have a better grasp of english than others but they all know enough to get by so we didnt find it a problem.
This year they have added three private cabana's on the pier at the beach which are available to reserve for a small fee (again you need to book these early as we missed out).
One thing that let the hotel down for us this year was the shop & turkish bath, they have a tendancy to double euro prices if you take lira which meant you were overpaying. Take euro's with you as this will work out cheaper.
Yes Bodrum airport is stupidly overpriced, if you can take packed lunches or even ask how much to pay in sterling as this can work out cheaper. But as this does not reflect on the hotel in any way so dont let this put you off as chances are you will fly from here no matter where you stay.
We cant really comment on the animation team as we didnt have our children with us however from what we saw they seemed to be putting lots of effort in with the kids and with sorting out adults beach volleyball games and games in the pools.
Its well worth a visit and we have already started to look for our holiday next year and we are going to take the kids along next time.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:SunWings
" If wasn't for the barstaff this hotel... "
Submitted By: Mr E Bauld
If wasn't for the barstaff this hotel would have been pretty bad - it was all inclusive but I had constant tummy probs whenever I ate the food which was not great compared with restaurants in Kusadasi. As it was all inclusive everything meant a fight - towels, sun loungers, pool space, food, tea and coffee, very rude spoilt people especially the english kids whose parents were always at the bar. Constant queue jumping and incredibly slimy staff at the lunch bar that always got the order wrong also lots of ill mannered greedy people. Wings abroad were appalling the rep was so patronising and to top it all announced to us our flight had been delayed by three hours upon leaving AFTER we had checked out and told us to inform everyone else after which the very plump patronising woman left to avoid the volley of abuse that followed. Whatever you do avoid the taxis that are outside this hotel they overcharged and took us to the worst part of Kusadasi where we had to fight again with nasty salesmen CAN taxis I think they were called horrible nasty individuals. Also Onurair are rubbish they were late both ways the stewardesses tried to diddle you over Euro's and the service was slow, the pilot almost crashed at Manchester and I never want to travel with them again. Bodrum airport is a hell hole as we where delayed we had to pay the equivalent of 25 quid for two burger meals as we were so hungry, the place was a total horrible dump with people trying to sell things that did not want. Avoid this airport if possible and I would say Kusadasi as theres nothing there really anyway. I will go back to Turkey as there were some very nice people there but try to avoid the Fantasia hotel, Onurair, Wings Abroad, Bodrum airport, Kusadasi and CAN Taxis.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Full Board
- Tour Operator:Wings Abroad
" we arrived at the fantasia on the 1st... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Brown
we arrived at the fantasia on the 1st august hoping that our high standards would be met and we were definitely not disappointed. When we arrived myself my husband and 2 children we were disappointed by receiving a standard room when we had paid for a family room. The staff on reception were immediately trying to help us and we felt we had found gold when we received the senior suite for our holiday which was stunning in replacement. It had two bathrooms ,two balconies a living room and our own private bedroom with a lovely leather bed. The hotel lobby is absolutely stunning with marble galore and a decadence that made you immediately feel you werewalking into a place. THE outdoor swimming pools and poolsides are beautiful, with lots of pool games and sports for even the least energetic, Ieven played waterpolo and enjoyed aqua aerobics with the animation team who were very motivational towards all of us. I would like to say there are paticurlarly exceptional staff there namely FREDA who is nin charge of the childrens mini club which is superb hours are 9.30 til 12 and 2.30 until 5 which is by all accounts fantastic. T HE children go the indoor pool go for icecream and do games on the beach and lots of drawing and face painting under good supervision. The food was lovely but as another review stated you did have to wait a while if you wanted a cooked breakfast as the queue was very long stuff from the buffet tables you did not have to wait for there was a lovely selection of chicken fish halal meat and fruit veg.If you want the ala carte restaurants you need to book early in the holiday as there are 3 the turkish ala carte which is set over the sea in a beautiful intimate restaurant, the fish restaurant which was a disappointment, we are big fish lovers and this was nothing special eg. mussels deep fried in batter, overcooked local fish on skewers. and there is the prelude restaurant which we did not get a booking for. so book all 3 early into your holiday. I will summarise by saying the hotel fantasia is one of the most loveliest hotels We have stayed in and we only like 5STAR AND we are definitely trying to go back next year, we stayed for two weeks and will try for next year. you will not be disappointed.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Med Hotels
" The food was fabulous. Warm all the... "
Submitted By: Miss A Townsley
The food was fabulous. Warm all the time. Deserts hand made every lunch and dinner time. Fresh fruit every meal time. Chicken and Turkish Pizza every dinner time.You could see the pizza being made before our eyes. Cheese or meat.
The swimming pools were massive. One for aqua-gym witch the animation team set up for once every day for women.This was the smallest pool, it was like a childrens pool at 1.25m. Attatched onto that pool but at a lower level was a extra big pool with pool steps down to it and 3 real steps that you could sit on. In this pool it had 3 depts near the steps it was 1.40m, in the middle it was 2.10m and at the deep end it was 3.45m. Part of this pool was cut off as a childrens pool 0.40m. The last pool you go down some extra steps t the right hand side and there was the biggest pool of all it was circular and as you went further into the middle with the deepest point 2m. With a big island in the middle.
If you went down some steps from the pool area there was the ampiphetre: where they had a mini disco for 10-. After that you had some sort of entertaiment. Turkish night, comedy sketch show, best couple and many more.
Go down some more steps to find the beach.
To get to the sea you have to climb down some swimming baths steps and when I went the current was strong. You could do water sports on the beac. You could also play football.
The animation team were great with water polo, football tournement, table tennis tournement and lots more. Trying to get everyone involved.
Inside the hotel was a hairdresser, doctor, gym and table tennis rooms.
Don't let the lifts ruin your holiday from the top the floors go.
8,7,6,5,4,3, L1,2,1
If you choose to go here you will be amazed.
If you need help go to the guest relations team who are not very helpful.
The swimming pools were massive. One for aqua-gym witch the animation team set up for once every day for women.This was the smallest pool, it was like a childrens pool at 1.25m. Attatched onto that pool but at a lower level was a extra big pool with pool steps down to it and 3 real steps that you could sit on. In this pool it had 3 depts near the steps it was 1.40m, in the middle it was 2.10m and at the deep end it was 3.45m. Part of this pool was cut off as a childrens pool 0.40m. The last pool you go down some extra steps t the right hand side and there was the biggest pool of all it was circular and as you went further into the middle with the deepest point 2m. With a big island in the middle.
If you went down some steps from the pool area there was the ampiphetre: where they had a mini disco for 10-. After that you had some sort of entertaiment. Turkish night, comedy sketch show, best couple and many more.
Go down some more steps to find the beach.
To get to the sea you have to climb down some swimming baths steps and when I went the current was strong. You could do water sports on the beac. You could also play football.
The animation team were great with water polo, football tournement, table tennis tournement and lots more. Trying to get everyone involved.
Inside the hotel was a hairdresser, doctor, gym and table tennis rooms.
Don't let the lifts ruin your holiday from the top the floors go.
8,7,6,5,4,3, L1,2,1
If you choose to go here you will be amazed.
If you need help go to the guest relations team who are not very helpful.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" We went with two children, aged 20... "
Submitted By: Mrs Susan Buckland
We went with two children, aged 20 months and 9 years. We were delayed at Gatwick for 3 hours and on the way home, delayed at Bodrum for 4 hours. (Dont fly with Onur Air! - You WILL be delayed!)
Once we got to the hotel the delays and long journey were forgotten. On arrival, we were greeted at reception with non-alcholic cocktails and ice cold peppermint freshen up towels. When you walk into the hotel you feel like you should be wearing a suit! (This feeling soon vainshes with the warm welcome!)
We had a Senior Suite, which was two adjoining rooms, one living and one bedroom for all four of us. Everything was immaculate, view stunning, room clean, we were very pleased.
Food is fantastic, though a bit of a wait for omlettes in the morning, waiters are lovely - main restaurant does get busy but we never really queued for more than half a minute for anything (except omlettes!) There are 3 a la carte restaurants, the Turkish one is fantastic - we went twice.
Pool and public areas are well kept and clean, bar service was great, again no real queues.
Entertainments team are fantastic, except for the 'leader' who called himself 'Ice', all the rest of the team smiled and chatted and waved, interacted with the kids etc but this guy strutted around the place like he owned it and I dont think he even noticed the holiday makers, but it was on occasion amusing to watch such an arrogant character.
Unless you are very hard to please or a miserable so and so, you will absolutely LOVE the Fantasia. We have stayed in AI hotels for years now and this is definately in the top 10.
Once we got to the hotel the delays and long journey were forgotten. On arrival, we were greeted at reception with non-alcholic cocktails and ice cold peppermint freshen up towels. When you walk into the hotel you feel like you should be wearing a suit! (This feeling soon vainshes with the warm welcome!)
We had a Senior Suite, which was two adjoining rooms, one living and one bedroom for all four of us. Everything was immaculate, view stunning, room clean, we were very pleased.
Food is fantastic, though a bit of a wait for omlettes in the morning, waiters are lovely - main restaurant does get busy but we never really queued for more than half a minute for anything (except omlettes!) There are 3 a la carte restaurants, the Turkish one is fantastic - we went twice.
Pool and public areas are well kept and clean, bar service was great, again no real queues.
Entertainments team are fantastic, except for the 'leader' who called himself 'Ice', all the rest of the team smiled and chatted and waved, interacted with the kids etc but this guy strutted around the place like he owned it and I dont think he even noticed the holiday makers, but it was on occasion amusing to watch such an arrogant character.
Unless you are very hard to please or a miserable so and so, you will absolutely LOVE the Fantasia. We have stayed in AI hotels for years now and this is definately in the top 10.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Sunwings
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