Reviews of Titanic Beach Resort Hotel, Lara Beach

Just returned from a week @ Titanic (15/8 to 22/8) and have to say it was fantastic!



Lots to recommend it and going via First Choice (from Manchester) Fri to Fri - flight times good - 9:15am out and 16:40 comming back, so no hanging about. Transfer time from airport (c) 15 mins - no problem with aircraft noise.



So much to cover, but here are best bits - No bun fight at the restaurant - I know others may have reported dificulties getting tables etc, but you just have to get your timing right - we ate (c) 7:30 most nights and had no problems - plenty of choice from the self service restaurant - it is geared towards Traditional Med Fair, so no chips,, niggets etc - which was great!



Also no fight for sunbeds either - always plenty to be had - you get a towel card from reception at check in (10 Euro deposit each) and exchage this for a fresh towel every day - all towels the same - hence not many reserving sun loungers!



Not many British staying - there were 1/2 dozen at our welcome meeting - but it meant no idiots either. Contrary to other reports I've seen, Germans, Russians and Duch all well behaved - OK they don't know how to queue, but this was not a problem as bar tenders seemed to know who's turn it was!



There are some international drinks available - notably Malibu, Baileys and Ballentines whiskey - other than that it was Turkish interpretations on vodka, gin etc- all perfectly acceptable.



Only tried two A La Carte Restaurants (Turkish and Barbeque). At the time of writing you pay 10 euro (per adult) and 5 Euro (per child up to 12 yo) table reservation. Food is then free and so is drink.



Both were very good, Barbeque unusual in that the barbeque is a grate set into the middle of your table (each table seats 4)- so you get the food (raw) and cook it yourself - probably not suitable for young ones as they could easily get burned.



Snack bars great as well as beach - sea was like bath water even at 9am in the morning. Was great lazing on the leatherette cushions at the end of the pier.



Entertainment - a bit hit and miss as has to be aimed at multi-national audience but very professional all the same- obviously a lot has to do with Titannic theme.



There are day activities if you want them ,but my lad enjoyed himself on the water slides - all well supervised.



For those wanting to get pampered, there is a spar with indoor pool, sauna, steam and Turkish Bath - did not see too many using it - weather was too good. Very hot this time of year up to 43 deg c on some days.



Not much to do outside hotel, there is a Small Shopping Area - Boutique about 300 mtrs from the hotel front selling leather goods etc (5* prices I'm afraid - you are better of going to the local markets for presents etc) as well as a chemist. There is also a small supermarket attached to a petrol station. You can get taxi to town (we never did) the taxi rank is right outside the hotel and there is also regular bus service.



Rooms were functional - air conditioned, with mini bar (2 x beer, 2 x 500ml still water 2 x 330 mil sparkling water 2 x coke 1 x fanta and carton of cranberry juice - restocked every day + toiletries (shampoo + shower gel). Balcony quite small - and not much use other than drying stuff.



All in all great holiday - would recommend to anyone!

Overall great holiday. Booked a few months in advance and paid just under £1000 for two adults and two children.

On arrival got upgraded to the family apartments ( we only paid for standard room ) which backed onto the next hotel. As all entertainment was outdoors we had music going on until 3 in the morning not great with a 1 year old. If you do get offered upgrade don't take it stick with main hotel, much better in our opinion, and quieter too. Food was ok bit repetitive, lunch time stella s nack bar is a must, spit roast chicken to die for! Otag tent opposite is good for a late afternoon snack, fresh pizza like pastries made while you wait. Only real down fall is that there is not much at all outside hotel. A chemist and couple of clothes shops. There is a burger king in the shopping centre to the right of hotel, where my children ate most of the time! And if you need anything try the petrol station outside, everything is priced in lira, so much much cheaper than shop in hotel which charge euro. Also recommend you take any blow ups for the pool with you, paid £40 for a lilo and baby inflatable, could have got these from the 99p shop, GUTTED!!!!!

All grounds kept extremely clean and staff are ok. This hotel completely caters for germans and russians, so if this would bother you then I wouldn't recommend this hotel for you. At airport on the way home lot's of brits recommended club med just down the road maybe give that one a try!

Just returned home from the Titanic Hotel, It was Fantastic! Would love to go back again. Went with two children aged 9 and 12, they had a great time made loads of friends and had a lot of fun in the slide pool. The weather was very hot. The beach was great, plenty of room and sunbeds. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool area too! Evening entertainment was good, they put alot of effort into making sure we enjoyed it. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Cannot fault this holiday at all, can't wait to go back.

thank you titanic

it was the best 5 days that we ever had the atmosphere was suitable for all ages

the service was extremely good and the catering and the food were perfect and convenient for all nationalities because we are syrians and we appreciate the good taste.

swimming pools and playgrounds were amazing and enormous,in addition to the entertainment team who did their job perfectly.





next year you will see us in titanic resort.





bye

This hotel really has the WOW! factor - the sort of place you walk in and you know you made the right choice!



It is beautifully themed - just the place to go cruising if you don't have the sea legs for the real thing...and luckily not an iceberg in sight!



The rooms are smart clean & comfortable. Most rooms (but not all) have a side sea view.



We paid for a sea view - but I think they just put you on a higher floor...don't expect a traditional sea view unless you are splashing out on some of the very expensive suites!



Mini bar is stocked daily with no charge. Satellite TV - good range of channels (for the Med.) - if you are a sports enthusiast, I think you would find TV coverage of most of the major sporting events (including Premiership, international football competitions, motor racing, tennis, rugby internationals etc). Bath & shower were great, hose hairdryer, complementary range of shampoos & gels etc, &electronic safe in room.



Food was good (for Turkey) - breakfast a little spicy but you'd still find plenty to eat.

Good range and selection of different restaurants during the day, and additional specialist cuisine restaurants (for small charge) at night (just don't eat anything all day before you go or you will be struggling to finish!).



Good standard of drinks and unlimited ice cream available during the afternoons.



Great recreation facilities; great waterpark, mini waterpark, ten pin bowling, pool/snooker, games room, internet room, cinema (and yes they do show THAT film at least once a week!). Sports programme (football, tennis etc), mini-trampolines & playground, good gym facilities with regular fitness programmes. Plenty of sunbeds, lots of different pools (including indoor) plenty of different places to chill & relax, great sandy beach - the end of the pier, lounging on great big bean bags, was our favourite spot.



Evening animation was overall a pretty good standard - you would not have been disappointed if you'd paid to see some of them! Grab some free popcorn before the show!



Outside the hotel; a few shops, a garage, a chemist, a small cafe/bar, an ATM (with choice of Euros or YTL), taxi rank... more shop a short walk up the road and more being developed. Hotel has its own broad range of shops & hairdressers.



Worst bit - don't bother going into Antalya - hot dirty city - many goods not that cheap by Turkey standards... waste of a day from our beautiful hotel!



No need to pay to keep your room on; there is a secure luggage holding room and showers/changing available indoor pool area - BIG PLUS...you can carry on using the hotel facilities and eating after your check out time ..... we stayed until 19.45pm! beats spending time and money at the airport and it effectively gave us an extra day of holiday !



Booked independently with DIYTravel.com (you may have to ring them for a price if you have kids), flights MyTravel (now Thomas Cook), Transfers - private taxi at airport 25 - 30 YTL (about £15 each way - only 15mins (Turkish driving speed!). Taxi rank just outside hotel gates (tip: get the hotel reception to call you one, and also negotiate a price for you).

Hotel excellent lots of pools and lots to do for children. Food first class something for everyone good choice buffet. Entertainment some nights very good. Not a lot to do outside hotel but plenty to do in hotel including water park, bowling alley and computer games. Nice private beach plenty of shade if needed. Excellent kids club. Staff did not seem as friendly as some other Turkish hotels we have stayed in.

This is a brilliant hotel lacking in nothing from a holiday point of view.



We have 3 kids ages 9,11, and 15 and all were adequately catered for on the entertainment front from 10am till 2am every day. The entertainment team were fantastic. The facilities were incredible.



The dining hall is a cattle market and full battle field whilst as adults we were catered for, the kids were not.



There is so much to do in the hotel and complex, but if you want to venture out there is very little, certainly hardly anything within walking distance. Overall great holiday.

This is a very good hotel. A Turkey rated 5* but I would class it a high Spanish 4*.



Not everything is open in early April; all would be open by the 15th May which is not that good if you specifically booked because you wanted the water parks.



This was rectified in our second week after some considerable pressure at reception. Also the price drops considerably after the school holidays, so those who have children may think it's rather expensive if all the facilities are not available.



There will always be some negatives at this time of year though. The weather for us was excellent reaching 34c in our second week, not sure if that is the normal as this was our first visit to Turkey.



We found the staff very helpful and friendly if treated with respect, please and thank you never go amiss unlike the Germans and Russians who take everything for granted.



The Titanic is kept immaculate cleaning goes on 24/7 A wonderful selection of hot and cold food even if it became a little repetitive in the second week, but there was always something to eat. The desserts were to die for. There was also a good selection of all-inclusive drinks from 10am until midnight.



Lara beach itself does not have a lot to offer, so you have to travel or go on excursions provide by your holiday company. You have to do the Dolmus experience (shared taxi) 1.5 till each way to Antalya that’s 60p each way but it's not for the faint hearted.



The small harbour in Antalya is well worth a visit as well as the Bazaar where you have to bring your haggling skills into action. Some good bargains can be had here. I suggest you seek out what you want buy first; you will be able to pay in Sterling, Euro, or Turkish lira. Ask their price then offer 25% and move up to a price that you are happy with.



Change your money at the P.T.T. (local post office) we got 2.77 TYL to the pound while we were there.



Side is also worth a visit; we met up with another couple and their boys and shared a taxi as there was not a bus that went to Side. Cost 60 Euros (£42) return for the six of us 150 klm round trip bargained price down from 75 Euros but had to include two shopping stops at a jewellery and leather factory outlet. The jewellery is made to a very high standard and good value for money.



Side though was excellent there was a small museum, Temple of Apollo and Amphitheatre, lovely little harbour, restaurants along the front and the shops run up the main street from the harbour to the theatre.



Manavgat waterfalls and the Green Lakes are also a must.



In conclusion book a room with a sea view as plenty of people upgraded from an inland view, which was far more expensive when you arrived than at the time of booking.