Grand Kurdoglu Hotel

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Worst dump I have ever stayed at. Went all inclusive...The food was buffet style, there was about 200 guests and enough food for 50 so huge queues build up at the restraunt door prior to opening time. As soon as the doors opened there was a huge rush to see who could grab a bit of food before it had all gone [there was no further food when it was gone] The chef just sai 'Is Finish' all the time.A lot of people just went elsewhere to eat but those on a budget has the fight like animals to eat. People complained to the management but they basically dont give a toss [they have had your money, so what are you gonna do about it]
The drinks included was local beer, wine which was like vinegar and local spirits which ran out after a couple of days [I think there was just one bottle of each].
There was no entertainments at all, well if you count a small TV in the foyet showing Spanish music channel. The kids in the hotel were so bored they occupied themselves by constantly going up and down in the lifts [the parents close to suicide by this stage].
The advertised facilities [indoor pool,sauna etc] were all 'closed for renovations' [permenantly I think] There is a small rooftop pool and a larger pool over the road. Although it belongs to the hotel you are not allowed to take your all inclusive drinks or food there, you must buy from the pool bar??.The website looked very nice..the sea being only 100 metres away. This is true but what they dont mention is there is a private marina in your way and you have to walk about a mile around it to get to the beach , sorry I mean some rocks and a few lorryloads of sand which has been dumped there.
The hotel is on the outskirts of town and has no attractions nearby. You need a local bus or good legs to get to the tourist area.
I went once but never again. Kusadsi is not a good holiday resort, there is not much there to keep you occupied. There are lots of much better places in Turkey. If you must go to Kusadasi, dont go to the Grand Kurdoglu or you will be sorry.

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Just got back from a two week stay and i must say this is one of the worst hotels we have stayed in. My wife and i are well traveled been most places but this is the worst . Yes the staff are freindly but in the restaraunt they all smoke even behinde the bar not very pleasant. we had to change room's aswell cos thet stank of cig's. Food was just ok if you were not there early it was cold. and the bar closed at 10pm on the dot after that you have to pay!. There are alot better hotels in Kusadasi.
Dave & Kath lowe
coppull lanc's

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flys on food, metal sticking out of the bed and skirting board. crap left over food

9 readers found this review helpful

very good hotel , all the waiters very freindly, also food was ok, they have a turkish bath run by memett i must say he is very good, if you have never had one i suggest you try .staff on reception extremly helpful

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I returned on 10th Aug after spending a week at this hotel with a friend the hotel itself was ok a little dated maybe but was clean. Many of the staff struggled to understand english, I asked for extra pillows but never got them & staff could not understand when they were asked questions. Pool and sunbathing (roof top) area is small u can use the pool opposite but many had been over there & got there towels very dirty from the loungers, u cannot get anything on your all inc over there u have to go back to the main hotel. The food was plentyful but a bit repetative chicken every meal time. There was very little entertainment at the hotel only music during the day & there was a Turkish nite on Weds nite which was good fun & a karaoke of sorts on Fri nite that was it. The hotel is not suitable for people with walking difficulties as it is situated on a hill. i may consider returning to this hotel if i wanted a relaxing holiday.

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Read reviews on this hotel and went with a slightly apprehensive view but still open minded. Found it to be far better than expected. Accomodation fine and clean if slightly dated but sea view and sunsets made up for it. Staff were very helpful and all pleasant. The upstairs bar staff and a couple of the waiters were particularly good. One was particularly caring towards two families who had disabled children with them. Must recommend the Turkish Bath and the massuese, Mammett was extremely good, helpful, freindly and useful for local knowledge. Food was fresh and offered both Turkish fayre for us to try and british friendly which would suit the children or less adventurous. Pools were always clean, plenty of sunbeds and shaded areas.
Haven't had a packaged holiday for many years and never on an all inclusive. Would certainly try another and if you want a reasonably priced lazy holiday this hotel would fit the bill.
Lesson to be learnt...always go with an open mind and treat people with respect...you never know how helpful and pleasant they can be.

Absoulty disguting..got to our room which was above the sauna room..air con was broke so was 40 degrees in there,went up to reception to complain and they laughed in our faces,had no balcony just bats on our windows went to pull the curtains n the curtains fell off looked out tge window n a stray dog was outside. Our toilet didn't flush our shower leaked the beds was so uncomfortable.well to start with food of u like watermeleon n olives every day thts the hotel for u!!!

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My husband and I arrived home from our holiday yesterday 19/07/09. We had a really good time!
Grand Kurdoglu hotel was alot better than we had expected. The food was great! My husband is a very fussy eater and he thought the food was fine and always had plenty to eat. The drinks also were great, as much as you like all day and night long.... well untill 22:00 when the all inclusive ends. Thats a bit of a bummer but hey, at 22:00 you can go for a short walk and hit the bars for a few!
The pool is located on the roof of this hotel. It isnt very big but a fine size. You do have to put your towel on a sunbed around 08:00am inorder to reserve a sunbed as there is not enough sunbeds for everyone. However across the road there is another hotel that is part of this hotel which has a much larger pool which you are able to use.
The hotel staff are nice and friendly and always willing to help.
I would go back to this hotel. All the nice food and drink you can cram in! You can count on the hot hot hot weather in Turkey!
Please dont be put off by the negative reports some people have put on here about this hotel, there is nothing wrong with the place!
Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!

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The grand kurdoglu hotel was Brilliant! Had an exellent time as i was friendly with most of the other guests. The food was different and there was different selection every night! They gave you 4 meals a day! Breakfast, Lunch, Snack ( which was burgers, pizza and chips cooked infront of you ) and then you had dinner which was Turkish. The All inclusive was good even though it only opened to 10 but the waiter lets you get a good few glasses before 10pm! The workers at the hotel were all really friendly and were always happy to help. The only downfall with them is some don't speak alot of english but i suppose it's not there language. Overall it was really good! Me and m daighter really enjoyed it as there where plenty of clubs outside the hotel for her to go to. I would really Recomend this hotel to anyone! The hotel is GREAT !!

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my wife daughternd i stayed at the grand kurdoglu and enjoyed every minuite of our holiday my only complaint was we only stayed for a week the food was good and varied the rooms where good and clean staff all friendly i would reccommend the turkish bath available at the hotel during our stay we had a full fun filled week visiting the ephesus the virgin marys house the horse safari also the aqua park also the shopping good with good banter with locals we will most definitly be going back but for longer next time the reviews i read before hand left me fearing the worse but they where soon forgotten my rating is 10 out of 10