Yel Holiday Resort, Hisaronu, Turkey
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The Yel Holiday Resort is set in a picturesque and peaceful location. However you are not without opportunity to shop or dine as the main road of Ovacik is close by with a number of small shops and a few local restaurants. For a wider choice you could visit Hisaronu the local bus (dolmus) provides a cheap, regular and reliable way to get around Turkey. loading...
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Yel Holiday Resort Reviews
" had the most fantastic time here... "
Submitted By: Mrs K Thomas
had the most fantastic time here great food brilliant staff especially diego and smiley and mikey free bus down to olou deniz beach twice a day ,enjoyed our self so much we booked to go back again brilliant .very clean and tidy maids always around doing something ,my daughter loved the slide it great fun,also done the 5 island boat trip had a fabulous day .the only fault with the hotel would be the distance from town if you dont like a walk then this hotel wouldnt be for you but there is a bus that runs in it town which would pick you up just down the road my overall comment is fantastic .
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:thomson
" Well what a fantastic holiday from... "
Submitted By: Miss M Simblet
Well what a fantastic holiday from start to finish. All the staff - Diego & lads are great and kept the kids happy & entertained. Pay for food and drinks on your card then pay the bill every few days - keep your receipts to double check right amounts. The food was really nice esp the evening buffets. Pool area and slide was fab for the kids! Room was lovely and we always for fresh flowers or designs with the towels on our beds.
Location of hotel was good, though slightly out of way, just what we were looking for, about £3-5 in a taxi into Hisaronu. Hotel also provide a shuttle bus twice a day to a private beach in Olu Deniz which is great for swimming, snorkelling & pedalos!
We booked with Thomson and they did the usual welcome meeting to sell trips - i wouldnt do this as you can get same ones in the town for much much cheaper. The trip we did book was cancelled last minute, advised by rep to change to Truck Safari which was totally unsuitable for kids - very dissapointed. I would deffo recommend the Dalayan trip with hotel stay if your flights are early morning for going home - well worth it!!
We are booking direct for this year - cant wait to return to see everyone
Location of hotel was good, though slightly out of way, just what we were looking for, about £3-5 in a taxi into Hisaronu. Hotel also provide a shuttle bus twice a day to a private beach in Olu Deniz which is great for swimming, snorkelling & pedalos!
We booked with Thomson and they did the usual welcome meeting to sell trips - i wouldnt do this as you can get same ones in the town for much much cheaper. The trip we did book was cancelled last minute, advised by rep to change to Truck Safari which was totally unsuitable for kids - very dissapointed. I would deffo recommend the Dalayan trip with hotel stay if your flights are early morning for going home - well worth it!!
We are booking direct for this year - cant wait to return to see everyone
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Been to Turkey many times as my... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Sevim
Been to Turkey many times as my husband is Turkish but I can honestly say I wouldn't go back to the Yel. It was out of the way from the centre which meant walking for ages. There was nothing to do in the hotel which was quite boring during the day but ok if you want to sit around all hours and do nothing.
Olu Deniz was lovely but sitting around all day isn't my type of holiday. The rooms were also quite basic with a slippery floor in the bathroom! This was becoming a problem when the least bit of water got there.
The hotel definitely isn't suitable for elderly people as it is amongst many steep hills. Staff were lovely, I enjoyed the holiday but I wouldn't return to this resort.
Olu Deniz was lovely but sitting around all day isn't my type of holiday. The rooms were also quite basic with a slippery floor in the bathroom! This was becoming a problem when the least bit of water got there.
The hotel definitely isn't suitable for elderly people as it is amongst many steep hills. Staff were lovely, I enjoyed the holiday but I wouldn't return to this resort.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Highly disappointed. Although rooms... "
Submitted By: Miss L Bewick
Highly disappointed. Although rooms tidy and friendly staff, there was no entertainment for the children which meant in the evenings they had to entertain themselves.
I certainly will not be returning.
On the good side, we did make some very good friends and Hisaronu itself is beautiful, set at the bottom of the mountains. Although you must judge the place yourself.
I certainly will not be returning.
On the good side, we did make some very good friends and Hisaronu itself is beautiful, set at the bottom of the mountains. Although you must judge the place yourself.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" I just came back from Yel Holiday... "
Submitted By: Mr D WILSON
I just came back from Yel Holiday Resort for 2 weeks I thought the hotel was lovely the staff are very friendly especially Smilie, Brusk and Diego. The hotel was to a high standard with a picturesque view, but please be aware the hotel doesn’t take any money from you for food and drink it all goes on a card and you pay it at the end of your stay which can be a bit dangerous when you get your bill. But they do allow you to pay it every day or every couple of days its your choice this was my first stay in Turkey and I will be returning soon.
Because our flight was very early hours of the morning I recommend the Dalyan trip because it’s a 2 hour trip to the airport after the trip they will put you up in 4 star hotel 10mins away from the airport you will get lunch and an evening meal. Which was really nice the hotel provides a bus to take you to and from a private beach in the blue lagoon Olu Deniz this is by far one of the nicest beaches I've ever been to. I also recommend on Tuesdays to go to Fetiyhe market to haggle for t shirts, handbags and perfume etc ask for the price then cut them in half straight away 9 times out of 10 they will.
I've been to the Caribbean many times but I have to say this is by far the best holiday I’ve ever had I'm sure you will agree.
Because our flight was very early hours of the morning I recommend the Dalyan trip because it’s a 2 hour trip to the airport after the trip they will put you up in 4 star hotel 10mins away from the airport you will get lunch and an evening meal. Which was really nice the hotel provides a bus to take you to and from a private beach in the blue lagoon Olu Deniz this is by far one of the nicest beaches I've ever been to. I also recommend on Tuesdays to go to Fetiyhe market to haggle for t shirts, handbags and perfume etc ask for the price then cut them in half straight away 9 times out of 10 they will.
I've been to the Caribbean many times but I have to say this is by far the best holiday I’ve ever had I'm sure you will agree.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" OMG! This was definitely one of the... "
Submitted By: Miss R Peen
OMG! This was definitely one of the best holidays I've ever been on! Me and my friend had to be kicked out at the end of the week as we had so much fun just within the hotel! The waiters are lovely and you simply cannot beat Diego as, what I assume, the restaurant manager, he was so lovely and we were never wanting for anything! An evening at the bar with Smiley and Mikey is a must, as they are possibly the best part about the Yel holiday resort! Ask Smiley for a 'Smiley special' cocktail and you will not be disappointed. And if A.J suggests killer pool, please beat him and deflate his ego! Shopping in Hisarano is an experience, and check out the Piano restaurant as that serves excellent food. I'd give it 20/10 if I could as it was my years highlight.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We have recently returned from the... "
Submitted By: Mrs S K Merrick
We have recently returned from the Yel Hotel and had a brilliant holiday. From the minute we arrived, the staff made us feel very welcome. Hadje (Not sure spelling) on reception is very helpful and knows everything there is to know about the hotel and area!
Smiley the fantastic bar manager along with Junior and Mikey are great fun and really friendly with all the guests. Diego restaurant manager, Deniz, Harun, Mehmet Ali, Mehmet, Ersin, Sorry if I have forgotten any as you were all excellent!!
Not to forget our freinds Ecko and AJ the entertainment team who kept us amused all day!!! All in all the staff make it!!
Rooms are basic but very clean and tidy and you can see the maids take pride in this.
Food is very good, the first few nights we had the buffet which you pay a set amount and eat as much as you like. We thought this was good value but in fact we also had a few nights a la carte and found it excellent and probably cheaper.
Went out a few nights in Hisaronu to restaurants. Took advice from an earlier review who mentioned The Lemon Tree which we agree was very good.
Went on jeep safari which we really enjoyed but a word of warning .When they say you get wet they are not joking! It was great fun and a very nice way of seeing villages and the Saklikent Gorge (a must) But right from the word go everyone soaks you!! The children in all the villages wait for the jeeps to go by and aim hosepipes and buckets.
We loved it as did most but there were a few who didn’t enjoy it and clearly didn’t want to be wet!!
We booked ours through a company called Tiny Akropolis, which you will find opposite the piano bar. There are lots of different jeeps but the ones this company use are large green ones and everyone has their own seat. Focus jeeps are similar. Watch out as there are some that are small and you are crammed in on long seats, remember you are on it quite a bit and it’s very hot.
We were a party of 10, 2 families and by far the best day out we had was a private boat trip. It’s a boat owned by a husband and wife team and they take you to lots of different bays, swim off the boat and cook you a fantastic buffet lunch. It was brilliant and cost about £12 per head.
I suppose our only reservation was that the hotel is quite a way from town and beaches, however we found it fine as taxis are very cheap and the hotel runs courtesy busses to Olu Deniz beach which is lovely!
All in all we would go back there...we had a great time.
Smiley the fantastic bar manager along with Junior and Mikey are great fun and really friendly with all the guests. Diego restaurant manager, Deniz, Harun, Mehmet Ali, Mehmet, Ersin, Sorry if I have forgotten any as you were all excellent!!
Not to forget our freinds Ecko and AJ the entertainment team who kept us amused all day!!! All in all the staff make it!!
Rooms are basic but very clean and tidy and you can see the maids take pride in this.
Food is very good, the first few nights we had the buffet which you pay a set amount and eat as much as you like. We thought this was good value but in fact we also had a few nights a la carte and found it excellent and probably cheaper.
Went out a few nights in Hisaronu to restaurants. Took advice from an earlier review who mentioned The Lemon Tree which we agree was very good.
Went on jeep safari which we really enjoyed but a word of warning .When they say you get wet they are not joking! It was great fun and a very nice way of seeing villages and the Saklikent Gorge (a must) But right from the word go everyone soaks you!! The children in all the villages wait for the jeeps to go by and aim hosepipes and buckets.
We loved it as did most but there were a few who didn’t enjoy it and clearly didn’t want to be wet!!
We booked ours through a company called Tiny Akropolis, which you will find opposite the piano bar. There are lots of different jeeps but the ones this company use are large green ones and everyone has their own seat. Focus jeeps are similar. Watch out as there are some that are small and you are crammed in on long seats, remember you are on it quite a bit and it’s very hot.
We were a party of 10, 2 families and by far the best day out we had was a private boat trip. It’s a boat owned by a husband and wife team and they take you to lots of different bays, swim off the boat and cook you a fantastic buffet lunch. It was brilliant and cost about £12 per head.
I suppose our only reservation was that the hotel is quite a way from town and beaches, however we found it fine as taxis are very cheap and the hotel runs courtesy busses to Olu Deniz beach which is lovely!
All in all we would go back there...we had a great time.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We have just returned from a seven... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Sansbury
We have just returned from a seven day holiday at Yel Resort. It was a lovely place. The staff were very attentive and wanted to make your holiday special. Nothing was too much trouble.
The complex was clean and tidy and the flowers on the bed was a lovely touch. The buffet for meals was a super idea and all the children were able to have what, and as much as they wanted.
The animation team seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves and were on the go all day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Resort to anyone.
The only downside was the bathroom. It tended to flood when you had a shower and the floor can become very slipppy. Not an ideal place for the elderly or infirm.
The complex was clean and tidy and the flowers on the bed was a lovely touch. The buffet for meals was a super idea and all the children were able to have what, and as much as they wanted.
The animation team seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves and were on the go all day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Resort to anyone.
The only downside was the bathroom. It tended to flood when you had a shower and the floor can become very slipppy. Not an ideal place for the elderly or infirm.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Room was clean and had everything... "
Submitted By: Miss M MADDISON
Room was clean and had everything needed, food was nice and various choice for everybody.
Hotel itself is a little bit out of the way - so it means taking a walk down dark street at night or catching local bus. But there was entertainment put on at the hotel and I did not find this a problem. Pool is very nice and with slide for children.
Service from the staff was considerate and helpful and when people could not find a sunbed the staff were helping them to resolve the problem (and to be fair that was only for those that came out to the pool at 12-the busiest time).
I would go again tomorrow.
Hotel itself is a little bit out of the way - so it means taking a walk down dark street at night or catching local bus. But there was entertainment put on at the hotel and I did not find this a problem. Pool is very nice and with slide for children.
Service from the staff was considerate and helpful and when people could not find a sunbed the staff were helping them to resolve the problem (and to be fair that was only for those that came out to the pool at 12-the busiest time).
I would go again tomorrow.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Me and 3 of my pals went to Yel... "
Submitted By: Miss L Elsom
Me and 3 of my pals went to Yel Holiday Village in Sept 2005. The apartments are kept very clean; maids were in everyday with fresh towels and even leave petals with your towels on your bed. Was a very pleasant place to stay.
3 of us fell ill on the last few days of our holiday which we do not know the reason for. The buffet nights at the hotel were ok but some of the food looked very questionable.
Overall Yel Holiday Village was lovely and had a beautiful back drop of mountains and gorgeous scenery. The staff are very friendly, joining in on some fun in the pool etc. I think this place is ideal for families as there is a flume for kids. Not good for people with walking difficulties however as there is a 5min walk up a steep hill from any mini buses you get from the town. The hotel is without a doubt very lovely however I would not recommend Turkey as a country to anyone, the beaches are all stony and is not proper sand, very sore on the feet and is also a long distance from this resort, however there was a shuttle bus which ran to the beach in the morning.
3 of us fell ill on the last few days of our holiday which we do not know the reason for. The buffet nights at the hotel were ok but some of the food looked very questionable.
Overall Yel Holiday Village was lovely and had a beautiful back drop of mountains and gorgeous scenery. The staff are very friendly, joining in on some fun in the pool etc. I think this place is ideal for families as there is a flume for kids. Not good for people with walking difficulties however as there is a 5min walk up a steep hill from any mini buses you get from the town. The hotel is without a doubt very lovely however I would not recommend Turkey as a country to anyone, the beaches are all stony and is not proper sand, very sore on the feet and is also a long distance from this resort, however there was a shuttle bus which ran to the beach in the morning.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2005
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" This place is absolutely amazing.... "
Submitted By: Miss Abby McMillan
This place is absolutely amazing. Beautiful views, fantastic staff & brilliant up keeping.
The pool is fab for any ages, & the slide can be for both the big kids & the actual kids.
The rooms are always kept very tidy (& as I'm an 18 year old girl, the poor maids had to keep on top of my mess, thanks!) and the bar is very well kept.
I have to say that what made my holiday was the staff though, Diego & his team don't half make leaving so hard, & also Mister Smiley & his two boys, Mike & Junior, made the scorching weather bearable, with their silly dances, crazy sayings, & practical jokes.
Also the restaurant staff such as Diego, Burhan, Deniz, and Hector (for the whole week that he was actually there!) & Ersin kept on top of all of the food our party ordered. Also the two Mehmets & their cooking was lovely, once I got used to it.
The entertainment staff (Brusk & Eko) were the party makers, pool polo & water-ball were always a hoot when they joined in!
All of the maids were very friendly & knew exactly what they were doing.
Hisaronu is a very nice place to shop in the day, as well as at night. If you like shopping with hardly any hassle, try the daytime, if you're up for the small talk to get you into shops, try at night, but all the shops are brilliant, with very friendly shopkeepers.
The bars in Hisaronu are wonderful, dancing on bars, singing karaoke & drunken people everywhere is how it should be when you're on holiday.
Personally, I enjoyed eating in the Yalcins restaurant, they know how to keep a customer busy and happy with a pool table, a few drinks, a huge menu and a bit of music and a very small belly dancers costume. (If anyone knows the website - if it has one - Let me know?)
Excursions. These are what made my holiday. If you are planning on booking any excursions, book with Focus, on the main street in Hisaronu. The Jeep Safari trip is brilliant with (Mad Dog) Leonardo. Crazy-Crazy. Anything he can find, he will throw on you.
Also the Turtle beach trip is wonderful, especially with the smelly mud-bath! Other trips such as rafting and Turkish baths are a to-do when in Fethiye as they are enjoyable.
Overall, this holiday must have been the best holiday I have ever had. 20 out of 10 for Yel.
Abby 21/06/2007 - 6/07/07
The pool is fab for any ages, & the slide can be for both the big kids & the actual kids.
The rooms are always kept very tidy (& as I'm an 18 year old girl, the poor maids had to keep on top of my mess, thanks!) and the bar is very well kept.
I have to say that what made my holiday was the staff though, Diego & his team don't half make leaving so hard, & also Mister Smiley & his two boys, Mike & Junior, made the scorching weather bearable, with their silly dances, crazy sayings, & practical jokes.
Also the restaurant staff such as Diego, Burhan, Deniz, and Hector (for the whole week that he was actually there!) & Ersin kept on top of all of the food our party ordered. Also the two Mehmets & their cooking was lovely, once I got used to it.
The entertainment staff (Brusk & Eko) were the party makers, pool polo & water-ball were always a hoot when they joined in!
All of the maids were very friendly & knew exactly what they were doing.
Hisaronu is a very nice place to shop in the day, as well as at night. If you like shopping with hardly any hassle, try the daytime, if you're up for the small talk to get you into shops, try at night, but all the shops are brilliant, with very friendly shopkeepers.
The bars in Hisaronu are wonderful, dancing on bars, singing karaoke & drunken people everywhere is how it should be when you're on holiday.
Personally, I enjoyed eating in the Yalcins restaurant, they know how to keep a customer busy and happy with a pool table, a few drinks, a huge menu and a bit of music and a very small belly dancers costume. (If anyone knows the website - if it has one - Let me know?)
Excursions. These are what made my holiday. If you are planning on booking any excursions, book with Focus, on the main street in Hisaronu. The Jeep Safari trip is brilliant with (Mad Dog) Leonardo. Crazy-Crazy. Anything he can find, he will throw on you.
Also the Turtle beach trip is wonderful, especially with the smelly mud-bath! Other trips such as rafting and Turkish baths are a to-do when in Fethiye as they are enjoyable.
Overall, this holiday must have been the best holiday I have ever had. 20 out of 10 for Yel.
Abby 21/06/2007 - 6/07/07
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We have just come back from a 2 week... "
Submitted By: Mr A Skinner
We have just come back from a 2 week stay at The Yel Holiday Resort which is situated in Ovacik about 3 miles from the bustling resort of Hisaronu. We had to pay extra for a family room, which we did not want and it turned out to be the smallest room we have ever stayed in!
The room and shower area were kept very clean by the hard working maids who cleared both every day, with sheets and towels changed 3 times a week.
The pool area was very nice with spectacular views over the surrounding areas and there was a separate children’s pool as well as a circular slide that went into the main pool. The pool staff were constantly wanting you to ‘do something’ with organised darts, water polo and table tennis and seemed to think if you were relaxing on a sun bed reading you must not be enjoying yourself!
They would join in with anyone throwing a football in the pool and think nothing of kicking the ball very hard back into the pool splashing anyone who was unfortunate to be relaxing or sleeping in the way!
We went in the quiet season and the hotel was only about a third full with a few families/groups, a few older couples and a lot of very overweight women in their 40s with the obligatory tattoos.
The port of Fethiye is a ten minute bus (dolmus) ride away with the lively resort of Hisaronu about the same distance the opposite way. The best resort is Olu Deniz, which is 3 miles passed Hisaronu and all resorts can be reached via taxi for £4 - £6 or local bus (dolmus) for about £1.50 to Hisaronu and £2 to Olu Deniz or Fethiye.
The buses run every 5 minutes and can be stopped by putting you hand out anywhere and will stop where ever you want. To get to the main road you had to walk down a deserted (and dark at night) road down a steep hill. You can walk into Hisaronu, which we did a few times on a night and it takes about half an hour but you have to run the gauntlet of all the bars and restaurants who all want the very limited business at this quiet time of the year.
Hisaronu is the noisiest resort of the 3 and has been described as a sunny and clean Blackpool and I can see the resemblance, but it does have a few very good restaurants and we had excellent meals at The Lemon Tree and our favourite, The Aciktim Restaurant, which had the best steak and service in the area.
We would spend most nights at Olu Deniz and always end up at the Tequila Bar for a drink and a great night of music (rock, blues) and hilarious waiters who were great fun and always looked after you.
For the best views of the bay and the fantastic sunset, the Buzz Beach Bar is a must but it is starting to get a bit expensive. We repeated the great value 12 Island boat trip that we did on a previous visit and it is a must for any visitor. We went with Carole and Tay-fun who operate out of Hisaronu with English reps on the boat who offered hotel pick up, 8 hours cruising and swimming around the 12 islands, chicken of fish dinner and drop off back at your hotel, all for £10 per head, fantastic value.
We also booked their sunset night cruise which included a steak meal and an hour of 60s rock and roll cabaret from the great Kenny and then dancing on deck back to the port of Fethiye for midnight. By booking both of these trips we were entitled to a free cruise to the Sunday market at Goceck with 4 hour cruising and 2½ hour stop and the market/shops of Goceck. I had a Turkish shave 3 times during our stay and chose the barber at the bottom of our hotel road in the AY Market. For £3 you would get a cut throat shave, a head, neck, back and arm massage from a great guy who would insist my wife should take photos and drink apple tea during the half hour duration.
The other part of the AY Market was a shop where you could buy food, drink, papers and again was very friendly as well as very cheap.
We flew back to Durham Tees Valley on Tuesday 24th June on the Thomson flight. We decided to book our seats so we could be near the front of the plane, big mistake. The 3 stewardess constantly got together (behind drawn curtain) and spent most of the flight laughing; with one of them have a very loud and annoying screech. The lights were turned off so we could sleep on the 4hr flight, some chance!
We like Turkey and will go back but next time we will book our seats at the back of the plane.
The room and shower area were kept very clean by the hard working maids who cleared both every day, with sheets and towels changed 3 times a week.
The pool area was very nice with spectacular views over the surrounding areas and there was a separate children’s pool as well as a circular slide that went into the main pool. The pool staff were constantly wanting you to ‘do something’ with organised darts, water polo and table tennis and seemed to think if you were relaxing on a sun bed reading you must not be enjoying yourself!
They would join in with anyone throwing a football in the pool and think nothing of kicking the ball very hard back into the pool splashing anyone who was unfortunate to be relaxing or sleeping in the way!
We went in the quiet season and the hotel was only about a third full with a few families/groups, a few older couples and a lot of very overweight women in their 40s with the obligatory tattoos.
The port of Fethiye is a ten minute bus (dolmus) ride away with the lively resort of Hisaronu about the same distance the opposite way. The best resort is Olu Deniz, which is 3 miles passed Hisaronu and all resorts can be reached via taxi for £4 - £6 or local bus (dolmus) for about £1.50 to Hisaronu and £2 to Olu Deniz or Fethiye.
The buses run every 5 minutes and can be stopped by putting you hand out anywhere and will stop where ever you want. To get to the main road you had to walk down a deserted (and dark at night) road down a steep hill. You can walk into Hisaronu, which we did a few times on a night and it takes about half an hour but you have to run the gauntlet of all the bars and restaurants who all want the very limited business at this quiet time of the year.
Hisaronu is the noisiest resort of the 3 and has been described as a sunny and clean Blackpool and I can see the resemblance, but it does have a few very good restaurants and we had excellent meals at The Lemon Tree and our favourite, The Aciktim Restaurant, which had the best steak and service in the area.
We would spend most nights at Olu Deniz and always end up at the Tequila Bar for a drink and a great night of music (rock, blues) and hilarious waiters who were great fun and always looked after you.
For the best views of the bay and the fantastic sunset, the Buzz Beach Bar is a must but it is starting to get a bit expensive. We repeated the great value 12 Island boat trip that we did on a previous visit and it is a must for any visitor. We went with Carole and Tay-fun who operate out of Hisaronu with English reps on the boat who offered hotel pick up, 8 hours cruising and swimming around the 12 islands, chicken of fish dinner and drop off back at your hotel, all for £10 per head, fantastic value.
We also booked their sunset night cruise which included a steak meal and an hour of 60s rock and roll cabaret from the great Kenny and then dancing on deck back to the port of Fethiye for midnight. By booking both of these trips we were entitled to a free cruise to the Sunday market at Goceck with 4 hour cruising and 2½ hour stop and the market/shops of Goceck. I had a Turkish shave 3 times during our stay and chose the barber at the bottom of our hotel road in the AY Market. For £3 you would get a cut throat shave, a head, neck, back and arm massage from a great guy who would insist my wife should take photos and drink apple tea during the half hour duration.
The other part of the AY Market was a shop where you could buy food, drink, papers and again was very friendly as well as very cheap.
We flew back to Durham Tees Valley on Tuesday 24th June on the Thomson flight. We decided to book our seats so we could be near the front of the plane, big mistake. The 3 stewardess constantly got together (behind drawn curtain) and spent most of the flight laughing; with one of them have a very loud and annoying screech. The lights were turned off so we could sleep on the 4hr flight, some chance!
We like Turkey and will go back but next time we will book our seats at the back of the plane.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2007
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" On booking a (find out when you get... "
Submitted By: Miss Shelley French
On booking a (find out when you get there) holiday with Thomson in June 2006 and with it being our 1st trip to Turkey, both my friend and I couldn't believe our luck when we were allocated the Yel Hotel as our destination. From the second we arrived in Turkey we had the most amazing holiday. All the staff are wonderful, couldn't do enough for you, even fresh flowers arranged on your bed.
The hotel was kept very clean with a lovely pool area and bar, there was evening entertainment most evenings which was very amusing (especially the staff dance which was brilliant) and the food was also good. The Ovacik area is very nice, set a little way up the hill you have a great view of the surrounding area and only a short dolmus ride to Hisaronu where there is good night life and restaurants.
My friend and I are both more (pool) people but if you like to hit the beach they are lovely also. There are plenty of trips to do if you are more energetic but a trip to a Turkish bath is a must I have never felt so relaxed and chilled out in my life, so chilled out was we that we missed our stop on the dolmus ride back.
All I can say is we give it the big thumbs up, so much so we returned for another 10 day stay in September 2006 and will probably be going back in 2007 as well. You'll Love it!
The hotel was kept very clean with a lovely pool area and bar, there was evening entertainment most evenings which was very amusing (especially the staff dance which was brilliant) and the food was also good. The Ovacik area is very nice, set a little way up the hill you have a great view of the surrounding area and only a short dolmus ride to Hisaronu where there is good night life and restaurants.
My friend and I are both more (pool) people but if you like to hit the beach they are lovely also. There are plenty of trips to do if you are more energetic but a trip to a Turkish bath is a must I have never felt so relaxed and chilled out in my life, so chilled out was we that we missed our stop on the dolmus ride back.
All I can say is we give it the big thumbs up, so much so we returned for another 10 day stay in September 2006 and will probably be going back in 2007 as well. You'll Love it!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" Absolutely Fantastic. The best hotel... "
Submitted By: Miss E Fosher
Absolutely Fantastic. The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff can’t do enough for you. They are so friendly and welcome you into the hotel. Great food loads of dishes to choose from. The staff take your suitcases down for you and back up when your stay is over. It was so amazing I cried over and over when I left. They love blonde children and can talk extremely good English.
I would recommend this to anybody and everybody. Apart from disabled and the very young who rely on a buggy/pushchair as there are lots of stairs and all of the rooms are in different blocks so there are no lifts. The pool is amazing perfect for every age. There is a shallow end and a deep end so perfect for anyone. Waterslide is fantastic. Only open twice a day though because a member of staff has to stand up there whilst you go down.
Rooms have television hairdryer etc. So you only need to pack the bare necessities! Rooms have en-suite bathroom although in turkey they believe that you should wash yourself in clean running water so there are no plugs but they recommend wrapping a 50 pence piece in plastic if you want to wash, obscure I know! Very cheap taxis/dolmus buses into the local town 8-10 Turkish lira for a taxi, that’s about 3-4quid!
Cheap as chips they like to say. All round very attentive staff. Very clean hotel. Its an amazing hotel so I wish you a fantastic time. Emma x
P.s I also found out that it’s cheaper to book directly with the hotel and just pay for your flights x
I would recommend this to anybody and everybody. Apart from disabled and the very young who rely on a buggy/pushchair as there are lots of stairs and all of the rooms are in different blocks so there are no lifts. The pool is amazing perfect for every age. There is a shallow end and a deep end so perfect for anyone. Waterslide is fantastic. Only open twice a day though because a member of staff has to stand up there whilst you go down.
Rooms have television hairdryer etc. So you only need to pack the bare necessities! Rooms have en-suite bathroom although in turkey they believe that you should wash yourself in clean running water so there are no plugs but they recommend wrapping a 50 pence piece in plastic if you want to wash, obscure I know! Very cheap taxis/dolmus buses into the local town 8-10 Turkish lira for a taxi, that’s about 3-4quid!
Cheap as chips they like to say. All round very attentive staff. Very clean hotel. Its an amazing hotel so I wish you a fantastic time. Emma x
P.s I also found out that it’s cheaper to book directly with the hotel and just pay for your flights x
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
" We went to turkey it was really good,... "
Submitted By: Ms JH Hanna
We went to turkey it was really good, had lots of fun, we didn't do the entertainment though because you could go into the town of Hisaronu and there you had clubs that children could go in.
The resort had a big pool with slide it had a bar and all the bar staff and other staff where really friendly and helpful.
I would definitely go there again.
But the only problem is you cant bring any outside drink/food into the hotel at night.
The resort had a big pool with slide it had a bar and all the bar staff and other staff where really friendly and helpful.
I would definitely go there again.
But the only problem is you cant bring any outside drink/food into the hotel at night.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2005
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Thomson
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