Didim Beach Resort & Spa

We read the reviews on other websites before we left and were a bit worried about some of the bad comments. On our way through Altinkum to our resort it became obvious that hotel was further out than the others but in the morning we realised it was only about 20 mins to walk and there are always mini buses ran by the locals beeping behind you willing to drive you anywhere you want. Beware of their driving though!!!
The town was of a reasonable size and is full of restaurants and bars, not quite to the standard that we are uses to back home though. There are lots of market stalls and shops that look more like shacks, all trying to make you go in. Don't hesitate to say no as they are used to it and you will just spend all day in shops you wouldn't dream of going in. there isn't too much to buy, just gifts for those back home, but if you like your "designer" items then take as much as you can as that is all there is. We didn’t spend much time in the town, and were very glad that we booked the all-inclusive package. Note, don’t tell the locals where you are staying, as they will think you are rich and will charge you more.
I went with just my boyfriend and I but I would really recommend this to families too. You could let the children go off for the whole day and know that they are in safe hands and being all-inclusive you will know they will eat. The rooms were a little disappointing after seeing the pictures. But the bathroom was clean and the maids came everyday. They even make things like hearts and swans on your bed, no doubt to get a bigger tip, but still nice. The employees were lovely and were willing to do anything. They all work an 18-hour day and get paid around £120 a month so they like it when you make bets etc.
The food was ok but quite similar everyday, and I did become rather ill but I'm not sure if that was because of the water. Don't even brush your teeth with it. Everyone was determined to get you drunk but the alcohol is strong so do it slowly. The beach is average but do get up early as the Germans do what they do best and it is annoying when you are by the beach all day. There is a nice breeze all day, which helps keep the temperature down each day. All in all we had a really good holiday but you have to always keep in mind that its a third world country and that 5* here is a 3*-4* elsewhere. A good value holiday and remember what you would get for this price other places.