Alize Hotel

i am writing this review a year on from when i went last year.. just got back from olu deniz 5 days ago and went back to the alize hotel several times and it looks to have got even better than last year
last year i went with 12 mates to the alize and we loved it... the entertainer erkan is a legend and we saw him again this year..he sure hadnt forgotten us.. i enjoyed the food..maybe a couple of things they could improve on but that wouldnt ruin my holiday..olu deniz itself is the best place out of the 4 i have bin to in turkey... no1 would be dissapointed with this town and its likely ill book the alize hotel for july 2009...
the rooms as well are very clean had had a great balcony vue of the pool which is a beautiful pool and weather over the past two times i have been hasnt had a cloud appear :)

Warning to anybody thinking of going to this hotel, please beware that the food is not good; the snack bar was the worst part of the hotel, long queuing and one type of pizza, when they made it.

The free ice cream for the kids was served the same time that the waterslide opened,1 hour only, hence all kids on slide no kids at the ice cream bar...the health drinks bar that Thomas Cook advertise in their book, just does not exist.

The Turkish bath is also not free. And much cheaper in the town. The bar has 2 lagers, efes, and Becks, drink the Becks it’s much better than the efes. All shorts are the local type and weak, but Louis the bar man makes you all welcome and works very long hours.9am till 2pm.

Lots of people complained to the rep, but we all got the same reply from her.

The hotel itself was brill and very clean, but the hotel lets itself down with the things that I have talked about.

The staff in the bar and the room cleaners take all the credit.

Olu Deniz is paradise... Stay away from a bloke called bloody gorgeous, who sells trips to tourists, to be safe go to the easy riders, on the sea front.

Met some nice people out there, from England and Wales who kept us happy and in stitches by the pool and in the bar at night (thanks to you all).

I am going to come back next year, but not in this hotel. It was a very, very, very big let down.

Great hotel, nice, clean, friendly staff. Olu Deniz is a wonderful place great people.

The only thing that lets the hotel down is the food, which is a pity as everything other than the food was great.

Lewis the barman a gentleman, Dot in the Turkish baths what a star this lady was, thanks for the (washing clothes ).

Entertainment a little poor. Would love to go back to Olu Deniz but Alize don’t know, please improve the food.

And one last note the cleaners of room and pool deserve a special mention, hard working people.

And stay away from a salesman called bloody gorgeous (George) in the strip.

Thanks to Guide Tours and Easy Riders, great lads and great trips provided by the later.

Absolutely superb hotel, which was extremely clean and tidy.

All the hotel staff were courteous and helpful and concerned with making sure that your holiday is everything you would hope for.

Great choice of food and to a very high standard.

We would certainly use this hotel again.

My fiancé and I flew to Turkey for the first time on Friday the 4th May 2007 for one week at Hotel Alize in Olu Deniz. We flew with Thomas Cook - which was fine, although horrible flight times travelling through the night.

Transfers:
On arrival at the hotel after an hour and twenty minutes on a coach - which was NOT the bumpy unpleasant ride I was expecting.

The Hotel Rooms:
The hotel was immaculate - gorgeous infact. The reception staff were friendly and very easy going. We were taken to our room, which was on the top floor - but even that was only two flights of stairs up - so you couldn’t fault that!

Two single beds next to each other, a small balcony with two chairs and a table, a fridge, a hair dryer, a shower - that always had hot water, a dressing table, wardrobe with plenty of space and hangers - although I did take some more with me, and a gorgeous view from the balcony over the pool. No faults what so ever.

The Hotel:
We were all inclusive - which I think you had to be at the hotel. The free drink was obviously not branded spirits such as Smirnoff Vodka etc, but the local beer/lager was fine for my partner - he had no complaints! I am pickier with my drinks, but just pretty much alternated my drinks throughout the holiday. Drinks were served 7am - 12 midnight.

Breakfast:
Was fine, lots of different breads, cereals, cheeses, yoghurts and of course - for my fiancé, the 'fry up', which was not a great choice, diced sausage, tomato, scrambled egg and potato, but there was a man making fresh omelettes throughout the morning - which were gorgeous! Breakfast was served 7am - 11am - you can’t fault the times!

Lunch & Evening Meal:
Again lots of choice, salads, different soups, breads, and the evening meal had at least two choices of meat and a fish dish and usually a man serving bbq food. Lots of choice. Lunch was 12 - 3 and the evening meal was 7 - 9.30.

Snacks:
There was a burger hut that had burgers, pizzas, chips etc. This was open 12 - 5 and then 11 - 12 at night. Ice creams were available from 3pm - 5pm, again free.

The Pool:
An excellent size, cleaned daily, big slide which was available from around 3 - 5 every day. Everyday there was water volleyball and water gym which seemed popular although we never took part. There was always plenty sun loungers available.

Maids:
Came every day and there was always plenty towels in the rooms.

Evening Entertainment:
Not very good. We only went to it a couple of times, bingo being one of them. The hotel is very relaxed and although the children’s entertainment seemed good - and did occupy the children at the hotel, the adults entertainment did not seem that popular.

Kids:
There was a few young kids there, there was the entertainment on a night for them there, a children’s pool, the slide for the older children, a pool table and a playground beside the bar.

The Blue Lagoon:
Gorgeous. Peaceful, tranquil - just so beautiful. It’s a national park, so there is a slight charge - pennies to tell you the truth! We got a pedelo (spelling!) when we were there for an hour, which was nice and relaxing. Definitely worth a visit.

Olu Deniz:
Small - very small infact. White sandy beach - which must be 300m from our hotel. The sea is very calm. Olu Deniz had a few shops - usually leather shops, selling watches, bags, clothes - which have some nice things in - but you don’t half get hassled by the local!

Cheaper than Asda, Cheaper than Primark, Practically Free, Why You Not Buy, - that’s all they shout. It gets annoying, and truthfully put us off going into a shop unless there was already customers in there! The shop owners hassling you is the problem with Olu Deniz.

We did however buy our wedding rings in Olu Deniz - obviously we were in the shop about 2 hours altogether with the bartering - drinking their apple tea etc. The rings are gorgeous and the jewellers are very clean and professional - Turkey has some gorgeous gold! Just remember to barter and keep to your price!

Flight Home:
Thomas cook were great. However, Dalaman airport, we travelled from Newcastle to Dalaman with a luggage allowance of 15kg each. Going to Dalaman we only had 26kg between us. Coming home - without excess toiletries etc - we didn’t buy anything really at Turkey - cases were definitely lighter.

However, according to Dalaman airport we were 5kg over the limit. Which at £6 per kg is not a cheap flight home! The majority of our flight had to pay excess on their baggage. Our flight was not delayed, but it must have taken an hour and a half to get through check in - and we were nowhere near the back of the queue!

Overall a nice holiday, Olu Deniz, although not much to do, is well worth a visit for a very relaxing holiday! Hotel Alize - excellent. I do not know what other hotels are like there, but I do recommend there!

Enjoy your holiday!

We have just returned from a fabulous two weeks at this beautiful resort.

The hotel was lovely, the rooms were cleaned daily, and the gardens were immaculate.

The staff couldn’t have been friendlier and made our stay here very pleasant. The food was very nice with plenty of choice and the entertainment staff were brilliant.

The children were made a big fuss of and they enjoyed the mini disco every evening.

The pool area was amazing and there was plenty to do throughout the day. I would not hesitate to go back to this hotel again; in fact we are hoping to go back next year.

This was our sixth time in Olu Deniz and I think that this has been our favourite hotel so far. The resort of Olu Deniz is fabulous, the scenery, the lagoon, the people, I could go on and on.

We are going back in September but to a different hotel, I will keep you posted, I can't help wishing that we were going back to the Alize though.

Firstly - Hello to the "Smiths" and we'll see you next year hopefully!

Second visit to the Alize, and 9th to this area of Turkey. Again, we had an absolutely brilliant time.

The hotel is spotless, the food is I'd say nothing special but at the same time you won't go hungry. By this I mean the menu gets a little repetitive, but with the excellent restaurants nearby at brilliant prices, you have no excuse to not go out and try some traditional food - although it seems so many people expect to have the same food that they have at home, and so sadly to us, Turkey in many area's is becoming very English.

Again the staff and local people couldn't do enough to make you welcome. You can do as much or as little as you like. The Entertainment can sometimes be a little cheesy, but it's all in good fun.

Rooms/location/access/facilities are better than most for the area, by that most hotel rooms in Turkey are very basic with minimal decor.

Olu Deniz is a great base to start from to see many different areas and cultures of Turkey, with lots of attractions within an hour's drive away.

Anyone researching this will already know about the Blue Lagoon, and the lively town of Hisaronu, the harbour of Fetiye, and the tranquil Calis.

In summary a great place to relax, have fun and meet new friends.

See you all again in the up and coming years.

Mark, Kathryn and Alicia.

Have just returned from our first holiday in Turkey, was everything we had been told, beautiful country, friendly people - will definitely be going back next year. Excursions were the cheapest we had ever come across (especially if you book with individual tour operators and not the reps at the Hotel - would particularly recommend "Easy Riders").

Alize Hotel is beautiful, nicely positioned, not too near the shops and bars but quite near enough to the beach. Staff friendly, rooms cleaned every day. There was always something on the menu that suited. Would certainly recommend this Hotel.

We thought that this hotel was four star - it definitely isn't. Its difficult to write an objective review as there are features here that are great, and others that really are not and are annoying.

Good things: The food in the restaurant was lovely. As good if not better than some five star hotels we have stayed in. It was available pretty much constantly from 7.30 am until midnight. The staff are great on the whole although the receptionists choose not to speak or understand English when you have a complaint. If you get a nice room (not in the basement) then it is comfortable, clean and the air conditioning works and is almost silent.

Not so good things: The hotel is quite small and can be a little claustrophobic. Everything is next to something, there isn't a great feeling of space although the mountain scenery is very nice. You are tagged with a wrist band upon arrival. Be careful as the ink can rub off and it doesn’t come off your clothes. There is a safe in every room but it will cost you £2 per day to use it! The food in the snack bar leaves a lot to be desired. The pizza and bread based snacks are made up well in advance and left in a glass cupboard for hours - although the kids seemed to like them.

If you get allocated a room in the basement or "dungeon" as my Mum called it, then it is dark and has no view and is a bit smelly, ask to be moved. There are nowhere near enough sun beds. If you are not up by 7.30 with a towel on a bed, forget it! If you are lucky enough to get a bed, try to get one away from the speaker which is blaring music out all day long. Why do the Turkish people assume that we want to listen to Rap and Garage all day?

We did ask for some different music to be played one day and they did oblige, but it was still too loud. The beach is not that near and you have to pay to go on it and for a bed when you get there. Don’t bother with the 12 island boat trip. You will be picked up in a bus which is too small for the amount of passengers, taken round the resort picking up people (sometimes going back to the same hotels 2 or 3 times while they try to find people), taken to Fethiye to board the very large boat where you will crammed on like a sardines.

The promise of 12 islands might be true but you wouldn’t actually know as they are not identified to you. We were told that we would stop at 5 or 6 of the islands and we would be able to get off, walk around the island, swim and sunbathe. We went to 3 actual islands which you couldn’t really walk on, 2 swimming stops and a mud bath. By the time you had queued to get off, it was time to queue to get back on. Very, very disappointing and a long, long day. We were promised paradise and while the scenery was very nice, paradise it was not!

The entertainment is very mediocre. It really depends what you are into. The professional performers (belly dancer, fire and glass man, etc) were very good but the Animation Team performances left a lot to be desired, make sure you have had a few drinks before watching them, they did try though.

I have too say hotel looks alot bigger in the brochure! I found there was not enough sun loungers and rooms were very small, but nevertheless beautiful accomadation.

A possible change of food is in order unless you really love chicken! Im very fussy on what i eat but i couldnt take the sight of chicken any more, i would recommend Ali G's by the beach what a gorgeous kebab that was.

Entertainment was fab for the kids not really for the adults. I found Memit very rude in a sort of sexual way towards my mother, apart from him the staff were great, especially Kuby and Dennis they were great fun and gorgeous too!!

Beaches were stunning... mountains were great, i even got the chance to go paragliding.. FAB!

Stay away from 'bloody gorgeous' hes nuts

I think this hotel was the best hotel I have stayed in, what ever the country, the food was gorgeous they exactly what you wanted, the pool area in fact the whole hotel was very clean all the time.

Day and night they had fun things to do e.g. water-polo and loads of other water games, the entertainers were very good at their jobs especially Errol, Daisy, Dennis and Kuby, I love them all, they were so funny and they have a great personality, they were very kind to all the customers, I got on so well with them I will be going back very soon to see them all.

I would make sure that you visit turkey (Olu Deniz) if you haven’t all ready and stay in this hotel, it is gorgeous and it is just right for all ages. I give this hotel 10/10 because the entertainers and great, the hotel is gorgeous, well everything is, so go! Xx

Pleasant enough although we were told it would be 4* and it most definitely is not!

The food is average if you are happy with 3 different varieties of chicken all week and the same old cold selection or cauliflower cheese every night.

We booked all inclusive and tried to eat at the hotel but nearly every night we went, saw what they had on offer and ate elsewhere. If you are going to book this hotel, have Breakfast and lunch but the all inclusive is a bit of a rip off, especially as they stop serving on the deal at mid-night and the only alcoholic drinks they have on offer are local beer (pretty rank), and local vodka and gin (which tastes dodgy). Even a can of Red Bull is charged at all times at 5 Lira per can!

The bar staff and the maids were lovely and I can't say a bad work against them but generally I would say that the staff were pretty disinterested in us. The entertainment’s staff were great with kids but generally rubbish at entertaining the adults and very immature.

The general feeling of the hotel is chavvy. I hate to generalize but if you are happy to stay in a mediocre, noisy hotel, based on Butlins with a bunch of rowdy, middle aged Northerners then please book up now to avoid disappointment!

The Resort is lovely and in keeping with the hotel is one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed.

The people are nice but be prepared to be hassled for the first 4 days (until you have a tan and they know your faces). Best cheap buys are at Fethiye market although you can't beat the quality of the fakes available actually in the shops. If you want good diamonds, best speak to people staying at the hotel as we were done out of quite a bit of cash when we were there. Watch how much change people give you for the first few days too, a big favorite of theirs to massively short change and you have to fight to get your money back too!

On the whole we have a nice time. The people were nice the weather was amazing and it's a pretty place to go - although the lagoon is a total waste of time. Book up but my advise is to shop about on local websites for 2 star hotels with 20 rooms or so, near the beach as they all looked lovely and with all the facilities you need!

The Alize is just too over priced and has a very high opinion of itself. Too far from the beach, not enough sun loungers (don’t even get me started on that one!), too small a pool for the number of guests and too noisy!

We have just returned from Hotel Alize in Turkey and want to get straight back onto the next plane. The resort of Olu Deniz is wonderful. Having 2 beautiful teenage daughters initially posed a problem with the local lads, but although they were friendly with my daughters they were not pushy and didn't try to touch them as I had been previously warned of.

In fact they were quite amusing. The Turkish people are lovely and can't do enough for you. The area itself is a quaint village and this will never change as they are not allowed to build anything higher than 2 stories so it will never be turned into a 'benidorm' or 'Tenerife'. Lots of restaurants with wonderful food. Even a lovely English breakfast if you feel the need after 2 weeks of Turkish food.

Restaurants advertise this as Asda bacon, Tesco sausage and Heinz beans with Typhoo tea (very amusing). You must also try bartering, my husband loved this and got lots of bargains. Next year we are not taking many clothes as they are so cheap in turkey you can buy 5 or 7 good quality t-shirts for £10.

If you can you must try the jeep safari as this was fantastic and we got to see the real side of Turkey with the poorest houses in the area and the children come out to great you with the hope that you will give them a few sweets (you gladly do). We also visited Saklikent, this is a large gorge and the water is absolutely freezing but a must to try. During the course of the day you get water thrown at you by the locals and you drive through water constantly and then through dust tracks and finish off in the mud baths and clean off in the coldest river ever.

At the end of the day the jeeps all drive to a petrol station where the staff clean their jeeps and at the rear of the petrol station is a swimming pool (unbelievable but true) so that you can wash off any remnants of mud and dust. You also have lunch included and if you book this on the high street you will save a packet. We used a company called 'express' and they were fantastic.

As for the Alize hotel, this is set in beautiful surroundings and you could lay by the pool all day and take in the hotel which is covered in lovely scented flowers and the mountains are in the background (pure bliss). We went in the main weeks and it never felt over crowded as there are only 62 rooms and we never once had to queue for any food or drink. All staff were wonderful. The only remark I have to make is that the entertainment wasn't brilliant. The staff did try but if you’re looking for brilliant entertainment you will be disappointed. The dancers they arranged were good and the belly dancers. Have to say Errol was very amusing and he called my husband 'Rambo'.

I also had an oil massage in the hotel on my last evening and this was wonderful too. You could also have Turkish bath and sauna but I had already tried this on another trip so didn't do it again.

We made lots of friends and many keep going to the Hotel Alize each year as they love the place and must admit that we have decided that we shall return too. I came back totally relaxed and have been told at work that I look like I have a new lease of life. If anyone is wondering whether to try this hotel you won't be disappointed.
The only disappointing part of the holiday was the lagoon. The photos of the lagoon sold the holiday to me but the beach is shingle and pebbles and the sea is green, although clear. It wasn't a lovely blue colour and there were lots of mosquitoes so got badly bitten. We only visited it twice and didn't want to return as preferred the hotel pool as the kids didn't like the feel of the shingle and they needed to keep their shoes on when going into the sea.

Would also like to thank Kathryn who was our rep from Thomas Cook. She was fantastic; I have never met a rep who was this nice. She was so friendly and knew everyone's names straight away. She also asked holidaymakers to donate any leftover sun lotions, shampoo, conditioners, beach shoes etc at the end of the holiday. This may seem odd but she kept all of them in the boot of her car (CLEO) and if any new holidaymakers needed any items that she had in the boot of her car she just asked for a small donation (around 50 pence or more if you wish) and this money was given to a children's charity to help with their education.

I thought this was a wonderful idea as she had thought of this herself. To date she had collected around £600. Fantastic Kathryn and well done girl! Will miss you.
Will see all staff again next year bye for now!

I think this hotel was the best I have ever stayed in, what ever countries I have been too, this was the best hotel.

The food was gorgeous they had exactly what you wanted the pool area and the pool were always clean and the rooms in fact the whole hotel was clean. The entertainment during the day and night was just fantastic and the entertainers were so funny, I love them all.

I give this hotel a 10 because I love it so much I am going back again in 2 months because I love so much, if you want to go to Olu Deniz (turkey) stay in Otel Alize x

Second time back to Olu Deniz and first time at Alize Hotel. Our family comprised two adults ages 40, 47, 2 children ages 7 & 10.

Good Bits - the hotel is very stylish and spotlessly clean. The rooms are cleaned every day and the staff are generally happy. The animation team, (particularly Errol and Daisy) are genuinely jolly people who do all they can to provide entertainment and games for all. The location is in a quiet area but only a few minutes walk from the main resort centre with its bustling shops, market and bars. The obligatory British yob culture hasn't seemingly arrived in Olu Deniz yet making the many bars, restaurants and tavernas suitable for all ages. The Turkish people are exceptionally good natured and will tout their business in a friendly manner, and are seldom persistent once given a firm but polite 'No!'. The beach is gorgeous and a trip to the Blue Lagoon is a must.

No so good Bits - It was a little 'Groundhog Day' with very little change. Each morning around 10.15 am you are woken by a rendition of 'Good Morning' from the musical 'Singin' in the Rain', ironic choice I thought, followed by Darts, Aqua Gym, Pool Games (1001 things you can do with a Surf Board), Water Polo and Volley Ball. Of course you will miss all this entertainment and sun, if you don't set your alarm clock to get a sun bed by the pool. If you are not out with your towel at around 6.00am, you have no chance - despite constant and empty threats by management that towels will be removed before 9.00am.

The food is nothing short of dismal, that may be a bit strong well ok -uninviting! Chicken, Chicken, and more Chicken and the same salad choice with the basic menu operating on a weekly basis. As an alternative there were snacks available which comprised Pizza, cheesy bread or a burger - you've guessed it, every day!. We didn't starve, but just wished it could be more imaginative and varied. Soft and local alcoholic drinks in abundance and plenty of mineral water available. Oh! and don't get hung up by the Becks and Efes beer taps on the bar. Becks you have to purchase, however it is Becks (Bremen) that brews Efes in Turkey I am reliably informed so no difference! Last but not least, the hotel seems popular with many nationalities - English, French, German, Lithuanian, Turkish and Polish.

Overall we enjoyed the holiday, temperatures did soar to 45 degrees which made it a bit uncomfortable and England missed the semi final after losing to Portugal on penalties which made it totally unbearable, however all the people we met and made friends with during our stay made all the difference - John, Sue, Matt, Gemma, Charlotte, Lorraine and Kevin from Wolverhampton (not Birmingham, sorry John!), Viviene and Gareth from Wales, Dave and Barbera, the Essex girls and last but not least Stormin' Norman who despite his years had more life than the rest of us put together. Good on yer Norm, may you enjoy many, many more and thanks for being a surrogate Granddad to our kids - they loved you!