Alize Hotel, Olu Deniz, Turkey
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Hotel Description:
Alize Hotel is a friendly, stylish hotel and very well located, only 450 meters from main Olu deniz beach, on a side road in the outskirts of the resort centre. It is perfect for families with a number of facilities for both adults and children with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. All the rooms are equipped with shower, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning, safety box, satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and balcony or terrace. loading...
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Alize Hotel Reviews
" Good but food needs improved "
Submitted By: NOSYRB
Just back from Alize hotel, stayed two weeks,we had a fantastic time and met some fantastic people pity they only stayed one week.The hotel is spotless, cleaned every day.The poolside entainment[ERCAN]was very good throughout the day,at night it was okay but sometimes lacked enough people joining in.The first week the food was very bland and all tasted the same but did improve on the second week,more choice was needed.Eating out was allways an option with plenty of restaurants to choose from and good quality food.Pity about our last day when our hotel towels were stolen by a girl called sonya who had arrived with about 8 to 10 of her family,very cheeky lot but the hotel cannot be held responsible for them,I did manage to get the towels back from them.I would reccomend The Alize to anyone if the food stayed at the level it got to on our second week.
Advice: Great resort for couples.
Activities: All local restaurants good
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Wish we had stayed for 2 weeks "
Submitted By: Blondie sept 09
Wish we had stayed for 2weeks, Oudeniz is a beautiful place and the people are so nice, they dont hassle you and if you say no they leave you alone.
The Alize otel is very beautiful the rooms are spotless and are cleaned everyday including change of bedding and towels, balconeys are small but enough room to sit and have drink on whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings.
The entertainment was lively and fun and tried to include everyone, the only thing lacks is more variety on an evening to keep quests in the hotel, we found that we were going out on an evening for entertainment.
We met some lovely friends whilst on our weeks stay and this really made the holiday.
The down side to the Hotel Alize is the food, it boring had no flavour and all tasted the same but looked different colours, we were all inclusive but we went out to eat most of the week, there were not much choice of spirits you either drank Vodka, Gin or Raki and the miserable bar man (watch out for Him Tall and never smiled)would not make cocktails and kept you waiting at the bar before he served you, you really felt uncomfortable asking for a drink. There was plenty of choice in soft drinks so very good if you have children.
I would recommend a visit to Sea horse beach, free bus to and from hotel to beach, the beach is soft and very clear water, ideal for children.
Would go back to this hotel and place and would recommend this to anyone.
The Alize otel is very beautiful the rooms are spotless and are cleaned everyday including change of bedding and towels, balconeys are small but enough room to sit and have drink on whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings.
The entertainment was lively and fun and tried to include everyone, the only thing lacks is more variety on an evening to keep quests in the hotel, we found that we were going out on an evening for entertainment.
We met some lovely friends whilst on our weeks stay and this really made the holiday.
The down side to the Hotel Alize is the food, it boring had no flavour and all tasted the same but looked different colours, we were all inclusive but we went out to eat most of the week, there were not much choice of spirits you either drank Vodka, Gin or Raki and the miserable bar man (watch out for Him Tall and never smiled)would not make cocktails and kept you waiting at the bar before he served you, you really felt uncomfortable asking for a drink. There was plenty of choice in soft drinks so very good if you have children.
I would recommend a visit to Sea horse beach, free bus to and from hotel to beach, the beach is soft and very clear water, ideal for children.
Would go back to this hotel and place and would recommend this to anyone.
Advice: Great cant wait to go back
Activities: Buzz bar fantastic food and views
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" absolutely fabulous!!!! "
Submitted By: Charlotte Lockley
hotel alize is absolutely fantastic it is great!. the food is lovely but sometimes the flies ruin it but they almost never come . the waiters are so nice and friendly to the guests but sometimes interupt your meal.my room was nice and tidy but it was on the ground floor and got a view of chickens but i didn't mind.Erkan the main entertainer is so lovely along with the other entertainer.everynight in the amphitheatre,the entertainers have a show like a belly dancer,a comedy sketch show,music quiz,pub quiz,mr alize,miss alize( they are so hilarious!!!) and other events ,my favourite was the miss alize because my mum was a contestant and she came runner up in it. the slide is open 3-5pm and that never has long queues and anyone of any age can go on it. at 10:30am they do water arobics and at 11am they play darts and the winner gets a free cocktail but the 2nd place has to do a belly dance around the pool.they also play water polo at 3pm and the loser team also has to do a belly dance around the pool.also at 3pm ice cream is open until 5pm and it is delicious! . we met some friends there but 2 of them got ear infections .advice:bring ear plugs for the pool or get swim ear drops that is what i brought and i was fine . the shows always start at 10pm and the mini disco for children starts at 9-10pm.i went to turkey while it was my birthday and the hotel made me a beautiful cake. they have volleyball at 11pm staff against guests and that is so fun but it can get very competitive.i think hotel alize is fantastic, i would definitely recomend it!!!
Advice: it is beautiful.
Activities: go to fethiye market for a day on tuesday only.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Wonderul Hotel! "
Submitted By: OMG hEY
OMG this hotel was great and i loved it! i went with my family of 14 people and we had ZERO complaints its was a perfect and relaxing place to stay!!! The staff are very friendly and nice, The hotel was fabulous and i could not ask for a better holiday! at 9pm there is miniDisco for the children and then at 10pm there would be a show on e.g; Comedysketch,,Dancers would come in,, these shows are very fun for the family. The hotel provides a shuttle bus to take you to a private part of the beach (Blue Lagoon) You have to go there, it is beautiful!!!
Rooms inClude:
Cable/satellite TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Direct-dial phone
Housekeeping
Hair dryer
Shower only
Television - Satellite service
The shops are close (2min walk) The hotel arranges paragliding,jeepsafari,Paintballing e.c.t and other tours! You should visit Turtle Beach and the MudBaths!!!!!!!!
Hotel also includees;
Poolside bar
Swimming pool - children's
Sauna
Fitness equipment
Meeting rooms (small groups)
24-hour front desk
Babysitting or child care
Shopping on site
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Television in lobby
Pool table
Swimming pool - outdoor
This Hotel is great and me and family love it and we are hoping to come Next Year!! Do not hesitate to book it ,it is a perfect holiday!
Thanksz'
Rooms inClude:
Cable/satellite TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Direct-dial phone
Housekeeping
Hair dryer
Shower only
Television - Satellite service
The shops are close (2min walk) The hotel arranges paragliding,jeepsafari,Paintballing e.c.t and other tours! You should visit Turtle Beach and the MudBaths!!!!!!!!
Hotel also includees;
Poolside bar
Swimming pool - children's
Sauna
Fitness equipment
Meeting rooms (small groups)
24-hour front desk
Babysitting or child care
Shopping on site
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Television in lobby
Pool table
Swimming pool - outdoor
This Hotel is great and me and family love it and we are hoping to come Next Year!! Do not hesitate to book it ,it is a perfect holiday!
Thanksz'
Advice: Loved Fethiye OluDeniz-BEAUTIFUL
Activities:
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Otel Alize review "
Submitted By: taxiboy32
The hotel Alize is a supurb place to stay. My party of six had a wonderful time with one only one complaint...the food.
Despite being an open buffet it was to be blunt bland but having said that everything was always fresh. The barbequed food was on times not properly cooked, okay for beef but not chicken. In fairness I have spoken to a few people who have been all inclusive in turkey and hotels that serve tasty food seem rare. It would seem that they have catered for an east european market in the past who like their food that way and so we western interlopers havent yet been taken into consideration fully. A shame because the food they served was beautifully prepared it has to be said. They are still learning what we like but they have sorted the sweet trolley bang on. Oh and one tip TAKE YOUR OWN BUTTER!
That aside the Alize is fab nestled at the far end of the village it is quiet and peaceful most of the time. In the morning as the village is in a cove the sun takes its time hitting it. It was a sight to be laying there watching the paragliders go over. The entertainment team are great in the day but do miss the point slightly in the night with their idea of comedy sketches and dancing, should you stay on site in the evening. The rooms are clean, water hot and the air con is a blessing. It was 54 degrees on one day we were there you see. The wonderful pictures you see in the brochures are really what the place is like 24/7. Tv however if you watch that kinda stuff on holiday once again caters for east europeans all you get in english is BBC world and SKY news. We loved it there overall and if they get the catering sorted out would return without hesitation. I would recommend you take a laptop for the kids because they only have one PC for guests and the q does get pretty long on times but they have wi fi so happy days, take your own.
Olu Deniz is a great place to stay not to busy, just about right for a relaxing holiday with plenty of sights to see. Take my advice go to Pioneer Travel for your excursions and demand to be on a guide called Arti's bus. He speaks good english and from the moment you get on the bus he is telling you what you are going to be doing and seeing and with his excentric style brings the whole experience to life somehow that I dont think I have ever seen before. He loves what he does, has pride in his country and it shows.
Thank you Arti.
We did trips with other companies including Pioneer but not with him and it just wasnt the same. They just didnt live it...if that makes any sense.
The beach is a layer of sand then stone then pea gravel. Once at the waters edge you sink into this gravel, cant call it sand because its not.
The turks are a hard working friendly helpful people by enlarge, they are a little hard with their hasstling but as most brits just ignore them are slowly getting the point we will only stop if we see something we like and no ammount of banter will change that.
You have to remember they work 7 months of the year and take the rest off so every lira they make in those months count. Just one other thing you may need to know women seem to have no place in their society whatever. It is Asia after all.
Despite being an open buffet it was to be blunt bland but having said that everything was always fresh. The barbequed food was on times not properly cooked, okay for beef but not chicken. In fairness I have spoken to a few people who have been all inclusive in turkey and hotels that serve tasty food seem rare. It would seem that they have catered for an east european market in the past who like their food that way and so we western interlopers havent yet been taken into consideration fully. A shame because the food they served was beautifully prepared it has to be said. They are still learning what we like but they have sorted the sweet trolley bang on. Oh and one tip TAKE YOUR OWN BUTTER!
That aside the Alize is fab nestled at the far end of the village it is quiet and peaceful most of the time. In the morning as the village is in a cove the sun takes its time hitting it. It was a sight to be laying there watching the paragliders go over. The entertainment team are great in the day but do miss the point slightly in the night with their idea of comedy sketches and dancing, should you stay on site in the evening. The rooms are clean, water hot and the air con is a blessing. It was 54 degrees on one day we were there you see. The wonderful pictures you see in the brochures are really what the place is like 24/7. Tv however if you watch that kinda stuff on holiday once again caters for east europeans all you get in english is BBC world and SKY news. We loved it there overall and if they get the catering sorted out would return without hesitation. I would recommend you take a laptop for the kids because they only have one PC for guests and the q does get pretty long on times but they have wi fi so happy days, take your own.
Olu Deniz is a great place to stay not to busy, just about right for a relaxing holiday with plenty of sights to see. Take my advice go to Pioneer Travel for your excursions and demand to be on a guide called Arti's bus. He speaks good english and from the moment you get on the bus he is telling you what you are going to be doing and seeing and with his excentric style brings the whole experience to life somehow that I dont think I have ever seen before. He loves what he does, has pride in his country and it shows.
Thank you Arti.
We did trips with other companies including Pioneer but not with him and it just wasnt the same. They just didnt live it...if that makes any sense.
The beach is a layer of sand then stone then pea gravel. Once at the waters edge you sink into this gravel, cant call it sand because its not.
The turks are a hard working friendly helpful people by enlarge, they are a little hard with their hasstling but as most brits just ignore them are slowly getting the point we will only stop if we see something we like and no ammount of banter will change that.
You have to remember they work 7 months of the year and take the rest off so every lira they make in those months count. Just one other thing you may need to know women seem to have no place in their society whatever. It is Asia after all.
Advice: Take jelly shoes for the sea...vital because the sand and stones on the beach will cut your feet.
Activities: Shadows bar, turtle beach, blue lagoon and not forgetting Pioneer Travel with the wonderful Arti!!!
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2009
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Manos
" Alize 2008 "
Submitted By: soulcalsaira
Having never stayed in al all-inclusive before I was aprehensive about what to expect. As it worked out cheaper to book this way, we went ahead. I was slightly put off by the wristband we had to wear but soon got over that! The pool, although cold, was family friendly and the kids loved the slide. The food was superb, waiters brilliant (apart from one which had a habit of following us around). We have stayed in Oludeniz/Hisaronu many times before and continue to do so many times each year. Its brilliant for children, adults and teenagers too. Lots of clubs in Hisaronu (just up the mountain...10/15 minute bus ride from oludeniz) but but all friendly and safe. If you consider paragliding, use Sky Sports. Have flown with them about 10 times and always safe, professional and reassuring!
Advice: beautiful, not to be missed
Activities: sky sports paragliding - great views from mount babadag, help! beach bar, kum sal, oh yes! bar, jose
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Brilliant "
Submitted By: Hanky98
I'm going this year and i cant wait we are really going to enjoy it my Nana is coming with us she has been to this hotel before and the best bit was in a morning you can see the sun rising over the mountains its beautiful
WARNING:DO NOT EAT ON BEACH ATRACTS WASPS
WARNING:DO NOT EAT ON BEACH ATRACTS WASPS
Advice: its amazing you should go sometime
Activities: round the corner their is a little kids club for the children
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" "Alize otel" was amazing "
Submitted By: partyhard920
I spent one of my most amazing holidays in Turkey. It had been, maybe, the fourth time i had ever been abroad so i had little really to compare it to, but still will be one of the highlights i will remember.
we arrived at about 5 am and being tired from the excitement and flight we really wanted to get sorted very quickly, it was a family holiday, between four of us so organisation was important. on arrival we were met by one of the twins at the front desk - very confusing if you had and issue but then tried to resolve it later, but still highly entertaining when we found out. we quickly signed in and luckily had our rooms available. this meant that we could quickly put our cases in our room and go straight out to sun bathe while our parents unpacked. the sun was amazing there, as at about half 5 it was already warm and very sunny, much to my delight as i had wanted to go away mainly because of the heat!
the rooms were very clean as well as the pool side. (cleanliness was amazing due to brilliant cleaning staff, both efficient and trustworthy, especially if you lost your key or locked it in your room - even if an afternoon nap was required!)
the service was good and was very pleased with the waiting service except one member, but if you visited you would quickly find out which one that was!
the management was questionable as there was some odd rules for the staff.
the staff didn't seem to be allowed to talk on friendly and close terms with the guests, especially if they were young blonde females like myself.
this meant that on one occasion a members of staff was fired, and made the other members of staff slightly wary.
i made some great friends with the waiters however, and after they finished shifts we went out into olu deniz for nights out in the local clubs and bars. this was definitely one of the highlights of the holiday as it meant that i could go to the best places in town straight away without having to explore myself. the parties sometimes didn't start until half two, but could not be heard from the hotel. this was in one of the clubs called Crusoes (i think) and was often a foam party (always wear old clothes)!
there is also an amazing photographer, called Martin, by the pool side who worked very hard every single day. he was always smiley and made time for my small conversation, although he spoke amazing english. he did a photo shoot for my family, which i am extremely pleased with, it would create a great portfolio for me as a model ;) joking, but seriously i loved the pictures he took of us all, and everyone commented on how lovely they were when i got home. a lot of families or groups of friends opted for this as i noticed throughout my stay, and seemed to be very successful.
the food at the hotel was lovely, as my family and i are already used to eating foreign food due to the dishes cooked at home, but i couldn't complain. if there was something missing, a waiter was always on hand to help, which was extremely pleasing.
some however spoke little english and may have been a problem for a few seconds, but one of the waiters Emre, only about 16!! but still extremely helpful! still speak to him now i am in england.
the bar men were also lovely. i have seen some comments which complained about them but they were always very smiley and chatty with me, sometimes a little tired due to their long hours, but nothing a little bit of banter couldn't cheer them up with. They are also rather strict on underage drinking after they find out the age of your child. they often stay up until about 4 - 5 am in the morning, when i returned from a night out once or twice they were always willing to talk. this was definitely a great aspect of the staff commitment.
the pool and pool side entertainment was brilliant. the pool was regularly cleaned, and so always crystal clear. the pool side entertainment mainly led by Erkan was fantastic. he encouraged aqua aerobics darts and kids games as well. the morning call was a shock to start with, but after a few nights it was a routine people settled into. after a long night clubbing also you may find you miss this, and maybe breakfast if you sleep in!! but food is always available. if the main restaurant isn't open with the usually selection a snack bar was also available.
the guests at the hotel were also lovely. as people swapped around, coming and going it was still easy to make friends and i made about 17 - 18 friends this holiday which were all guests in the hotel, not to mention the waiters and guests from other hotels. this meant a great atmosphere through out each day either because of group activities or individual activities we made. there was always someone to be with no matter what time you were awake until, or when you got up. on a few occasions we had other guests from the hotel stay in our particular room and we swapped, this didn't seem to bother anyone except a very annoying door man.
i couldn't fault the olu deniz hotel and staff, everything meant i had an amazing holiday, i even cried on the way home!!!!
i can't wait to go back in october for a short break and i'm sure it will still be amazing.
we arrived at about 5 am and being tired from the excitement and flight we really wanted to get sorted very quickly, it was a family holiday, between four of us so organisation was important. on arrival we were met by one of the twins at the front desk - very confusing if you had and issue but then tried to resolve it later, but still highly entertaining when we found out. we quickly signed in and luckily had our rooms available. this meant that we could quickly put our cases in our room and go straight out to sun bathe while our parents unpacked. the sun was amazing there, as at about half 5 it was already warm and very sunny, much to my delight as i had wanted to go away mainly because of the heat!
the rooms were very clean as well as the pool side. (cleanliness was amazing due to brilliant cleaning staff, both efficient and trustworthy, especially if you lost your key or locked it in your room - even if an afternoon nap was required!)
the service was good and was very pleased with the waiting service except one member, but if you visited you would quickly find out which one that was!
the management was questionable as there was some odd rules for the staff.
the staff didn't seem to be allowed to talk on friendly and close terms with the guests, especially if they were young blonde females like myself.
this meant that on one occasion a members of staff was fired, and made the other members of staff slightly wary.
i made some great friends with the waiters however, and after they finished shifts we went out into olu deniz for nights out in the local clubs and bars. this was definitely one of the highlights of the holiday as it meant that i could go to the best places in town straight away without having to explore myself. the parties sometimes didn't start until half two, but could not be heard from the hotel. this was in one of the clubs called Crusoes (i think) and was often a foam party (always wear old clothes)!
there is also an amazing photographer, called Martin, by the pool side who worked very hard every single day. he was always smiley and made time for my small conversation, although he spoke amazing english. he did a photo shoot for my family, which i am extremely pleased with, it would create a great portfolio for me as a model ;) joking, but seriously i loved the pictures he took of us all, and everyone commented on how lovely they were when i got home. a lot of families or groups of friends opted for this as i noticed throughout my stay, and seemed to be very successful.
the food at the hotel was lovely, as my family and i are already used to eating foreign food due to the dishes cooked at home, but i couldn't complain. if there was something missing, a waiter was always on hand to help, which was extremely pleasing.
some however spoke little english and may have been a problem for a few seconds, but one of the waiters Emre, only about 16!! but still extremely helpful! still speak to him now i am in england.
the bar men were also lovely. i have seen some comments which complained about them but they were always very smiley and chatty with me, sometimes a little tired due to their long hours, but nothing a little bit of banter couldn't cheer them up with. They are also rather strict on underage drinking after they find out the age of your child. they often stay up until about 4 - 5 am in the morning, when i returned from a night out once or twice they were always willing to talk. this was definitely a great aspect of the staff commitment.
the pool and pool side entertainment was brilliant. the pool was regularly cleaned, and so always crystal clear. the pool side entertainment mainly led by Erkan was fantastic. he encouraged aqua aerobics darts and kids games as well. the morning call was a shock to start with, but after a few nights it was a routine people settled into. after a long night clubbing also you may find you miss this, and maybe breakfast if you sleep in!! but food is always available. if the main restaurant isn't open with the usually selection a snack bar was also available.
the guests at the hotel were also lovely. as people swapped around, coming and going it was still easy to make friends and i made about 17 - 18 friends this holiday which were all guests in the hotel, not to mention the waiters and guests from other hotels. this meant a great atmosphere through out each day either because of group activities or individual activities we made. there was always someone to be with no matter what time you were awake until, or when you got up. on a few occasions we had other guests from the hotel stay in our particular room and we swapped, this didn't seem to bother anyone except a very annoying door man.
i couldn't fault the olu deniz hotel and staff, everything meant i had an amazing holiday, i even cried on the way home!!!!
i can't wait to go back in october for a short break and i'm sure it will still be amazing.
Advice: it was a beautiful location, and some amazing activities outside the hotel.
Activities: Crusoes (the club), paragliding, the main beach/turtle beach, nightlife bars on the beach.
Good for: Beach
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Alize Hotel "
Submitted By: s green
Just returned from a week at the Alize. Room, hotel and pool were very clean with daily room service. There is a great water slide open for 2 hrs in the afternoon. Staff were on the whole very friendly. Food was good, but very repetitive, however plenty of choice for all tastes. I wouldn't recommend this hotel if you are looking for peace and quiet though! There is daily entertainment at approx. 10.30am & 3pm with loud music and an entertainer arranging pool games & dart matches etc... He was however, really funny & by the end of the week we really enjoyed his enthusiasm and funny nature - the kids really loved him and on the days that the adults just wanted to be left alone, he arranged games for the kids instead. There is also nightly entertainment with a kids disco at 9pm and various acts, comedy & quizzes at 10pm - you really have to go with the flow and at the end of the week I came to enjoy these nightly activities - "if you can't beat them, join them"!! would be my moto!!! Even I found myself getting up & joining in with the "Alize Clap Dance"!!!!
Olu Deniz itself is beautiful, but very expensive - we didn't go into Fethiye ourselves, but were told that things were much cheaper there. Olu Deniz is the worlds capital for "genuine fake goods" and we got some really good bargains on clothes & handbags as it was the end of the season. Weather was fantastic, although it isn't normally as hot in October.
Overall I really enjoyed the week, but wish I had been aware of the noisy entertainment beforehand.
Olu Deniz itself is beautiful, but very expensive - we didn't go into Fethiye ourselves, but were told that things were much cheaper there. Olu Deniz is the worlds capital for "genuine fake goods" and we got some really good bargains on clothes & handbags as it was the end of the season. Weather was fantastic, although it isn't normally as hot in October.
Overall I really enjoyed the week, but wish I had been aware of the noisy entertainment beforehand.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Second class / very poor "
Submitted By: Adrian.T
If your ideal holiday is to share your meals with every flying insect in Turkey predominantly 'wasps' be served by waiters whos average age is 15yrs, with an evident ignorance of basic food practise / hygene and to be ignored by bar staff who are more concerned with texting friends or communicating with female guests of the more valuptuous shape and to be entertained by a wannabe transvestite who to be fair was the only member of staff who wore a smile (work that one out)to be served repetitious foods that were close to being of a similiar standard to that served up at battersea dogs home then this hotel is for you. On an all inclusive basis the drinks are extremely limited in both choice and quality, the snack bar is run by a hoody who specialises in the same burgers ?pizza day in day out and if you want your kids to enjoy an ice cream, make sure your in the que between 3-4pm thats the window of opportuinty for a portion that would not fill a tooth with a cavity and its the same time as the much publicised water slide that for some reason only opens at 3pm, same time as the kids want ice-cream and to play, work that out. If you want to play table tennis or pool take your own bats /ques etc, the bats were rounded wooden planks no rubber backing as that old and worn, the one qu was available for 2 tables as others were split or had no ends, the darts were taped with selotape and the board hung off a tree, next to the childrens play area. The theatre is as far away from the bar as you can get down a steep flight of stairs, but beware of the cable running at the top connected to the speaker, ideal trip wire for the less suspecting victim. B eprepared to be awoken at 10.00am to the sound of Good morning, Good morning similar to good morning viatnam, but at full volume and as corny as He-di hi.
For those who gave this hotel a good review then either your expectations are very low or we got an off week, but never again. The main gripe being the lack of hygene in the very poor restaurant and staff who wore a smile if there pocket was lined.I have been t many all inclusives and this one is by far the worst in all areas. My advice spend elsewhere.
For those who gave this hotel a good review then either your expectations are very low or we got an off week, but never again. The main gripe being the lack of hygene in the very poor restaurant and staff who wore a smile if there pocket was lined.I have been t many all inclusives and this one is by far the worst in all areas. My advice spend elsewhere.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" WE HAVE JUST COME BACK FROM A GREAT... "
Submitted By: Miss Linda Brennan
WE HAVE JUST COME BACK FROM A GREAT WEEK AT THE ALIZE HOTEL IN OLU DENIZ WE STRUGGLED TO FIND FAULT WITH IT.THE FOOD WAS LOVELY THE BBQ ONCE A WEEK GREAT,SALADS PLENTY AND IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BORING ENGLISH LOADS OF CHIPS! SWEETS LOVELY AND HOME MADE BREAD FANTASTIC. WE ALWAYS FOUND THE STAFF LOVELY HELPFULL. URKIA THE HOTEL ENTERTAINMENT MAN WAS VERY FUNNY, IF YOU DID NOT WANT TO JOIN IN THEN THEY DID NOT PUSH YOU,WE DID THE PARAGLIDING WITH BLOODY GORGOUS AND THE BOAT TRIP THE BOAT TRIP WAS LOVELY NO MORE THAN 30 PEOPLE AND NOT LOADS LOUD MUSIC. THE PARAGLIDING IS FANTASTIC FELT VERY SAFE THE GUYS ALL WERE WELL ORGANIZIED AND FAB LANDING JUST BEWARE DVD AND PIC WHEN YOU GET DOWN R FOR SALE! WE DIDNT BOTHER TAKE YOU CAMERA UP WITH YOU AND TAKE YOUR OWN AND GET A FREIND TO TAKE SOME OF YOU LANDING.... ITS A GREAT RESORT WE ARE GOIN BACK NEXT YEAR. IT HAS GONE UP A HELL OF A LOT TURKEY IS NO LONGER AS CHEAP AS IT WAS BUT STILL BETTER THAN WHERE THE EURO IS. A MUST HAVE A SHAVE FOR THE MEN AND A TURKISH BATH BUT HAVE THAT FIRST DAY OR SO AS IT WILL HELP WITH YOUR TAN NOT REMOVE IT.
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" This hotel is lovely, staff friendly... "
Submitted By: Miss Karen Walsh
This hotel is lovely, staff friendly and helpful. Rooms are comfortable with free air con, TV (only English channel BBC news world) rooms are cleaned daily. Food is good with enough of a choice not to get bored, and you can eat whenever you like throughout the day, bar staff were good fun, polite and had a laugh with you. The pool area is very busy and us Brits were the worst for putting towels on sunbeds, as a party of 8 (inc two small children) you had to put towels out by 7 or you wouldn't get one. At 10.30 the music comes on starting with 'Good morning' then the entertainers encourage guests to join in the activities without being pushy. Plenty for the children to do, Aileen was good with them.
It is 10 minute walk to the beach past plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, nicest place to sit was Buzz Bar upstairs to have cocktails and watch the sunset. The sea here is very choppy and not good for kids, but we had a private beach in the lagoon and was much nicer, however the transport they lay on was a bit risky, driver crammed too many people on, no air con and drove like a maniac, would advise a taxi or getting the dolmus.
Overall was a great stay here, if I had to be negative and find a downside I would say I was disappointed with our balcony there was no view from it as there was an enormous tree in front of it, but we were so tierd there wasn't any need to sit there.
It is 10 minute walk to the beach past plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, nicest place to sit was Buzz Bar upstairs to have cocktails and watch the sunset. The sea here is very choppy and not good for kids, but we had a private beach in the lagoon and was much nicer, however the transport they lay on was a bit risky, driver crammed too many people on, no air con and drove like a maniac, would advise a taxi or getting the dolmus.
Overall was a great stay here, if I had to be negative and find a downside I would say I was disappointed with our balcony there was no view from it as there was an enormous tree in front of it, but we were so tierd there wasn't any need to sit there.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Goldtrail
" Just arrived home on 17th. Wish i was... "
Submitted By: Mrs D Harvey
Just arrived home on 17th. Wish i was still there. Very clean hotel. Food very good. Shame ice cream not available throughou day for the kids though ,as it usually is when all inclusive in spain. Will return next year hopefully. Only down fall the beer is very weak also alcohol weak. Take your own and just use their mixers. Was expecting a 1 bedroomed apartment but all rooms are tiny and 3rd bed only suitable for a child NOT an adult. So clean .entertainment team lovely, kids had a great time. Good value for money .
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:travel republic
" This has got to be the one of the... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Jackson
This has got to be the one of the BEST hotels I have visited in a long time. I have to say I was a little apprehensive about staying at this hotel as I had read some reports stating that if you get a basement room there awful and the food is of poor quality and repetitive. But my family and I found this to not be the case at all.
On arrival at the Otel Alize we were asked to fill a form out this is in Turkish, but if you read underneath the Turkish it is in English. The hotel porter took our cases to our room (he will expect a small tip, as does everyone in turkey but this is not compulsory). We were given a basement room much to my horror after reading reports on here. But I was very pleased the room was very clean and had everything I would expect to find in a room. The added bonus was it was very cool in the room being lower down.
The entertainment staff worked extremely hard all day and night they were brilliant and kept my kids (age 11 & 13) entertained throughout the holiday. Baring it mind these are very difficult aged kids to entertain. The smaller aged group go off with other entertainers to do other activities. And other entertainers play darts, pool, water sports etc… with the adults. The evening entertainment started at 10pm but this was good for us as it gave us a chance to walk off our dinner before going back to sit and watch the entertainment which I must add was fantastic from belly dancers to break dancers, professional fire eating people, allsorts for all ages.
I have to say the highlight of my day was at 10.30 when the play a good morning song to wake everyone up then they do water aerobics and teach you relaxation techniques.
My family and I enjoyed the food very much and rest assured you will never go hungry as food is served fresh from 7.30am until 12pm midnight whether it be through the restaurant or snack bar. But if you are expecting a cuisine every night I would advise you not to go to an all inclusive hotel any all inclusive hotels will serve food that seems a little repetitive after two weeks There are plenty of restaurants if you fancy a change in food and very cheap. I highly recommend you try a donor kebab while there as they are lovely.
I would highly recommend a Turkish bath while in turkey it is a little more expensive in the hotel than in town but if you have kids its worth it because they can stay on the complex while you enjoy a Turkish bath and they know where to find you if need be.
A Turkish bath in the hotel was 40ytl around £16 but well worth every penny and peace of mind with the kids being safe.
I would strongly recommend that you do not book your trips through your rep or hotel as you will pay a much higher price for the same trip. We booked all our trips through activities unlimited 3 minutes down the town. On every trip we met up with the same people from our hotel who had booked through the rep or hotel and paid nearly double. The dalyan trip was brilliant with the mud baths kids loved it too. The jeep safari was also brilliant but make sure you buy a water pistol in town rather than on the day. I paid £15 for a water pistol which would cost only £4 at the olu deniz beach. If you want to go on the boat trip 6 island or 12 islands choose the 6 islands as the 12 island was very boring and very unsuitable for older people.
One last thing if you walk to olu deniz beach beware of the men with camels they will pick your children up and put them on the camels then naturally you take photos…. These will cost you 5ytl around £2.50 each photo and then before you know it the camels are up and walking and you will be charged 20ytl around £8 this happened to us and others that we had spoke to. They will not tell you that you have to pay to take photos and it’s to late when they are walking because you have had your ride. It cost me 40ytl in total around £16
All in all I would say this hotel was the perfect location for anyone wanting a quiet retreat but within walking distance to pubs, clubs, restaurants and beach walks. It is truly beautiful and breathe taking.
On arrival at the Otel Alize we were asked to fill a form out this is in Turkish, but if you read underneath the Turkish it is in English. The hotel porter took our cases to our room (he will expect a small tip, as does everyone in turkey but this is not compulsory). We were given a basement room much to my horror after reading reports on here. But I was very pleased the room was very clean and had everything I would expect to find in a room. The added bonus was it was very cool in the room being lower down.
The entertainment staff worked extremely hard all day and night they were brilliant and kept my kids (age 11 & 13) entertained throughout the holiday. Baring it mind these are very difficult aged kids to entertain. The smaller aged group go off with other entertainers to do other activities. And other entertainers play darts, pool, water sports etc… with the adults. The evening entertainment started at 10pm but this was good for us as it gave us a chance to walk off our dinner before going back to sit and watch the entertainment which I must add was fantastic from belly dancers to break dancers, professional fire eating people, allsorts for all ages.
I have to say the highlight of my day was at 10.30 when the play a good morning song to wake everyone up then they do water aerobics and teach you relaxation techniques.
My family and I enjoyed the food very much and rest assured you will never go hungry as food is served fresh from 7.30am until 12pm midnight whether it be through the restaurant or snack bar. But if you are expecting a cuisine every night I would advise you not to go to an all inclusive hotel any all inclusive hotels will serve food that seems a little repetitive after two weeks There are plenty of restaurants if you fancy a change in food and very cheap. I highly recommend you try a donor kebab while there as they are lovely.
I would highly recommend a Turkish bath while in turkey it is a little more expensive in the hotel than in town but if you have kids its worth it because they can stay on the complex while you enjoy a Turkish bath and they know where to find you if need be.
A Turkish bath in the hotel was 40ytl around £16 but well worth every penny and peace of mind with the kids being safe.
I would strongly recommend that you do not book your trips through your rep or hotel as you will pay a much higher price for the same trip. We booked all our trips through activities unlimited 3 minutes down the town. On every trip we met up with the same people from our hotel who had booked through the rep or hotel and paid nearly double. The dalyan trip was brilliant with the mud baths kids loved it too. The jeep safari was also brilliant but make sure you buy a water pistol in town rather than on the day. I paid £15 for a water pistol which would cost only £4 at the olu deniz beach. If you want to go on the boat trip 6 island or 12 islands choose the 6 islands as the 12 island was very boring and very unsuitable for older people.
One last thing if you walk to olu deniz beach beware of the men with camels they will pick your children up and put them on the camels then naturally you take photos…. These will cost you 5ytl around £2.50 each photo and then before you know it the camels are up and walking and you will be charged 20ytl around £8 this happened to us and others that we had spoke to. They will not tell you that you have to pay to take photos and it’s to late when they are walking because you have had your ride. It cost me 40ytl in total around £16
All in all I would say this hotel was the perfect location for anyone wanting a quiet retreat but within walking distance to pubs, clubs, restaurants and beach walks. It is truly beautiful and breathe taking.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:All Inclusive
- Tour Operator:Sunshine.co.uk
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hotel was very clean, hours spent on pool area each morning keeping it clean, shame you had to be down by 7am to make sure you got a sunbed for the day,
staff where polite but not overly friendly, day times where great but the everning were a bit of an anti climax, no where to lounge about most light off by 10pm unless you fancy the awfull shows,
food was ok ish, loads of it but after a week we were sick of the sight of the same dishes, 95% english guests so i think more uk food could have been offered, was glad to get home for a good old madras,
Olu Deniz is small and you cant go off for a walk as its wedged in a steep valley, shops are good beach is bit harsh all stones,
you can get canibis off chucky so dont bring you own
all in all it was worth the money and we really enjoyed it