Montebello Hotel

We have been to Olu Deniz 3 times now, and every time have stayed at this hotel. The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to make your stay as good as it can be. It is at the back of the resort away fom the noise and traffic at night, but is in walking distance of everything needed. The hotel has a turkish barbeque night every wednesday which is £10 a head, and well worth it. The food is very nice and the entertainment is at a high standard.
We'd never consider going to another hotel in Olu Deniz; Montebello feels like home every time we go.

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We Stayed at Montebello from the 20th june till 4th july and had a amazing 2 weeks whilst there.
Rooms are a good size with air con thats free and you can hire a fridge for £20 a week and a kettle for £10 a week if needed. Our air con did leak twice but as soon as we told reception they sent some one up to fix it straight away , also the shower seemed to flood the whole bathroom , again they replaced the shower head and fixed the problem as soon as we told them. The maid works so hard she came in everyday and cleaned the room giving us clean towels and sheets etc....The windows had mossie nets so you could have them open without getting aload in the room.
Pool bar & resturant- nice to chill out they have a standard day time menu , chips, cheeseburgers, filled cobs etc which was expensive compared to Olu Deniz . Also drinks cost alot more at the hotel even water was more expensive. Theres a shop just 2minutes walk down the road. Pay phone right outside the hotel too.
Pool was very clean , they put chemicals in each night and as we came in from the bars/ clubs at 6 am they was cleaning it out ready for the day, we seen them do this every morning!. It was easy enough to get a sunbed although as the hotel got more guests it did get harder , some people would reserve a bed then go to the beach all day till 4 pm come back and use the lounger , which was a bit bad. They have cake time around 4pm everday where they come round the pool with drinks tea/ coffee and a trolley loaded up with different cakes .
The hotel is located towards the back of the resort which is good as its away from the noise of bars and resturants etc.....Around a 5 - 10 minute walk to the beach. Also the dolmus to Hisaronu stops just out side of the hotel as it goes up the hill.
Fethiye Market on a tuesday is a good experince really enjoyed it , we went around 4pm , as it had cooled off abit around this time , can get really hot if you go midday.
All in all , excellant hotel the staff are wonderfull and really look after you. Very clean , tidy and well looked after. Would reccomend to others and would return in the future. Next time will book direct with hotel and they arrange transfers for you.

We've just come back from a fantastic holiday, 4 of us stayed at the Montebello Hotel, my husband, daughter, her boyfriend & me. When we arrived late at night the temperature was already 27 degrees c, they were having a heatwave & the daytime temperature was between 36 & 42 deg. The rooms were very clean, even double glazing which was handy when we went to bed as the music & people in the hotel bar were sometimes a bit loud. The air conditioning in the rooms was brilliant & free of charge. They had safety deposit boxes in reception for our valuables which cost £10 a week but well worth it. The pool area was lovely too, with a huge bar area under cover with fans so it was cooler. The only critisism we had was that the prices for alcoholic drinks & food were high compared with places down the road. If they'd been a bit cheaper we'd have spent more time in the bar & maybe got to know a few more people staying at the hotel.
The resort itself has everything you need, the main drag is full of shops of all descriptions (loads of fake designer clothes, worth haggling for!) but it's a bit cheaper in Hisaronu which is the mountain resort just up the steep hill from Olu Deniz, its also cheaper to eat there & only takes about 5 minutes in the dolmus (minibus) that stops almost outside the hotel & costs roughly 2.50 lire (about £1) one way. There's a market in Hisaronu on Mondays but the biggest & best is in Fetiye on Tuesdays. It's well worth the experience!
The vegetarian restaurant in Hisaronu called "Our Place" is well worth a visit, we went there 3 times in a week. It's off the main drag & has fantastic fresh food & the menu is different to all the other restaurants, although there were plenty of veggie options on most of the menus. The proprietor, Yusef, is a bit of a character too.
My husband & I had been to Olu Deniz 11 years ago & it's a lot more built-up now but it hasn't lost its charm. It's quite a bit more expensive now but I suppose that's to be expected. The younger two in our party really enjoyed the holiday & there was plenty for them to do there too. I'm sure we'll go back again one day.

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myself and my friend stayed at the montabello beach in june 2008, it was avery clean hotel, nothing really to complaine about the staff were friendly and the maids were very nice,i read reviews earlier on before going to this hotel and wasa little put of by a couple of thing, but to my surprise when we go there every thing was great, apart from the term bed and breakfast, breakfast applied from 8 till 10 in a morning, on our very last day before getting picked up by our coach we decide to stay close and just sit and have a cup of tea, we sat around from half past9 had our tea's and went to reception, only to be moaned at by one of the waiters saying we had to pay for our tea, i was so shocked as we had bookeda holiday for b n b. they complained at us because it was2 min past 10, saying we had to pay, i was so angry but paid up the bill, so i advise to anybody do not sit anylonger than 10am in the resturant for your breakfast, apart from that dont be put of by this hotel, it was nice, clean and friendly. enjoy

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Turkey Review:
Just got back from an incredible week at the Montebello Hotel in Olu Deniz, Turkey. Although we got there at the very early hours in the morning, the staff were very welcoming and friendly and showed us to our room quickly. Room was nice and clean. Twin beds, although not the most comfortable, were pushed together to make a double seeing as there were 2 of us. Bathroom was fine, not stocked with toiletries though so make sure to bring your own. AC was free and worked fine, although the window work great on cooler days as well. Had a little patio off the back of the room which was nice to hang up wet towels and such. Beautiful surroundings and perfect location for us. Olu Deniz is a fairly small town so where ever you stay you will be within walking distance to both the beach and the main road in town. But Montebello was on the edge and closer to the back which was nice for seclusion and noise purposes. Other facilities included the pool, of course, which we found preferable to the beach just for convenience sake. There were always plenty of sunbeds and it allowed for a very relaxing afternoon. There is also table tennis and pool available to play, which went along well with the half price cocktails of happy hour.
You're not meant to bring food into the hotel but they didn't say anything about water which is cheaper from any of the shops down the road compared to in the hotel itself. Breakfast was fine with enough choice for most and constantly restocked. Evening meals and snacks were fine but better value and quality could be found from any number of restaurants or cafes situated nearby. Some of our favourites were the Desti Kebab from Ottomans which is located on the main road and La Mare was a nice Italian restaurant. Our absolute favourite was Buzz Bar which was best for lunch, cocktails or a romantic evening meal whilst enjoying a stunning view out over the Med.
As for things to do in Olu Deniz we found it easiest to get our advice from Mehmed, a Guide Tours employee who work right down the road. He offers everything from Paragliding to Boat trips. We took the 6 island boat trip for £8 and it was amazing, really recommend this. Turkey has a beautiful coast line which you get to see while enjoying the sun from the boats upper deck. Lunch aboard is also included which is a plus.

Before going to Turkey was a little bit dubious as didn't know what to expect but having just got back we had a fantastic time. The rooms are basic but if all you are looking for is somewhere to sleep then they are fine. The rooms are also fully air conditioned.
The resort of Olu Deniz is beautiful and would definitely go back and stay at the Hotel Montebello.
The breakfast was a little basic but whenever I have been b&b it is always the same, you get what you pay for and as long as you are not too fussy it is fine.
This was our first time visiting Turkey and had the most amazing time. Booked the 12 Islands Tour, Dalyan Tour and Turkish Bath with Seaside Travel and would recommend you book with these as Omar and the staff are lovely. Saying that, we did not meet one bad Turkish Person, all were lovely.
If you are going with a Tour operator then do not book the excursions with them, they are half the price if you book in the actual resort with Seaside Travel or any other local operators.
Overall the food was great, (you need to go to Ottomans and try their Pitta Bread) didn't have one bad meal in all of the restaurants we tried including the meals on the excursions, the weather was glorious and the people were some of the nicest people we have ever met.
Highly recommend Olu Deniz

Hotel basic, but clean, except for the blankets (sadly needed as it was very cold at night), which stank! Clean towels each day. Breakfast very basic. Weather cloudy and not hot enough - although week before it had been glorious - typical!
You can tell that this Hotel (and the resort itself) is setup to cater for Summer visitors. In the evenings Olu Deniz felt like a ghost town, but as a result we did get very good service and the food was lovely. I wished I'd gone later on in the year, as there was not much to do in the evenings except go out for a meal.
The Blue Lagoon is lovely - do go, but walk along to the Seahorse where entry is free rather than go through the carpark.
The market at Fethiye (Tuesday's) is wonderful - a must!, as are the Turkish pancakes - try going to a stall called Shrove Tuesday, where you will be served by a lovely Turkish man called Savish (forgive spelling!) and say that Mary sent you with her best wishes.
For all of the above, I'd go again. The people are lovely, the shopping amazing, and with better weather and a busier town, it would of been one of the best holiday's ever.

BRILLIANT ********** we have been to Montebello for 4 years and I cannot fault it. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much. The atmosphere is great and we have met so many friends. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Dino the dog is also very good with my little boy. TOP MARKS. P.S guess where we are going our holidays this year.

We had a lovely time at the Montebello. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was a bit boring, the same everyday but lunch and evening meals where very nice.
The room was quite basic but very clean and the balcony was a bit small but apart from that it was nice.
It was our first time in Turkey and we loved it we will hopefully go back next year.

Arrived at hotel, had suitcases taken to room. Service was first class, room’s clean, free air conditioning. Pool great plenty of sunbeds, food was great. Hair-dryer and TV supplied, take a kettle and iron as there is a charge.
Turkish nights were good although the season is coming to an end the overall service you receive is fantastic. We ate at the Chinese called the last emperor in Olu Deniz ,and found it very expensive and could not eat it (avoid) buzz bar could not identify what was on plate. The restaurant on the right side going to the beach I think it was called pine ? Avoid at all cost.
The Italian la mare fantastic food and prices. Look out for the white Volkswagen inviting you to a free lift to the suara beach(blue lagoon)stay all day with two sunbeds and parasols for 10 lira plus free return.
Near the beach is sultan ahmet trying the cheese cake. Book your trips at seahorse, 6 islands, and the Dalyan trip is a must. On the corner a bar called the ladybird nice to sit with a drink, also the lemon tree bar has really helpful staff HISARONU.
Peking restaurant all you can eat for £5.80 plus wine brilliant food. Also a must is dippy dolly’s great food free wine(not cheap bottle)£11.00 for two. Try the pancakes. You can get to hisaronu and Fethiye by bus, cheap and plenty of them.
Tip buy a litre bottle of frozen water, stays cold all day cost 1 lira.