Adalia Hotel
We flew into Antalya with a Turkish airline, and the tour operator provided excellent in-flight service—wine, beer, juices, and tasty meals. We landed at 7 a.m., and after a short wait for luggage, we were quickly transferred by bus to the hotel, which took about 20 minutes. The staff greeted us at 9 a.m. and immediately helped with our bags. We were free to enjoy breakfast and explore the resort while they prepared our room. I handed over a welcome letter from Tophotels at reception, but the staff just smiled without reading it—no big deal, though. We stayed in room 3083, a three-person suite perfect for our family of three, including my 20-year-old son. The room had one double bed and one single bed. The mini-bar was replenished daily with fresh juice, beer, cola, mineral water, tea bags, coffee, and even water for the kettle. Slippers were changed every other day, and essentials like towels, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion were regularly restocked. If you place a special sign on the door, housekeeping will change your linens without issue. A small tip of 100 rubles ensures thorough cleaning; if you leave 200 rubles, you’ll get extra touches like flowers and little surprises—definitely worth it! Beds were comfortable and new, pillows soft and supportive, and furniture looked fresh and well-maintained. In the spa area, robes are available on deposit (1,000 rubles), and towels are provided at the poolside. There are multiple pools—only one large outdoor one has heating, plus two others: one indoor and one open-air. Alcohol selection isn’t huge, but what’s offered is good quality. Snacks like chips and nuts are available near the bars. Daily activities include beach volleyball, dance sessions, and aerobics, plus live music and entertainment for both kids and adults. No winter theme or aquapark included, nor extended alcohol menus or beachfront restaurants—but that’s not a downside for us. Weekends bring more locals, young travelers, and families, who seem quite confident and friendly toward Russians. Honestly, I think some might be quietly envious, but they’re respectful and don’t cause any trouble. Guests are roughly split: 50% Russian, 25% German, 25% Turkish. The staff is outstanding—always smiling, greeting everyone with “Good morning!” and “Thank you!” They genuinely care. Dining is top-notch: meats include beef, lamb, turkey, duck, chicken—grilled, stewed, or roasted. Seafood varieties are impressive: sea bass, dorado, mackerel, herring, trout, tuna, and various small fish. Desserts come in assorted styles, with several types of honey, nuts, dried fruits like prunes, olives, and stuffed peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and more. Fresh fruit includes pomegranates, apples, oranges, bananas, mandarins, and mangoes. For shopping, the Mark Antalya Mall is about an hour by bus (11 lira). The old town and yacht harbor are right nearby—renting a boat here is much cheaper than through the tour operator. It takes only 30 minutes to reach Teranova Mall. Buy transport cards or top them up—you’ll save money compared to buying second-hand tickets from vendors selling two-ride passes for 40 lira each. You can also exchange cash easily, and local representatives handle currency conversion without hassle. Overall, this hotel delivers exceptional value, warm hospitality, and a stress-free vacation experience. Highly recommended!
