Hi All
Not been on for a while therefore thought I would post a question for gaining recommendations for AI (4 or 5 star) in Turkey.
We have been to Turgutreis and Olu Deniz (twice, Sun City and Dorian) and I am looking to get a view of other areas within Turkey for the middle to end of September next year for our 25th Wedding Anniversary.
We would prefer to be near the shops (Gifts for the Grandson and our own kids who are all 16 and over) and don't really drink much so have past the partying stage!!
I would like to ensure the chosen resort is not too overpowering (hassle etc) and would like to try and get a couple of excursions in too break up the holiday (We have done the boats trips, Dalyan, jeep safari).
I have looked at the Med area but it does seem to be a lot of the Hotels are well outside the main resorts so started looking at Olu again as we loved the Sun City when there 4 years ago but thought the Dorian was poor in 2007.
I have also looked at Ichmeler and Marmaris in the brochures and Web too but am still looking for some inspiration.
I don't mind the price for a 14 day Hol due to the special occasion but wanted to keep it at an acceptable level (say no more than 1k each)
I am open to ideas but would prefer to go for a Hotel that has a private beach, great food, is not far from local amenities and is not too rowdy.
Comments appreciated.
Have a look at Side, lovely AI hotels, with shops bars and restaurants nearby, and you can walk into Side Town. No wristbands either.
Good hotels include Paloma perrisia, Royal Dragon, Hemera, Melas, Sunrise Queen.
If you didnt want AI, The Arum has just been refurbished.
Transfers no more than 90 mins and hotels are on beach. Look at Thomas Cook, Cosmos and Direct for best prices.
Good hotels include Paloma perrisia, Royal Dragon, Hemera, Melas, Sunrise Queen.
If you didnt want AI, The Arum has just been refurbished.
Transfers no more than 90 mins and hotels are on beach. Look at Thomas Cook, Cosmos and Direct for best prices.
aasgmhill,
You might want to check out member reviews for hotels in the area on our Hotel Review section.
Darren
You might want to check out member reviews for hotels in the area on our Hotel Review section.
Darren
I can't speak too highly about the Marti Resort in Icmeller. The hotel and staff are fantastic, can't do enough for you. The resort of Icmeller is also really good, very picturesque and has plenty of bars restaurants and shops for you to look around. Plus Marmaris is only a short bbus or taxi ride away.
Checked on the Thomas Cook website and you can book this hotel for just under £1k each.
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/holiday_truths/hotel_reviews/281/Marti%20Resort%20Hotel/
Check these reviews for a few more opinions.
Checked on the Thomas Cook website and you can book this hotel for just under £1k each.
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/holiday_truths/hotel_reviews/281/Marti%20Resort%20Hotel/
Check these reviews for a few more opinions.
The Arum in Side has already been mentioned - this is where we have stayed twice (and will be back in july). It is absolutely amazing, cannot reccomend highly enough. We have never returned to a hotel, let alone three years in a row.
If you dont want hassle I would go to Icmeler.I went last October and there was no hassle as the shops,bars and restaurants are closed down for 3 days if they are caught hassling.
The Marti hotel is lovely along with the nearby Aqua hotel.
Both are on the beach in the centre of the resort.
The Aqua offer HB basis and although you have asked for AI recommendations,Icmeler is a resort where the restaurants are fabulous and very reasonably priced.
We used to go to Side but it is more pricey than the resorts served by Dalaman airport due to it being popular with other Europeans.
I found the hassle there annoying.
The Marti hotel is lovely along with the nearby Aqua hotel.
Both are on the beach in the centre of the resort.
The Aqua offer HB basis and although you have asked for AI recommendations,Icmeler is a resort where the restaurants are fabulous and very reasonably priced.
We used to go to Side but it is more pricey than the resorts served by Dalaman airport due to it being popular with other Europeans.
I found the hassle there annoying.
Ive stayed in the Concorde at Lara Beach and i would say there however not much going on outside the hotel 
the hotel is pure luxury 
ive also stayed in the Alba Queen and that hotel was fantastic and shops are not far at all i would go back to either hotel.
the hotel is pure luxury ive also stayed in the Alba Queen and that hotel was fantastic and shops are not far at all i would go back to either hotel.
Belek is probably an ideal solution
Thanks all for the responses.
It has given me an initial "food for thought"
My local airport (Edinburgh) only seems to do Bodrum or Dalaman and not Antalya for some reason so I may not have the option of Side etc.
I'll keep looking.
Cheers
Alan
It has given me an initial "food for thought"
My local airport (Edinburgh) only seems to do Bodrum or Dalaman and not Antalya for some reason so I may not have the option of Side etc.
I'll keep looking.
Cheers
Alan
Glasgow goes to Antalya if thats any good.
The Grand Pasa Hotel in Marmaris is lovely its A/I food is very nice indeed x
Travel down to Newcastle, loads of hotels in airport now, if needed. Its my local airport. Thomas Cook and Thomson Fly to Antalya on Tuesdays and Sundays.
We are going on honeymoon next September to The Cornelia Deluxe in Antalya, flying from Glasgow, looks and sounds fabulous.
Not a great selection of flights from Edinburgh
Not a great selection of flights from Edinburgh
Joy the Cornelia Deluxe is in Belek and is superb, we went last Easter.
Make sure you let the hotel know it is your honeymoon, you may get an upgrade!!
Make sure you let the hotel know it is your honeymoon, you may get an upgrade!!
Violet, we have booked a junior swim up suite, Im almost sure when we booked the travel agent put it through as it being our honeymoon but we will give them a gentle reminder 
Joy, Oh well in that case you cannot get an upgrade!! but you may get extras should you let them know, like an extra Al a carte meal etc
I have a very good contact for the hotel, who gets back to you so I will look it out and send it to you via a pm!
I have a very good contact for the hotel, who gets back to you so I will look it out and send it to you via a pm!
My sister-in-law and her husband went to Icmeler last year and stayed at the Letoile hotel. Here is a review http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/reviews/turkey/dalaman-region/icmeler/l-etoile-beach-hotel/
They are seasoned travellers (both retired) and have vary rarely been back to the same hotel twice but this year they are returning to the Letoile as they had such a fantastic time. They are very picky at what they eat and drink and but they said they couldn't fault the food and always found something to eat. Icmeler is a great resort with very little hassel and as much or little to do as you desire. You wouldn't go far wrong with any of the better hotels in Icmeler.
By the way, we are also celebrating our 25th wedding aniversary in May next year but even though we love Icmeler (we have been 7 years now) we have decided to take a Med cruise (AI) for a change but will be going back to Icmeler in the summer.
Hope you found this helpful.
Di.
They are seasoned travellers (both retired) and have vary rarely been back to the same hotel twice but this year they are returning to the Letoile as they had such a fantastic time. They are very picky at what they eat and drink and but they said they couldn't fault the food and always found something to eat. Icmeler is a great resort with very little hassel and as much or little to do as you desire. You wouldn't go far wrong with any of the better hotels in Icmeler.
By the way, we are also celebrating our 25th wedding aniversary in May next year but even though we love Icmeler (we have been 7 years now) we have decided to take a Med cruise (AI) for a change but will be going back to Icmeler in the summer.
Hope you found this helpful.
Di.
Thank you so much Violet 
Thanks all.
My heart says return to Olu to the Sun City but my head says try a different location to experience more of Turkey.
Plenty of time to decide, I suppose.
My heart says return to Olu to the Sun City but my head says try a different location to experience more of Turkey.
Plenty of time to decide, I suppose.
I have initially looked at prices for the Marti in Ichmeler and it looks to about £1100 each for 2 weeks AI compared to the Sun City of £750 each.
Why is there such a price comparison for similar rated Hotels?
This was going for the same period in September next year, flying from Edinburgh.
I realise the Marti is classed as a 1st Class Holiday village and the Sun City a 4 star but surely this does not merit a £350 per person increase in cost?
To be honest I would pay the £1100 if I was sure that the food etc was going to be to our liking but I am reluctant to pay the extra knowing how much we enjoyed the Sun City last time.
Why is there such a price comparison for similar rated Hotels?
This was going for the same period in September next year, flying from Edinburgh.
I realise the Marti is classed as a 1st Class Holiday village and the Sun City a 4 star but surely this does not merit a £350 per person increase in cost?
To be honest I would pay the £1100 if I was sure that the food etc was going to be to our liking but I am reluctant to pay the extra knowing how much we enjoyed the Sun City last time.
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