Nice hotel (definately not 5 star - more like 3+), but this was what we expected. Seems we were lucky in some ways as there was a change of management and soft drinks etc were good brands. Most staff very friendly - reception staff seemed to not be able to make decisions without speaking to the manager. Small repairs fixed very quickly -(safe & toilet). Bar staff overworked - needed more of them, but they tried their best to serve people in orcer. Room was spacious and clean.
There was a very good selection of food at all times - outside chefs were very good. My children and I ate well every day, despite them being a little fussy about food at home!
Entertainment was poor during the first week. However the animation team was changed after our first week and the entertainment/activities dramatically improved, both during the day and on a night.
The hotel was situated in a quiet place, but Altinkum was an easy walk or short bus drive away.

Hotel clean rooms cleaned everyday.

Soft drinks were cheap low value stuff sold in Tesco for 10p a bottle served warm in a small plastic cups. All spirits are watered down this is my 6th all inclusive we have been on I have never tasted gin or vodka like it.

Long queue's for food kebabs uncooked.

Stayed in better 3 star hotels.

Before I forget you have to pay for your cocktails

We arrived at this hotel thinking it was a 4 star. How far from the truth.

The food was the worst slop we have ever had to eat it was uncooked in some cases mouldy and covered with flies. There was no children

We travelled at the end of May 2005, and stayed at Didum Beach for 1 week.

First impressions when you arrive at the hotel are very good, from outside the hotel looks very grand and the reception area is very smart.
On checking into our room for the week, the first thing that struck us was the disgusting shade of dark pink plastered all over the room, the room was also very dark and pretty depressing, the bathroom had no window or ventilation.

The cleaning maid was spot on, very meticulous and even made swans out of the towels and put rose petals on my wifes bed (we were given a twin room).
Onto the food, at the very best the food could be described as diabolical! This was our 6th visit to Turkey and the 5th time all inclusive. I would not have fed the stray dogs outside the hotel with the food that they served up. Absolutely no choice and the same meals being dished up with alarming regularity. One day they served chips and the queue for them must have gone right round the hotel! Only one al-a-carte restaurant was open and you had to pay for that, once there the manager will do his best to sell you wine for anything over

Unfortunately,we have to agree with the majority of the reviews we read just before our holiday started.

The hotel itself looks good and the housekeeping standards are fine in what is a fairly large and busy hotel.

There is a problem around the pool area caused by bird droppings from birds roosting on the higher ledges of the hotel and a few guests complained of birds flying into their rooms if their balcony doors were left open. This is not a problem encountered if your room is either at the front of the hotel or on the outside of the two wings. Rooms overlooking the pool area also have the disadvantage of noise from 8.00am onwards.

The entertainment was limited - no fault of the hard working enterainment staff. The `nightclub` tended to remind you of attending a family `do` thrown by your least liked cousin - a few adults accompanied by their young kids (incl. pushchairs) being the guests.

The hotel is situated about a 15 minute walk from Altinkum centre (5 mins by dolmus)and has great sea views.
In fact, if the board basis had not been `all inclusive`, the accommodation would have been fine.

The food was repetetive to say the least. Drinks from the bar were diluted (apart from the beer)and all were served in polystyrene cups during the day. Service at the bar during the evenings was provided by a maximum of two bartenders. After the third day we ate out apart from breakfast and we even booked a two day tour with overnight stay elsewhere. This was not our intention as we were only on a one week package.

While we were there the hotel was downgraded by the Turkish tourist authority - losing one of its stars - we can understand why. The management are due to be replaced again - they have only been there since the start of this season.

Altinkum again - yes, later this year. Tropicano Didim Beach - no.

Could not fault the Hotels Cleanliness. But as previous reviews the bird dropping issue was a great problem.

The food was the same most nights. The drinks were watered down.

The entertainment left a lot to be desired.

Certainly won't be going back to the Didim Beach Resort.

Food awful people suffering from food poisoning and a few people had been on a drip in hospital. Do not cater for the English.

Drinks selection disgrace, no fresh juice just fizzy drinks or watered down sour cordial. Ate at Jackie and Bobs English restaurant next door most nights. Highly recommended!!!

Hotel very nice rooms great. Pool and beach very nice.

The hotel was overall very nice and clean.

The staff of the hotel were very nice and friendly and couldn't do enough to help you.

The location of the hotel was also very good.

I am going to take my family to this hotel again because we had such a good time here and it was very good value for money.

We travelled as a family the Tropicana Hotel the children are 15, 14 and 9 years and we all had a really good time.

The hotel is lovely and you are very well looked after and there is lots to do for the kids but beware it can be expensive i.e 6.oo for a game of pool for an hour and also there are a lot of arcade games.

We had no problems with the food at all it is very nice for adults but unfortunately the kids didn

I travelled from Manchester airport and arrived at the hotel at 5am, first impressions were good untill I entered the hotel.....
the place is in need of a good RE-VAMP, the furniture in my room was falling apart, paint coming off the walls and the bathroom was in a dire need of modernisation.
the rooms were clean and the staff worked hard to maintain the reasonable cleanliness.
the pool area was a danger zone!! the area was vey slippy and many children were falling and injuring themselves also there is a huge problems with birds!! they are everyhwhere in the surrounding area of the hotel and the area where the pool is and sunbathing is covered with bird excrements ....including the people who are in this area!!
the location is decent but could be closer to more entertainment, also the 'private' beach wasnt very exclusive as many local people from the area invaded it everyday resulting in issues with the lifeguard and hotel staff!!
all in all the hotel staff were very helpful and tried to help you as much as possible though the bar staff at the pool prefered to take there time serving you.
the entertainment was poor most of the time even thought the entertainment staff tried their best. the animation team were very good and some of the activities kept the children entertained. the evening entertainment could have been better although the children enjoyed the mini dsco there was nothing for the adults apart from going to the bar and drinking the watered down alcohol!
the food was terrible!! surrounded by flies and was cold by the time you recieved it. there was also not a lot for the children and the 'snacks' mostly seemed non-existent as when the childen went for them the were told there was nothing left. also a couple of people who were leaving when I arrived had suffered from food poisoning.
I would advise people not to visit this hotel, if you want the holiday from hell then ...go ahead!
many regards the kay family.