Pouya moradzad
We had a wonderful stay at Pine Bay Hotel. The surroundings were stunning, the service was great, and the rooms were clean with efficient housekeeping. We visited in early autumn, and the weather was perfect, with a pleasant breeze that made the experience even more enjoyable.
The moment we stepped outside, we were greeted with an amazing view – a perfect blend of rugged landscape and the deep blue sea. I can honestly say you’ll never get tired of the view. The vibrant colors of nature will draw you in, and you’ll find yourself wanting to spend all your time outside, soaking it all in.
Service at the hotel was good overall, and the staff were friendly and professional. As for the food, it was decent, but it seemed to cater more to the tastes of German and Russian visitors. During our seven-day stay, we saw only a slight variety in the menu, though the selection of sweets and salads was excellent. Drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, were of good quality, and most of the common drinks you’d expect in a Turkish hotel were available. I’d recommend asking for canned or bottled soft drinks from the bar, as they taste better than the machine-dispensed options.
The hotel has several pools in different areas, including both outdoor and indoor pools, offering a nice variety. However, the outdoor pools were unheated during our autumn visit, and the cold water made it a bit challenging for our family to enjoy swimming. I’m not sure about the pools in the summer, so if that’s important to you, it’s best to check beforehand.
The evening entertainment was fun, though it seemed more suited for first-time visitors to Turkey or hotels like this. If you’ve been to Turkey before, you might find the entertainment a bit repetitive, as it was similar to what you’d see at other hotels. However, the kids’ programs were lively and full of energy, which is always a plus for families. If you’ve experienced hotel nightlife in Turkey before, you might want to plan something else for your evening. As for the disco, we didn’t see a separate area for it. Instead, the evening stage shows were converted into the disco. Despite the large crowd, not many people were interested, though it was still active late at night.
If you’re looking for a relaxed evening with friends or a partner, I’d highly recommend the Sunset Bar. The design of this space is exceptional, offering a luxurious and relaxing experience with a peaceful vibe.
As for the beach, there were plenty of sunbeds, and the snack bar offered a great variety of fresh food. You can also meet other guests at the beach volleyball area or enjoy water sports, which are available for an additional fee. The beach service was up to standard and met our expectations.
When we arrived early and went to check into our room, the first one we were offered didn’t have a view and had limited natural light. While it was clean and met the quality standard, the lack of a view was a bit disappointing for us. If having a view isn’t a priority for you, the room is fine. However, after discussing our preference for a sea view with the reception staff, they kindly moved us to a room with a fantastic sea view at a reasonable extra cost. The new room was spacious and had a wonderful view. Overall, the rooms were comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well.
The hotel definitely has a family-friendly vibe. There were many children, seniors, teenagers, and young adults staying there, and it seemed like a lot of guests were visiting with their parents.
I hope this review helps you in making an informed decision!
Rebecca M
I went in October 2024. The food was good, though if you have any food intolerances there seemed to be a risk of cross contamination because of how it is laid out. All of the outside pools were not heated, the water was quite cold despite the air temp being pleasantly hot. The indoor pool was heated however around the pool it is very slippery. The drinks were fine. The staff were pleasant. The room was fine, cleaned every day. It was a little tired but fine. The entertainment was every night, it was generally by the pool in the amphitheater so at times the temperature was quite cool - bring a sweater. The beach was small but very pretty. It is not a sandy beach more very fine shingle. Great views. There could be more information about the hotel facilities inside the rooms so that you are more aware of what’s available and at what time. Quite a way from the ‘town’.
Lovely Day
What an amazing little spot in the mountain, you walk down to the beach into the bay and the water is beautiful with many fish.
The rooms with the sea view are amazing.
The buffets are great, you just have to be on time or you miss out, because people love to stack on food and leave it on their plates.
I enjoyed the walks but if you have bad knees, are a bit older or in a wheelchair this is not the place for you as the way up from the bay is quite steep.
Overall a great experience.
Fred Fictorie
I had a very great stay at Pine Bay. When I first arrived the staff at the reception were so friendly, helpful very kind. They provided wonderful service and the rooms were so clean. The Hotel was spacious and had such a great view of the sea. I enjoyed playing the piano by the cafe and I really enjoyed the wonderful lattes and coffee served from Ümran and Dilan. Ümran and Dilan worked so hard without taking any breaks and were so nice to all the guests. The food at the bufe was very delicious as well and all the workers and chefs were so friendly. Thank you for the wonderful stay at the Hotel.
M Gill
The hotel is situated in a beautiful place, gorgeous views from every angle. The rooms are dated but clean and I'm not on holiday to spend the whole time in my room. The service is prompt and we are given fresh towels everyday but keep forgetting to put a pine cone (found on the bedside table and hence the name of the hotel) on the bed to indicate please change our bedding. The A/c is not working but that is fine as the mornings and evenings are quite cool till the sun comes up and then we open our sliding doors to let in fresh sea air. We have done a few of the allocated treks around the hotel but there is certainly enough steps and stairs to fill your quota just walking around the hotel. The beach is clean and plenty of loungers to choose from. The towels are free for all and there is no limit how many you can have as it is not peak season. My only moan is the food. The buffet is the same every night and as we are visiting off peak there is only two a-la-carte restaurants open out of a possible eight. Very disappointing, and not told before the holiday only once we arrived. I love my food and this has put a major downer on the holiday. Otherwise location, weather, quality family time and not having to do any housework.
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