Basak Candemir
The essential infrastructure should be fixed to match the efforts of the fantastic staff!
Liked · The staff is the absolute highlight of this hotel. They’re very kind and attentive and really try to help you.
The location and the views are nice.
The buffets are rich and fresh.
Depending on which room you stay, it may be very nice. I stayed on the ‘luxury’ block and it was very nice and spacious. Not sure I chose it purposefully though.
Disliked · The elevators didn’t work most of the time we were there. For a resort that is built on steep hills, I find this unacceptable. In all fairness they offered a ride with the car and change of room, but this doesn’t make the problem go away. when it works, it’s slow and holds 4 people only so I can’t imagine how it would be in peak season. If you’re older or have mobility challenges I’d recommend you to think twice.
The other major problem was the wifi- it is unreliable.
Finally while I stayed in a ‘luxury’ room, my parents stayed in a regular room and the difference is massive. Their room was pretty small, difficult to access and the AC was very loud.
Adeel Khan
So for the most part, the hotel is great. Although, we did get put in a room that has quite a smelly toilet. This was the “Sea view room” so I’d probably avoid that next time.
They’re quite inconspicuous about their rooms, no photo to show exactly what room you’re booking and If you’re booking for 3 people, you’ll end up with one sofa bed which they don’t make clear at all.
Other than that, no complaints. We had an amazing time and the staff and overall service were really nice, very accommodating and helpful
Lots of great activities especially liked the shows every evening.
Mike Fahy
My wife and i had a fantastic 12 nights at this hotel! Our highlights were:
The staff: from the waiters, particularly Fatih, to the entertainment team (Sunny and the other guys) - a fantastic dedicated team who deserved their tips 👏
The entertainment: an amazing theatre with simply the best entertainment at any hotel we've stayed at, and lots of activities during the day - my favourite being adults football which I couldn't get enough of 🤣
The hotel: amazing location close to beach and town, beautiful views and fantastic facilities
The SPA: the best way to start day one 💆♂️💆♀️ My wife is pregnant and they ensured she had a pregnancy massage and looked after her really well
The food: so much variety!
Thanks so much for making it a perfect trip and we hope to visit again with our child 😁
My advice to those complaining about rooms: if you want to be certain of getting a room with a view, upgrade!
Jessica Knowles
An absolutely stunning hotel! With amazing staff and a gorgeous views of Oludeniz. The rooms were small but perfect for me and my partner, very modern and cleaned everyday. The food was lovely with lots of variety. Free entry to a waterpark and bus down to the blue lagoon. The place was super clean and not too crowded, very relaxing and lovely to chill on the evenings with entertainment. I would definitely come here again!
Ange Gray
Just finished a weeks holiday at Orka Sunlife, so here's a review of all aspects...
Room - was very basic and tired. There were no full sized duvets on the beds, so I had to ask for additional singles to be placed in the rooms. Also, they do have tea and coffee available in the rooms, but you dont get proper cups, just paper ones.
Pool Area - Extremely cold pool, to the point that the sea was warmer. There are plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas, so there was no challenge to get one, but I could imagine it's a bit of a nightmare in high season. Slides were good, but they were closed for a couple of hours over the lunchtime period
Restaurant and Bars - Even as it was the end of season, it was extremely busy at times, and a couple of evenings we struggled to get a table. I would imagine that this would be even worse during August. The food was OK, nothing special. One night, the chicken wasn't properly cooked, so just one to check. They only do table service for drinks if outside, no table service for drinks inside. The food is generally OK, but 100% not 5 star quality, more bland and suited to a child's palette, reminding me a little of School Dinners.
Beach Transfers - these are free, running at 10 and 10.30, then returning at 4 and 4.30. It appeared to only be 1 minibus for each time. This might be different during busier times of the year. If you wanted to get a taxi, they were 200TL for us, so very reasonable. Always check the price of the fare before you get in to check if you are comfortable with the amount. If you do take the minibus, on the return journey remember to check with the driver which Orka resort you are going to as if you look just at the Orka sign on the front window of the bus, you could end up at the wrong one.
Excusion to the Market - This cost £10 per person If you didn't want to get the transfer, you could go by taxi, and it is about 450TL, so if more of you, it might be worth considering. At the market, they do take TL, Euro or Pounds, all cash, and definitely worth haggling!
Excustion on a Pirate Ship - Boat trip out on the Black Pearl, this was £25 per person included was the transfer and also lunch. Drinks are on top, you have a tab running and settle up at the end of the trip. They do take card on board, so that's a bonus. It is a brilliant day out at sea, 5 stops along the way, so plenty of time to have a swim. It does have music and a foam party but definitely one for all the family.
Oludeniz Beach Area - This is great, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and bars plenty. If you want a sunlounger, they are 200TL for the day. Just retain your ticket as they do sometimes come around and ask for it to prove you have paid. Great spot to watch all the paragliders land and an amazing spot to watch the sunset as you can't see it from the hotel (the mountains are in the way!)
Hotel Generally - it states it has WiFi but it is so hit and miss, we ended up getting a Turkish eSim which was super reasonable and allowed us to be connected, a family of 3 used it all week and it was about €13.50 for 10GB.
The staff were generally very friendly, in particular some of the waiting staff. The ones working reception weren't too much. Even when asking where to store our luggage on the last day, they just pointed at a door, and there was no offer of them taking our bags for us. These things are only little, but they are the differentiator between star ratings. Overall, the hotel is just a little tired, lights on the stairs not working, so it just feels like things aren't looked after. One thing to definitely call out is the steps....up to the majority of the rooms are a lot of steps, we were halfway up, and there were 100. There is a lift, but it is so slow and only allows 4 people in at anyone time. When again must be a nightmare in the height of the season - I would definitely consider this if you have young children or mobility issues.
We have had a good week, but we won't be coming back to this hotel, when looking for a 5 star break this is not the one to choose. Hope this is of help
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