Garden Park Beldibi Hotel

This place feels rooted in Turkey's traditions, with a quiet, welcoming atmosphere and genuine hospitality from the moment you arrive. I came looking for something authentic instead of flashy luxury, and it felt like a real experience. The food was simple but satisfying, with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables of outstanding quality every day. A rare gem.

This was the worst holiday of my 50-year life, and I regret staying here. The hotel is dirty and neglected, with awful rooms full of old, partly broken things. The rooms facing the pool are very loud, and music from the speakers plays constantly, especially noisily in the evenings. This is nothing like a 4-star hotel. The food was low quality, sometimes not fresh, and some dishes seemed to be recycled. People smoked during meals. I was told the hotel had been refurbished in 2024, but that wasn't true. Don't make my mistake, don't go here.

The mountain setting is beautiful, and the pool and waterslides were fun. The sandy beach, with plenty of sunbeds, was only a 5-minute walk away. The simple bar had what we needed, beer, white and red wine, and soft drinks. The restaurant stayed very clean, with staff constantly wiping the tables. The food was average, with enough options, especially vegetables, so it's fine if you're not too picky. We were skeptical after reading some reviews, but ended up pleasantly surprised. The staff were amazing, friendly, helpful, and always smiling. The animation team had loads of energy and was fun to spend time with. The man at the spa deserves a special mention for being so kind, professional, and welcoming. There were some things that could be better. Our room didn't feel fresh, and the towels weren't changed daily. It was still comfortable, though not terrible. The pool and slides area could use more regular cleaning. Trash was picked up, but there wasn't a consistent cleaning routine. There was no internet connection in the room. I'd call it more of a 3-star than a 4-star hotel. It's simple and cozy, and we enjoyed our stay despite the downsides. We'd even consider coming back. It seems a solid budget-friendly choice for a relaxed holiday.

It's a cheap all-inclusive place, but the rooms are old and not very clean. You can pay extra for a better room. Around the pool, some things are broken, and the sunbeds have mold from the damp. Plenty of things on the grounds are broken too. On my third day I got diarrhea, maybe from the pool water. The food was generally good.