Vakıf Motel

The sea was the one saving grace, a gift from God. Without it, we'd have been in real trouble. The rest of the place was filthy, from the sun loungers to the rooms. I saw cushions on the loungers that looked like they hadn't been washed in years. There were dried blood marks from dead mosquitoes on the cupboard door, grey stained sheets, and a smell like hamburger patties. The list just kept going. Staying even one night was my biggest mistake. Don't consider renting a lounger instead of staying there either.

The sea was lovely and clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The beds were decent, and the rooms were generally clean, but the whole place felt very old and poorly maintained. Breakfast tea was supposed to be unlimited and normally costs 50₺, but it was very cold. Maybe the kettle was faulty, though paying 50₺ for tea that wasn't hot at all at a place charging 2500₺ a night didn't feel right. Most room air conditioners were old and not powerful enough, and their filters looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a long time. The price is charged per person rather than per room, and the Turkcell network didn't work at all, which was a big problem for me. I don't like criticizing businesses, but honestly I wasn't very satisfied. The value for the price is poor, and you can find better service elsewhere for the same daily cost. It might suit someone coming just for a day by the sea.

Honestly, bringing a tent might make for a more comfortable stay. I was told the toilet cost 20 TL and was open from 9 am to 9 pm, but when I went around 8 pm, a man I assume worked there said it was closed. Then he shut the shop. They speak to you as if they're making fun of you, too. The motel's drinks cooler doesn't work either. I absolutely don't recommend it.

The beach and sea were nice, and the place seemed clean, but the rest was underwhelming. The rooms are old, there are lots of mosquitoes, and the water in the room tastes a little salty. Food wasn't good, service was limited, and they don't provide beach towels. It feels more like a motel than a hotel. Given the location, the rooms and atmosphere could be much nicer. The attitude seems to be, let's just accept it as it is.