idas Club

The food gets repetitive, but it’s tasty. That’s all inclusive for you. The staff are lovely and can’t do enough for you, and the entertainment team are great, especially Eli, she’s a star. We’re definitely looking to come back.

The air conditioning works really well, but it has two modes, so check that it’s set to cooling rather than heating. The hotel itself is average. Staff are generally friendly and helpful, and work hard while staying cheerful. People say they speak several languages, but that wasn’t my experience except perhaps at reception. Food was good, and there’s a wide enough choice for everyone to find something, even if not all of it suited my taste. The pool feels cramped, and most sunbeds are taken. Some seemed to be reserved forever, with the same towels on two loungers day and night throughout my stay. Maybe someone went home and forgot them. The area has nice views but isn’t very interesting, with stray dogs on the streets and beach. The hotel beach is makeshift, with maybe 10 loungers, and they were always occupied. The UK tourists were quite annoying, making noise late at night, nitpicking everything, and leaving rubbish behind. Many behaved like so-called “Sacred Cows,” though not all of them.

Turkish night was the best evening. The entertainment team are great, and the food is good, I could always find something to eat. The location is ideal for shops and bars, and the staff were very helpful, especially Paul at the relax bar.

It’s a lot of fun here, and I’d come again. Ellie makes water gymnastics really enjoyable and also takes people clubbing for a Marmaris night. Mario runs water polo and killer darts, and there’s Bingo and Karaoke too.