The Blue Lagoon Deluxe Hotel

Omg, don’t go there, trust me. I left feeling really uncomfortable as a woman, and wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. In the evenings the staff gossiped about guests among themselves, then acted friendly in front of everyone. They didn’t realize I understood Turkish. We’d booked half board, but they tried to charge us 400 euros. After a lot of arguing, the bill suddenly dropped to 100 euros. I’ve never dealt with staff this bad or dishonest.

For the price we paid, £600 for two including flights, this was a great base in Ölüdeniz, and I’d gladly book again. It’s friendly, clean, and very conveniently placed, with the town and beach just steps away and plenty of restaurants and bars within a short walk. We enjoyed the mix of Turkish and continental food at breakfast, but I’d choose bed and breakfast so we could try the places nearby. The bar stayed open late, had a good selection, and served tasty, reasonably priced lunches that we could charge to the room and settle when leaving. The staff were lovely, helpful, and attentive, and the housekeepers took real care with the spotless rooms. The pool area was beautifully kept and a great place to relax. The rooms are basic but immaculate. I’d avoid rooms 101-104, which are dark basement rooms; the others we saw were fine. Air conditioning and a fridge each cost £20 per week. Late check-out until 5pm costs £20, which felt like good value. For the best view and atmosphere, I’d ask for a room in Block C overlooking the pool. The loungers are close together, so the pool can feel crowded during school holidays when a few families take up the space. A visit outside peak times may be quieter. It isn’t a 5-star resort, but at this price I found it hard to fault. I’ve stayed in all sorts of hotels and don’t understand the negative reviews.

Breakfast was very good, and the receptionists were nice and helpful. But after breakfast, the food was a bit dodgy. The family hotel had a nice pool area and setting, yet loud music played all day until 11 or 11.30 pm. Poor kids must struggle to sleep. Everyone should take ear plugs. Some rooms were damp, and room 126 had patches of black mold that made it unfit to stay in. I switched to room 111, which was damp too, though it had no mold. The manager wasn’t interested in fixing it. George could be like a strict, condescending teacher, depending on what you spent. I stayed five times, but booked only because nothing else was available on my last two visits.

We’ve just got back from 14 days and have already booked to return. George is amazing, and the bar staff were all great fun, especially Ismail Mustfa and ugur. The reception team were friendly too, and the cleaners were always cheerful and did a good job every day. We loved the cocktails, food, and pool area. There’s a handy shop right outside, and the location at the top of the strip gives you lovely views. It may be a 3 ⭐ hotel, but the service was fantastic and better than we expected. Can’t wait to get back. Yes please 😂😂 Cake time 😜