Ömer Aybak Beach Hotel

We stayed August 11-15 after finding the only available rooms for our last-minute trip. We hadn’t known anything about the place beforehand, but we’d choose it again even with more time to plan. The staff were polite, friendly, and hardworking. We left without a chance to thank everyone, so I hope they see this. We felt at home, weren’t disturbed, and didn’t feel that everything was about making money. I hope they keep up this level of service. Our half-board meals were satisfying. Breakfast was a good buffet, with different hot dishes each day. Dinner came with soup, two main course options, salad, and dessert, and was delicious every evening. The resort’s joint venture with Sami Usta meant we had his legendary ice cream in huge cones and big scoops every day. You have to try it. The rooms and facilities were spotless. The pool was chlorinated and brushed every evening. I’m usually wary of pools for hygiene reasons, but this one was clean enough that I was happy to use it. It isn’t very big. The sea is right in front of the resort, calm and clean all day. The entrance is a little pebbly before turning to fine sand, and it starts shallow then gets deeper. You can see the bottom without goggles, and it never felt as crowded as we’d expected for the season. The private beach is open to hotel guests and outside visitors. The sunbeds were spotless, and the sand was smoothed out every evening. Prices were reasonable. We mostly drink coffee, and Turkish coffee was 90 TL while an Americano was 110 TL. Sitting on the sunbeds under the stars in the evening is lovely. There’s no alcohol service, which we’d heard about and confirmed by phone before arriving. You can buy some at the market next door. We were able to have both our own drinks and ones we bought there on the way to the beach and during dinner, and the staff were always helpful with service. Many thanks to the whole team and management 🙏

Winning a giveaway on their Instagram page gave us a three-night, four-day stay at Ömer Aybak Beach Hotel. Being right on the beach was a big plus. The rooms were tidy and clean, the food was varied and delicious, and the friendly staff made us feel comfortable as a family. It was a peaceful, enjoyable break, and we’d love to return next summer. Try the çiğköfte and ice cream when you go. Thanks to Mr. Ömer, Ms. Ezgi at the entrance, Ms. Merve and Ms. Rana for serving us with a smile, Mr. Gökhan, Mr. Mert, and the whole team, including those whose names I didn’t get. 🙏🏼🌸

The room was old, and the extra bed they brought had bugs in it. They didn’t replace the bed, just the sheets. We’d agreed on a price at first, but they later asked for double. With nowhere else available, we ended up paying one and a half times the original amount. When I sat on a random sun lounger at the front of the beach, staff told me to move because it was the boss’s spot :D I love your boss. The receptionist also went on about how we’d agreed on the phone and they couldn’t pressure us, then said we were the ones pressuring her. The staff seem to average around 60 years old. At 9 am the cleaning lady practically breaks down your door. Be prepared for all of this if you go.

We booked two months ahead, but they gave our room to someone else. The room we got looked nothing like the photos, and three of us were crammed into a double room. When we complained, they said the pictures didn’t show reality. The food was okay, and the sea was beautiful, with a private beach. There weren’t enough staff. We chose the place based on the reviews and came away very disappointed.