Medya Otel Urla

Right on the beach, and we picked it in the off-season. The rooms were a little small and weren’t very clean. Breakfast was seriously bad. The sea looked rocky, and September was very windy. I don’t think it would be that enjoyable in summer either. We only stayed briefly, but wouldn’t choose this place again.

We visited from August 18th to August 21st, mainly because the online location caught my eye. It’s right on the beach, with free umbrellas for swimming, and the price is good for what you get. The staff put in real effort. Food is like a typical guesthouse, so don’t expect too much. You won’t go hungry, and while the stuffed onions on the first night surprised me, the other dishes were very tasty. Special credit for the four different mezes served every evening, and we devoured the breakfast bread. The rooms are quite good, though most don’t have balconies. There were a lot of families with children, which made us a little uncomfortable. It’s suitable for a short trip, and given the price and what’s offered, worth a visit.

We had a really pleasant two nights and three days here with my sister and a baby. The view was lovely, the rooms very clean, and the sea only a two-minute walk away. The food was very good too. There weren’t kettles in the rooms, so bring a small coffee maker if you’re going. Cafe prices were more reasonable than outside. We’ll come with the family next time.

The view was the only thing I liked. The beds were run-down, and with some people charging 3000 TL a day and others 1800 TL per person, the price doesn’t feel justified. Even tea costs extra after 11:00 AM. I stayed in room 106, a 2+1 room, and it was very small. Calling this a hotel seems off, a guesthouse would be more accurate. I got the bill and checked out just an hour after checking in. I’d rather spend that money on a trip to Istanbul.