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18 years 9 months ago
Don't be fooled by the four star rating this hotel barely pass as a three.
The first room we were in stunk of sewers and we asked our rep to come and smell it, we were then moved to a different room. The rooms are very small and basic, the claimed air conditioning is only on at certain times and this can not be altered. We paid extra for Air con but were told we did not need it as could be be put on when ever - this is not the case. It did not even work very well.
The fridge in the room just about cools drinks.
he hotel pool was a nightmare a child's pool approx 8ft x 12ft, sunbeds so close together that you touch arms with the person next to you. A number of broken sunbeds supported by stone and the edge of the pool has a thick black rim of dirt were is not clean.
The reception area is better but not four star standard.
We stayed on B.B basis and had to go out for breakfast on a number of days as we could not face the same thing every day.
The hotel location is good for the resort of Icmeler with easy walking to the the beach and the market on a Wednesday.
The hotel staff however were always helpful and polite.
We stayed for two weeks and did not even know if there was any entertainment.
The first room we were in stunk of sewers and we asked our rep to come and smell it, we were then moved to a different room. The rooms are very small and basic, the claimed air conditioning is only on at certain times and this can not be altered. We paid extra for Air con but were told we did not need it as could be be put on when ever - this is not the case. It did not even work very well.
The fridge in the room just about cools drinks.
he hotel pool was a nightmare a child's pool approx 8ft x 12ft, sunbeds so close together that you touch arms with the person next to you. A number of broken sunbeds supported by stone and the edge of the pool has a thick black rim of dirt were is not clean.
The reception area is better but not four star standard.
We stayed on B.B basis and had to go out for breakfast on a number of days as we could not face the same thing every day.
The hotel location is good for the resort of Icmeler with easy walking to the the beach and the market on a Wednesday.
The hotel staff however were always helpful and polite.
We stayed for two weeks and did not even know if there was any entertainment.
Travel operator: Scott Travel
19 years 7 months ago
Stayed at the hotel Idas for 2 weeks. This hotel is minging, food warm, staff miserable, top floor rooms like shoe boxes, rubbish, no evening entertainment or day come to that, air conditioning never working all the 2wks we were there and it was 100 degrees.
Never again - do not waste your money if you don`t believe this try it for yourselves. We have just come back 13th Sept 2004.
Good luck. If you go take lots of Diocalm you`ll need it.
Never again - do not waste your money if you don`t believe this try it for yourselves. We have just come back 13th Sept 2004.
Good luck. If you go take lots of Diocalm you`ll need it.
Travel operator: cosmos
19 years 7 months ago
Warning re Grand Sarba
This hotel was this pits - staff were not friendly food which thankfully was only breakfast in our case was left in the heat uncovered (loads of fly
This hotel was this pits - staff were not friendly food which thankfully was only breakfast in our case was left in the heat uncovered (loads of fly
Travel operator: goldtrail
19 years 7 months ago
Stayed in the Grand Sarba,Icmeler for 2 weeks in September 2004.
Dirty,wet towels on the bed and dirty floor.Unable to close balcony door because it was broken - reported it to reception the first day but nobody came to look at it. Our rep told the manager but he didn't seem interested. Still not repaired when we left for home.
Hotel food was not great,cooked food dry and tastless.Breakfast was outside and wasps were swarming around us which put me off eating.
The hotel was in a nice area near to the shops and eating places.
Staff were not very friendly,particularly at reception.
Disappointed with no entertainment at the hotel but the pool bar was ok except that the music was much too loud-hard to have a conversation with others. Pool bar staff were very friendly - could have a laugh and joke with them.
First time at this hotel-and the last!
Dirty,wet towels on the bed and dirty floor.Unable to close balcony door because it was broken - reported it to reception the first day but nobody came to look at it. Our rep told the manager but he didn't seem interested. Still not repaired when we left for home.
Hotel food was not great,cooked food dry and tastless.Breakfast was outside and wasps were swarming around us which put me off eating.
The hotel was in a nice area near to the shops and eating places.
Staff were not very friendly,particularly at reception.
Disappointed with no entertainment at the hotel but the pool bar was ok except that the music was much too loud-hard to have a conversation with others. Pool bar staff were very friendly - could have a laugh and joke with them.
First time at this hotel-and the last!
Travel operator: GoldTrail
19 years 8 months ago
Idas hotel is a lovely friendly family hotel. It is in a lovely part of Icmeler.
The rooms are clean and offer everything needed.
The staff are excellent especially with children, they are very friendly and welcoming.
There's a range of food offered for diferent nationalities.
I very much enjoyed staying in this hotel, it was our first visit to Turkey and we were in such a fabulous hotel, we are hoping to visit the same hotel next year. I cannot wait!
The rooms are clean and offer everything needed.
The staff are excellent especially with children, they are very friendly and welcoming.
There's a range of food offered for diferent nationalities.
I very much enjoyed staying in this hotel, it was our first visit to Turkey and we were in such a fabulous hotel, we are hoping to visit the same hotel next year. I cannot wait!
Travel operator: Cosmos
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
One of the worst hotels I've had the "pleasure" of staying in. Upon arrival at 18:30 after travelling for a total of ten hours were told that there was no room for us till 02:00 the next day. We had to put the children in friend
Travel operator: Archers Direct/Cosmoss
19 years 10 months ago
Stayed in the grand sarba hotel in Icmeler Turkey with my friend for 2 weeks. It was a nightmare travelled with goldtrail, flight was terrible transfer took about 4 hours.
On arrival the hotel was not nice from outside it looked like a haunted house, it wouldnt surprise me if it is haunted.
Staff were unfriendly on arrival, the room was horrible, was not clean, carpets were marked with dampness, air conditioning was not working rooms too hot, lights in the corriders were switched off at night could hardly see where you were going. Cleaners never made much of an impression.
First morning went for breakfast food and drinks were horrible even the fruit juice was horribe.
The pool area was ok music with dj all day and night, the pool was dirty, and had a horrible egg smell.
Food was ok at the bar. Although I would not advise young girls to go to the bar area at night the staff are all very sleezy, basically all over you like a rash, also the staff hire prostitutes and the place is crawling with russian prostitutes at night time.
A young girl who was also staying at the hotel was very distressed as a staff member forced himself on to her and tried to get in her room.
Was also told that peoples personal belongings had disappeared from their rooms. Also heard reports from locals about the hotel, people suffering from food poisoning, legionnaires disease, I would not advise anyone to stay in this hotel or use goldtrail travel they were so unhelpful.
Worst two weeks of my life. Loved Icmeler though.
Icmeler 10 out of 10.
Grand sarba 0 out of 10.
On arrival the hotel was not nice from outside it looked like a haunted house, it wouldnt surprise me if it is haunted.
Staff were unfriendly on arrival, the room was horrible, was not clean, carpets were marked with dampness, air conditioning was not working rooms too hot, lights in the corriders were switched off at night could hardly see where you were going. Cleaners never made much of an impression.
First morning went for breakfast food and drinks were horrible even the fruit juice was horribe.
The pool area was ok music with dj all day and night, the pool was dirty, and had a horrible egg smell.
Food was ok at the bar. Although I would not advise young girls to go to the bar area at night the staff are all very sleezy, basically all over you like a rash, also the staff hire prostitutes and the place is crawling with russian prostitutes at night time.
A young girl who was also staying at the hotel was very distressed as a staff member forced himself on to her and tried to get in her room.
Was also told that peoples personal belongings had disappeared from their rooms. Also heard reports from locals about the hotel, people suffering from food poisoning, legionnaires disease, I would not advise anyone to stay in this hotel or use goldtrail travel they were so unhelpful.
Worst two weeks of my life. Loved Icmeler though.
Icmeler 10 out of 10.
Grand sarba 0 out of 10.
Travel operator: goldtrail
19 years 11 months ago
The food was enjoyable. Plenty of choice.
The rooms were cleaned every day.
The staff were very nice to us and friendly.
The only entertainment whilst we were there was the friendliness of the barstaff but that was enough for us. We had dances with them and they taught us Turkish dancing. We went for a week 2 years ago and enjoyed it so much that we went back 2 weeks later.
We went on a day trip from Marmaris this year to see if the staff were all still there (John Hassan and Murat) Not only were they still there but they remembered us and made us very welcome. We are going there for a week in October of this year and looking forward to it.
The rooms were cleaned every day.
The staff were very nice to us and friendly.
The only entertainment whilst we were there was the friendliness of the barstaff but that was enough for us. We had dances with them and they taught us Turkish dancing. We went for a week 2 years ago and enjoyed it so much that we went back 2 weeks later.
We went on a day trip from Marmaris this year to see if the staff were all still there (John Hassan and Murat) Not only were they still there but they remembered us and made us very welcome. We are going there for a week in October of this year and looking forward to it.
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
20 years 7 months ago
My wife and I first visited Icmeler in September of 2003 after my in-laws had returned raving about the resort and the hotel in particular. We were impressed that we went agin the following year. We have also booked for a third time in September 2004. The Hotel is about a 5-10 minute walk from the beach. This time varies wehn you factor in little chats to all the people you meet here. Yes some do try to get you to eat in their bar/restaurants. If you don't want to just say you are half/full board and they usually back off. They can actually get arrested if they are deemed to be too pushy. The hotel is clean and tidy - but like any hotel at the end of the season the meals can get a little monotonous - but the quality is excellent. We moved rooms both times we have been to be near the rest of our party - which has never been any problem whatsoever. We like the first floor as our son is very young. The management now class us a regulars and have advised us to e-mail them with our room request and it will be ready for us. The staff are first rate and fawn over all children, especially ours as he was only 13 weeks old the last time we went.
Travel operator: MyTravel
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