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17 years 11 months ago
I have been going with my hubby to the Effendi hotel since 1998 many times twice a year. We are booked to go again in June2007.
The staff are friendly and do anything for you. Yes the restaurant staff want you to eat there but you get a 15percent discount and they will make anything for you even if not on menu. My husband doesn't sleep well and they have served him a tray in his room. We phone and text the staff and go to the weddings. We are treated like royalty by Norrie, Ferrat, Sercan, Mehmet, Esma that cleans the rooms is like a second Mum to us. George on reception makes our day easy and although the entertainment at night is Karaoke and dancing if you join in you can have great fun.
The pool is cleaned daily at 6.30am and I witness this as I am out there reading my book in the cool of the morning. If the visitors would jump in the shower before jumping in the pool it would be better. I am hard to please but long live the Efendi Hotel.
The staff are friendly and do anything for you. Yes the restaurant staff want you to eat there but you get a 15percent discount and they will make anything for you even if not on menu. My husband doesn't sleep well and they have served him a tray in his room. We phone and text the staff and go to the weddings. We are treated like royalty by Norrie, Ferrat, Sercan, Mehmet, Esma that cleans the rooms is like a second Mum to us. George on reception makes our day easy and although the entertainment at night is Karaoke and dancing if you join in you can have great fun.
The pool is cleaned daily at 6.30am and I witness this as I am out there reading my book in the cool of the morning. If the visitors would jump in the shower before jumping in the pool it would be better. I am hard to please but long live the Efendi Hotel.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
The Efendi hotel is ideally situated a stones throw from the beach and with shops, markets etc. right on your doorstep.
The hotel staff are very friendly. Thanks to George and Fred on reception to Norrie in charge of the restaurant and to all the waiters who were very polite and friendly.
A special mention to Esma the cleaner. What a wonderful job she does daily and those little added touches (like flower petals on your bed ) are really lovely. Esma works really hard and is very nice.
That was our 2nd visit and we will certainly be going back.
The hotel staff are very friendly. Thanks to George and Fred on reception to Norrie in charge of the restaurant and to all the waiters who were very polite and friendly.
A special mention to Esma the cleaner. What a wonderful job she does daily and those little added touches (like flower petals on your bed ) are really lovely. Esma works really hard and is very nice.
That was our 2nd visit and we will certainly be going back.
Travel operator: Direct holidays
Recommended
18 years 9 months ago
We stayed at the Efendi for 2 weeks from 29th July to 12th August 2005. The hotel is in need of renevation as it is old with dated furniture.
I was not too impressed with the room cleaning as they were not swept due to dust and debris under the beds but they wer not dirty. The free airconditioning is a godsend. The rooms are very, very basic and after staying at other hotels in Icmeler I would confirm it rating of 2* or maybe even 1*.
The staff at the pool, restaurant and bar were brilliant however I feel that the reception staff could be a little more helpful with bags, etc. The pool was dirty and not cleaned properly. I did not see any chemicals added to the pool, and only saw the pool tiles wiped once leading to the top tiles around the waterline being very dirty and as the pool is overlooked by trees leaves were contantly floating about.
My husband got an ear infection which was atributed to the water as did another girl while we were there and we were advised by the Direct Holidays rep that another girl had an ear infection the previous week.
All in all it was a good holiday but I would not go back to the Efendi again
I was not too impressed with the room cleaning as they were not swept due to dust and debris under the beds but they wer not dirty. The free airconditioning is a godsend. The rooms are very, very basic and after staying at other hotels in Icmeler I would confirm it rating of 2* or maybe even 1*.
The staff at the pool, restaurant and bar were brilliant however I feel that the reception staff could be a little more helpful with bags, etc. The pool was dirty and not cleaned properly. I did not see any chemicals added to the pool, and only saw the pool tiles wiped once leading to the top tiles around the waterline being very dirty and as the pool is overlooked by trees leaves were contantly floating about.
My husband got an ear infection which was atributed to the water as did another girl while we were there and we were advised by the Direct Holidays rep that another girl had an ear infection the previous week.
All in all it was a good holiday but I would not go back to the Efendi again
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
18 years 9 months ago
Hotel would definitely go back to,staff were brilliant,reception staff and maids ,could not fault them.
The food was typical Turkish for breakfast,there was alternative on menu.
Location could not be better,highly recommend. 50 yards to beach,within walking distance of all nightlife,we had our parents with us, 2 x 70plus year olds ,who also loved Icmeler,beautiful resort.
Entertainmemt was everywhere ,never short of a laugh within all the bars,Turkish people have time for the English ,more than can be said for the Spanish people!!
The pool was small ,HOWEVER the sponge sunbeds&beds themselves were scrubbed daily,the pool was cleaned daily,we watched it happen!! Maestro and Heaven bar & restaurant attached to hotel were brilliant,could not fault them. Omet our favourite, was fantastic with the parents,actually with everone.
All the staff were,George too!!!
The food was typical Turkish for breakfast,there was alternative on menu.
Location could not be better,highly recommend. 50 yards to beach,within walking distance of all nightlife,we had our parents with us, 2 x 70plus year olds ,who also loved Icmeler,beautiful resort.
Entertainmemt was everywhere ,never short of a laugh within all the bars,Turkish people have time for the English ,more than can be said for the Spanish people!!
The pool was small ,HOWEVER the sponge sunbeds&beds themselves were scrubbed daily,the pool was cleaned daily,we watched it happen!! Maestro and Heaven bar & restaurant attached to hotel were brilliant,could not fault them. Omet our favourite, was fantastic with the parents,actually with everone.
All the staff were,George too!!!
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
18 years 9 months ago
Breakfast were rubbish if you used to our English breakfast.
Rooms were bit outdated,air con brill,you definitely need this at that time of year. Maids did a great job,all staff were brilliant,could not fault them.
Ask for side sea view and you get pool view,think these are the best rooms. Great location, entertainment everywhere. Never had a bad meal anywhere.
Recommend this hotel for a late deal,full price,would question the rating.
Rooms were bit outdated,air con brill,you definitely need this at that time of year. Maids did a great job,all staff were brilliant,could not fault them.
Ask for side sea view and you get pool view,think these are the best rooms. Great location, entertainment everywhere. Never had a bad meal anywhere.
Recommend this hotel for a late deal,full price,would question the rating.
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
The Efendi is a lovely clean hotel although very basic.
Would have been nice to have a mini fridge in your room to keep drinks cool as temperature was 40+. Don't envy the maids cleaning the rooms in that heat but they did an excellent job.
The Maestro restaurant did excellent food with excellent service. Special mention to Asim (the daddy)! The food portions were very generous and very well priced.
The Efendi is conveniently located very close to the beach, has a 24 hour shop right opposite and
payphones right outside.
The hotel staff were lovely. George on reception was very helpful as was the little smiley guy that worked the night shift.
Maestro restaurant staff were very efficient.
Heaven staff were very friendly and entertaining. The guys did a few Turkish dances for us. Boy can the Turks dance.
Hotel had no entertainment as such. We had to make our own entertainment round the pool area.
Would stay here again.
Would have been nice to have a mini fridge in your room to keep drinks cool as temperature was 40+. Don't envy the maids cleaning the rooms in that heat but they did an excellent job.
The Maestro restaurant did excellent food with excellent service. Special mention to Asim (the daddy)! The food portions were very generous and very well priced.
The Efendi is conveniently located very close to the beach, has a 24 hour shop right opposite and
payphones right outside.
The hotel staff were lovely. George on reception was very helpful as was the little smiley guy that worked the night shift.
Maestro restaurant staff were very efficient.
Heaven staff were very friendly and entertaining. The guys did a few Turkish dances for us. Boy can the Turks dance.
Hotel had no entertainment as such. We had to make our own entertainment round the pool area.
Would stay here again.
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
The breakfast was typically continental consisting of tea, coffee, orange & apple juices, boiled eggs, ham, cheese, fresh bread, melon etc etc.
The Efendi bedrooms were quite basic but efficient and immaculately clean and the air con was excellent.
The food at the hotel restaurant, The Maestro, was first class (it must have been as we ate here 12 nights out of 14)!!!!
The Maestro staff, Fatima, Nurai (not sure about the spelling) and a special mention for Umit, were brilliant, they reserved our table every night. We never had a bad meal and chose something different every night.
You couldn't have got a better location if you tried. The Efendi is right on the beach front and very central for everything (the canal and shops).
All the staff in the hotel and Maestro and Heaven Bar were fantastic and this is very much a family hotel. Children and adults are made to feel at home and very welcome. The lads in the Heaven bar do a great dance act and again special mentions go to Hummett and Freddy, great stuff every night.
I find it hard to believe that this hotel is only classed as 2 star as it has everything that you need and more.
My son and I had the best holiday ever and this was our first trip to Turkey and it's the first time that I really didn't want to come home!!!
We only came home yesterday and I am just about to try and book again for October. Most of the hotel guests return every year and I can understand why.
October here I come!!!!
The Efendi bedrooms were quite basic but efficient and immaculately clean and the air con was excellent.
The food at the hotel restaurant, The Maestro, was first class (it must have been as we ate here 12 nights out of 14)!!!!
The Maestro staff, Fatima, Nurai (not sure about the spelling) and a special mention for Umit, were brilliant, they reserved our table every night. We never had a bad meal and chose something different every night.
You couldn't have got a better location if you tried. The Efendi is right on the beach front and very central for everything (the canal and shops).
All the staff in the hotel and Maestro and Heaven Bar were fantastic and this is very much a family hotel. Children and adults are made to feel at home and very welcome. The lads in the Heaven bar do a great dance act and again special mentions go to Hummett and Freddy, great stuff every night.
I find it hard to believe that this hotel is only classed as 2 star as it has everything that you need and more.
My son and I had the best holiday ever and this was our first trip to Turkey and it's the first time that I really didn't want to come home!!!
We only came home yesterday and I am just about to try and book again for October. Most of the hotel guests return every year and I can understand why.
October here I come!!!!
Travel operator: direct holidays
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
The hotel Efendi is a lovely hotel ideal for families with children.
The room was a bit small for a couole with an 11 year old child, but it turned out to be o k.The staff at the efendi made our holiday the best we have had for many years.
I would like to make a special mention to Freddy, Secan, Mehmet,Umit,Fatima, and Nuria, they make you so welcome you feel like part of the family.
My friend has taken my advice and has booked this hotel for his late break this year.
I will be going back next year.
The room was a bit small for a couole with an 11 year old child, but it turned out to be o k.The staff at the efendi made our holiday the best we have had for many years.
I would like to make a special mention to Freddy, Secan, Mehmet,Umit,Fatima, and Nuria, they make you so welcome you feel like part of the family.
My friend has taken my advice and has booked this hotel for his late break this year.
I will be going back next year.
Travel operator: Direct
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
Just come back from our first holiday in Icmeler, staying at the Efendi.
We were impressed with everything about this hotel - I can't believe the info says its only 2 stars! The hotel itself is quite old and inside its in a kind of 'hacienda' style but the rooms are freshly painted and kept extremely clean. We've stayed in 'posh' hotels before in Marmaris and Cyprus but this place had everything we needed!
The restaurant below the hotel - Maestros - did the best food we had in the whole resort and we always ended our evening at Heaven - the bar next door to Maestros. The staff are extremely friendly and make you most welcome!
We would definitely recommend this hotel, and I'd love to go back!
We were impressed with everything about this hotel - I can't believe the info says its only 2 stars! The hotel itself is quite old and inside its in a kind of 'hacienda' style but the rooms are freshly painted and kept extremely clean. We've stayed in 'posh' hotels before in Marmaris and Cyprus but this place had everything we needed!
The restaurant below the hotel - Maestros - did the best food we had in the whole resort and we always ended our evening at Heaven - the bar next door to Maestros. The staff are extremely friendly and make you most welcome!
We would definitely recommend this hotel, and I'd love to go back!
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
We stayed at the Efendi Hotel in Icmeler in July of this 2004 and had a very relaxing holiday albeit the temperature was in the 40's. The hotel is excellent, as good as any 5 star hotel and the staff very very friendly. Position approx 50 metres from a beautiful beach and many shops and bars. All in all a perfect place to while away the days - and nights. We are returning on 1st October for another week as we enjoyed the hotel so much.
Travel operator: Direct Travel
Recommended
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