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18 years 9 months ago
This Hotel in my opinion was fantastic in every sense.
My family and I were Turkey virgins and had no idea what to expect. We were met at 6am by a cheerful receptionist and porter who took our bags to our room and showed us round. Rest assured all our apprehensions were laid to rest on arrival.
The rooms are small but are more than adequate for what you need. The room was spotless and smelt fresh and clean. Sheets and towels were pristine. We had a fridge in the room, free air conditioning (god did we need it) and a television. good wardrobe and drawer space. Bathroom was a shower,toilet and sink. We asked for a room in a quiet area in the new block which we got and totally met our needs.
Breakfast consisted of Turkish style buffet including a choice of cereals, fruit, meats, cheeses, eggs and Turkish cakes. Plenty of choice for fussy eaters. The dining area was also spotless and the dining staff can't do enough for you.
Dinner was buffet style again but on a much grander scale offering a very wide choice of international dishes. But more Turkish main courses would have been nicer.
The Hotel operate a credit card system to pay for lunch, ice-creams and drinks, which is good from the point of view that you don't have to carry large sums of money around with you. Word of advice though, settle your tab every other day to avoid a shock bill.
Safety deposit boxes are behind reception and cost
My family and I were Turkey virgins and had no idea what to expect. We were met at 6am by a cheerful receptionist and porter who took our bags to our room and showed us round. Rest assured all our apprehensions were laid to rest on arrival.
The rooms are small but are more than adequate for what you need. The room was spotless and smelt fresh and clean. Sheets and towels were pristine. We had a fridge in the room, free air conditioning (god did we need it) and a television. good wardrobe and drawer space. Bathroom was a shower,toilet and sink. We asked for a room in a quiet area in the new block which we got and totally met our needs.
Breakfast consisted of Turkish style buffet including a choice of cereals, fruit, meats, cheeses, eggs and Turkish cakes. Plenty of choice for fussy eaters. The dining area was also spotless and the dining staff can't do enough for you.
Dinner was buffet style again but on a much grander scale offering a very wide choice of international dishes. But more Turkish main courses would have been nicer.
The Hotel operate a credit card system to pay for lunch, ice-creams and drinks, which is good from the point of view that you don't have to carry large sums of money around with you. Word of advice though, settle your tab every other day to avoid a shock bill.
Safety deposit boxes are behind reception and cost
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
18 years 10 months ago
Good Points.
This hotel is in a good location, was superbly clean, and has helpful and friendly staff.
We were allocated a room in one of the new blocks which the Karbal has rented from the neighbouring hotel. The room though fitted with air con, small fridge and 14" TV (All Free) was basic.
The Turkish Breakfast was what you made of it, the food offered was wholesome varied and plentiful. I heard people complaining that they could not get bacon and egg without paying extra, though our First Choice brochure stated plainly that the breakfast provided would be Turkish.
Bad Points.
This Hotel now has 159 rooms,(360 Beds minimum) and while the dining area has been enlarged and refurbished, we frequently struggled to get a table for breakfast.
The pool area has been on the agenda for improvement since 2003 and has not yet been done, and is not large enough for the amount of guests who stay at busy periods, we struggled to get sunbeds. (If you put towels on, the hotel staff removed them while you had breakfast)and as with a previous report we had issues with the large amount of lilo beds etc allowed in the pool.
This hotel is in a good location, was superbly clean, and has helpful and friendly staff.
We were allocated a room in one of the new blocks which the Karbal has rented from the neighbouring hotel. The room though fitted with air con, small fridge and 14" TV (All Free) was basic.
The Turkish Breakfast was what you made of it, the food offered was wholesome varied and plentiful. I heard people complaining that they could not get bacon and egg without paying extra, though our First Choice brochure stated plainly that the breakfast provided would be Turkish.
Bad Points.
This Hotel now has 159 rooms,(360 Beds minimum) and while the dining area has been enlarged and refurbished, we frequently struggled to get a table for breakfast.
The pool area has been on the agenda for improvement since 2003 and has not yet been done, and is not large enough for the amount of guests who stay at busy periods, we struggled to get sunbeds. (If you put towels on, the hotel staff removed them while you had breakfast)and as with a previous report we had issues with the large amount of lilo beds etc allowed in the pool.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
18 years 11 months ago
Just returned from a week at the Karbel Hotel and it was just amazing!!
The rooms were basic but had everything you needed. They were cleaned daily but very friendly maids. The whole Hotel was exceptionally clean.
Location was fantastic, a short walk to the shops, bars, beach and Blue Lagoon...everything you could possibly need!! Go to Pepino's it is such fun, danicng, singing, cocktails and great staff!!
Staff - well what can we say, absolutely fantastic, so friendly and genuine. You leave feeling like you have made new friends. Thankyou everyone!!
We will definitely go back!!
The rooms were basic but had everything you needed. They were cleaned daily but very friendly maids. The whole Hotel was exceptionally clean.
Location was fantastic, a short walk to the shops, bars, beach and Blue Lagoon...everything you could possibly need!! Go to Pepino's it is such fun, danicng, singing, cocktails and great staff!!
Staff - well what can we say, absolutely fantastic, so friendly and genuine. You leave feeling like you have made new friends. Thankyou everyone!!
We will definitely go back!!
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
18 years 11 months ago
This is our second year to this hotel. It has not changed apart from the restaurant which is much bigger and nicer.
We got married here on the 11th June 2005 and it was wonderful. We married on the beach in the evening and had a reception at the Karbel.
The food was good the staff very friendly and they made our wedding that much more special for us. This year we travelled with friends, who had not been to Turkey before. They loved the hotel, location and of course the cheap and tasty food. They are returning next year, as they loved it so much.
This hotel is one of the best in this area, and you cannot complain about anything there. The staff are brilliant and the place is spotless.
Thank you again to all the staff who made our wedding day so special. And thank you to the cleaners who are something special to this hotel.
We got married here on the 11th June 2005 and it was wonderful. We married on the beach in the evening and had a reception at the Karbel.
The food was good the staff very friendly and they made our wedding that much more special for us. This year we travelled with friends, who had not been to Turkey before. They loved the hotel, location and of course the cheap and tasty food. They are returning next year, as they loved it so much.
This hotel is one of the best in this area, and you cannot complain about anything there. The staff are brilliant and the place is spotless.
Thank you again to all the staff who made our wedding day so special. And thank you to the cleaners who are something special to this hotel.
Travel operator: MANOS
Recommended
18 years 11 months ago
This was our second trip to the Karbel, we stayed here last year same two weeks. This year it was far busier.
They have made a great improvement to the restaurant area, new bar and extended rest / relaxing areas. The food and service was once again marvelous, great credit to Adem, restaurant manager and all his staff were brilliant, Mustafa, Bekir and Ramazan were very friendly, always had a pleasant greeting for you at every meal. The food was realy five star, put on several pounds in two weeks! All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly, Zeki bar manager has an excellent team working with him.
Hotel entertaiment was very good and varied, bingo with Ferde was great fun and the pool competitions were very entertaining. There is lots to do for the children, although there is no kids club, my son made lots of friends and had a great time, thank you all who made friends with James.
The pool is to be enlarged next year, this should help with the increase in holiday makers due to the addition of two new blocks of rooms this year. The only downside to the hotel was the amount of large lilos that cluttered the pool and some adults who insisted in throwing each other in the pool all day, the management said that these points were to be addressed.
Overall a smashing hotel, very very friendly, see you again, many thanks to all the lovely people that we met, many who have returned from last year including, Phil and Sheila, Jim and Isobel, and Rachel and Michael, James would like to say thank you to Carly, Emma and Daniel.
They have made a great improvement to the restaurant area, new bar and extended rest / relaxing areas. The food and service was once again marvelous, great credit to Adem, restaurant manager and all his staff were brilliant, Mustafa, Bekir and Ramazan were very friendly, always had a pleasant greeting for you at every meal. The food was realy five star, put on several pounds in two weeks! All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly, Zeki bar manager has an excellent team working with him.
Hotel entertaiment was very good and varied, bingo with Ferde was great fun and the pool competitions were very entertaining. There is lots to do for the children, although there is no kids club, my son made lots of friends and had a great time, thank you all who made friends with James.
The pool is to be enlarged next year, this should help with the increase in holiday makers due to the addition of two new blocks of rooms this year. The only downside to the hotel was the amount of large lilos that cluttered the pool and some adults who insisted in throwing each other in the pool all day, the management said that these points were to be addressed.
Overall a smashing hotel, very very friendly, see you again, many thanks to all the lovely people that we met, many who have returned from last year including, Phil and Sheila, Jim and Isobel, and Rachel and Michael, James would like to say thank you to Carly, Emma and Daniel.
Travel operator: Archers
Recommended
18 years 11 months ago
Originally booked for Bed & Breakfast, but after trying the restaurant and the great food we switched to Half Board.
The cleanliness is second to none, with the maids arranging your new sheets into lovely decorative patterns, sometimes covered with flowers.
The location is ideal, just off the main road, which is pedestrianised anyway, 5-10 min walk from the main beach. This beach is shingle, and gets deep quickly.
Some of the beaches in and around the Blue Lagoon, i.e. Bob's Beach or Billy's Beach are sandy, and shallow, better for children.
The hotel staff are superb, Adem, Ramazan, Bekir, etc are some of the friendliest people you could wish to meet, and always coming over for a chat to make sure you are enjoying your holiday, and to find out if there is anything they can do.
The entertainment is not the best I have ever seen, but it is still pretty good. Highlight was the Bar-B-Q that they put on, with all the staff in traditional costume.
The rooms themselves are not the biggest I have stayed in, but to be honest you only use your room for sleeping in, and having a shower before getting changed. They are beautifully laid out, with balconies covered in purple flowers, or like ours grapes!
I would not hesitate to go back to this hotel time and time again. Fabulous!
The cleanliness is second to none, with the maids arranging your new sheets into lovely decorative patterns, sometimes covered with flowers.
The location is ideal, just off the main road, which is pedestrianised anyway, 5-10 min walk from the main beach. This beach is shingle, and gets deep quickly.
Some of the beaches in and around the Blue Lagoon, i.e. Bob's Beach or Billy's Beach are sandy, and shallow, better for children.
The hotel staff are superb, Adem, Ramazan, Bekir, etc are some of the friendliest people you could wish to meet, and always coming over for a chat to make sure you are enjoying your holiday, and to find out if there is anything they can do.
The entertainment is not the best I have ever seen, but it is still pretty good. Highlight was the Bar-B-Q that they put on, with all the staff in traditional costume.
The rooms themselves are not the biggest I have stayed in, but to be honest you only use your room for sleeping in, and having a shower before getting changed. They are beautifully laid out, with balconies covered in purple flowers, or like ours grapes!
I would not hesitate to go back to this hotel time and time again. Fabulous!
Travel operator: Direct Travel
Recommended
19 years ago
We booked as B&B and the breakfast was yummy. Plenty of variety both Meze style and the traditional English (fry-ups extra but very reasonable) Although only about 5 choices for the evening meal the food was to a high standard.
About 3 mins from beach and 1 min from local shops but dolmus at the top of the road took you further afield.
Hotel and pool were very clean. All staff very friendly and helpful.
Would definitely return to this wonderful hotel!
Limited entertainment but the BBQ, belly dancers and the bingo was great. Think the staff at the bar were entertainment in themselves.
About 3 mins from beach and 1 min from local shops but dolmus at the top of the road took you further afield.
Hotel and pool were very clean. All staff very friendly and helpful.
Would definitely return to this wonderful hotel!
Limited entertainment but the BBQ, belly dancers and the bingo was great. Think the staff at the bar were entertainment in themselves.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
19 years ago
Karbel hotel was very clean, tidy & comfortable hotel, we all felt totally at ease withing the grounds. We were a large pary of 15 staying at Karbel for a wedding & they made us all feel very welcome all the staff are friendly and very helpful.
When you arrive you get given a card as they don't really take money at the bar you just charge it to your room. It is a good idea but can work out costing a lot if you don't pay it off at regular intervals!
If you stay at the hotel on B&B basis I would recommend you take advantage of the 4 for 3 meal ticket offer (20ytl) for evening meals and if you have children under 6 years old they eat free anyway so its a bargain!
They have entertainment on every other night by the pool bar ranging from belly dancing to break dancing! A must do at the hotel is the belly dancing & BBQ night on Wednesdays with lots of food to choose from, not a lot of choice for picky kids though it is excellent value for money (20ytl).
The rooms are very nice but basic, they do have a fridge, air conditioning & satellite TV if you must stay in at night.
When you arrive you get given a card as they don't really take money at the bar you just charge it to your room. It is a good idea but can work out costing a lot if you don't pay it off at regular intervals!
If you stay at the hotel on B&B basis I would recommend you take advantage of the 4 for 3 meal ticket offer (20ytl) for evening meals and if you have children under 6 years old they eat free anyway so its a bargain!
They have entertainment on every other night by the pool bar ranging from belly dancing to break dancing! A must do at the hotel is the belly dancing & BBQ night on Wednesdays with lots of food to choose from, not a lot of choice for picky kids though it is excellent value for money (20ytl).
The rooms are very nice but basic, they do have a fridge, air conditioning & satellite TV if you must stay in at night.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
19 years ago
The hotel was fantastic and very clean, the maid made shapes with towels and sheets and covered them with petals which was a lovely touch.
The breakfast was excellent with cheese, meat, olives, hard boiled eggs, toast, tea, coffee, juice, and cakes.
The staff asked us every day if we were ok and the hotel was to our satisfaction.
The pool was great with room for everyone.
The only thing we weren
The breakfast was excellent with cheese, meat, olives, hard boiled eggs, toast, tea, coffee, juice, and cakes.
The staff asked us every day if we were ok and the hotel was to our satisfaction.
The pool was great with room for everyone.
The only thing we weren
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
19 years 7 months ago
This was our first visit to Turkey and we were a little apprehensive from previous reports of friends who had visited places like Marmaris.
Olu Deniz seems to be a different world from there. This holiday has got to go down as one of the best, if not the best holiday we have ever had and we have holidayed a lot.
We would thoroughly recommend this hotel and resort to anyone. The Turks themselves can be a bit full on at times and dont get me wrong depending on the type of person you are, it can put you off.
All in all a fabulous time was had by all. Trying Icmeler this October, hope its as good. Hi to all at the Karbel especially Ziggy, Eric and Romeo who no doubt has blossomed into quite a handsome young man now !!!
Olu Deniz seems to be a different world from there. This holiday has got to go down as one of the best, if not the best holiday we have ever had and we have holidayed a lot.
We would thoroughly recommend this hotel and resort to anyone. The Turks themselves can be a bit full on at times and dont get me wrong depending on the type of person you are, it can put you off.
All in all a fabulous time was had by all. Trying Icmeler this October, hope its as good. Hi to all at the Karbel especially Ziggy, Eric and Romeo who no doubt has blossomed into quite a handsome young man now !!!
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
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