Turkey

thesimpsons

anyone got experience of Turkey and either the Palmin Sunset Plaza or the Palmin Hotel in particular. trying to get something to suit hols for family including the 19yr old down to the 13yr old. Both are listed as 4* - and naturally all look fabulous on the net/brochures. anyone got thoughts pls ?

carolinespring

We stayed in the Palmin a few years ago and it was a nice hotel but to be honest it would only be a 3 star Irish hotal.

It was fine, we had a nice week and enjoyed it but in no rush to go back to the hotel or to Turkey so maybe I am not the best person to give advice!!

We found the lobby/bar area got very packed in the evening and it was hard to get a seat. They had entertainment on every evening and the staff really dragged you into getting involved and I was not very comfortable with getting dragged up to do silly stuff and the pics on the notice board the next day!!! The staff are very in your face and I hate that but lots of people really loved the place and to be fair they are helpful and nice.

Food was ok, pool was nice and clean, the spa was really great, small and beside the indoor pool but got a couple of amazing massages.

Rooms really clean, fairly basic and normal resort kind but good.

Bus (Dolmos) into the centre of town stops right outside the hotel and costs very little. Couple of really nice places to eat down by the beach, just be careful walking down as the path is very uneven and you could easily turn on your ankle, would not be great with a buggy.

As I said we had a lovely week, no issues with the hotel and the resort would have lots going on for teenagers. I hope this is of some help.

thesimpsons

tks for that. I woudnt' be in favour of that type of bar entertainment either, we usually go to France where evenings are just chilling around a BBQ. Once the rooms/pool area are clean and the area is safe, we'd probably be ok, It'd be for a week too.

carolinespring

thesimpsons wrote: »

tks for that. I woudnt' be in favour of that type of bar entertainment either, we usually go to France where evenings are just chilling around a BBQ. Once the rooms/pool area are clean and the area is safe, we'd probably be ok, It'd be for a week too.

The place was very clean, so no worries on that front and if you are just looking for a week of chilling in the sun on a package holiday it is fine and you will be more than happy.

We didnt go out a lot during the day as my head was wrecked with someone always ...lady... you look beautiful.. you buy... That my husband and I sstayed by the pool reading,used sauna and steam room and trated ourself to a couple of massages. So was all really relaxed.

The hotel has a water slide that kids would love.

If you need any more into PM me.

ukexpert

I ve just seen the post

I ve stayed in Palmin twice ( 2010 - 2011 ) and was quite happy with the facilities and the service. friendly staff and clean rooms. definitely recommended

Annie22

Hi UKexpert, just read your post we're looking for a last minute and were looking at palmin we have 3 kids 11,9&8 am slightly worried about taking them to kusadasi and advice would be greatly received:)

ukexpert

Well although I like the hotel I wouldnt go to kusadasi to be honest. I still dont understand why al the Brits are still going to that part if Turkey . Kusadasi and Didim is the worst resorts in Turkey. Over crowded with Irish and British ( over 12000 living there )

If I were you I d take the kids and go to Bodrum, fethiye, datca, kemer or side

trust me about kusadasi and you wont be disappointed