daryadaisy xo
I never write reviews but my stay at the Golden Odyssey was so awful it needed a warning to others. The location is a basically in the middle of nowhere where, miles from anything remotely interesting. Forget excursions – you're stuck doing nothing with zero options.
The staff, with a few exceptions, were unbelievably rude. The receptionists acted like we were bothering them, and the cleaners seemed to take personal offense if you were in your room. The only ecception here were the restaurant and bar staff, who were genuinely friendly and helpful. However, their efforts were wasted on the flavorless food served. A wide variety of food served yes, but every dish tasted like it had no seasoning.
Getting to the beach is an ordeal in itself. The bus is always packed, and there are no signs indicating where to get off, so you're left guessing and hoping for the best. Once you're back at the hotel, there's absolutely nothing to do. No shops, no attractions, just the same bland scenery. Save your money and book elsewhere!
Laura Channing
Stayed here for 5 days with my three teenagers. Was a bit worried after reading negative reviews before we came. But we had a really lovely time, the family room was better than the pictures, had sliding door which gave us needed privacy. Fridge was handy. Ground floor room was ideal position to pop back from the pool. Never struggled to get 4 sun loungers together by the pool. Plenty of food options, we all went back for seconds on occasion. Limited alcoholic drinks during the day, but that didn't matter to me. All the staff were lovely and everywhere was super clean and tidy. The entertainment was fun during the day and in the evening, the Jersey Boys tribute were fantastic. The hotel is slightly secluded, we took the free minibus down to the beach and shops 1 afternoon.
Rachyyy A
So me and my family were at the Golden Odyssey for 5 days and we had a very average stay. When we arrived nobody escorted us to our rooms and we arrived late in the night, so we were walking around for about 5 mins trying to find our rooms. The pool facilities may have been the best thing there. The all inclusive food was very repetitive and not that great. The selections of drinks were awful. The staff at the desk were slightly standoffish however bar staff and the rental staff were lovely. Golden odyssey is located very far from everything so you have to rent a car or pay high prices for taxis. There’s not much to do on the actual resort. The rooms actually weren’t too bad. Overall our stay was a 2/10, personally I wouldn’t recommend staying here as it wasn’t a good experience. Also they charge tax at the beginning of your stay , there were 5 of us so we paid 100 euros.
Rabar Rahim
Overall, the hotel is quite good and offers decent value for money. The service was generally excellent. Most of the staff are very friendly and helpful — especially the team in the restaurant and the managers there. They were always very welcoming, smiling, and kind, which made our dining experience enjoyable every day.
A special mention goes to the lovely woman and her son who run the on-site mini-market. They were incredibly sweet, polite, and helpful — truly lovely people who made us feel very welcome.
Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience with the manager at the pool snack bar. He was rude, unhelpful, and seemed to lack basic manners. One particular incident left a bad impression: I simply asked for some water for my children while we were at the pool — something very basic — and he made a big deal out of it for no reason at all. He refused to give me water, even though I saw other guests the next day taking drinks before the official opening time without any problem. He said nothing to them. It felt unfair and unprofessional.
Aside from that, the rooms are basic but clean, and the hotel grounds are well-kept. The pool area is great for families, and the buffet has a decent selection, though the food can get repetitive after a few days. The beach isn’t right next to the hotel, but there is a shuttle service available.
In summary, we had a good stay thanks to the majority of the staff, the relaxed atmosphere, and the cleanliness. However, the rude behavior of the pool snack bar manager was a real letdown and something management should definitely look into. With better consistency in staff attitude, this hotel could be an even better experience.
Javan Sparks
The perfect family holiday! This was our first abroad family holiday and we were quite nervous. However, we cannot fault this place in the slightest! The staff are outstanding - especially the restaurant team who are charming, efficient and considerate. We loved the pools, the views and the extras the hotel offered (like a free shuttle bus to the beach). The animation team were brilliant, making sure we had lots to do but not being pushy about it. The cleaners we wonderful and thorough, they even helped us locate a missing teddy! The lifeguards are very diligent and polite when helping people stay safe. We couldn't thank Michael and his team enough for how perfect they made this trip for us.
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