Sophie Deluce
I think the hotel needs to be renovated and reinforced. The rooms were unsafe. The food was average, and we didn't like the drinks. There were some issues with cleanliness. Services offered but actually not available (hair salon) the shop is ridiculously expensive charging 25 pound for sun cream.... We loved the entertainment team. We had a lot of fun with them. Considering we had stormy weather Thanks to them, our holiday was wonderful despite all the negativity. We thank Victoria very much for her great care.
Justyna Wrona
A beautiful hotel on a mountainside, close to the city. You can get to the beach by free shuttle bus at scheduled times or by taxi for 5 euros.
The hotel staff is professional and very friendly. They maintain cleanliness and a pleasant atmosphere.
The rooms are clean and have air conditioning, TV, hairdryer, and a safe box.
The buffet serves fresh and delicious food with a wide variety of options - love it.
The only issue was the occasionsl smell from pipes in the restroom.
Abbi Peck
A Memorable Stay with Some Challenges – Orka Sunlife Hotel, Ölüdeniz
We recently spent 10 days at Orka Sunlife Hotel in Turkey with our baby and had a truly memorable holiday. The hotel is beautifully perched on the mountains of Ölüdeniz, offering stunning views — but this location does come with its challenges, especially for families with young children.
Despite being rated 5 stars, the hotel has a few flaws worth noting. The layout means many rooms are situated high up, and with only one main lift (which was often out of service), we frequently had to carry our baby and his pushchair up and down around 80 steps. This was far from ideal and made daily routines quite strenuous.
Our initial room was extremely small — barely enough space to move around — but thankfully, we were upgraded to a larger room which was lovely and much more comfortable for a family.
On the positive side, the food was tasty and varied enough, though it did become a bit repetitive over the course of our stay. The chefs were incredibly accommodating, freezing our ice packs each night so we could keep our baby’s milk cool during the day — a small gesture that made a big difference.
The entertainment team truly made our stay special. Mr Luxury, Irina, and Wacco were fantastic — they adored our baby and made a fuss of him every single day. The dancers were brilliant, and the whole team worked tirelessly to keep guests entertained. They deserve real recognition for their energy and dedication.
Overall, we loved our holiday and appreciated many aspects of the hotel, especially the warmth of the staff. However, due to the room situation and accessibility issues, we’d likely choose a different hotel next time — one better suited to families with small children.
Jacob Catley
Entertainment team was amazing and made the whole experience 10x better. Unfortunately upon first arrival the room we received was extremely small and wasn’t anything like what we first booked. After complaining to reception they were very helpful and offered us a room upgrade which was much better.
Kabelo, Luxury, Lucifer, Lindsay and Irena were all amazing. Kept us entertained throughout the whole holiday and I don’t think we would have enjoyed it so much without them.
Food was pretty good most nights but the breakfast was the same everyday so got pretty boring in the end.
Shoaib Umar
Overall, we had a good experience at Orka Resort with a few areas that could be improved.
Pros:
Excellent food – definitely one of the highlights of our stay.
Friendly staff – most of them were welcoming and spoke good English, which made communication easy.
Beautiful rooms – we stayed in the ones with attached swimming pools, which was a real treat and added to the experience.
Great location – just about 1 km from the beach and only 300 meters from the cable car.
Cons / Areas for Improvement:
Poor soundproofing – when neighbours used the showers, the noise carried into our room.
Bed quality – beds were quite hard and could be more comfortable.
Ironing facilities – no irons in rooms, and ironing was charged extra, which felt inconvenient.
Late arrival experience – our flight was delayed, and we reached around 12:30 am, exhausted and hungry. While the staff kindly offered us some snacks, given the number of late-arriving tourists, it would be nice if the resort had more options available at that time.
Taxi/shuttle service – taxis generally came on time, but getting one could be tricky. When we asked for a shuttle to the beach, the staff offered to book a taxi but charged per person, which was unusual and something we hadn’t experienced at other resorts.
Overall:
We really enjoyed our stay, especially the food, staff friendliness, and the excellent rooms with private pools. With improvements in soundproofing, bed comfort, and guest services (like ironing and shuttle arrangements), this resort could offer an even better experience.
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