Beach Hotels & Resorts in Akyaka from AU$77

"I have to say this was one of the strangest hotel stays I’ve ever had. When I arrived, the lobby TV was on and there were half-empty water bottles casually left around. The reception desk was unattended, but there was a room key sitting there along with a piece of paper containing my personal information—my name, phone number, etc. I later realized it was a registration form. I called the contact number and a man answered. He said he had stepped out and told me to just take the key he had left for me. I carried my luggage upstairs myself because the elevator starts from the second floor and my room was on the first. I went out for a while and came back later, but there was still nobody there. At one point I needed another blanket, so I checked several other rooms until I finally found one. The whole time I never saw a single person in the hotel. It honestly felt like walking into a hotel after a zombie apocalypse—everything was there, but no one was around. In the morning, I finally saw someone: a woman who had come in to clean. She told me the manager was outside in his car. I went out and met him. He seemed like a nice man, but a bit confused. I said goodbye and left the hotel. To be honest, there were a few other strange things too, but these were the highlights."

"Staff is terrific, thank you very much Hotel Lotus!"

"The hotel itself is nice and in a perfect location if you’re looking for peace and quiet. It’s also within walking distance of a charming town centre (about 20 minutes at a brisk pace). The rooms are on the smaller side, and the standard rooms without sea view are very dark, as they overlook a garden with a large tree blocking much of the daylight. Breakfast is good, but if you’re staying for a longer time it becomes repetitive as it’s exactly the same every day. This is also the first hotel we’ve been to where we were charged extra for eggs, sucuk, omelettes, or menemen. Coffee wasn’t included with breakfast, and no water was served either, which felt disappointing. The staff are helpful, but they often looked bored and were on their mobile phones a lot. The beach definitely needs more attention – bins weren’t emptied daily, and on several occasions we found glass and even a dead bird, with no sign that the area was being checked regularly. Perhaps this was because it was the end of the season, but basic cleanliness should be consistent all year round. Overall, the hotel is nice and has potential, but it does need some improvements to make the experience feel more polished and welcoming. "

"Really lovely hotel, good value, lovely staff, very chilled feel to it and lovely views and location."