La Blanche Island Bodrum

“Enjoyed our week away but probably wouldn’t rush to return…”

Travelled with my partner and our nearly 2 year old daughter, overall for the price we paid we thought the experience was good and all in all we had a lovely time but wouldn’t rush to return… Location - very fast transfer from airport with was a selling point for us. We knew hotel was in the midd… more

Travelled with my partner and our nearly 2 year old daughter, overall for the price we paid we thought the experience was good and all in all we had a lovely time but wouldn’t rush to return… Location - very fast transfer from airport with was a selling point for us. We knew hotel was in the middle of nowhere before we booked but as we were travelling with a young child this didn’t bother us. Weather - not part of the hotel review obviously but we travelled 4th - 11th October and personally wouldn’t return at this time again, a bit unpredictable weather and not guaranteed sunshine and a few days of rain. Food - in general food was good and the à la carte restaurants very nice. The main buffet wasn’t as good and I would say it was definitely more european. Holiday destinations like Spain / Canary Islands tend to cater more to brits but I completely appreciate that we can’t be ignorant and expect this in Turkey. Buffet very same same and in particular the breakfast quite poor compared to other all inclusive resorts we’ve been to. Rooms - very nice, couldn’t fault it Cleanliness - very clean couldn’t fault it. Setting - a stunning resort with beautiful beaches and pools Pools - so nice to look at and plenty sunbeds but i can’t lie they were absolutely FREEZING and this ruined the holiday for me as I couldn’t go in the water. Our daughter was okay in the kids pool but absolutely ridiculous that not at least one pool is heated. I wouldn’t return based on this fact alone unfortunately. plenty sunbeds though and handy to have a bar on the lower pool. We loved the beach and the ocean felt warmer - take water shoes as beach is pebbly at parts as you go in. Entertainment- we only attended the kids entertainment with our daughter but wasn’t great compared to other hotels we’ve been to such as a TUI blue. Kids club was pretty poor and the young lady hosting it one day sat on her phone the entire time and two kids were in her care without their parents, albeit kids were older but still, you’re at work - put your phone away! There was also a couple kids parks which was great for our wee one. Would also agree with other reviews in that a lot of staff didn’t speak great english which I understand you can’t expect everywhere you go but just highlighting. There was a conference the last few days of the holiday which was a bit strange… Overall, nice hotel and we did genuinely have a nice time for the price paid but I’d be more tempted to return if the hotel started heating the pools and improved the food variety and quality in the buffet restaurant. I would argue 4 star standard but amenities would make it 5 star.

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“Overrated”

First impressions were good however over the course of the holiday, this slowly deteriorated. Food 3/5 - Snack bar food was much better than the evening buffet. Buffet food was usually the same food night after night. Having been to All Inc plenty of times before we were used to themed nights. Thi… more

First impressions were good however over the course of the holiday, this slowly deteriorated. Food 3/5 - Snack bar food was much better than the evening buffet. Buffet food was usually the same food night after night. Having been to All Inc plenty of times before we were used to themed nights. This buffet never had any. Service 3/5.. lots of staff but not a lot actually doing anything other than walking around. Depending where you ordered a drink, depends on how strong or weak the drink was. No consistency, it would appear that as the hotel is closing for the season, it was get what your given. Sunbeds and pool 4/5 - lovely and relaxed, can get enough towels at your leisure. Beach front was stunning also. Late check out, we was advised €30 per hour however, depends who you ask as this varied deals of €80, Free of charge, so again no consistency. No clear information on what evening entertainment was on each night. Don't book at day trip to Bodrum through TUI as the hotel do a trip for €10 return which is a bargain. Overall definitely not a 5* hotel. The lower end of 4 is more suited.

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