Halıcı Hotel

“Arthurs 50th”

Halici hotel has mixed reviews and i scratch my head to know why. I have been coming to your beautiful country over 15 years and would put this hotel up with the best..staff friendly..cleaners great and chef work non stop producing stunning cuisine. Please beleve me when i say i will be bk next yea… more

Halici hotel has mixed reviews and i scratch my head to know why. I have been coming to your beautiful country over 15 years and would put this hotel up with the best..staff friendly..cleaners great and chef work non stop producing stunning cuisine. Please beleve me when i say i will be bk next year...made friends with our neighbours and local shop owners and the hotel is on a direct route to armatulen on the dolomus.

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“Honest Review After 10 Days at Halici Holiday Hotel”

We stayed at Halici Holiday Hotel from the 29th of April and overall had a really lovely experience. From the moment we arrived around 7 p.m., the check-in process was smooth and easy, and the staff were very welcoming and friendly from the start. I had asked about a sea view, and although it wasn… more

We stayed at Halici Holiday Hotel from the 29th of April and overall had a really lovely experience. From the moment we arrived around 7 p.m., the check-in process was smooth and easy, and the staff were very welcoming and friendly from the start. I had asked about a sea view, and although it wasn’t a full sea view, we were given a room overlooking the courtyard with the pools and dining area, with a partial sea view, which we were very happy with. The room itself was always clean and well maintained throughout our stay. Housekeeping cleaned every day and regularly replenished fresh towels, toilet paper, and clean bath mats, which we appreciated. The only thing we mentioned during checkout was that our room had two single beds pushed together instead of a proper double bed. At first we didn’t think much of it, but after a couple of nights we realised a double bed would have been more comfortable. The receptionist explained that next time we could request a double bed with a pool-view room, and they thanked us for mentioning it so they could improve things for future guests. We also experienced some shower water pressure and temperature fluctuations at busy times, where the water would sometimes go from hot to cold. We reported it, and maintenance did come to inspect it, which we appreciated. Although it still happened occasionally, it honestly did not ruin our holiday at all. The staff were thankful that we informed them and said they would look into it for future guests staying in the same room. There were also two smaller maintenance issues during our stay. The toilet tank started leaking into the toilet, but after reporting it, it was fixed within around 15 minutes. Another time, the room door stopped locking properly, and maintenance arrived and fixed it within about 10 minutes. We were genuinely impressed by how quickly staff responded whenever something needed attention. One useful tip for future guests: if you are given two room key cards and one suddenly stops working, make sure you bring both cards to reception together. We discovered that sometimes one card deactivates, and the staff can quickly reactivate both cards for the room. The pool area was always very clean and well maintained. Staff offered pool towels, which was a nice touch. Another useful thing is that if you check out at 12 but your airport pickup is later in the day, the hotel has shower and changing cubicles available so you can still freshen up before travelling. The dining area was always clean, tidy, and constantly looked after by staff. The vegetables and salads always looked fresh and never dry or left sitting out too long. The food overall was excellent, especially considering it was still early in the season. Every day there was something different available, particularly at lunch and dinner, with different meats and Turkish dishes to try. Breakfast stayed fairly similar each morning, but towards the end of our holiday, as more guests arrived, the food selection became noticeably larger with more variety available. We can only imagine how extensive it becomes during peak season. I’ll also be posting photos of the food with this review. One standout dish was Sultan’s Delight — a rich aubergine purée mixed with cheese and served with meat. It was full of flavour, beautifully seasoned, and tasted very authentic. The bar area also offered aperitifs and snacks during the day, and the coffee machine served surprisingly good coffee. A special mention goes to Maria, the travel representative based in the hotel. She was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. She helped us extend our holiday at a reasonable price and provided lots of useful information about trips, public transport, boat taxis, and getting around the area. There is also plenty of helpful travel information displayed around the hotel itself, and the staff are always willing to explain things and help guests. One evening there was a lovely atmosphere around the hotel, with a large group of Turkish guests spending most of the day playing traditional games together, which gave the place a very authentic and social feeling. Later in the evening, around dinner time once most guests had finished eating, the lights in the dining area were dimmed and a celebration began for the hotel owner’s birthday. A large cake was brought out, music started playing, and entertainment followed shortly after. What made the experience especially memorable was that the hotels owners and their family personally approached us and asked to take a picture with us, which we found incredibly warm and welcoming. The following day we saw them again, and they greeted us warmly and shook our hands. It genuinely felt like being part of a family atmosphere rather than simply staying in a hotel. I also want to mention something regarding the cats around the dining area. Yes, there are a few cats, which is quite normal in Turkey, especially in open dining spaces. However, the hotel clearly works very hard to keep everything clean. At no point did we ever notice unpleasant smells around the hotel. On one occasion I informed staff that I had seen a cat spray nearby, and the area was cleaned immediately. The staff really do try their best to manage it respectfully and hygienically. I would also like to mention the cats around the dining area. The hotel does display signs asking guests not to feed the cats and not to encourage them onto their laps while dining. The staff clearly try their best to manage the situation and keep the area clean. However, some guests still continue feeding and stroking the cats around the food area, which naturally encourages them to stay there more often. Personally, I feel guests should respect the hotel’s requests, as not everybody is comfortable with animals around while eating, and it is also more hygienic to avoid encouraging them inside the dining area. As more guests arrived during our stay, the atmosphere became livelier, but at no point did we feel pressured or bothered by staff. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Some staff spoke Turkish, some Russian, and some English, which created a very relaxed and international atmosphere. Overall, despite a few small issues, nothing ruined our holiday at all. The way the staff responded quickly and professionally made a huge difference. We created wonderful memories, met lovely people, enjoyed fantastic food, and genuinely had a very pleasant stay. The hotel offers excellent value for money and is in a great location close to the main harbour in Marmaris. We left very happy with our experience and would gladly return again.

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“Great hotel”

Fab location very clean friendly staff. Fair value could be doing with more storage in rooms and the all inclusive till at least 12

“Fantastic hotel”

The staff were fantastic and welcoming. The food was Brilliant and the rooms were cleaned daily without fail. I’m already planning my next visit