Richmond Ephesus Resort - All Inclusive

“Value for money, fully accessible”

Landed back on Sunday 10th May, after a week all-inclusive. The hotel is situated 1 hour from Izmir Airport. On the coast close to Selcuk and very well positioned for visiting Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Kusadasi and it is possible to visit Pammukale but it would be a long day! The main bui… more

Landed back on Sunday 10th May, after a week all-inclusive. The hotel is situated 1 hour from Izmir Airport. On the coast close to Selcuk and very well positioned for visiting Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Kusadasi and it is possible to visit Pammukale but it would be a long day! The main building is surrounded by extensive gardens and there are small blocks of accomodation throughout. There are bars well placed for the pools, never far to walk. Snacks or lunch can be accessed at the Oleo bar if you don't fancy the full Efes restaurant. (Delicious waffles down there too, made fresh on request!) Food in the main restaurant was excellent. Lots of different options available to suit different tastes. I mentioned pools. Main pool with a kiddies area and slide, a pool with water slides for the bigger kids and a quiet pool set next to the private beach. Beach has lots of sun loungers, as do the pools, and everywhere is very clean. Pool towels available free of charge. We preferred the quiet pool as we felt the music at the main one was a little loud for reading. I'm sure the animation team have, and involve guests in, lots of activities but we didn't partake so can't comment. We had booked a room with a sea view, which we got. There was a small balcony with two chairs and a table. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom had a walk in shower. Downside to the room was lack of anywhere to put clothes apart from hanging space and two small bedside drawers. The lighting was poor only adequate for being in the room at night, certainly reading was difficult. Entertainment was limited in the evening. It may have been the time of year and the fact that the hotel was quiet. Example: karaoke night, quiz night, a live guitar player, a music duo, film quiz... The staff are friendly and helpful with many young workers. Perhaps, the youngsters could be encouraged to interact with guests a little more. A good balance of staff. Overall, a very good hotel offering very good value for money. A particular point I'd like to make is that the hotel is fully accessible for persons with mobility issues. Ramps to all outdoor areas and lots of lifts in the main building. There were even some beach wheelchairs, with the bigger wheels, to give access down to the sea. Really impressed with that! Well done to Richmond Ephesus!

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“Nice but needs improvements”

The location is really “green” and thisnis good. Also the beach is big amd sandy. The food is good and diverse. After 23:00 the music and the fun is almost out even though the beach bar is full of tourist…

“Just a shadow of what Richmond Ephesus once was!!!”

The garden is wonderful, the beach with fine sand, the entrance to the water is smooth. IBRAHIM a super helpful bar boy! Many helpful young people around the hotel! At the reception a bit unprepared. The first problem is when you sit down at the table in the evening both at the restaurant and at t… more

The garden is wonderful, the beach with fine sand, the entrance to the water is smooth. IBRAHIM a super helpful bar boy! Many helpful young people around the hotel! At the reception a bit unprepared. The first problem is when you sit down at the table in the evening both at the restaurant and at the bars in the courtyard! Millions of mosquitoes attacking you from all positions! Second, I went to have an infusion and to be given pills and ointment because I had contact dermatitis on my hands and chest, both my wife and I!!! The doctor told me that towels, sheets or expired shampoo. Old furniture, not recently painted, repetitive food, poor quality Turkish drinks. Indoor pool to avoid. It's a shame that the lack of a good manager or the effect of the global economic crisis is felt.

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“Just okay”

On arrival positive experience, clean welcoming and speedy check in. Room was lovely and we had a sea view garden block we were really happy with. Food is freshly cooked and lots of variety but I did get bored of the same things daily. It was quite repetitive. Pool area we never struggled for a sun… more

On arrival positive experience, clean welcoming and speedy check in. Room was lovely and we had a sea view garden block we were really happy with. Food is freshly cooked and lots of variety but I did get bored of the same things daily. It was quite repetitive. Pool area we never struggled for a sun-bed and it was a nice vibe with good music playing . Mostly the staff were great, some didnt speak english but were happy and smiley. My main issue is the soundproofing of rooms…. It’s non existent! We were close to beach bar with little ones and it was horrendous. Soundproofing would sort this issue out. Don’t expect any quiet nights with your little ones if you get put in block A

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