Royal Alhambra Palace

“Not a hotel for British, only ones there for the 10 days and very poor housekeeping in bedrooms not to standard.”

This hotel is not for Brits, we were the only ones for the 10 days in the very large hotel, also very poor housekeeping that wasn’t to standard

“Beautiful hotel but food is a major let down”

Initially overwhelmed by how stunning this hotel is. Unfortunately food was lukrwarm, tables never made, drinks hatd to order, rooms bately cleaned and overall id had better experience in 3* hotel. A la cartes never opened (too many tight arses who wudnt pay an extra bit for decent food, they only … more

Initially overwhelmed by how stunning this hotel is. Unfortunately food was lukrwarm, tables never made, drinks hatd to order, rooms bately cleaned and overall id had better experience in 3* hotel. A la cartes never opened (too many tight arses who wudnt pay an extra bit for decent food, they only tequired x 10 guests to open) but really a 5* shud offer a 1 night a la carte free ( this was my experience in Marmaris and it was not a 5* and understand people dont want to pay extra after paying so much for stay). I jad to eat out almost every night and not much choice locally save for Faulty Friends. Having said that, pools and slides are great for kids, beach bar was only place I eat in day. Drinks were poor. Rooms barely cleaned (one day only one lge towel for 2 guests). No replenishment on 2 days. Poor english. Asking for euros everywhere. Reception staff good. Saadetta really helpful re trips & buses. Dr and Nurse great as we had to go hospital with little one and lovely bday cake, card, fruit and wine offered for my nfay. Pool and bar staff offer good entertainment. Beach bar staff friendly. Overall good experience but food lets this place down. Just have an actual donner kebab stall, fresh meet, salad and wraps!.Fresh pizza. Wouldnt stay agaim as not much to do nearby. Get a dolmus (bus) to Side Harbour as taxis are rip off.

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“If you are UK, prob better options.”

Honest review from UK family. We were booked to a different hotel but TUI cancelled with a weeks notice and we were offered Alhambra as an alternative. Having stayed at the sister hotel Royal Palace previously we accepted the alternative. Family of 5 with 3 x teenagers we had 2 double rooms booked… more

Honest review from UK family. We were booked to a different hotel but TUI cancelled with a weeks notice and we were offered Alhambra as an alternative. Having stayed at the sister hotel Royal Palace previously we accepted the alternative. Family of 5 with 3 x teenagers we had 2 double rooms booked. On arrival reception were so helpful and showed us 2 x alternative rooms, a family room and a family duplex room. We opted for the family duplex with sea view at no additional charge and the room was perfect for our needs. Hotel is very clean and facilities are excellent, no complaint against the hotel or other guests at all but the guests appear to me more eastern European than UK which meant our teenagers didn't 'meet friends' also seemed to be youngest children and not many teenagers, not a criticism just an observation. Food we found very poor, even the fries were dried out and not good. We never went hungry but also couldn't say we truly enjoyed any meal. The sister hotel Royal Palace has a similar layout and their snack choice is fantastic. Alhambra is a poor relation with tasteless toasties and undercooked jacket potatoes along with dried out fries and soggy pizza. Meal times we always got a seat with no issue, just never truly enjoyed a meal and their was a lack themed nights which we usually experience in Turkey. Entertainment was mixed, some shows excellent some not so good. Unless you went to the amphitheatre for the shows there was a real lack of atmosphere. Pool bar nothing, Beach bar entertainment every other night but normally very chilled which is fine, but needs to be more mixed throughout. The lobby bar is called the piano bar but has no pianist or music which makes a lovely space dull. There were pool games etc throughout the day but being British we were never once asked if we wanted to join in. Hotel Spa was impressive and arguably the best massage I have ever had. Overall, hotel is impressive and clean but as UK based would not recommend for UK residents if you want to mingle and make friends. As a footnote I was ill whilst away with sickness and diarrhea and my eldest 16 required a hospital visit with an ear infection. Can I confirm either were any fault of the hotel? Not at all so no blame to hotel just relaying our experience.

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