Pashas Princess By Werde Hotels

“Turkey Holiday”

This was a family holiday with my son, daughter and my wife and this was the first time we have holidayed in Turkey. Originally, it was my son and daughter who were going on holiday but at the last minute we sort of tagged along with them. The flight was just on 4 hours in duration to Antalya then… more

This was a family holiday with my son, daughter and my wife and this was the first time we have holidayed in Turkey. Originally, it was my son and daughter who were going on holiday but at the last minute we sort of tagged along with them. The flight was just on 4 hours in duration to Antalya then there was about a 45 minute journey by coach to the hotel. The initial impression of the hotel was that it was very charming and the welcome from the staff was warm. The hotel is on 3 levels and access for patrons with mobility problems didn't seem an issue however I'd recommend when booking that any mobility issues are disclosed. The room where we stayed was nice and big with a double bed and it afforded views from both the balcony and the other windows in the room of the hills and the main street. There was a safe which is easy to operate and large enough to store any valuables you feel you need to keep safe. This was free of charge as was the WIFI. There is a fridge in the room which is restocked everyday with a large bottle of water and some sparkling water and soft drinks. There are tea making facilities however my advice would be to take your own tea bags as we were unable to find anywhere that sold English tea. I would, however, suggest that when you are out shopping at the local shops, if you get a chance to sample some of the local teas, it would be an experience for you. Some of the teas can be drank hot or cold and they are very refreshing when cold, especially on a hot day. I particularly suggest both the pomegranate or mango flavours both hot and cold. A word of caution though, you may be offered one tea which appears to be a mixture of a few flavours which when brewed with hot water will happily clear the worst head cold and bunged up nose. If you imagine the smell of menthol then times it by ten that will give you an idea as to how strong the vapours from this tea were. Getting back to the room the shower and washing facilities were good. The air conditioning was lovely and most welcome in the evening as the temperature remained quite high. The food was very nice, however one or two of the guests, who had been coming to this hotel regularly over the years, had said the food had gone down a bit. I can only speak as I find and the food was very nice and they had themed nights. Every morning as we came down for breakfast we would pass the reception and iwould see the receptionist Hulya stood there wishing us a" good morning". She was our little ray of sunshine everyday and she was very pleasant and would help with any enquiry we may have had. As is with predominantly Muslim countries there was no bacon on offer for breakfast but the breakfasts were nice and filling. There was a chef who was there to cook fresh fried eggs and omelettes. The omelettes were a popular choice and Ahdel, who was the chef in question, did a roaring trade in them. The food at lunch time and at dinner time was delicious and filling. There was food freshly cooked to order available as well. This usually consisted of fresh fish and some meat dish. The freshly cooked food was well cooked and a deliciously filling. The restaurant seating was outdoors but under cover and was comfortable. Both the restaurant and catering staff were very friendly and pleasant and very helpful if I wasn't sure as to what a particular dish consisted of as I have a nut allergy, which necessitates me having to carry and Epipen. Ahmet was one of the restaurant staff and for some reason he just stood out for me during our stay. The bar had spacious and comfortable seating and the entertainment was easily seen. The two ladies behind the bar were Nazan and Aysen. They were absolutely lovely and friendly and always made sure our cocktails were well mixed. The hotel itself is an adults only one and this adds to a more relaxed stay. The pool itself was cool and refreshing however a cautionary word in that if you are vertically challenged the pool in the shallow end is a little deeper than might be expected. and the deep end is a little deeper than expected, even for us lanky ones. One consideration which is important is that the flooring around the pool area gets very hot with the midday sun and is almost impossible to walk on in bare feet so wearing some form of footwear would be advisable to and from the pool. If you're one for a bargain then taking the bus from the hotel to the bazaar in Kemer is an experience to enjoy. ITs the largest Bazaar in Kemer and is the place for getting your 'genuine' fakes. There are no 'official' bus stops so its basically waiting outside the hotel until the bus comes along and you stick your hand out and it stops for you. You don't pay your fare until you get off the bus and the bazaar is about ten minutes walk. If you're not sure where the Bazaar is then just ask a local and they'll tell you where it is. The stalls and passageways are under cover which does help keep you out of the hot midday sun. Haggling with the vendors is part and parcel of shopping in the Bazaar and can be fun. The rule of thumb is that they will only sell at a certain price and you'll only pay a certain price. It's finding a price with which you're happy with. You should try it as it can be fun. If you can't reach a price then just walk away there is no harm in that. You may find though that the vendor will hurry after you and make you a 'special' price. How you deal with that is up to you. Some vendors do put up written signs claiming to be cheaper than Asda or Aldi. Our TUI rep was Morgan and she was brilliant with advice and any help we needed. We also bought three excusions through her and we got a nice discount. All in all I can understand why some of the guests return yearly as it's a nice hotel to relax at with the option of going out on excursions and to local shops and restaurants. I would certainly return here in the future.

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“Love this hotel, but now we are sad 😔”

This was our 8th stay at Pashas Princess. As always Enzo our entertainment man was wonderful. He worked so hard with no help or team mate. He rallies you round without strong arming you in your joining in, he really is the heart of Pashas and 1 of the main reasons so many people keep going back, h… more

This was our 8th stay at Pashas Princess. As always Enzo our entertainment man was wonderful. He worked so hard with no help or team mate. He rallies you round without strong arming you in your joining in, he really is the heart of Pashas and 1 of the main reasons so many people keep going back, however now he has 'been let go' by management i feel there will be a lot less'returning guests'. He speaks a host of different languages and works so hard, as do all the staff members, the bar staff, restaurant staff, cleaning ladies and kitchen and reception. I think management need to realise it's the staff that make the holiday!!!!! I would have given full star rating but the food was a let down this trip, mainly because it was the end of season when we went this time, at least im hoping that's the reason. Looking forward to returning in June but will really miss Enzo's laugh and personality he made our time there fun and made us feel like we matter. I hope our next trip won't be the last to Pashas but time will tell .... Bye Enzo you will be missed for your fun, your fire shows, it won't ever be the same again

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“Good hotel with very friendly staff and excellent food”

We have just returned from this hotel. We were on a five day break from Fethiye with a group of 20+ friends for organised walks around the area. We found the hotel to be mainly Russians with a few Germans too. If you want to chat with other Brits then this is probably not the hotel for you. We cou… more

We have just returned from this hotel. We were on a five day break from Fethiye with a group of 20+ friends for organised walks around the area. We found the hotel to be mainly Russians with a few Germans too. If you want to chat with other Brits then this is probably not the hotel for you. We could definitely say that we would return. From arriving at the hotel we found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. Although this hotel is quite old it has been well maintained and we found it very comfortable. The rooms were lovely and we had a room overlooking the beautiful pool area. It was a very pretty hotel in the moorish style. The food was excellent, very varied with a great choice for everyone. I had some lovely eggs cooked freshly by Adele each morning. Our towels were changed daily and the maids were excellent. I had a lovely massage and it was very reasonably priced too. Good points: Clean, friendly staff, excellent food. Plenty of sun beds. Great spa area with steam room and sauna. Charge for massage. Downside. Drinks were not too good. They only had KUP wine which I personally don’t like but with a bit of added sprite I managed to drink with my meal. Unfortunately no one seemed to know how to make a cocktail which in this grade of hotel should have been good. Bring your own shampoo, conditioner and a hairdryer if you have longer hair. I managed but I only have short hair. Apart from that I would say that it’s a good quality 4* hotel.

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“Hot but nice”

Friendly reception and cleaning staff. Very beautiful building and rooms. Food was very good, especially the desserts. The singer in evening entertainment was good. We liked to dance! The hotel cats and kittens were sweet. The bad thing was that airconditioning does not work 09:00 - 14:00. We got p… more

Friendly reception and cleaning staff. Very beautiful building and rooms. Food was very good, especially the desserts. The singer in evening entertainment was good. We liked to dance! The hotel cats and kittens were sweet. The bad thing was that airconditioning does not work 09:00 - 14:00. We got portable fan from friendly Polish guests.

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