My family and I have just returned from our 2 week vacation to Olu Deniz. We had a great time and would like to recommend staying at the Mavi Belce Hotel. Its only a couple of hundred yards from the beach and we couldnt fault it or its staff. Rooms are fairly basic , but very clean and more than adequate in size and the pool is one of the biggest hotel pools around. All the meals we had there were lovely and the inclusive Turkish breakfast was always lovely and fresh. Borak and the rest of the staff made us all feel extremely welcome and always made a big fuss of the kids.There are lots of great trips to go on ( the tandem paragliding is a must -the view is unbelievable). but PLEASE BEWARE of GORGEOUS GEORGE (salesman with fake cockney accent at the Easy Riders stall on the main beach front). He is turns exceedingly nasty if you have anything bad to say about one of his trips. We complained because we had had to stop and wait 3 hours in the full sun (100 degrees) in a jeep with no explanation with 2 small children. We told him that the rest of the trip had been good-but he had told us that if we were unhappy with any aspect of the trip to let him know and he would give us a refund(as he was sure we would be happy-he'd never had any complaints). Our complaint led to a barrage of verbal abuse and very aggressive jestures including 1 that implied he was going to cut my 12 year old sons throat-the torrent of abuse
we got was unbelievable- and this was to 3 women and their young children!! DO NOT BOOK TRIPS WITH THIS MAN!
This was the only negative aspect of our otherwise perfect holiday. Go to Olu Deniz-you will not be disappointed.

Hi, I have now stayed at the mavi belce hotel 4 times since 2004, and found it to be a really great place to stay. The hotel is family run, small but very friendly about 40 rooms which is kept clean and tidy everyday, and have a nice size swimming pool. The area around the pool is totally sun all day great for sun lovers, and you can watch the paragliders from your sun bed giving you a nice relaxed feeling. The staff at the hotel are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them even thought they work a lot of hours. If anyone get the chance to meet Burake please throw him in the pool as he keeps everyone entertained. This is one boy I hope will never change. Oludeniz is a very nice place beautiful beach, good restaurants and also some very good bars North to Defend. Me and my family will be going back.
Joanne Meek

Hi Guys, Me and my friend have just returned from the mavi belce hotel in olu deniz. we completely enjoyed ourselves.the staff was fab, especially the manager Mahmmet. Burac and smiler were also lovely.Would definitely recommend you to stay here.
cheers, Ayesha

Stayed at the Mavi Belce for two weeks in August 06.
We stayed at peak season but it was still peaceful and relaxing in the hotel, always plenty of pool beds.
The hotel is basic but very clean and well kept, all the satff were so friendly and helpful.
The pool area is quiet big and it was lovely to chill and watch the constant stream of paragliders coming down.
The mini bar in the room can be expensive if you use it, but you don't have to use it.
The hotel is in a beautiful setting, very relaxing and peaceful but only minutes away from all the main area's and the beach.
We had a wonderful stay and would definately reccomend this hotel to anyone.