It's been a while but here goes. We stayed at the Karbel Beach hotel in Olu Deniz the first two weeks in September. We arrived late evening,check in was quick and efficient and we were shown to our rooms. The next day we met all the wonderful, friendly staff we came to know and love.
Special mention must go to Ramazan who always had time for a chat and a laugh whilst keeping the restaurant functioning, Tuscan who made the meanest cocktails and the lovely Duygu who looked after reception during the day and who on many occasions charged our mobiles for us while we were out.
The rooms were comfortable, with a good view of the paragliders throughout the day from the balcony. The shower was good but the cubicle was a bit on the small side. The cleaning ladies were efficient and lovely, always smiling and chatty.
Food was good and plentiful but a couple of times the hotplate keeping the food warm tripped out so food wasn't very hot but the problem was sorted out.
There is a free shuttle bus to the various beaches surrounding the Blue Lagoon (paradise beach is beautiful). The hotel is close to the strip for all the local shops,bars and restaurants. Cherry pub does a full English breakfast(all day) for the equivalent of 2.50 English pounds, and there is a lovely bar right on the beach called Belce, drinks are a bit pricey though.
Olu Deniz is beautiful. We did trips through the Tui reps as they were half price and the reps Louise and Susan were very helpful. Fethiye by night is a must as watching the sunset out on a boat is stunning. We also went across to Rhodes as we have Greek friends who run a bar there. Would we return to this hotel? Most definately can't wait to see all our lovely friends.
Love you all at the Karbel.
Lesley,Allen,Mandy and Mick Mattock xx