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Very Good

+ Good

Lovely hotel with lovely staff

+ This hotel has scored max points for the staff - superb people, specially Svetlana, the receptionist lady, nothing was too much for this lady and all handled with smile - and do trust me, I had some requests. The apartment was super comfy and as described, comfy beds and 2 pillows - this is a plus. Another plus a large fridge, oven and washing machine also not so obvious elsewhere. There are some minor issues if I was picky, but from this price range hotels, and I have stayed in a few during my Turkish travel, this was the best hotel. The breakfast isn't worth mentioning - you get a ready food plate, you can only order from the displayed menu for an additional price - but it is in the price and does the job. Nice setting. Everything was clean. The pool is very small but looks posh.The location is far from everything, the area is a Tower Block Suburbs, the hotel is on the highway going around the city. I was not driving but there is a bus stop outside the hotel which can take you places for pennies, you pay via phone or card to driver, just show him where you want to go, use mobile to locate yourself on the map and press stop when u see its close to your destination. The buses are busy and crowded therefore the bus driver wont stop for you. Buses are frequent and there is also an app showing where and when going, ask reception.The hotel also provides free van to and from the beach. Do not attempt to cross a lovely looking sandy area with the trees opposite of the hotel - straight line to the beach, it is fenced at the other , sea side. Within walking distance is well stocked Migros, just follow the main road, go left when facing the hotel, also a booze store and some other bits. The airport is about a 25-30 min ride, u can order a taxi via Uber, it costs 18 pounds in July 2026.Mine came as ordered at 5 am, paid when ordered, no issues. The going out security took 35 min for all.

− To the hotel - you DO need to change hotels name on booking site - the name Lara is not known to even local drivers, it is not displayed on your hotel,, the name of hotel is different - it is very confusing and stressful to find you. Ok, not the hotels fault, but as mentioned by others, there is a rather loud dog in an area which barks and barks. This is annoying. The van takes you to the beach club - you get free beds BUT you are not allowed to bring any food, snack or drink and you are VERY strongly encouraged to buy the latest from the club. if you do bring anything, you will be searched and everything confiscated by security and given back when you leave. you don't need to pay there - it will be added to your hotel;s bill. The club is nice with loud music, also a grassy area. next to the clubs entry are many public entries, so if you prefer to skip the club and be on your own, you just use it and come back to the parking lot for 6pm pick up. the shore is full of so called clubs, for a very long distance both ways nothing but, no promenade, no independent shops therefore you are pretty stuck , no point to walk and given the stones and angle very hard walk. The sea is almost immediately deep, with stones to enter but no need for shoes, it's smooth and easy, some waves and current on otherwise no wind sunny days. You can take a taxi back from parking, do not sit with wet swimmsuits, it will cost you an extra 1000 liras and they do check. only use the meter, riding back to the hotel should cost 200 liras, not more.There are also buses running there. Would I stay there again? For the hotel, yes, for the area - no

Very Good

+ The staff were brilliant, especially Svetlana who explained how to get to places like Kundu, Duden Park and the Saturday market. The apartment was lovely, compact and comfortable. The breakfast was really nice and staff were equally pleasant. Lovely place, close to lara beach, Kundu and centre of lara.

− Watch out for the yellow taxis,.rip off merchants in Kundu and use buses where ever possible.

Excellent facilities, the swimming pool is a good size for a kid, but might be small for adults.

+ Breakfast is OK, the child is picky but still found something she could eat.

Excellent

+ For the price good hotel.

Very nice but could be for sure better if we take care of the details

+ I liked the Fact that it's 4 mins away from Lara beach which is pretty nice, the staff we super nice and warm .

− When I arrived , The shower was a bit dirty and the balcony had a lit of dust on the floor Plus the TV doesn't connect to internet so I couldn't watch Netflix or youtube

Pleasant

+ Breakfast was nice, and served to us.. Dissapointed to find we didn't get an apartment but room in the hotel.. we thought we could have cooked and washed clothes.. Not enough space or hooks to hang clothes and a stair rail on the wall would have been beneficial, no shuttle service to the beach although staff did go out of there way to arrange transport .

− As above...And no water in the pool..

Birthday celebration with partner

+ The room was ok but small the shower was amazing

− There was no beach as the photos suggested the pool had no water in it we were not given any information by staff about anything the place was so far away from anywhere it cost a fortune in taxis to get anywhere very disappointing location on a busy main road

Truly Enjoyable Hotel Experience

+ I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, always making me feel welcome. The room was spotless, cozy, and well-designed, ensuring a comfortable experience. The hotel’s atmosphere was calm and inviting, and everything was perfectly organized. I would definitely choose this hotel again and recommend it to anyone looking for quality service and a pleasant stay.

− a little far from the center of town

good

+ room size and facility

− hot water not coming in sink and tap but hot water comes only in shower