Arora Hotel

2* at best in winter - nothing is open until April/May to October locals informed me. I came based on excellent reviews not realising winter is a totally different experience. It's outdated throughout. Food & little beach - awful we did breakfast and dinner (imagine) and had minimal beach access so didn't bother. Restaurants/bars - 30-45 mins walk away and very poor location as nothing is local or accessible, I would say. No kids club or entertainment in winter so we occupied ourselves. Indoor pool is okay but no sauna working. Barely any guests too. Construction works happening next door as they're building other hotels I assume. Staff are nice but that's it personally. Just avoid and we won't be returning unfortunately. Better off staying in Antalya in winter. Its a shame but never again.

After reading the reviews I was slightly worried. However we had a lovely week at Arora. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The hotel it's self is slightly run down more of a 3* but still perfect for a family holiday. Pool was cold as expected with it being October. The hotel is slightly out the centre so super quiet, the reception staff were always willing to call us a taxi when needed. The food options were basic but we always got something to eat. The cats at the hotel are super friendly and sweet.

I arrived around 23.30 at the hotel. They made me a sandwich, which was a nice gesture. Couldn't get any drinks though as the AI bar closes at 23.00 (or I had to pay). There was soup though. Bottled drinking water is not included! You get 1 bottle of 0,5L to get you started. You'll find big bottles in a shop ca 100m from hotel. You van fill up your bottle at the bar, but chances are you get the viruses from the previous user...not worth it. A lot of posters with the hotel rules; would be nicer if they would tell what you CAN do. You can get a beach towel from the spa (or bring your own to avoid the sales pitch). Safe in room very small and 5€ a night (usually 2€ in Turkey or even free). The guy at the reception first tried to charge me 7€ a night! It looks digital but works with a key. WIFI only in the lobby (if you're lucky). Food is OK for a 4* hotel in Turkey. You'll find something new every day, but in the end it all tastes the same. Nice variety of Turkish cheeses at breakfast though (not just the cheap melted cheeses as usual). Basic drinks at the bar. Wine tastes like homemade; fine for 2 days and then it starts to disagree with you. People at the bar and restaurant are friendly. A lot of cleaning and maintenance needed around the pool and the beach area. All days the same repetitive music around the pool. The beach is very small and is like a dirt corner. The beach bar area is very pleasant and offers a nice view. Afternoon snack area not really promoting your appetite. The mattresses of the sunbeds are cracked, so water gets in. You'll notice when your towel gets wet after a while... I had a room facing the new hotel they are building next door. Probably best to put a single person in such a room, otherwise you get two unhappy people... We had a school visiting the hotel which brought some animation to the hotel but also challenged the dinner service... (they DID get a room with a (sea)view).

Friendly staff food was good clean rooms pools good amazing view the beach could do with a little tlc dj Tarkan was funny and entertaining overall good for the money very cat friendly I was in my element slide is fun water sports on the beach would recommend

Visited in late May 24 in the off season (kids all still at school) and was a little alarmed by some of the reviews but I needn’t have worried. The hotel is a little dated but considering what I paid, I was more than happy. Staff worked hard and were really friendly, drinks were AOK and there was plenty of food. Room was clean, plenty of hot water for the shower and clean towels nearly every day. I thought long and hard about what to write in this review as I did have a great time but here are some tips that others may find useful for this summer. There is a huge new hotel being built next door. It’s a little noisy but not too intrusive but best be aware. Take some mossie rep! Hotel located just off a large dual carriageway. Great for access to transport but there’s not a lot of entertainment around that area; if you want to go out for the evening it’s a few miles into Kusadasi which will involve a bus/taxi. My room overlooked the car park/building site/dual carriageway. Fine by me as I didn’t have the music and noise from the bar keeping me up late! Be sure to learn a few words of Turkish. Just the basics, please, hello and thank you helps enormously. If you are fussy with your food, this place is probably not for you . The food is Turkish on the whole and may not be to everyone’s taste. You’re not getting weetabix in the morning on this break! Like I said, considering what I paid, it met all my needs and I had a great time but if you go thinking ‘5 star’ you may be disappointed.

Honestly had such a great time here for my birthday in May! The bar staff and animation team were so friendly and went above and beyond! They made my birthday very special! The hotel itself needs a re-vamp as needs work but was still very clean and will look amazing once the re-furb is complete. Lovely sea view and nice small beach at the bottom. Only downside was the very rude reception staff! The spa staff were lovely as were the cleaners! I had a great massage and Hamam. The bath in spa wasn't working whilst I was there sadly but think it's back on now. Restaurant/Bar manager is such a lovely guy! Thanks to everyone who made it such a great trip! I'll be back! :)