Just spent 3 nights at the delphin palace, had a wonderful time & would return. Check-in was rather slow & not overly professional. Only gave 1 room key card, had to ask for a 2nd & then neither of them worked.The room, when we eventually got in was wonderful, warm & spacious. The food in the main restaurant was fantastic, so much choice. The snack choices outside the main restaurant were not too good but as it was winter, none of the outside places were open. The service from the restaurant & bar staff was very good. The choice of bars was good & although its a big hotel it never felt crowded, there was always a quiet place to relax when you wanted. The live music in the bar was good. The animation team were disapointing & the entertainment they put on in an evening was poor, went every evening to see the show & left after 5-10 minutes each evening(along with quite a few others!) Most people preferred to sit in the bar where the live music was playing. The management team were always around & always stopped for a chat. Would definately return to this hotel.

We had booked a week at the Diva on the 1st November but due to the building work next door were upgraded to the Palace with the added benefit of also being able to use the Diva's facilities. Both are good hotels although the Palace is more spacious and grand. Food in both is very good in terms of variety although as with any large hotel the quality of hot buffet food isn't the best. We tried a couple of the a la carte restaurants at the Palace and one at the Diva but weren't impressed. Both hotels have good beach and pool areas and if you're after a cheap off peak week in the sun they are good options, especially the Palace. We have also been to the Barut Lara and these are of a similar standard. On balance we preferred the Barut Lara.

We travelled to Delphin Palace in August 2010..I thought i had reviewed at the time and felt I needed to. This hotel is pure class. Superb service all round. Ok so you might wait a few minutes in busy times to be seated in the main buffet restaurant or inside the bar but other than that its perfect. It was SO hot..like 48/50 degrees which was a little too hot for us all. we travelled with another family and I have to say we all lost our personalities trying to adjust to the heat. The animation team were fab and the kids 10,10,12,14 loved joining in and this is the first time they have ever done that! the slides were fab and the service around the pool was breathtaking. Jerry (sinasi) was so friendly, again, they love the brits as we were polite and chatted with them. Jerry would pretend to throw the kids in the pool and they would throw him in, which he pretended not to like but it was so hot it was a relief! the quiet pool is lovely but we stayed mostly by the big pool. You do have to get up by 8 if you want a group of sunbeds by the pool. Good thing is you cant just leave your towels. If you are not with your towels at 8.30 they walk around and clear them off! We did cheat alittle and send one of the dads down whilst we had breakkie. My son bashed his chin on the bottom of the pool and was taken immediately to the onsite Doctor and was treated with two stitches instantly. His English was perfect and I watched like a hawk to ensure it was clean and neat..typical mother! It healed perfectly. The service was amazing.

We all decided we would make the effort to join in the atmosphere and had a go at darts around the pool, the dancing and the pool games. Aqua aerobics in the sea was an experience!!

I had a facial for around £55 which was so lovely and worth every penny. the spa is beautiful inside.

Breakfast lunch and dinners were all feasts! Beautifully presented and fresh. I work in high end hospitality and was most impressed. Something for everyone, fresh fish, pasta made to order, salad galore, all you could ask for. Only one of our group was a bit poorly ie tummy upset but it didnt spoil the hols. All the salad is washed in bottled water etc.. The al a cartes are a nice alternative, the japanese one was our fav but book early by the inside pool as it only caters for 8! The kids loved having the food cooked in front of them..

The sugary pancakes outside were amazing and we tipped the lady when we left. We tipped all the staff that excelled in service on our last day, tipping was certainly not expected on a daily basis and was much appreciated when we left!

Our room was large enough for 4, although take coat hangers!! there is not enough wardrobe space!! Also double check your belongings when you leave as the maid had moved my bikini into a drawer I hadnt used the whole time and I could have left it there! Overall, the holiday of a lifetime, the area is literally blank space, nothing other than hotels and locals ready to hassle you for a fake handbag, which we obliged! I wouldnt go back purely because the world is so large and interesting and the area isnt great, BUT if you want to be treated like royalty and have pure relaxation, this is the place!!

We went on an excursion to the market and waterfall..it was ok, not great really. The waterfall was a push shove environment and not really special. The market was hilarious, the locals were chanting 'cheaper than asdas' 'cheaper than a corner shop' I nearly fell over, but how frightening is that they have obviously heard the brits saying it!!

The beach bar was really special at night and the sea breeze was a welcome treat. It was lovely during the day if you can beat the die hard sunbed reservers to it!! It wasnt a big deal but if you wanted a particular spot you have to put the effort in. :) The russians were typically rude, but they are quiet around the pool and so long as you beat them at their own game queue jumping, Id rather have them around than a rude english family ANYDAY!!

We had a walk along Antalya to compare all the local hotels. Delphin wins hands down for service and quality of food. Definately not just burger and chips style like others we saw, although it was an option if you wanted. Other hotels seemed to have a more help yourself service attitude where Delphin, they would come and ask you what you needed, even cleaning your sunglasses and bringing you cool flannels twice a day while you sunbathe. I mean, that is superior serviceI would absolutely recommend!! amazing memories we will cherish forever!.

We went as a family for my 40th birthday a few years ago, and we are hoping to return again this year? It was like we had died an gone to heaven.....the hotel had a great atmosphe our son then 6 loved the slide's he couldn't get enough of them....The food was excellent plenty to choose from. Staff great, rooms lovely and clean, room service after midnight if you require, 24 hrs all inclusive bar and food, beautiful lobby and lifts to all floors. Georgous landings and balcony's so much to mention, no to much to mention will definatly be returning this year.