The week that I stayed here the place was spotless and the Staff where nothing short of amazing. People are forgetting this place has just went under a £3m makeover, everything is spotless. the food is the best I've tasted (the burgers are something else!) Its the first Turkish hotel I have stayed in and it will be the last! I am definetly going there again. The staff are all aged mid-20's Recommended for a "lads holiday".

My only negative is the showers leak. but the water flow is amazing.

the staff are always up for a laugh. esp nico.

Excellent hotel which has just undergone a £3 million refurb and has been renamed to hotel Laberna. I was worried when I read all the other reviews here, but I was very impressed with the new hotel. It seems all the previous complaints have been addressed. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and the showers were very good. The pool and bar area were clean and there was lots of space. I was there with a friend for a relaxing holiday and it suited us perfectly. Only a short walk from the beach and lots of restaraunts, bars and shops nearby. I would say that if you don't like traditional Turkish food, don't go half board. The food on the bar menu is decent though. They have clearly spent a lot of money on this hotel and we had a very good time there. They also plan to open a spa and Turkish bath as part of the renovation. Great value for money!

Hotel , breakfast very basic, rooms very small, no AC- you have to pay extra for AC.
Staff very rude, unfriendly.
You cant bring your own food or drinks to the hotel room.

Dont recommend this crap hotel to anyone!!!!!

Tom from Manchester

Me and another female friend went to the Balci, it was a last minute thing, only booked the week before and were given a good deal for there so took it. After trying to find any reviews on it we were obviously a bit sceptical and thought we were on our way to a dump!!
On arrival at 5am, tired and feeling a bit haggard we were met by reception staff who were very friendly, our bags were carried to our room.
1-the room- it is basic but clean, sheets towels were clean, we had a balcony, 2 beds, and not much else but what else do you need? Bathroom a bit small and shower does leak all over the bathroom floor but can live with it, water pressure was good which is main thing. Maids came by every morning to give clean towels, toilet paper and clean sheets etc, quiet but nice enough.
2-the pool/bar/restaurant-pool good size but is quite deep all over, no shallow end but is clean and pool area brushed and mopped every night. Waterslide 2 keep little ones amused. Food is okay, we did not use restaurant but ordered snacks from bar, chips/pizza/chicken etc and all were nice enough, no problems and in fact the staff were happy enough to cook something for us after the chef had finished!! Drinks at bar were not as cheap as we thought they would be but could get most things there and bar staff friendly and dressed up cocktails accordingly-sparklers/umbrellas/fruit etc etc.
3-the staff- throughout our stay we found the staff all to be brilliant, Nico head waiter was funny, have a laugh and welcoming to all customers, Sadi barman, charming and always served politely and quickly, all staff took jobs seriously but still had time to entertain guests and play with the kids, i would say it is a kid friendly place also and i may take my son there next time.
They do not like people to bring outside food in to hotel but then i think thats fair, there is a wee market across the road and man works there is friendly and helpful.
Beach just a short walk down the road and close enough to everything without being noisy. Would reccommend this hotel to anyone and it is also in process of being renovated and the new rooms look lovely. If you get a good price dont complain if you do not have satin sheets or there isn't rose petals on ur bed for arrival!
All in all a fantatic place and i don't think i would be happy with anywhere else now, i am definitely going back!