My boyfriend and I booked this hotel after it was recommended as a last minute deal by First Choice.
It looked fantastic from the photos we were shown and the price was very reasonable considering it was all inclusive.
However after reading some very negative reviews I was quite worried! We arrived late at night but check in was very quick and we were taken down to our lovely room which was very spacious with plenty of storage space and a good sized bathroom! The furnishing is basic but stylish and very clean despite what previous people have said. I am quite fussy about where I stay but could see no fault with the room apart from the lack of plug sockets which could easily be sorted out with an multi socket adaptor.
Our room was situated next to the beautiful "quiet pool" which is adults only and next to the spa. This was a lovely place to stop at on your way or way back from the beach front or main pool.
Unless you are very unfit/elderly/disabled you will not have a problem with the hill! On our first day we were convinced we had missed a part of the hotel as we couldn't work out where this very steep hill everyone had complained about was! I appreciate that we are young and relatively fit but there are also buggies and a lift that will take you back to your room if not.
The main pool area is perfect for families and this seemed to be where most of them stayed however there were no screaming kids and everyone seemed to respect each other enough to not "save sunbeds" etc.
The jetty ont he beach front was were we spent most of our time as the views were stunning, the water very clear and the breeze made the heat more comfortable. The beach bar is perfect for light lunch and the odd drink in the afternoon (rude not to as its free!)
I had never been to an all inclusive resort before but we both found this to be a great option as the food in the main restaurant was great every night very fresh with plenty of salad options and local cuisine. The wine and beer (Efes) was all more than drinkable (we would know!) and we felt no need to have any of the cocktails not included in the price. The night we spent at the seafood restaurant was spectacular as our table was right by the water with a glass panel in the jetty looking down to the sea. The mongolian restaurant was also a good experience.
The staff were fantastic, from my experience the Turkish are always very friendly but its a case of if you are polite but still jokey with them you will get great service back.
Overall it was a very memorable, special holiday and sitting here on a very cold afternoon in January would return in a flash!
- Fuga Fine Times Bodrum
- Fuga Fine Times Hotel
