We traveled as a family of three for an 11-day vacation to Seaden in late August 2024. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed with drinks and shown to our rooms. The rooms were clean and of decent size. However, as some previous reviews have noted, the walls are quite thin—you can hear just about everything, even the beeping of the safe! One small issue was that the "childbed" was just a chaise lounge with the cushions removed, which wasn’t particularly comfortable. On the plus side, the family room did have a separate bedroom with proper beds. The air conditioning, while slow to kick in, was very effective and exceptionally quiet. It does automatically turn off during the day, so keeping the curtains closed helped keep the room cool. The minibar was a nice touch, and it was restocked daily. The hotel is somewhat small, which became most noticeable around the pool, where the sunbeds are packed closely together. You need to wake up early to secure a spot, and while towels placed before 8:30 a.m. were supposed to be removed if unattended, we only saw this enforced twice during our stay. My biggest complaint is that smoking is allowed around the pool, and with the sunbeds so close, it became unpleasant. Every day we were surrounded by people smoking or vaping, which was especially concerning since we were traveling with our young child. I understand that not everyone feels the same, but I believe non-smokers should be considered equally in this environment. We did experience some discomfort from the behavior of other guests, particularly around the pool area. Our 8-year-old daughter is energetic and enjoyed jumping and playing in the pool with the friends she made, which seemed to annoy several older, child-free couples. This felt awkward at times, as this hotel is marketed as family-friendly, but it seemed some guests expected more of an adult-only atmosphere and weren’t shy about expressing their irritation. On the positive side, the entertainment team did a great job of engaging guests without being overly pushy. A special mention goes to Furkan, the roller-skating pool waiter, who was amazing and worked tirelessly bringing drinks. He earned every tip! The hotel grounds were always spotless. The beach, while a bit crowded with sunbeds, was also well-maintained, and waiters were available to serve guests there. The sea was warm but somewhat rocky and murky. We had no major issues communicating with the staff. Though they initially assumed we were German, they made an effort, and most spoke English well enough. The food was excellent, with plenty of variety and themed buffet nights. The snack bar was great, and the patisserie and ice cream were also highlights. The cocktails were delicious, and the lobby bar staff were very friendly. The entertainment, from the pool party to the evening shows, was top-notch. We were also lucky to be at the hotel during Turkey’s National Day, which was celebrated with a parade and traditional Turkish performances. My wife and daughter got involved, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the festivities. Overall, we had a wonderful time but would recommend this hotel more for couples than families with young kids. If it weren’t for the smoking issue, I would have given it a full five stars.