Hotel - Firstly I would like to say this really is a 3.5 star hotel. Considering it’s a five star, I’ve stayed at better 3 and 4 stars. I was definitely not expecting 5 star but had done much research and the reviews were consistently good (which I’m quite surprised at). I wanted leave an honest review to avoid others being somewhat disappointed. I think if you are easily pleased then there will be no problem and I must say the hotel is not bad in any way. I stayed as a couple and only for 4 nights thankfully, as we were definitely ready to move after 3 days. We moved to Yalikavak for the rest of the stay. I think if the hotel was updated slightly with modern decor and overall drink quality it would be great. I will say the grounds of hotel are pleasant. It’s very clean and tidy thanks to the hard working staff which doesn’t go unnoticed. The hotel also has good security. Also a taxi button outside which we found very useful although there is uber. Food - Buffet is large and ok, was expecting a little better. I’m not fussy at all but did struggle after a few days. Was quite busy and sometimes hard to get a table. We ate at the 24/7 restaurant every day. The pizzas here are lovely from a wood fired oven. We tried the burger, was not good. Pasta was nice though. There is a patisserie in the lobby, and I must say this is gorgeous. Lovely fresh sandwiches and cakes, this was a saviour. Compliments to the chefs. Bars & Drink - I’ve been to Turkey all inclusives before so was not expecting high quality. But we really struggled with the drink not liking any cocktails/wine/beer. Rooms - The rooms are basic. The air con is the worst I’ve ever had in a hotel room before but is bearable and not worth complaining about. When we arrived there were two single beds which I was not best pleased with. I was told housekeeping was returning to push the beds together. The minibar however was welcomed with fizzy drinks etc. Our room was positioned away from the pool etc so was quiet which was appreciated. Gym - My partner tried 3 different cardio items which did not work. I stuck to the treadmill. It was also quite warm in there due to air con not being great. Pool - Large pool and didn’t ever struggle with getting a bed. Music and loud workers on microphone ready for games from 10am which I thought was quiet early and annoying, midday would have been a more reasonable time. I would have hated to had a room next to the pool. Entertainment outside pool goes on late too, so would be noisy for rooms near pool. I liked the sound of the relaxed pool but its up the corner of the hotel near the road so not an ideal positioning. An ok stay though, drop the 5 star or improve decor and drink quality and then the star could be earned.