Baia Lara Hotel

I recently stayed at the Baia Lara Hotel in Antalya, Turkey, and there were both positive and negative aspects of my experience. On the downside, there were numerous issues that impacted the overall quality of my stay. The ice cream man was rude, showers tended to flood, and certain amenities were lacking or of low quality. Additionally, the food selections were disappointing, not catering well to different dietary needs or allergies. Alcoholic drinks were not prepared properly, and the jacuzzi was not hot. The lack of proper communication from the kitchen staff and their rudeness further added to the frustration. Kids were sometimes yelled at, leading to tears, and the resort's responsiveness to complaints was lacking. Vegetarians faced a lack of food options, and the absence of seating on the beach after sunset was inconvenient. Restaurant reservations were a nightmare, and there were not enough larger tables available. Unpleasant interactions with kitchen staff and issues with cleanliness persisted. Entertainment options for teenagers were limited, with no cinema and subpar dance shows. The water park was more suitable for young children than teenagers, and the 16 disco had its drawbacks. On the positive side, the cleaning staff was kind and deserved higher compensation. The pasta and ice cream were highlights, and the hamam spa experience was excellent. The beach and pool were enjoyable, offering separate areas to cater to different preferences.

This was our second time to stay at Baia Lara after an 8 year gap. To say the least it was beyond disappointment. The majority of the staff are rude, impolite or just avoid you. The family room we took was spacious compared to other resorts we have stayed in the area. The main restaurant has more or less the same food for dinner every night under the lable of "themed nights". It is very difficult to find a table even for a family of 4. The chairs and floor in the main restaurant are disgusting. Food everywhere so be prepared to end up with stains on clothes after seating from the previous table members. On many occasions of my stay I had to clean the table myself as the waiters ignored the fact that there is a young child holding a plate full of food waiting to be seated. Rude and impolite. Entertainment has become BORING. A pool activity is the most exciting highlight of the Entertainment. The team are not full of smiles not friendly when you see them around. Kids animators are in hibernation in the kids club. Previously they would go around inviting the kids for activities. The only pleasant experience was the front desk manager who was very apologetic and gave us a late check out. All in all, this was not a 5* hotel anymore and my second stay was a disappointment and waste of money.

I travelled with my wife and nearly 3 year old! First holiday for a while! I have to say we had a amazing time! We booked the two bedroom room which was sea view, if you have little ones that go to bed around 18:00 - 20:00 highly recommend not having a sea view room and request a room that faces the front, worth it due to the open beach bar whihc has music playing not too late, but enough to cause disturbance if your little one is trying to get to sleep! Ideal for families. Staff were very friendly! And would also recommend the La Stone Spa for a massage, make sure you negiotiate on the listed prices :)