Papillon Ayscha

“Fun and relaxed family New Year vacaion”

Together with our 12- and 8-year-old children, we spent a week of New Year’s holidays here. We are extremely pleased with the service, the hygiene standards of the establishment, and the quality of the food and drinks. On New Year’s Eve, there was a wide range of entertainment for both children an… more

Together with our 12- and 8-year-old children, we spent a week of New Year’s holidays here. We are extremely pleased with the service, the hygiene standards of the establishment, and the quality of the food and drinks. On New Year’s Eve, there was a wide range of entertainment for both children and adults: a gala concert, live music at the Martini Bar, a disco in the nightclub, and a New Year’s celebration with Santa and clowns for kids. The hotel is not too small and very well-designed, making it easy and quick to get from one location to another. Our children could easily navigate on their own to the kids' club, restaurant, beach, and back to our room, which was very convenient for us. The kids' club always had engaging activities, and in the evenings, there was a fun mini disco. The staff at the kids' club were very friendly and attentive to the children. Special thanks to Yulia from Ukraine! She clearly loves her job. Our entire family enjoyed the indoor pool. It was clean, warm, and never overcrowded. The staff were polite, and each day, there was an aqua aerobics class featuring new exercises and equipment, ensuring it never got boring. I also treated myself to a massage by a Balinese therapist at the spa, which was a truly wonderful experience. The body scrub and relaxing massage were delightful, and the prices were quite reasonable. The hammam at the spa was clean and not crowded, and it was possible to use it as a family. The hotel boasts a fantastic, modern gym and a very rich sports program. I attended yoga and full-body workouts, but my husband and I particularly enjoyed the morning stretching sessions with Daniel, the trainer. He was professional and attentive to clients' needs. The main restaurant was spacious and bright, with plenty of waitstaff, fast service, and no queues. The food was diverse and delicious, always offering fresh fish, vegetables, and a variety of healthy and diet-friendly dishes. The selection of drinks was excellent. The dinner on December 31, 2024, was simply outstanding. The pastry chefs created true masterpieces—it was almost a shame to eat those beautifully crafted desserts! We also recommend the à la carte restaurant, Safran, which offers dishes inspired by various regions of Turkey. The interior, tableware, service, presentation, and taste of the food were all top-notch. Our children particularly loved the outdoor heated pool with slides. Luckily, we had sunny weather, and the kids spent over an hour swimming and sliding in the fresh air. Meanwhile, we enjoyed warming up in the beach café, sipping delicious coffee and cocktails. A special thanks to DJ Soner for the music at the Red Party. It was one of the few events without russian music, and we deeply appreciated that. The Red Party stood out as the best of all the musical events—the décor, the show, the fireworks, and the mulled wine were all superb. It was also a pleasant surprise to receive a bottle of good wine and a plate of fruit as a gift in our room. However, I have some feedback for the hotel management. On New Year’s Eve and other nights, the entertainment program was heavily tailored to russian guests, which we found disappointing. There were far too many russians at the hotel (unfortunately), and their preference for exclusively russian music was evident. This is Turkey, and the music should be more Turkish or include internationally recognized hits. russians should celebrate New Year’s in their own country if they want their own music. Civilized people do not start or support wars, and until russians acknowledge their crimes and make their country democratic, they should remain isolated internationally. On January 3, 2025, there was a wonderful singer at the Martini Bar, performing global hits. The dance shows were quite captivating, especially the one on December 29, 2024 (I believe), featuring acrobatics and pole dancing. One criticism is the lighting of the photo zone in the lobby. On New Year’s Eve, everyone wanted to take pictures by the Christmas tree, but the lighting was insufficient. Despite the efforts of photographers Gökan and Nedim, the photos didn’t turn out great. Would we return to this hotel? Yes, but only if there are no russian guests or once they end the war against Ukraine and take responsibility for their actions.

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