Trendy Side Beach (Adults Only, 16+)

“Trendy Beach Review Oct 2024”

Trendy Beach Hotel offers a stay that’s a mix of pros and cons: we found it caters mainly for Germans, we, being English, were in a minority. One lady said she’d been there a week, and we were the first English that she’d been able to chat with. With regard to the hotel, first and foremost, it’s … more

Trendy Beach Hotel offers a stay that’s a mix of pros and cons: we found it caters mainly for Germans, we, being English, were in a minority. One lady said she’d been there a week, and we were the first English that she’d been able to chat with. With regard to the hotel, first and foremost, it’s impeccably clean, and the staff are attentive and accommodating, even if language can be a slight barrier; any issues, such as our room being too noisy, were resolved quickly and efficiently. The private beach setup could be better, though. Sunbeds are lined up in tight rows, and, due to the parasols, you're often sitting in shade, which can be frustrating if you're hoping to sunbathe. Also, if you're a non-smoker, you may find it challenging to enjoy the beach area or even the pool and bar, as smoking is common, and there's little relief if someone lights up nearby. Food and drink quality could use improvement; the meals are fairly mediocre, and the hotel uses lower-quality alcohol in its drinks, so the bar experience falls short of expectations. The stage used for the evening entertainment is in the far corner so, unless you get a seat early, it’s awkward to view. Location-wise, the hotel is situated on a parade, the back streets can be gloomy, but there’s a scenic stroll to the marina, which is lovely, as is the nearby old town. However, the local shops tend to all sell the same, fake-branded items, which might not appeal to everyone. One highlight worth mentioning is the Turkish bath and the massages on offer—they were genuinely relaxing and a standout part of our stay. Overall, Trendy Beach is a solid choice if you're looking for a clean, comfortable stay with friendly staff. It's worth noting that there are some drawbacks, such as limitations with the food options, a scarcity of non-smoking areas, and a focus on German clientele.

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“A very German hotel……”

We had a nice time. The hotel was very clean and the room was very nice . Food ok for two nights then seems the same stuff. Beach and pool was very good. But sunbeds go very quickly after 7 in the morning. The only downside was so many Germans. And the staff always greet you in German. All the anno… more

We had a nice time. The hotel was very clean and the room was very nice . Food ok for two nights then seems the same stuff. Beach and pool was very good. But sunbeds go very quickly after 7 in the morning. The only downside was so many Germans. And the staff always greet you in German. All the announcements are in German very little in English. It does wear you down after a few days . TUI should say this a very German hotel. Don’t think we would have stayed here knowing it was manly German. Nothing against German people. But it was hard work even with the staff.

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“Not worth the £2k price tag!”

Just returned from this hotel, interesting to say the least. Pros - Good location, friendly animation team and most waiting staff/cleaning staff. Lovely clean beach. Decent shows apart from childish trophy giving ceremony for darts etc winners every evening which was quite frankly embarrassing.… more

Just returned from this hotel, interesting to say the least. Pros - Good location, friendly animation team and most waiting staff/cleaning staff. Lovely clean beach. Decent shows apart from childish trophy giving ceremony for darts etc winners every evening which was quite frankly embarrassing. Cons - Reception staff rude and unhelpful. made no effort to assist. Hamam okay, but overpriced and hard sell to buy a course whilst trying to relax after the treatment which by the way had no resting room with tea option like most of the local hamams we visited during our stay. Treatment rooms cold and uncomfortable. Predominantly German/Russian/Polish clientele and hotel staff conversed with us in German only even when speaking Turkish to them! Food was okay, croissants hard and dry, very little choice everyday which got tiresome. Rooms very small, asked to get moved after being woken at 5am with binmen outside room and who splashed food waste over the road below!! Yuk Would I stay here again, definitely not, overpriced 2/3* at the most.

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