La Blanche Island Bodrum

“Fantastic October break”

Wow where do I start? We booked over a year ago and were looking forward to it but recent reviews on here and Facebook did make me ponder however I tend to roll my eyes at negative English reviews as they focus on spirits (why?) and food. Well I need not have worried! Firstly it’s important to … lisää

Wow where do I start? We booked over a year ago and were looking forward to it but recent reviews on here and Facebook did make me ponder however I tend to roll my eyes at negative English reviews as they focus on spirits (why?) and food. Well I need not have worried! Firstly it’s important to note it cost us £1900 for a week for 2 adults and 1 child in half term, so my expectations are low, as long as we can swim and there’s at least chips and salad we will survive! Food Considering we are here for the last week of the season I found the food to be fantastic. Slow roasted lamb, beef short ribs, fresh fish and local pasta dishes plus lots of salad and bread choices. Delicious soups. Fabulous omelette bar at breakfast again with lots of options but breakfast is breakfast! I can see why some British don’t like it, there’s no chicken nuggets for a start 😂 or pork. So if these things are important book elsewhere. Ala cartes we tried were the two open, Turkish & fish. Both are brilliant. The coffee shop and patisserie are lovely. Ice creams on the beach good too. We don’t drink alcohol so doesn’t phase us. Good soft drink selection. Probably the best coffee I’ve ever had at an AI (swerve the Starbucks imo). Cafe Blanche really is lovely. Location Gorgeous location, so lovely and quiet with a beautiful beach. Again seen lots of moaning about this but honestly it’s the end of October the sea and pool will be cooler! All 3 of us had no issues in swimming though. The sea is my preferred choice. The slides were good fun too ☺️ lots of lovely snorkelling able to be done! We also got a free room upgrade which was AMAZING! I really love that you can get your steps in round this hotel. Spa Had a fantastic deal from Andy, going to try and book another for our last day! Yes they have conferences on but this is the norm in low season across Europe too. None of us were offended by knitted body parts 😂 Staff Staff are fantastic, I learnt basic Turkish and would recommend people do this. Really lovely service when tipping people properly. They even charged my kindle at reception for me! The only “negatives” are that entertainment starts at midnight 😂 but that doesn’t bother us. I’ve never stayed at the same hotel twice but we are coming back next October we enjoyed it that much ☺️

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“Overrated”

First impressions were good however over the course of the holiday, this slowly deteriorated. Food 3/5 - Snack bar food was much better than the evening buffet. Buffet food was usually the same food night after night. Having been to All Inc plenty of times before we were used to themed nights. Thi… lisää

First impressions were good however over the course of the holiday, this slowly deteriorated. Food 3/5 - Snack bar food was much better than the evening buffet. Buffet food was usually the same food night after night. Having been to All Inc plenty of times before we were used to themed nights. This buffet never had any. Service 3/5.. lots of staff but not a lot actually doing anything other than walking around. Depending where you ordered a drink, depends on how strong or weak the drink was. No consistency, it would appear that as the hotel is closing for the season, it was get what your given. Sunbeds and pool 4/5 - lovely and relaxed, can get enough towels at your leisure. Beach front was stunning also. Late check out, we was advised €30 per hour however, depends who you ask as this varied deals of €80, Free of charge, so again no consistency. No clear information on what evening entertainment was on each night. Don't book at day trip to Bodrum through TUI as the hotel do a trip for €10 return which is a bargain. Overall definitely not a 5* hotel. The lower end of 4 is more suited.

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“Steep dark escalators, beware! food not for English”

Rooms are great, plenty of room, this was our 2nd time staying here and could not believe the changes! There are now very steep and dangerous escalators going down to the entertainment on the beach!? not well lit and kept breaking down, very dangerous if you'd had few drinks!! not suitable for chil… lisää

Rooms are great, plenty of room, this was our 2nd time staying here and could not believe the changes! There are now very steep and dangerous escalators going down to the entertainment on the beach!? not well lit and kept breaking down, very dangerous if you'd had few drinks!! not suitable for children, pushchairs, infirm or elderly, an accident waiting to happen, entertainment was hit and miss if you didnt have any then it's all sat in lobby listening to piano music! boring! Staff there hardly speak ANY English at all plus the food does NOT cater for the English people, lots of people complaining about the food! we won't be returning here again,

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