Seaden De Mar Resort & SPA

This place keeps on giving truly a gem. It’s just 40 days old so everything is brand new and spotless. Selection of food is great the staff can’t do enough and the main pool is a hive of activity every other hour, aqua aerobics with little trampolines placed in the pool, captain Jack sparrow with real macaws for a photo experience, card games ice bucket challenges and this is only day two. Night time shows are well choreographed and after coming to turkey on and off over 20 years I thought I’d seen it all but this hotel is a game changer. Well thought out with a vitamin bar that has bubble teas, matchas, popcorn just brilliant. You can walk down the beach and walk up onto what looks like a pier but it’s more sun loungers and then take the steps down into the sea if you want bring a bread roll and feed the fish great experience for all swimmers. There is a wide selection of sun loungers no need to get up at 5am it is peak season and no struggle here. Children’s pool area has great selection of waterslides and water jets that spray you and the teenagers won’t be disappointed with a wide selection of slides and rubber rings for tubing. There are about five shops outside the hotel which sell bags shoes and t shirts and another ten in the small precinct plus a hairdressers £15 for a blow dry on long hair, there is a hairdressers in the hotel but I don’t know how much that is. Location of hotel is pretty remote it’s a two hour drive from Antalya airport but defo worth it. Hopefully in another year there maybe Some more shops outside to boost the area. Jet skis 75€ for 20mins and parasailing additional cost on the beach. Finally the swim up bar the staff are amazing.

It was our first trip to Turkey. I had heard a lot about Turkish hospitality, but I never expected to discover such a wonderful country and meet such amazing people. High standards are visible from the moment you step inside, and the luggage service is very efficient. The hotel is stunning and beautifully decorated. Our room was very comfortable, with an elegant bathroom and a balcony. The night view from the balcony of the beautifully lit pools and the sea was spectacular. Both the AC and Wi-Fi worked flawlessly. The room was cleaned daily, towels were regularly changed, and the free minibar was replenished every day. Real hospitality can be felt here at every step – our cleaning lady even brought us fresh figs from her own garden after a short, pleasant conversation. It was such a warm gesture! Service and Staff: Service truly sets this hotel apart. Regarding the younger staff, it varied – some manage everything brilliantly, while others are still learning. However, the experienced restaurant team does a fantastic job – they are polite, efficient, and fast. The waiter, Latif Y., deserves special recognition as an absolute professional. Service in his section is exceptional thanks to his incredible energy and speed. He reads the dining room perfectly and anticipates every guest's need. Latif connects genuinely with people while maintaining flawless efficiency, always with a genuine smile. My son absolutely adored him because of his fantastic approach to children. Another waiter also took wonderful care of us, always bringing my son his favorite drink without being asked (unfortunately, I didn't catch his name). A young bartender working at the bar between the pool and the amphitheater was extremely attentive and cordial – he even taught me a few basic phrases in Turkish. When my son mentioned he didn't want anything more to drink, the bartender surprised him by making a delicious, personalized fruit smoothie off the menu. They truly build real relationships with guests here. Food and Gastronomy: The food was delicious, high-quality, and varied. A huge plus is the 24-hour à la carte restaurant. Arriving after midnight and being able to order fresh spaghetti was a wonderful convenience. Indoor bars serve premium drinks and excellent iced coffee. However, drinks at the outdoor bars were poor – the juices from dispensers were too sweet and artificial, whereas indoor bars used high-quality carton juices. Pools, Entertainment, and Beach: The pools are beautiful, clean, and interestingly designed. The sunbeds are comfortable, though finding a free one after breakfast is a challenge due to the "towel war". The aquapark and water playground for children are brilliant. The animation team and amphitheater shows are of a very high standard. The beach is sandy, but the entrance to the water is stony (pebbles), so water shoes are definitely recommended. Safety is a big plus with lifeguards on duty. While the permanent beach bar was not open yet, staff compensated by bringing drinks directly to the sunbeds, and there are fridges nearby stocked with water and ayran. Note to Future Guests: The behavior of some guests was shockingly distasteful. Lying with shoes on the brand-new, light-beige sofas, making a mess with food on them, or shoving decorative pillows between their legs is unacceptable. This is a common space – let's respect the hard work of the staff and show basic manners. Summary: Despite minor opening-phase issues, we had a fantastic time. Seaden De Mar Resort & Spa fully deserves 5 stars! However, it is worth keeping in mind that the hotel is located in a small town, so if you are keen on sightseeing, you will need to travel to larger cities. Warm regards to all the staff! M.P.

The hotel should have opened on 15th June. We booked a holiday monghs in advance from 21st June. Then the hotel postponed the opening to 21st June, so we rescheduled our holiday to 29th June. Then the hotel postponed the opening to 28th June. On 25th June the hotel confirmed in email and instagram messages that they will be open, pools and facilities fully operational. Although there was no water in the pools and they did not have the permissions. We were scheduled to leave on Monday morning. Late friday evening they notified the travel agency that they postponed the opening to 10 July. So all our plans for the holiday with a 3yo has to be rescheduled overnight. If they told in advance we had a chance to cancel and find a new hotel, change our work holidays, etc. This is very bad management of hundreds of customers.