Bayou Villas

Resort was completely amazing with lovely people, superb food, great attention to guests needs and requirements, accommodating and encouraging. Lots of activities to engage kids and adults alike. Wonderful stay all round. Best enjoyed between the late winter and early summer periods. Location was great and peaceful.

Going on holidays at Bayou villa is an incredible experience - you have all the main restaurant food and the animation team fun from Lara Barut and at the same time the luxury of Bayou villas - your own restaurant, pools, personal service.

This is our third visit to Lara Barut but first time in Bayou villas - it is by far our favourite place for a full on break. Our favourite things were: first the service and amazing hospitality of the stuff Ilhan, Burak, Ozan, Tolga, İbrahim, Tugba, Samet, Sadiq, Elmas, second the villa itself and thirds the private pool in a little jungle of plants.

And in the main hotel Lara Barut this year we discovered the Spa and especially Latif - if you are lucky to get a treatment with Latif have no doubts, he is very very talented, knowledgeable and professional.

There are many restaurants in Lara but we love the main one probably because of Mehmet who was taking care of us for the duration of our holidays and we wouldn’t sit anywhere else but with him! The food is just phenomenal and the fruits and vegetables to die for.

Also what is great in Lara is the entertainment never ends - we loved darts with Aykut, he is so personable, kind and funny, but do not take darts bets with him… Martin is the main engine behind all the activities, luckily when we were there the pool games were back!!! I also love the sea gym with Funda, the ice latte at Meltem Bar with Koray, the drinks by the pool served by the fabulous Buse.

The hotel also has an amazing gold shop where the design, variety and quality of the jewellery is a definite stop for every one who wants to make a memorable gift to a loved one!

We travel a lot and for sure this is one of our two most favourite places and hotels in the world.

This was our second trip to Bayou Villas, and we wondered how it could possibly exceed our expectations again as our last trip was so magical! Somehow the team did! İlhan and his team are truly exceptional, always going the extra mile to ensure every aspect of your trip is perfect for you and your family. Nothing is too much trouble and the service was just exceptional - 247 room service, delicious food and cocktails. All of the staff were outstanding, with a particular mention to Kadriye the house keeper who made sure the villa was constantly immaculate, freshly stocked amenities and towels, linens and towels changed twice daily and the most beautiful towel decorations which delighted my 8 year old daughter. Dogan also was wonderful in stocking the mini bars in the kitchen and all the bedrooms with our favorite things (snacks, wine, beers, milk/juice for our daughter). I enjoyed daily yoga classes in the stunning outdoor yoga area led by Atia who is the best yoga instructor! Even shows at the amphitheater were excellent and you have a reserved seating area with table service. We came back after a week away in pure luxury, totally refreshed and relaxed thanks to the team. Highly recommend, the best resort we have been to (and we have been fortunate to visit various Ikos destinations in Greece and Spain, Grand Velas in Mexico amongst others - and by comparison this was even more luxurious. And it’s a real credit to all the staff there! Thank you İlhan and team, we will be back soon!