- Turkey Holidays
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- Barut GOIA
The hotel comprises 300 cosy accomodation units. The hotel offers Wi-Fi internet connection on-site. The front desk offers 24-hour reception. Cots are not available at Barut Goia. The premises offer accessible public areas. Additionally, a car park is available on the premises for guests' extra convenience. This hotel has a minimum impact on the environment, thanks to its sustainable practices. All guests staying at this property may relax and escape daily routine in its wellness facilities. Delegates may wish to hold a meeting at this establishment ideal for business trips. Barut Goia takes pride in offering a choice of dining facilities which serve delicious culinary specialities. An array of world-class entertainment options is available for guests' convenience. Travellers will revel in the tasty meals offered at the accomodation. There are sports and leisure activities available at the hotel. Some services may be subject to additional charges.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a water slide. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and an arcade/games room. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
My husband and I stayed for 1 week in a deluxe suite and would highly recommend this hotel. Room: The room was lovely, brand new lovely decor, clean and spacious with lots of storage. We had a huge balcony on the first floor which over looked the pool with the slides. We dont have kids but there was no issues, it wasnt noisy at all in the room. Food/ drinks: The drinks were great, branded and there were proper cocktails made fresh with all the ingredients. There were cans.of pop and bottles of pop and beer available too, overall a great selection. The buffet was good, lots of choice and of a good quality. We went to both a la cartes and the food was very good at both. The staff were more attentive at olea, explaining things, the menu etc Beach: The shuttle Bus to the beach was excellent, to be there in about 3 minutes. There were always plenty of beds, the beach was sandy and the sea was turquoise and gorgeous (also very warm!). The food and drinks from the beach bar which was also part of the all inclusive was very good - nice options and brilliant quality. The staff were amazing at this hotel, every single one of them π So thank you Barut Goia, for a great holiday, we will see you again.
Dissapointing second visit to this hotel.
Loved the spacious, quiet pool to cool off in the 30 degree heat. Appreciated the excellent air con in our huge comfortable room. Had a couple of well prepared, tasty a la carte meals. But this is where the good stops... far too many small children who were misbehaving/shouting/crying in the dining room causing us to walk out during our meals on numerous occasions. I do recongnise this hotel is aimed at families and was told by guest relations that is the case but also they should consider the other holiday makers who do not travel with children. The hotel could offer areas which were 'adult only', luckily the quiet pool did not attract noisy children so we were able to enjoy this.
Another issue we felt needed a mention was the cleanliness. The pool areas were kept clean and we had no complaint there but the beach was shocking. The old sunbeds were grubby and uncomfortable surrounded by cigarette butts in the sand and plastic drinks glasses everywhere, we couldn't wait to get off the beach. Our room also was not cleaned to the usual standard you should expect at a 5* resort.
Unfortunately due to these issues we would not return to this hotel.
Everything at the hotel was fine, and there was nothing to complain about. The activities and performances were good.
Unbelievable hotel.
We had a sea and pool view room on the fourth floor and it was outstanding. Housekeeping staff were incredible and always left the room absolutely spotless with fresh towels left daily and even going the extra mile to leave towel Swans on one of the days just as a nice surprise.
The hotel offered lotd of activities for all ages to get involved in. The Water Polo in particular was brilliant and the activity coordinator, Vladimir, always did a great job of trying to get people involved and kept it enjoyable for everyone, even joining in to help even the teams and keep things fair. It definitely added to the friendly atmosphere.
The food options were fantastic, even for a plain / fussy eater. Was also brilliant that an overnight buffet was available, especially for late night / early morning arrivals which was perfect for us and for a late night snack. The waiting staff were so helpful and courteous.
Drink options at all of the bars were brilliant, including branded drinks, and the staff were fantastic and friendly.
The hotel was generally very spacious, particularly around the pool, so getting a sun lounger was never a problem for us, though not sure if that was because of the time of year we were visiting, but still brilliant.
The electric scooters parked right outside the hotel were great to get in and out of Side, as well as a taxi rank right outside the hotel, with set prices which you're told before you get in the car.
Could not fault in the slightest and will definitely be back!
I visited with my 13-year-old daughter on our first solo holiday together and our first trip to Turkey. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would happily return. Note I chose a smaller hotel without a huge water park on purpose, beach was also not a factor for me. I do however have nothing to compare the hotel to apart from my holidays in Greece etc
Room & Location We stayed in a Pool Terrace Room on the slide side, which worked perfectly for us. I could relax by the pool with a book while my daughter could easily find me. Our room was opposite the baby pool and didn't get much sun until around 5pm.
One thing to note: I personally wouldn't choose a garden terrace room by the slide pool, its noisy and seemed quite close to slide pool beds, maybe perfect with kids though. The garden terrace rooms on the non-slide side looked excellent, with a quieter setting close to the bar and restaurant without being directly on top of the pool. If travelling without children, or with older children, I would probably choose one of those.
For anyone researching room locations, it's worth looking up the hotel's floor plan online, as the layout can be confusing due to the duplicated pool areas. I did make a request to be on slide side.
Pools & Sunbeds The slide-side pool is the livelier area, with music and easy access to the main bar and restaurant. The pool (same both sides) itself is excellent, with a gently sloping shallow area that is ideal for younger children and easy access for everyone. The deepest section is 1.4m, and the water was wonderfully warm. The baby pool is covered and this would be a great hotel for people with younger babies as they have a service offering things you need i believe even buggies I think!
I am an early riser and was usually out by 6:30am. Even then, there were already a few guests out and quite a lot of sunbed reserving on some days. By breakfast time, many beds had towels on them, and some remained unused for long periods. With unlimited towel collection and no requirement to return them, it's easy to see how this happens. We didn't use the beach, so I can't comment on that.
I never saw the poolside been washed down, it must have been as saw it wet but I would say the beds themselves looked a little grubby. Nothing major but it is one of things i noticed. Certianly the drinks trays were not always emptied when I got up in the morning, luckily I did not see loads of wasps from this! Guests could also do better at clearing up their own glasses as they did not come and do this all the time.
Water Slides & Safety The slides were great fun and generally well supervised. Lifeguards were good at stopping children swimming near the slide exits. Around the main pool, however, the lifeguards seemed positioned quite far away. That said, I was surprised by the number of young children moving between the pool and slides without obvious adult supervision.
Food & Drinks The waffle bar was a big hit, with generous portions and plenty of chocolate sauce. A few additional sauces would make it even better. I was told the sandwiches from there were also good. Ice cream was available all day at main bar on slide side, assume same on other side, plus buffet.
We only had lunch once at the restaurant on the quieter side of the resort, but the food was good and service was quick once we were acknowledged. I wish we'd used it more, but convincing my daughter to leave the pool was nearly impossible!
The drinks were generally very good. The Sunset Bar was lovely especially for a pre-dinner cocktail while watching the sunset. There was one lady there who made exceptional cocktails. I enjoyed strawberry mojito, daiquiri and another. I never asked for premium brands apart from pink gin. I did not mind my cocktails not been to strong. Most of the bar staff were excellent, friendly, and engaging with guests.
Water I usually take a bottle and fill, it blew my mind the water was bottles on the bar/from fridge. They happily filled my bottle with ice but there were so many barely drunk plastic water bottles around as it was so hot water got warm fast. I am used to being in places with a dispenser to fill a bottle or they give glasses of water. Was just surprised at the plastic usage that was all!
Buffet Restaurant
The buffet was probably the weakest part of the experience, although the food itself was good. There was plenty of choice, including excellent salads, pasta, burgers, lamb, fresh omelettes, pancakes and a dedicated children's section with favourites such as pizza and pasta. Food was regularly replenished and I never struggled to find something to enjoy.
The issue was more with the organisation. There were no greeters and drinks service was inconsistent. Sometimes we were offered drinks quickly, other times not at all. The staff were friendly and hardworking, but the restaurant occasionally felt understaffed and a little chaotic. We sat outside one evening, which was lovely, although quite warm. Even indoors, the air conditioning didn't always seem particularly effective. The staff were not being rude I think maybe just understaffed.
Entertainment My daughter and I enjoyed the evening entertainment, although we didn't watch every show. We're still singing the entertainment team's song now!
The atmosphere throughout the hotel was friendly, relaxed, and safe.
Shops, Spa & Departure Day The on-site shop was reasonably priced. We bought a bag there and, while I know some guests negotiated lower prices, I felt the price was fair- daughter was delighred with her chloe bag, they sold a vast range of items. The market and snack shop were also sensibly priced for items such as crisps and ice creams. Purchases are simply charged to your room on a charge card and settled at checkout.
On our final day, we used the spa facilities for a shower before our late transfer. The spa staff were welcoming and helpful, and the porters were excellent. We stored our luggage and collected what we needed later. For us, there was no need to pay for an extra room, as the available facilities were perfectly adequate.
Travel Notes
One thing worth mentioning for travellers requiring assistance: our experience with Jet2 special assistance was disappointing. Stansted did not initially call specoal assistance up, and Antalya Airport offers very little in terms of the queue-skipping support that many UK airports provide. We were directed through the disabled lane at security before passport control, but otherwise there were limited benefits.
I booked a private transfer recommended on a FB group, is it normal in turkey to be waiting for the drivver at the stand for 15 mins then taken kerb side waiting another 5+ he then stopped for fuel on the way! a normal transfer was maybe 1hr 15, not sure for coach!
Final Thoughts
This was a lovely hotel with a great atmosphere, excellent pool and room, friendly staff, and plenty to keep families entertained. I would love more snacks available but that is preference and I knew the waffles and sandwiches were the snacks available. I do think like me many people booked more last minute this year and maybe the hotel was not staffed for the peak time.
Would I return? Absolutely, especially if I found a good deal.
One small suggestion for the hotel: the poolside toilets could do with more frequent cleaning during the day. They were often very wet and occasionally a little smelly, although this is perhaps inevitable in a busy pool area.
Rating: 4.5/5 ββββΒ½
