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-- The slides close at 4:45 PM and have a two-hour break in the middle of the day!
- All-inclusive offers only water, artificial sweeteners, beer, coffe, tea, red and white wine. No drinks of any kind.
++ Children really have a lot to play with.
+- This hotel is geared towards families with children. If you're planning to come here as a couple, find something else.
++ The staff is very nice and they work hard to make sure everything is good.
+ For such a large number of people (~900 rooms) it is generally very clean.
+ A lot of food. Fresh fruits and cakes.
- This is a 4-star hotel, not 5 as TUI presents it.
-- If you're traveling with small children, keep in mind that the travel by coach can take from 2 to 3 hours from airport. It drops off and picks up from other hotels.
Paige reason
This was our 6th time staying here and we absolutely love it! ❤️
The rooms were cleaned every day and always kept to a great standard. All of the staff are so friendly, welcoming and accommodating — nothing is ever too much trouble.
A special mention has to go to the entertainment team — Koko, Star, Firildak & Luna — they are absolutely incredible! They were amazing with our children, always so happy, kind and full of energy. They really made our holiday extra special and were such lovely people to be around.
One of the things we love most is that every time we return, the staff remember us and are genuinely excited to see us again. It makes us feel so welcome and shows how much they care about their guests — it really feels like coming back to see friends.
There are so many different food options available, with something for everyone. The island is also fantastic, there is so much to see and do and it’s perfect for children of all ages.
We’ve made so many amazing memories here and it’s exactly why we keep coming back. We can’t wait for our next visit! ☀️🌴
Silviu Margean
We are currently on site 🙂 and we feel completely scammed by Jet2Holidays—marketing this as a 4-star resort is way off the mark. It’s a 2-star experience at best.
The Reality: Food quality is very poor; we struggled to find decent meals despite traveling worldwide. The "included" drinks are practically undrinkable (though the Jet2 bar on the island has better free drinks, it's bizarrely only open in the evening).
Nickel-and-Dimed: Almost everything costs extra—popcorn, slushies, ice cream, the fun fair, and even Mini Club activities. Animation is useless, Wi-Fi is terrible (spent £34 on eSIMs!), and shop staff are rude and pushy.
The Bright Side: Spacious (though dated) rooms, but get a room upgrade for a decent view. Renting a pool cabana for our 14-night stay was the only thing that saved our comfort.
Save your money—this resort is desperate to charge you for the bare minimum. We would not return, and we actually booked another 7 nights at a luxury hotel in Antalya straight after this. We amended the flight with Jet2 so we can forget about this 19-night experience at Eftalia Sol and Ocean.
Alicia Matthews
Honestly after reading the reviews on the hotel I was a little worried coming to the hotel.
Me and my partner have come here for a week holiday and we can not doubt it one tiny bit!
We love it here, we are all inclusive and there is so much many options available with food, drink and activities. The cocktails you do have to pay for and you definitely get more than what you pay for.
Obviously people who have stayed here will have different opinions and experiences at this hotel but for us it was amazing!
I will say, for people who want to explore the country and go on days out I would recommend staying in the likes of side, marmaris, Antalya, we have been on a boat trip during our stay and we booked through the get my guide app/website and that day out was beautiful, very good tour guide who spoke good English and had transport included to and from the hotel.
5 star from us!
Phillip
I know you can't please everyone, but for our family this hotel was fantastic.
We travelled as a group of 8 and had both a swim-up room and a standard room. Both were spacious, clean, and had plenty of room for everyone.
Breakfast didn't have the biggest selection, but there was still enough to choose from. Lunch and dinner were excellent, with a huge variety of food every day. If you fancied a change, Eftalia Island also offered plenty of additional dining options.
We already knew what alcoholic drinks were included before we arrived, so it wasn't an issue for us. Some people expect premium branded drinks, but this is a great-value hotel, not a luxury-priced resort. Like many hotels in this price range, premium drinks and cocktails are available if you want them, but the standard all-inclusive drinks were perfectly fine.
The entertainment was brilliant for both children and adults, and the staff really deserve a mention. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly, hardworking, and always smiling, even when dealing with some very rude guests.
Yes, there are some optional extras on Eftalia Island that you can pay for, but nobody forces you to buy anything. There are also people offering services around the pool, but a polite "no thanks" is all it takes, and they leave you alone.
Overall, we had an amazing holiday and couldn't fault the value for money. We'd happily return to Eftalia Ocean in the future, and it's a hotel we'd definitely recommend to families looking for a fun, affordable all-inclusive holiday.
