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One of the best hotels in the region. We stayed at two different hotels during our trip last year, and Lara Barut was by far the better choice. The other hotel was more expensive and often recommended as a luxury resort, but Lara Barut exceeded our expectations in every way.
The atmosphere, the food, and the staff were all outstanding. The buffet offered a great variety and excellent quality, so we hardly felt the need to visit the à-la-carte restaurants. The live music in the evenings was fantastic and created a wonderful atmosphere.
We would also like to give special thanks to the Guest Relations team. Yadigar, Beyza, and Melike were incredibly helpful, attentive, and always willing to assist. They fulfilled all our requests and made sure we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Their excellent service made a real difference and contributed greatly to our positive experience.
I also had a small accident on one of the water slides (it was my own fault). The staff was informed immediately, and when I returned to my room there was a handwritten note waiting for me along with some snacks. The next day I received a follow-up call to check if everything was fine and if I needed anything. Small gestures like this really stay in your memory and show how much they care about their guests.
We had a wonderful stay and would gladly return.
André Rodrigues
We had such a lovely holiday at Lara Barut and honestly couldn’t fault the experience. The hotel is top quality throughout, and all of the staff go above and beyond to make sure guests are looked after. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back because it really was that good.
The food and drink options were excellent with so much variety, and the beach area is absolutely lovely too. One of the best things about the hotel is that there is always so much going on. There are so many different bars to choose from, plus live music, DJs, entertainment shows and activities happening throughout the day and evening, whilst being super child friendly.
A special mention has to go to Aykut from the animation team, who was an absolute joy to be around. He always made the effort to entertain and include everyone in the activities, and definitely made our stay even better. He made sure we were always ready for the darts!
Overall, an amazing holiday and one we’ll definitely remember.
Chris Allmond
I spent a week at this hotel at the end of April with family. What an incredible experience. I have spent the last +20 years travelling the world before retiring and have stayed in some impressive places. I can honestly say this is most definitely one of the best hotels I have ever experienced. Everything has been impeccably thought through resulting in near perfection. From the grounds, reception, restaurants, bars, pools, beach and rooms everything is first class as was every member of staff we encountered! We stayed in a deluxe garden room overlooking the internal lagoon style pool and it was excellent in every way. We will most definitely be experiencing this luxury again and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect getaway.
Philip Dale
Just back yesterday from the most amazing holiday experience. We were hoping that we made a good choice of hotel and Lara Barut collection far far exceeded anything we were expecting. Two lovely spacious rooms with balconies, both with a side on sea view. Lots of cupboard space, drawers, table and sofa. Fully complementary mini bar, stocked up daily. Bath robes to wear during stay and super shower. Snazzy beach bag to use and keep.
The whole resort is kept absolutely immaculate. The hotel, restaurants and grounds are constantly being cleaned and tended to.
Ultra all inclusive with all food and drink being included in price. Available 24/7. Selection of pools with free towels and drinks served by staff on roller skates! Scan a QR code and place order.
Grand buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner and night time meals. Along with many different smaller themed restaurants to eat at, again all included. Although the variety at the buffet restaurant was enough on its own.
The evening entertainment was first class. "The greatest show" was amazing with a large cast as was "Gypsy", with dancing and daring acrobatic skills. A huge water, laser and light show using one of the pools was a memorable event. Set up in the afternoon, with scuba divers, it went on until very late into the evening and then fully cleared away by the following morning. Every night something different for children and adults alike. Night time DJs, live bands and shows.
In the daytime, relax by the pool or head down straight onto the private beach. Lots of activities available, beach volly ball, yoga, aqua aerobics, gym, archery, rifle shooting. The entertainment staff made these events great fun and a special mention to Amigo and Furkan who bring a tremendous enthusiasm to the role. Both a credit to the Barut company. ALL the staff go above and beyond with there jobs and this made our whole time there very special. I would like to mention a cleaner called Munix. Who was so professional and friendly. Also on guest relations, Zhonna very helpful with our enquiry.
This is the longest and most deserved review I have ever written. It doesn't come close to summing up all the good things the Lara Barut offers. A big big thank you to everyone who contributes daily to this operation.
Rhys Irvine
The best all inclusive resort we’ve stayed at so far! The highlights have to be the food, the animation team and just how baby friendly the hotel is.
Starting with the food; the buffet is great. Loads of choice and the theme changes every day but it’s always a great option. Lunchtimes are great at Sandals, hungry gorilla and turunc. À la cartes are all brilliant if you can get them booked and the staff are so attentive.
The animation team will make your holiday. The whole team do something so simple - remember your name and call you by it every time. They speak so many languages, include everyone and have a great laugh. The whole team are fantastic but I need to give a special mention to Aykut - great guy and definitely master of the games. Makes the darts and apartif games such a laugh!
In term of baby friendliness, I can’t recommend this enough if you’ve got a 0-3 month old. High chars wrapped in cling film with everything you need on the tray. Cot, kettle, baby bath, bay wash, shampoo, sponges, swimming nappies. They’ve thought of every thing and the staff will always make time to ensure your baby is well catered for.
The only negatives I have to say are around the Lara barut app. It’s rubbish. You need to book reservations at 10am for the à la cartes and half the time it doesn’t work. Guest services don’t do anything about it. That’s the only bad thing I have to say but it is a big one. If I’m paying thousands of pounds for my family trip - I expect to be able to eat at every restaurant that’s included in that price but so far, we haven’t been able to.
Overall, I’d still grade it a 10/10 as the app can be overlooked in favour of everything else positive.
We will be coming back!
