asmaa ramadan
It was an absolutely amazing experience. I’ve tried several resorts in Antalya, and this one was by far the best.
The service was exceptional .. the staff are truly well-trained and know exactly how to treat their guests. The vibes were great, the food was very good, and the app made everything easier by showing the full program and all the facilities.
The spa was incredible. I’m truly grateful to Dani for her professional, fabulous massage and Turkish hammam , the best I’ve ever had.
It’s genuinely a wonderful place with excellent staff and a variety of room options, whether you prefer having a private pool or not. We will definitely come back.
Alua Berclaz
We stayed at the hotel for one week in December and overall had a good experience. The food was tasty, the territory is large and green, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was clean and felt fresh. One thing that could be improved is the bedding. The mattress was already quite worn out and the pillows were extremely uncomfortable, my husband even had back pain from them.
The spa was good, I booked a program and was very happy with it, the real Bali massage was done properly.
The layout of the hotel is spacious but not very linear. In winter it took us around 9 minutes to walk from our room to the beach, partly because the pathways run in a zig-zag through the greenery rather than in straight lines. I’m not sure how it feels in summer, but during winter it was quite a long walk each time.
We also had an unpleasant incident with another guest at the spa. A half-naked German man began yelling and making offensive gestures, mistakenly assuming children were not allowed in the hammam. This happened in front of our small child. Unfortunately, the hotel initially discouraged us from calling the police, whereas in our opinion such situations should be reported immediately. Later, once the hotel learned we were checking out, they told us that we could call the police if we wished, but by then the moment had passed. The most concerning part was that we encountered this aggressive guest multiple times on the hotel grounds and even inside the spa, where access for guests who pose a risk to others should be restricted.
Regarding guest relations, they will do absolutely anything to “solve” a conflict or more precisely, to make you forget about it. They will compliment you, switch to light and pleasant small talk, discuss anything from dogs to hobbies and travel, and in general redirect the conversation to unrelated topics in order to shift focus away from the issue. It is done politely and with a smile, but the end result is that the problem remains unaddressed.
In summary, we enjoyed the food, the territory and the spa services, and overall the hotel has potential for a great stay. However, improvements in guest safety, bedding comfort and how conflicts are handled would make the experience significantly better.
Tejaswi Katam
Excellent Family Resort
Amazing experience overall at Lara Barut Collection! Truly a premium, very kid-friendly resort. The Barut Star kids club was fantastic—our 6-year-old enjoyed the daily programs so much. Big thanks to Jenya and Cennet for doing an amazing job with the kids.
You’re never bored here! Beautiful private beach, great entertainment, and the All Inclusive Plus concept is excellent. The food variety was outstanding for all ages; we especially loved the Akdeniz à la carte restaurant & the buffet at zestful bazaar.
The complimentary arrangements for our daughter’s first birthday were a lovely surprise. Highly recommended for families—we’d love to return!
Timo Radler
We spent five days here at the end of our Turkey trip to properly relax again, and the hotel completely won us over. Our room with a hammam was beautiful, the whirlpool on the balcony was great, and the entire hotel complex is excellently maintained. There are countless opportunities to relax, eat, or grab a drink. Even though there are many children, you hardly notice it because there are specific adults-only areas. The staff was very friendly and courteous. I would especially like to praise our cleaner. She did a great job and was incredibly kind to us. The food was also of a high standard.
A small point of criticism, which has been frequently mentioned here, is that you really have little chance of getting a table in the à la carte restaurants. That’s a great pity. Unfortunately, there was also one day when the music from the neighbouring hotel was so loud that it was almost impossible to relax by the sea.
Despite all this, it was an outstanding stay, and we would be happy to come back
Salwa L
I was there right before the end of the season in the first week of October and had a great experience. The resort is absolutely beautiful and very well kept. It took me a while to decide where to stay since many places had mixed reviews, but I’m glad I chose this one. It’s super family friendly, so you’ll find lots of families with kids around, just something to keep in mind if that’s not your vibe.
The only downside is that it’s extremely difficult to get reservations at the à la carte restaurants. The Sandals restaurant was excellent, the sushi spot was just okay, and I’d probably skip the Turkish restaurant, The Turkish buffet makes up for it, there was an à la carte restaurant with breakfast service nearby our rooms that was good too with no need for reservations.The main buffet was great, the daily rotation of meats at dinner was interesting.
Beach chairs do get reserved pretty early, but they do a good job at letting people know that they can just leave their towel towels and go for our hours.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Special shoutout to Bouchra from guest relations for making the stay extra special.
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