BLUE MARLIN DELUXE SPA & RESORT

Arrived after 2 hour private transfer (would have been 3 if taken the arranged ) at 130 in morning room wasn’t ready so waited half hour for back up room then switched to another room in morning . Hotel is lovely and clean pool area spotless and is a credit to the fella we saw everyday cleaning and moving the beds back in their places. The private jetty is amazing and spent everyday there the lunch bar food is better than the restaurant food which we found to be warm at best although there was always something tasty . Staff were amazing apart from one who seemed to like the Russian people more than anyone else and blanked us when waiting to get served at the pool bar . We did feel a little like oh their English so they can wait while I serve the Russians 1st . Overall a nice holiday but wouldn’t go back due to the rude guests at the hotel , but that’s not the hotels fault .

Blue Marlin Transfers - it takes AT LEAST 3 hours to get from Antalya airport to the hotel.  Ignore the hotel/travel‘s information!!!! The hotel itself is pretty average - small but adequate rooms, small but adequate balconies, food ok, drinks ok.  What “makes” this hotel better than average is the Marlo Beach pier.  With its sunbeds and parasols (all in good, clean condition) and the x10 cabañas for hire (€45-€50 per day - it's well worth it for a day or two) it makes this hotel somewhere I'd recommend if someone wanted a reasonably priced holiday in this area. The small beach is ideal for families with children to play in the shallows.  What is good is the entertainment at Marlo Beach - DJ, percussionist, quartet, Latin dancing, live bands and a great bar and snack/lunch bar. For daytime entertainment there are art and craft sessions at 11.30am and 2.30pm - the young ladies who run them are lovely. Most of the staff are very courteous and most are pro active.  The housekeeping staff are lovely and do a very good job. However, the RECEPTION staff don't give a flying monkey’s backside about you.  My husband and I are courteous to all staff but we couldn't win this lot over.  They're just not interested! More about the transfers: I've not heard one guest say their experience with the shuttle transfers were fair/good. Initially the emailed details from our travel agent said to look for “HoppaGo”.  On exit from Antalya airport there is a huge row of stalls (about 90) with travel/transfer company names on.  None of them had HoppaGo.  We spent about 20 minutes asking all the stalls that were manned if they knew which stall was for HoppaGo.  We were sent from end to end then, luckily, we noticed a stall manned by someone with a laptop.  He did a search for us and then found our name on his list!!  We were on a list for a company called “Everyday”.  So, we placed on the nice minibus with about 8 other people.  The journey was advised to be about 1½ hours………3, yes 3 hours later we were dropped off at our hotel after a traumatising journey!  The driver was constantly on his phone or checking his police scanner (keeping to under 70kph when warning beep went then speeding like a frickin formula 1 driver when no speed traps or police around).  Then we were actually pulled over by police, then stopped for 15 mins for a break at a truck stop. The driving in Turkey is, generally, scary sh*t - it makes Italians look reliably safe!!  Be very aware as a lot of motorcycles are electric and they ride them on the pavements. Day trips - the Green Canyon is lovely and we totally recommend it.  The Alanya city tour and boat trip is naff.  Eat a hearty breakfast if you do this as the lunch is gross.  We ended up losing a couple after the 90 minute boat trip, maybe they opted for a taxi to take them back to their hotel?  Or maybe Jack Sparrow kidnapped them, who knew?  Not our guide, that was for sure! The weather was lovely, the sea beautiful and we met a lovely couple that we're going keep in touch with.  All in all, this holiday deserves a 7.6 out of 10…..and, I feel, that's being generous.

Did not feel comfortable at this hotel. Staff were great except Russian speaking staff who made us feel unwelcome. One Russian man at outside bar was not welcoming to us A lot of Russian people who were unwelcome. Would not come back here. Food ok but very over cooked. Will not book with Viyage Privege again

just back from this hotel and must say one of the best we have stayed in and we have been all over the world,it was definatly a 5 star delux the room was kept very clean as you would expect in a 5 star like this ,the food in the main restuarant was very good and a great selection for everyone and plenty off it ,the bars were well stacked and you did not have to wait long for a ,drink ,the waiters and staff all had a good sense of humour and you could have a laugh with them all very clean and tidy,we had an alacarte meal on the pier one night and it was lovely with the sea rolling around you every was terrific from the reception to the cleaners and a right special thanks to yarna the special relations /guest relations person who was so good that you did not have to worry about a thing and any little thing you needed or any help she was there for over 12 hours a day to take care of you ,you had no worries whatsoever, plenty of sunbeds around the pool and on the pier none of this getting up at 6 oclock in the morning to get one. as stated one of the best we stayed in and well worth the ,trip so thanks everone. ps watch out for the delicious cakes.well worth the visit.

BLUE MARLIN DELUXE RESORT AND SPA TURKEY MY HUSBAND AND I STAYED IN THIS HOTEL FROM THE 11TH UNTIL THE 18TH SEPTEMBER IN ROOM 3203 WHICH IS IDEAL FOR A FAMILY. A VERY NICE HOTEL WITH FRIENDLY AND COMPETENT STAFF. THE RECEPTION AREA IS ATTRACTIVE WITH PLENTY OF SEATING AND A BAR. STANDARD ROOMS ARE WELL SET OUT WITH A FREE SAFE, A FREE MINI BAR WITH SOFT DRINKS AND BEER, WATER SUPPLIED EVERY DAY, PLENTY OF HANGING SPACE. THERE ARE BEDSIDE TABLES ONE OF WHICH HAS A TELEPHONE AND WITH A DRAWER UNDERNEATH. THERE IS A FLAT SCREEN TV HOUSED BEHIND A MIRROR. AND UNDERNEATH A DRAWER. THERE IS FREE WIFI WHICH IS VERY GOOD AND AN EFFICIENT AIRCON. THERE ARE ALSO AMPLE SOCKETS. THE BATHROOM COMPRISED OF A HAND BASIN, TOILET AND RAINFALL SHOWER. THERE IS A PHONE AND A HAIRDRYER. ALSO SUPPLIED AND REPLENISHED DAILY ARE SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, SHOWER GEL AND BODY LOTION. THE BALCONY HAS A TABLE AND TWO CHAIRS AND A DRYING RACK. MOST ROOMS APPEAR TO OVERLOOK THE POOL. THE GROUNDS ARE WELL KEPT WITH A SHORT WALK TO A VERY NICE BEACH. THE SWIMMING POOL IS A REASONABLE SIZE AND WITH PLENTY OF SUNBEDS AND PARASOLS. THERE IS A BEACH BAR, SNACK BAR AND CABANAS (CHARGEABLE), A GAMES ROOM. THE SPA IS VERY NICE WITH AN INDOOR POOL, SAUNA AND MASSAGE ROOMS. THERE ISCA CONFERENCE ROOM AND A GYM. THE DINING ROOM IS VERY NICELY SET OUT WITH A GOOD SELECTION OF FOOD. MOST FOOD IS COOKED TURKISH STYLE WHICH OBVIOUSLY IS TO BE EXPECTED, IS VERY TASTY WITH AT LEAST TWO FISH DISHES DAILY. HOWEVER, AS WITH PLENTY OF OTHER ALL INCLUSIVE HOTELS, THE FOOD COULD BE HOTTER, BUT THERE IS A MICROWAVE AVAILABLE. AT BREAKFAST WHICH HAS MOST THINGS TO SUIT THE MAJORITY OF PALATES, THE COOKED MEAL WAS TURKISH STYLE. THE STAFF IN THE RESTAURANT ARE EXTREMELY HELPFUL AND IF YOU ENGAGE THEM IN CONVERSATION YOU WILL GET A BIG WARMING SMILE. THERE IS AN A LA CARTE RESTAURANT, WHICH IS FREE IF YOU STAY FOR TWO WEEKS AND MORE BUT CHARGEABLE IF YOUR STAY IS LESS THAN THAT. THERE IS ALSO A PATISSERIE. THERE ARE ACTIVITIES DURING THE DAY AND EVENING ENTERTAINMENT. WHAT IS UNUSUAL IS THAT THERE IS A MIDNIGHT BUFFET UNTIL 3 AM. CLOSE BY ARE TWO SHOPPING MALLS AND SHOPS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL. HOWEVER IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING DOING TRIPS, I WOULD AVOID BOOKING WITH TOGETHER TOURS/TRAVEL WHO CONTACT YOU THROUGH THE HOTEL. ALONG WITH OTHERS WE HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM.