We had a rest at the end of May 2024, a cool hotel, a large territory, there are refrigerators with refreshing drinks all along the beach, the food was delicious, varied, there was always plenty to choose from. The room was cleaned every day, the staff was polite and friendly. Interesting shows were presented every evening, a disco started after the show, local cover bands came several times, I liked one group, unfortunately I didn't remember the names, almost the whole concert was performed by hits of Mr. Tender May, it was cool. In general, I personally liked everything. The air conditioner in the room was always on, and the water was always hot. Everything was great.
A great place for its price segment. We were with my wife at the end of September.
Positive:
1) Good sea, although the beach is small. The water is clean and warm. The shore is sandy, turns into very small pebbles.
2) There is 1 large swimming pool, + 1 pool for water slides and shallow pools for children. There is an indoor pool with cool water. It is very pleasant to relax there from the heat and noise.
3) The cuisine is diverse, there are practically no frankly bad dishes. But here we must take into account that many locals come here to relax, so the cuisine is mostly national.
4) Soft drinks are quite diverse. We pour tea and coffee from coffee machines on our own, there is always water and ayran in the refrigerators (very good). Juices are a concentrate, but again quite acceptable.
5) Room cleaning every day, towels are changed. In general, it is quite on the level.
6) Alcohol - in general, you can drink. The choice may vary, so I am writing as it was for me.
The beer is only Efes, it was always fresh. A pleasant lager, just for daytime use.
The wine did not go down, it is no better than ours from the most economical segment. The martini is local, specific, and I can't praise it.
Spirits - vodka, Baccardi rum and Havana Club, economy class tequila, I don't remember what it's called, but definitely not 100% agave). Grants whiskey and some other kind, but none at all.
Cocktails are a very specific thing. It depends a lot on your ability to get to know the bartender. Learn a couple of phrases in Turkish - hello, thank you, and leave some tea in the place you like. The quality of the drink will noticeably change for the better, fresh berries and other goodies will be added.
Minuses:
If it is reasonable to understand that this is still an economy segment, then in fact there are none. It's stupid to expect lobsters and oysters in a place for a conditional 150 thousand per week for two. But I will highlight the annoying thing anyway:
1) A lot of sun loungers near the sea are broken, the backrest does not hold the corner. As a result, if you do not take a "normal" chaise longue in the morning, it will not be very comfortable. A penny problem in fact, but it is present. Sun beds are better near the pools.
2) Lack of privacy. This disadvantage comes from the concept - the territory is small, the entire infrastructure is squeezed into a very small space. As a result, there are practically no places except the room where you could sit quietly together.
We stayed with my wife at this hotel for a week. The food in the restaurant is very tasty, in addition to the on-site restaurant, you can eat at the snack bar, there are also many bars on the pier and on the beach. Orel is clean and very cozy. Friendly staff. If you have children, then this hotel is definitely for you. There is a mini club where there are many different activities for children. There is also a sports animation. Activiti for every taste. It definitely won't be boring. I really enjoyed the evening shows and parties.
Sofia is a very cool animator , kind , polite , it was a pleasure to meet you .