Sunland Resort Beldibi: Your Turkish Paradise Awaits!
Sunland Resort Beldibi: My Turkish Paradise…Or Sort Of? (A Raw, Unfiltered Review)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the Turkish tea on Sunland Resort Beldibi. They call it paradise, and look, it does have its moments. But let's be honest, no paradise is perfect, right? This review is gonna be less polished brochure and more… me. Expect rambling, occasional tangents, and more than a few "WTF?" moments.
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Accessibility: The First Hurdle (and a Surprising Win)
Right, so "accessible" is always a big question mark. I'm not going to claim to be an expert, but I did try to pay attention. Wheelchair Accessible: They claim to be, and to their credit, there were ramps and elevators. But, the devil's in the details, yeah? Some of the paths felt a bit…narrow at times. Getting around the resort itself was doable, but navigating the crowds around the pool area with a wheelchair felt like a gladiator sport. Not ideal.
For the wheelchair accessible, they provided: Facilities for disabled guest, Elevator, and Exterior corridor
The good news? They seemed genuinely trying. Compared to some places I've been… they were ahead of the game. The staff were generally pretty helpful in these situations. You could tell they weren't necessarily expert level but very willing to help.
Internet: The Eternal Struggle (and Free Wi-Fi, Yay!)
Internet access, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Okay, so internet. It's essential, right? Thankfully, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! That's a HUGE win. I mean, who wants to pay extra for the privilege of posting their filtered vacation pics? The signal itself was… decent. No complaints. It wasn't lightning-fast, but good enough for scrolling, streaming, and the occasional (okay, more than occasional) online shopping spree. Internet [LAN] & Internet services Yeah, they offer them, but I’m not sure who seriously uses LAN anymore?
Things to Do: A Turkish Delight of Leisure
Oh, the activities. Let's just say I tried to experience it all!
- Swimming Pool: Yep, a beautiful outdoor pool. Pool with view (check!) I saw some people swim, even some take a dip during the sunset.
- Spa: This is where Sunland really shines. Spa, Sauna, Steamroom, Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage. The spa was dreamy. I spent a whole afternoon being utterly pampered. The masseuse was fantastic, kneading away all my stress. The sauna and steam room were clean and relaxing. Loved it. Seriously, this was the highlight of the trip. I'm talking pure, unadulterated bliss.
- Fitness Center, Gym/fitness: The gym looked okay, not the most modern but well-equipped, if you wanna actually work out on your vacation.
- Poolside Bar: Ah, the poolside bar. A vital component of any vacation, right? The drinks were good, the bartenders were friendly, and the vibe was…relaxed.
- Things to do: well, that's a little bit of a letdown, and not on the resort itself but on the surroundings. I mean, there aren’t all sorts of exciting things to do or to see nearby the resort.
Cleanliness and Safety: Feeling Safeish
Cleanliness and safety, Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment.
They were definitely trying to do their best in the post-COVID world. Everywhere you looked, there was hand sanitizer. Lots of it. Daily disinfection in common areas. Check. Rooms sanitized between stays. Check. At least, that's what they claimed! I'm not a germaphobe, but it's good to see.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Rollercoaster of Flavors
Dining, drinking, and snacking, A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant.
Okay, the food situation. It's… complicated.
- Breakfast [buffet], Buffet in restaurant, Breakfast service: The buffet was a bit of a free-for-all. Picture this: a sea of people, plates piled high, and a general sense of organized chaos. The food itself was… variable. Some days it was excellent; other days, it was a bit…meh. Asian cuisine in restaurant, Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant There were hints of different cuisines, but the real star wasn't shining.
- A la carte in restaurant The a la carte restaurant was a good escape from the buffet madness. Decent food, a quieter atmosphere, and a welcome change of pace.
- Room service [24-hour]: Always a lifesaver, for those late night snacks.
The Worst Meal of the Trip (and Why You Should NEVER Eat Alone):
Okay, one night I was feeling particularly introspective, so I decided to eat at the main buffet on my own. Big mistake. The combination of a lonely table, a slightly unappetizing dish, and the general buzz of the crowd… it was all just too much. I ended up feeling like a total outsider, just picking at my food. The food was a bit bland, and I'd have rather eaten a simple sandwich or soup in my room. It showed the hotel's imperfections.
Services and Conveniences: The Good, the Bad, and the Turkish Bath
Services and conveniences, Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
- Daily housekeeping, Laundry service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service: The housekeeping staff were lovely and kept my room spotless. Laundry service was efficient.
- Concierge, Luggage storage: The concierge was helpful, but could sometimes be a bit… overwhelmed, and the luggage storage was fine.
- Currency exchange, Cash withdrawal: Useful, but the rates weren't the best.
- Convenience store, Gift/souvenir shop: Handy for essentials and souvenirs, though the prices were a bit inflated
- Terrace: Yep, there was a terrace. Nice for a pre-dinner drink.
- Facilities for disabled guests, Elevator: A must, as mentioned earlier.
For the Kids: A Family-Friendly Fiasco (Perhaps?)
For the kids, Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal.
I don’t have kids, but the resort seemed geared towards families. There was a kids' club, a playground, and a dedicated kids' pool. It looked…busy. Probably a good option if you want to keep them occupied.
Available in all rooms:
**Available in all rooms, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator,
Mysore's Royal Escape: Fortune JP Palace ITC Hotel Luxury Unveiled
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this itinerary for the Sunland Resort in Beldibi, Kemer, Turkey, is about to get real. Forget those sterile, perfectly-planned itineraries. This… this is what happens when a slightly caffeinated, easily distracted human tries to plan a vacation. Prepare for the glorious mess.
Sunland Resort: Beldibi, Kemer - The "Pray for No Explosions of Cuteness" Adventure
Day 1: Arrival & The Great Pool Debacle (and Initial Panic)
Time: 6:00 AM (ish) - Pre-Departure Anxiety: I'm already regretting packing that "emergency inflatable flamingo." Who am I, actually? The flight is in, like, a million hours. My stomach is doing the cha-cha. Quick, coffee. LOTS of coffee. And a desperate prayer that my passport hasn't mysteriously vanished.
Time: 10:00 AM - Flight of Fear… And Tiny Sandwiches: Okay, the flight was…fine. The tiny airplane sandwiches were a betrayal of all things delicious. But hey, we're in Turkey! And the flight attendants were ridiculously cheerful. Are they secretly robots? This is a question I will ponder deeply. (Later, probably on a sunbed with a cocktail).
Time: 2:00 PM - Sunland Resort - The Check-In Shuffle: The lobby is… well, it’s a lobby. Lots of marble. And lots of people. I feel the creeping anxiety of "will my room be awful?" building. Check-in took approximately a year and a half, punctuated by a minor (ok, major) hangry episode. Finally, the key!
Time: 3:00 PM - The Pool Zone - "Is That a Dive Bomb?" Oh, the pool. This is where things got… interesting. First, the "adults only" pool was full of… people. Mostly couples, a few families with toddlers. I found a sunbed, wrestled it into submission, and promptly fell asleep. Waking up to a toddler doing the "cannonball of doom" (aka a full-body splashdown) within inches of my face? Not ideal. Momentarily contemplating becoming the "grumpy old lady," I retreated to the… "normal" pool, which was slightly less chaotic. But hey, at least the sun felt nice. And the cocktails are… passable?
Time: 6:00 PM - Dinner - Buffet Bliss (and Regret). The buffet. Oh, the buffet. A visual feast, a culinary minefield. I filled my plate with everything, then immediately regretted it. Too much baklava. The Turkish delight was… well, delightful. Stuffed myself silly. Later, the "food coma" hit hard.
Time: 8:00 PM - Evening entertainment - "The Karaoke Catastrophe" They have a karaoke night on the first night. The "enthusiastic" singers gave performances ranging from "ear bleeding" to "so bad it's hilarious." I may or may not have drunkenly considered joining, and was thankfully (and hastily) talked out of it by my better self.
Day 2: Beach Day & The Mystery of the Missing Towel
Time: 8:00 AM - Breakfast - A Repeat Performance… and a Minor Disagreement: Back at the buffet. The same delightful-but-risky breakfast strategy. The coffee is… still questionable. My companion has a minor issue with the lack of proper English breakfast tea. Minor. It feels as though the world is about to end.
Time: 10:00 AM - Beach Blues: The beach is lovely. Pebbly, but lovely. The sea is that beautiful turquoise, you know the kind that makes you go "ooooh." I promptly lost my perfectly good pool towel. I suspect thievery. Probably the toddlers.
Time: 11:00 AM - Sun, Sand, and… Sunburn? Hours of sunbathing commenced. The sunscreen was liberally applied. I’m calling my skin “glowing” rather than “lobster”.
Time: 1:00 PM - Lunch - The Snack Bar Seduction: They have a snack bar on the beach! Yes. More fries, more questionable burgers. The beachside breeze provides a much-needed respite from the heat. Feeling good!
Time: 3:00 PM - Back to the Beach… and The Great Towel Investigation: Re-engaging. But the stolen towel issue continues to haunt me. I try to remain calm about it. I’m sure it’ll turn up. (Narrator: It didn't).
Time: 6:00 PM - Dinner and Stargazing: The second night, a slightly less gluttonous approach to dinner. We sat outside and stargazed. The stars are glorious. I think I actually saw a shooting star. I wished for a towel.
Day 3: Excursion "Adventure"
Time: 9:00 AM - Breakfast - Avoiding the Carbs: I made a conscious decision to skip the pastries. Maybe I am more of a "morning person" than I thought.
Time: 10:00 AM - The Excursion Debacle: We signed up for a boat trip to a nearby island. A boat is involved. What could possibly go wrong? Well, on the way to the boat, we bumped into a group of very loud, very sunburned Australians. These were the Australians everyone warned us about. They were also, inadvertently, very amusing.
Time: 11:00 AM - The Boat Trip: The sea was beautiful. The boat was… a bit chaotic. Like, a floating party. The "entertainment crew" was a bit… extra. We spent the entire time dodging stray inflatable bananas and people attempting to awkwardly dance. Lunch was provided – a surprisingly tasty grilled fish.
Time: 2:00 PM - Island time: Snorkelling. The water was crystal clear. I saw fish! I nearly drowned. I remembered to breathe and had a great time. The "fish" were probably just bored-looking things.
Time: 5:00 PM - Post-Excursion Exhaustion: Back. Extremely sun-tired.
Time: 7:00 PM - Dinner and Debate: Debated the merits of “themed nights” at the buffet. Decided they were… interesting.
Day 4: Relaxation… Again?
Time: 9:00 AM - Breakfast - Back to the Carbs. Screw it. I deserve the pastries. I’ve earned this bagel, even if it’s slightly stale.
Time: 10:00 AM - Poolside: Honestly, the pools are starting to feel… familiar. Less terrifying. More… tolerable. Found a sunbed. Woke up drenched in sweat. That's the sun.
Time: 1:00 PM - Lunch: Found a shady spot by the pool snack bar. Ordered everything. Still good.
Time: 3:00 PM - The Spa Temptation: The resort has a spa. I seriously considered getting a massage… then remembered my bank account doesn't stretch that far. Maybe next time.
Time: 6:00 PM - Dinner and Reflection: Reflecting. Did I enjoy the holiday? Yes. Would I return? Maybe. Will I ever find my towel? Probably not.
Time: 8:00 PM - Trying to get a decent sleep.
Day 5: Departure - The Sad Goodbye
Time: 5:00 AM - Goodbye, Turkey :( The dreaded alarm. Time to pack. Last-minute panic that I haven't bought enough souvenirs. A final sweep of the room for the missing towel. No luck.
Time: 7:00 AM - Breakfast of Champions (and Regret): One last buffet assault. I devoured everything I wanted to, in a fit of glorious, glutenous freedom.
Time: 10:00 AM - The Airport Shuffle (and Deep Sighs): The airport. The inevitable delays. The crushing realization that this holiday is ending. The slightly mournful feeling that I’m leaving a part of myself behind.
Time: 3:00 PM - Home - Post-Holiday Blues: Sigh. Home. I have a mountain of laundry. The inflatable flamingo is deflated, and the Turkish delight is gone. But I have the memories. And, the vague suspicion that I might have accidentally acquired a tan.
Final Thoughts:
Sunland Resort, Beldibi, Kemer: Not perfect. Not flawless. A little crazy. But, you know what? It was great. I came. I saw. I ate too much. I lost a towel. I survived. And, in the end, that’s all that matters. Now, where’s that coffee… and where can I book my next adventure?
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So, is Sunland Resort Beldibi… actually paradise?
What's the food *really* like? (Be honest!)
Is it good for families?
What are the rooms like?
Tell me about the beach! Is it any good?
What activities are there?
How is the service?
Should I go to the spa?
