Olu Deniz, Hotel Karbel Review

Overall Rating

Clean, well kept hotel, great air conditioning

Awful food (expensive rubbish!) Full of English lager louts. No room in the pool because of all the inflatables... and idiots using them. The staff have a lack of knowledge when it comes to handling situations.

Myself and my partner (both in our mid 20's) stayed at the Karbel from the 14th - 28th of July and can honestly say that this was our worst holiday we have ever had. I am amazed at all the good reviews on the net and wonder if it is slightly suspicious! The food is inedible, the drinks are extremely expensive (you pay more than you would in the UK) the pool isn't very nice at all, it is a lot smaller that you are led to believe in brochures etc. 90% of the guests are English, it's like staying in Blackpool! The hotel staff do not know how to deal with drunken idiots (and believe me there are a lot of them). English men with shaven heads and the football tattoos over there hearts on holiday with their just as classy families.

There was an incident where a gentleman decided to start a fight in the pool, he was completely intoxicated at about 11 in the morning. The hotel staff got the gentleman out of the pool sat him at the bar and gave him more drinks!!! He later hit a member of the bar staff and nothing was done about it. This family went on to spoil many people's holidays during our stay.

We only spent 4 days using the Hotel Karbel's pool before we gave up and got sick of "giving the place a chance" we then used the hotel only for the room. Next door you will find The White Hotel, lovely pool very peaceful and relaxing. We walked over and asked if they wouldn't mind us using their pool and pool bar, etc. They where very hospitable and had no problem with this. By the end of the 2 week stay there where 27 people from Hotel Karbel using the White Hotel's Pool.

Suffice to say that we will never be returning to the Karbal or Olu Deniz. The resort of Olu Deniz isn't much better than the hotel, there are many many restaurants but surprisingly only 3 worth a visit! The bars are overpriced and packed with English dancing on tables flashing their knickers (and other parts)- it really was like watching a Sky One series "Turkey Uncovered"

My advice to you if you have already booked to stay at the Karbel is:- go for a walk to The White Hotel (it was our haven): Drink upstairs at "The Buzz Bar" on the beach front: Have a go on "Master Armed's water pipes" again on the beach front: Do NOT eat at the Hotel Karbel (we gave up on breakfast after 3 days!)

My advice to you if you are looking to book the Hotel Karbel is: DON'T!

Members' Comments onChilli Cat's Review

• emmacavanagh on 16th Oct 2005

  To be honest you have no idea what a holiday entails, people are there to have a good time and just because your stuck up, don't try to blame the hotel for your misfortunes. I have been to this hotel many times and i am not one of those so called 'classy families'. The hotel staff have alot to put up with and most of the british population couldn't handle doing their jobs. I recommend the karbel hotel with highest regards.

• Liz Carter on 6th May 2006

  I agree with the noise level that comes from this hotel, however in all 5 visits to Olu Deniz (which has to be the best place ever) we make a point of going to this hotel for a meal at least once, the best lamb chops you will ever have, huge portions and great choice, albeit their a la carte menu. I would not stay there as a guest however, as I like peace and quiet - great for kids though.

• Chilli Cat on 9th May 2006

  Oh dear I knew this might ruffle some feathers but infact nope - we are not stuck up at all! I know exactly what a holiday entitles and have every right to give my honest account of my experience, you may be happy with the appalling standards of this hotel and also the resort of Olu Deniz but I wasn't and judging by the other reviews I've seen I'm not alone! Not into spending my time around drunken louts who puke in the pool and fight amongst themselves, also don't like the fact that the hotel did nothing about this even when guests made complaints...not to mention the bad food the bad beach and the bad smell! I stand by my advice and review 100% and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, it is my view and it is my honest opinion!