Melas Hotel

hotel excellent, food as well, staff, bartenders and animators were very nice, funny and added sooo much to the experience, i highly recommend this hotel!!!

We just returned from a week at Melas Lara, and this was our second time staying at the hotel — something we normally don’t do (see my previous review). Once again, we had a wonderful experience. The hotel is exceptionally clean and not as massive or overwhelming as some other resorts. The staff are incredibly friendly and genuinely kind to everyone. They’re especially sweet with small children and work hard to provide excellent service. The reception team is helpful and always tries to make everything possible. The animation team was fun and engaging. The Aquagym instructor this year was different from last year — and what a great improvement! Last year we were also impressed with the kids’ club lady, and she’s still absolutely amazing. Such a lovely person! The food was delicious — definitely much better than at other hotels we’ve been to. The Turkish dishes in particular were fantastic, both at the cold and hot buffets. Freshly made snacks are available at the pool bar, and the beach offers a fresh and tasty lunch too. Personally, I think they could skip the themed nights (Asian night, Mexican night were a bit of a disaster), but thankfully there’s always Turkish food available. Perhaps others enjoyed those theme nights more than we did. Drinks were good, and service was attentive. The staff even remember your drink preferences and sometimes bring them without asking. Ice cream was also very tasty. We stayed in a family room, which was spacious and had everything we needed. We’re not too picky about how modern a room looks — as long as it’s clean, we’re happy. And the cleaning service was excellent every day. I only discovered on the last day that you can request different types of pillows and even a soft top mattress — a great option to have. The minibar is restocked daily. Still a pity they don’t include Diet Coke and only provide 1-liter bottles, but on the other hand, that’s more sustainable. The pool with slides is heated, while the main pool is not. All in all we had a great time and truly enjoyed our vacation!

This was the 3rd time we have visited this hotel and still as good as ever, it is a beautiful hotel clean, friendly, I am in a wheelchair and the care I received was much appreciated. The food is very good, the staff are brilliant especially the entertainment team Tasin, Ray, Raman and Serin, entertainment quite good for time of year. Would recommend and will be back there soon.

More than wonderful hotel, everything in this hotel is very beautiful, the beginning of reception staff is a warm reception, smile and good handling, the rooms are very clean, the food is very delicious and varied throughout the day, the swimming pool and a Turkish bath is one of the most beautiful things I saw, the truth of this hotel is worth Full class evaluation

Stayed for a week early Dec 2024. We had a smooth check in around 23.00 but there was still hot food available. The room, 6138 was clean and modern with a lovely sea/mountain view on a clear day. Everything had a quality feel from the bed linen to the personal toiletries and the bed was comfortable, not the usual overly firm mattress. The hotel and grounds were immaculate, Staff worked hard to keep it that way so it would be difficult to name any individuals as outstanding because they were all a credit to the hotel. Food was hot, plentiful and varied. Drinks were a mixture of local and International brands and this is the first Turkish hotel I have stayed in that served a decent French brandy. We saw 3 shows, a live music band, Turkish dancers and a Magician and all were entertaining. Some of the facilities were closed, as was the beach bar on several days, because it was off season but the weather was far more pleasant that the UK. Outside the hotel there are some shops but the area is a bit 'run down'. If you walk to the main road, turn left and walk for a further 20 minutes there are lots of shops on either side of the main road offering the usual clothing and gifts. If i had to name some areas for improvement, we could not find a 'bean to cup' coffee machine in any of the bars and the gym was rather small and un-inviting but you could manage a basic workout if you feel the need to. We did not use any of the swimming pools or have children with us. This was our fourth Turkish holiday this year and overall we had a wonderful stay at the Melas. This is a good 5 star hotel and we will return.

Very clean nice hotel, food good although no outdoor food available at this time of year,room very good,staff excellent very attentive, Ray was excellent organising the darts twice a day and selin was always there for a chat ,we will return.

The hotel’s proximity to the airport, just a 20-minute drive away, made it incredibly convenient. As soon as we stepped inside, we felt welcomed. The reception staff offered us a drink and brought our check-in documents directly to our seats—no need for us to stand in line at the front desk. Our room was clean, and a little surprise awaited us the next day: small flowers thoughtfully placed on our beds by the cleaning staff. Additionally, the room featured a safe for our valuables.
The hotel has a nice garden that leads directly to the beach. Occasionally, you’ll encounter friendly kitties in the garden. My child had brought cat treats from our home country, and the cats seemed to relish this new treat. These feline residents have their own little house and receive care from the hotel.
For beach enthusiasts, there are always available seats, and volleyball games kick off around 11:00 for those seeking extra fun. The sea is crystal clear, and the beach bar ensures you’re never without refreshments and snacks. Likewise, the pool bar offers an array of treats and snacks.
Wherever we went, we saw cleaning staff everywhere, diligently working despite the heat. They were always serving and assisting guests. The restaurant’s diverse menu catered to every taste, with various themes in every meal. The consistently tender and delicious meat dishes stood out. With many options available, there was something for everyone.
The kids’ animation team kept my child entertained, and the evening program was enjoyable. While the Turkish show was decent, I expected some improvement. On the other hand, the Mongolian show exceeded expectations. On Sundays, the entertainment team usually has a day off, which is understandable. However, we were a bit bored with no activities on Sunday. We had nice photos taken by the photographer, although he was a bit pushy about selling us all the photos he took.
In summary, I highly recommend this hotel!

Highest rating. The highest praise and respect to the team that makes the all-inclusive service with attention to all the details. And to those who are always dissatisfied with negativity about the temperature of the sea water and the lack of tissue paper in the rooms, I will say this: We are absolutely lucky with water and smoking is harmful to your health.

Had a great time staying here with my family May 6-13. The hotel room was huge with a fabulous balcony terrace which my little one loved running around in with all that space on offer.

Lots of choices with the food and got better by each passing day.

The facilities were great and it was a lovely walk to the beach.

Only negative experience was I must have had a minimum of 12 sittings for both lunch/dinner with my wife and not once were we offered or asked if we wanted a refill on our drinks or any coffee, when other guests were asked. I had to go get drinks for the table on my own.

I was also refused food by one of the chefs for some reason, when I paid for an all inclusive options. The evening waiting staff could be more attentive if your not of european origin.

However, it is a lovely hotel and I enjoyed my overall stay.