Katre Hotel Oludeniz

We visited this resort in October 2023, just over a week before it was due to close for the Winter.

This hotel is a smaller property, with around 60 rooms, built around a swimming pool. We thought that it was quite attractive; and the location, just a short walk from the main commercial shopping area, was ideal.

Specifically, the pool and associated bar areas were really good. These were surrounded by some attractive plants and floral arrangements, which made it a nice place to sunbathe and relax.

I’d highlight that the hotel is probably not suitable for anyone with mobility issues; there are many steps, and very few ramps. In addition, once you go outside the hotel, there are a large number of areas on the road and pavements which are uneven and might catch out the unwary. At night times, many of the side roads are unlit which adds to the problems.

The rooms are disappointing; they are all quite small, with limited storage space for luggage and clothing. The main wardrobe is in the bathroom, which is not something that I’ve come across before. There were no facilities for making tea or coffee in the room, and no spare sockets to make use of any.

The hotel has a number of maintenance issues, of the kind that might be expected after a long season. However, on closer examination, some of these appear to be much more indicative of a serious lack of TLC. One thing I discovered was that none of the staff from previous years had returned to work there; those on site at the time we were there, indicated that they did not intend to return next year, which certainly raised some concerns.

One of our biggest complaints was over the “all inclusive” package. Meal times were a bit more restricted than we are used to; snacks were only available for a very short time late in the afternoon, and although ice cream was supposed to be provided, the freezers were always empty.

In addition, there were supposed to be “local spirits” included as part of the package. The only spirit actually on offer was a local vodka. The local beer and wine was acceptable, but we had to get drinks from the bar, and take them with us into the restaurant, as they were not served there.

The actual meals were disappointing as well. Limited options for main courses, mostly chicken, and often not hot. Few dessert or fruit options, although the salads were acceptable. In the end, we ate out several times.

The hotel is supposed to be 4 star, but to be honest, I felt that it was only 2 star at best. We were told that the owner was trying to sell the hotel off and was therefore trying to spend as little as possible. This is a shame, as everyone agreed that with the right management, it could easily be a really nice boutique hotel of 4 star quality. It’s well laid out, attractively landscaped, and could be a great place to stay if the various issues were addressed.