Doğa Thermal Health & Spa Hotel

This hotel is older and rough around the edges. At best I'd give it, based on my experience, 2-stars. You can't please all people all the time and I guess I'm just out one this time.

(Dear Owner Update -
You don't have to agree with my review but it is MY honest opinion and I posted photos to back it up. Your reaction says a lot more about you and your hotel than it does about me. You had an opportunity to be gracious. It's unfortunately that your attitude represent your hotel - dirty and nasty.)

I was placed on the first floor and as a solo female traveler I find it an odd choice for a hotel to do. Management should seriously reconsider their policy regarding single females and the location of their rooms

I found my room to be dirty and just surfaced clean. The bed was comfortable enough but the bedding was limited with only one pillow per side. There is a window with a vinyl shade between the bedroom and the bathroom - which the window was dirty. The side tables were wipe down and not clean and there was a nasty sticky residue. The paper card placed on my bed was used, warped android had some food on it.

There are almost no bathroom amenities - other than pump soap and glass cups, nothing else. I didn't even take a shower as the bathroom felt that uncomfortable. The handheld and overhead showerheads were both too much for me to use and could use a cleaning and/or replacement.

The remote didnt look like it's been cleaned in a while, along with the kettle. There were two cups and two mugs face down on a very dirty board along with two instant coffees and three flavors of tea. The kettle was so dusty and dirty I didn't use it.
There is a small refrigerator, no mini bar, but upon opening the smell was so bad and had some slimy orange on the bottom that I shut it immediately and cannot tell you if it was working. There was a robe on the bed and slippers in the closet.

After the lack of cleanliness in the hotel room I elected not to participate to be in the public pools.

Ate at the buffet for dinner and the food provided had a lot of options, especially the dessert table. However the buffet tasted very much like buffet food - as a number of items I had were dry or overcooked. Some of the wait staff was friendlier than others and often came by to remove plates, even when you're not finished.

Doors and walls are thin with gaps and you can hear people in the hallway and in the pool. The noise did quiet down at an acceptable time around 9:00 p.m.

I was scheduled to have a spa massage but canceled after looking around the room and deciding that the room didn't meet a level of cleanliness that I would expect and didn't want to try the spa.

The other major issue is that because of the way the room is situated you must open the door completely in order to get in and out.

If I were to return to this area - I would find a different hotel.

(Stayed during a tour in October 2024)

My recent stay at this well-located hotel near the terraces had its ups and downs. Starting on a positive note, the hotel features a thermal pool with naturally warm water, which added a relaxing touch to our stay. The check-in process was smooth and welcoming, with both breakfast and dinner included in our stay.

However, the dining experience left much to be desired. Despite the variety, both meals felt mediocre, with the main dishes particularly disappointing. For the price paid, I expected more intriguing and quality meal options. Dinner service starts at 7:30 p.m., which aligns with local norms but might be inconvenient for travelers preferring an earlier meal to accommodate next-day plans.

The spa area urgently needs attention. I was disheartened to find mold in the steam room, which also had an unpleasant odor. Additionally, the Finnish sauna was out of service unless requested, requiring a long wait of 30-40 minutes to heat up. The pool area, too, was less than inviting with many of its jets and water features often turned off.

Overall, the hotel comes across as outdated and in need of renovation. While it has potential to be a standout destination, I currently find it hard to recommend given the lack of value for money. A refurbishment could possibly turn things around for this property.