Orka Lotus Beach

Having decided on a last minute holiday this place looked perfect great reviews and just what we needed. Once booked they seemed to take a dive and I became worried. We arrived around 8 pm and we’re ready to settle into our larger sea view room which we paid extra for as we love to sit out and at check in was assured we had a lovely room. On arrival we headed to the doors opened them to find we looked over the roof of the block in front and loads of pine trees, not quite what we were expecting. Went back to reception to ask to be moved but was told hotel us full and we can move you tomorrow. Ok we thought no problem. Day after packed all up ready for the move given a room number in block 5 (5321) but then told it will be the day after as the occupants had decided to stay another night. Disappointed as we hadn’t unpacked two days into our 7 day stay. We did move the day after and this room was to die for exactly what we were expecting in the first place. The hotel is large has several eating places which at the moment can be a challenge. As said before your walked by the food and served making choice difficult and often it’s only luke warm, however the choice is endless and you can always find something. Larger descriptive signs as to what each dish is would have helped. We ate out 3 times and visited the Chinese which was lovely( book on arrival as very busy ). The poolside snack bar served chips chicken etc also at lunch time. Never had to wait long for drinks to be served which were ok. Lobby bar was nice and blue bar of an evening very pleasant. The beach is beautiful we were up by 8 in a morning and never had a problem getting a sunbed although I did find them a little uncomfortable over a long period. The beach is very nice for children as shallow and clear. Spa we visited and treat ourselves to the Turkish bath and massage pack £95 for 2. Never having had one before I can’t compare but we certainly enjoyed it. Entertainment is available in the blue bar and at the arena which was family oriented but ok to go along to for a change. The splash park and slides looked fun but we didn’t visit either. You can catch the water taxi to either Marmaris or icmeler outside the Marmaris Park one hotel down to the left which is lovely or walk into icmeler in less that 20 mins no problem. Overall the staff were extremely friendly baring one or two but this is to be expected anywhere. The cleaners did a great job each day and were always smiling. The hotel is a little tired in places and needs a bit of working out navigating it but once you have orientated yourselves short cuts can be found to everywhere. They are constantly cleaning and given the amount of people around must be a challenge. Just a couple of observations I think a small waste bin type bucket on each table would help in this situation as everything comes wrapped in cellophane and tends to blow off the tables including napkins etc this would help keep litter down and help with the staff who are constantly trying to pick them up and clear them away. Possibly whilst Covid is around etc this would help. If your booked here in the next few weeks don’t be worried you’ll have a great time as we did and Would love to go back maybe under normal circumstances soon.

if you are going to the Marmaris/Icmeler Area you can't do better than this Hotel,Lovely facilities, fantastic Private Beach, and the food is wonderful. Make sure you have a sea view room because the view is to die for. with all of the above you wonder why it isn't 5 stars, well the reason is the hotel feels a little tired which is a great shame as it has beautiful buildings but the upkeep is lacking... we have had a wonderful week and would definitely come back again.