Hotel Baia Lara

We were looking for a warm destination in October, relaxing, hassle-free and attractive enough for our kids (6 and 9 yrs). We only booked 2 days in advance after checking the weather forecast indicating 30 degrees for the whole week in late October. We booked a private transfer from the airport to the hotel online one day prior to arrival for 20€ one way. The driver was awaiting us outside the Antalya airport in a very comfortable mini bus and 17 minutes later we arrived at the hotel. Check-in was easy and fast and we could get to our room right away (11:00am). We had a see-view double room with one king size bed, one single bed and a sleeping sofa. Space was absolutely sufficient. The pool area is huge, very spacious and there were plenty of sunbeads. We never had the feeling it was crowded and enjoyed the very relaxing atmosphere at the pool. The kids loved the kids club which was very close to the pool area so they could easily come and go. Within the fenced kids club area, there is a small baby pool and enough sunbeads for small children and their parents. Next to the kids club is the separate water slides area which is also fenced and open in the morning and afternoon. The kids club was open the whole day and the incredibly friendly Emel and her team did a wonderful job! Our kids loved the kids club. Unlike other hotels, they offered various activities throughout the whole day (crafting, drawing, funny games, etc.) without any additional costs and without closing at lunch time. I think the kids club was open until 10pm but our kids left around 6pm. We almost had to buy a new bag to bring all of their handicrafts home :-) We never experienced a kids club as friendly, welcoming and easy going as this one thanks to the great kids staff! Although we usually don't like all inclusive, we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and hassle-free eating experience. Quality and diversity of the food was good and absolutely sufficient for us. We always found something we liked and the kids loved the fantastic fries, pasta, pizza etc. We love to eat outside and this is a huge plus of the Baia Lara. There are enough tables outside so we could always have breakfast and dinner outside without waiting for a table and the lunch area between pool and beach is really nice, airy and relaxing with a fantastic view to the nice garden, pool, beach area. Service was excellent in all the restaurants, bars, etc. at all times! Cooks, waitors, bar staff, cleaning staff - everybody was exremely friendly and did a great job with not exception and without expecting a tip! The whole building and especially the toilets near the pool, the beach, the restaurant were very clean and very well kept! The hotel exceeded our expectations. Originally we wanted to book the neighbouring hotel Liberty Lara, but this was booked out so the Baia Lara was only our second choice. However, we visited the Liberty Lara once and were so happy we had not booked it as it is very narrow, crowded, loud, party people, party music until very late, few oustide eating options, etc. Baia Lara will close down in Nov 19-Apil 20 due to extensive reconstruction measures (more floors, bigger slide area in the front of the hotel, etc.). Hopefully, this will not destroy the relaxing atmosphere. For us, the current size was still ok and we would prefer it to stay like this. The beach area was also fantastic and also only a few steps away from everything. The sea was still very warm and the water was nice and clear. The pool was not heated in October, but due to the very good weather still warm enough to take a swim. In the late afternoon, we enjoyed having a sundowner at the beach bar in the very relaxing atmosphere. By the way, the relaxing background music at the pool and bar was very well chosen, thumbs up! There was a kids disco each night at 8:30pm followed by a show or/and life music at the beach bar. The guest structure was printed out daily and put in the lift which we found interesting. On average: 40% Germans, 20% British, 20% Turkish, 5% Belgians, 5% Dutch. Very few people from Switzerland, Israel, Morocco, Russia. We definitely recommend this hotel for a relaxing hassle-free family vacation!

Overall the hotel is set up for elderly and everything was nonconfusing and straightforward Good and kind staff, clean room, good room servise, very very good bars and nice snacks and food Live music shows were professional Every things were planed for relaxing Thank you baia lara hotel

While on a second holiday to the beautiful Baia Lara Hotel on week of 22/08/2019, an 'insurance ' incidence (no damage) to a hotel Jet ski, that the Hotel staff were asked to help with was handled by your Duty Manager ( Mr Duran) and their Watersports Manager. They in fact they decided to force me ( or as Duran worded it "help me") with threats (blackmail) of Police and violence from this third party to pay a stranger ( called Royalty) 21,922 Turkish Lire (£3200) for a 'cash for crash' scam on an old scrappy boat I supposedly wrecked (with no damage to self or their Jet Ski). Their friend used a card machine brought into the Baia Lara reception. We have photographs but seem to be ignored by TUI and Baia hotel owners Sonmez Holdings Group , etc so am now going public so you may all be aware of it. I have everything documented with evidence and 3 witnesses. See you in the press. BE WARNED!!!!