Liberty Hotels Lara Beach

Came to this hotel for the first time in 2012 and by now have visited it 14 times. This hotel is known for its outstanding friendly staff who go beyond anything before their guests. The food buffet is known to be the best of all hotels in the lara area. The hotel is located only 20 minutes from the airport which means your holiday can start almost immediatly when you arrive in turkey. From the outside the hotel is not the most outstanding one in the street but this is compensated by the amazing service starting from the moment you enter the hotel. Also the animation is high quality with games in the daytime and amazing shows in the evening. Everyone is really friendly and after multiple visits multiple staff members feel like true family. This year we did not know what to expect because of the COVID 19 measurements. We arrived on the second the hotel opened. At check in your body temperature is measured and COVID 19 measures are explained. Also alle lugage will be desinfected before they bring it to your room. Once you have checked in you are not obligated to wear a face mask as a guest. All staff members wear face masks and plastic face shields. From the balcony we could see that the body temperature of staff members is measures every time they enter and leave the hotel. As a guest your body temperature will be measured every day at dinner when you enter the restaurant. Concerning the 1.5 m social distance stickers are placed on the floor everywhere and e.g. in the elevators only 3 people are allowed. Also sunbeds at the pool and the beach are placed at 1.5m distance. Concidering the entertainment it is amazing as always. Contact sports like football and waterpolo is replaced with e.g. a turkish lesson. In the evening there are high quality shows in the amphitheatre with stickers where you can sit. Everywhere in the hotel there are desinfection stations to desinfect your hands. At every meal desinfection towels for your hands are provided. Also there is a doctor 24/7 in the hotel. Taking a COVID 19 PCL test is possible in the hotel which means you dont have to travel to the airport if you have to provide a corona test for the flight home. Like I mentioned before we did not know what to expect from liberty during corona but it was an amazing holiday as always, no disappointment in any way. We are enjoying our last days of our summer holiday and cant wait to come back soon.

We booked this very last minute, much needed holiday and had our reservations about how much covid would affect things, but decided to take the chance. We had to wear our masks in the airport, on the transfer and on any public transport. We didn’t have to wear masks in the hotel, but all of the staff wore them. Instead of the buffet being it’s traditional style, each station had a member of staff handing out the food from behind screens. The food was incredible, from the seafood to the salad bar to fresh pancakes, omelettes, pastries.. the list goes on! Aside from the buffet, there is a fresh stone baked pizza tent and fresh pasta, there is a Waffle House and also one meal at the a la carte is included in your stay - which is 6 courses of deliciousness. We were given hand wipes before every meal and there was plenty of hand sanitizer around. The staff were fantastic, both guest relations staff and the entertainment staff made sure we had a great time - special mention to Sabrina, Busra, Sedar and Mustafa, who made sure we were having a great time. The pool is beautiful with bridges, palm trees and islands, it’s hard to get bored floating around. The room was great with beautiful views over the sea - the partial sea view rooms still have amazing views of the sea, they’re just at a slight angle. There are lots of daily activities from yoga to archery and evening entertainment in the amphitheater such as acrobatics shows and magic shows. The hotel is on the beachfront with a pier at the end, which is beautifully set over the crystal clear waters. We got the bus to Antalya one day which was €2 per person return, or it’s around €35 return in a taxi. There are shopping bazaars and a mall just a short walk from the hotel. We had a really really great getaway that was much needed. Thank you, we will definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who asks!

I tend not to leave or write a review, however, I will make an exception in this instance having just returned back from a much needed break, spending a short sojourn at the impressive Liberty Hotels Lara in the resort of Lara, Antalya. I have to say the cleanliness standards of the hotel was impeccable, and the staff are second to none. What impressed me was the attention to detail regarding the measures they have taken from the moment you walk into the imposing reception to ensure the guests were safe and secure in light of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. The preventive and protective measures were clearly and eloquently articulated on their webpage, throughout the main building of the hotel, as well as the outdoor areas. From the outset, I had my reservations on how this would affect the eating experience in the main restaurant as well as the other food outlets dotted around the hotel? I have to say, after speaking with other guests we were all of the same opinion in that the experience was both relaxing and stress free. This was mainly due to the amazing staff who could not do enough for you and delivered a level of service which I have rarely experienced. The restaurant team had reconfigured the buffets and protective perspex panels were erected. In previous All-inclusive hotels I have stayed in, I found the buffets to be a rather mundane affair, yet on this occasion, the chefs would serve the food to you and more importantly, there was an interaction which was enhanced by the genuine smiles of the super attentive chefs and waiting staff. Even with the protective mask coverings, the staff were able to smile with their eyes. From a health and hygiene perspective, this was a triumphant success, as the protective perspex screens prevent people, especially young children from touching the food with their hands. You were able choose the amount you wanted, and still go back for seconds, or thirds as most guests tended to do because the food is so moreish and delicious. In fact, I would go as far to say that the food quality and choice was of an exceptional standard. Well done to everyone at the Liberty Hotels Lara and we really appreciate the lengths they have gone to in taking all the necessary precautions and preventative measures to delivering a safe (if not the safest), enjoyable and memorable holiday experience, in what can be best described as extremely precarious and unprecedented times. We will certainly be back next summer for a much longer stay, and we will most certainly recommend this 'gem' to all of our friends and family.