Alva Donna Exclusive Hotel and Spa

We had an absolutely wonderful family holiday at Dobedan Exclusive Hotel. We travelled with my father, my sister, my three-year-old niece and myself, and from start to finish, everything was simply perfect.

Despite the hotel being mainly geared towards Russian-speaking guests, we felt completely comfortable and had an amazing time. Our little one especially loved the kids’ entertainment and activities.

The food was outstanding, with an incredible variety of choices, and the staff were exceptionally friendly, attentive and welcoming.

There is honestly nothing negative I can say about our stay. Everything was beautifully organised, and we left with wonderful memories. We would definitely return!

The hotel service is great! Especially I would like to recommend hotel fitness team - they're super good - professional, polite, attentive, smart! My favorite trainer is Gűlce - incredible and beautiful girl! Thanks for making my vacation one of the best!

The vacation left a very positive overall impression. The hotel itself is not new, and it clearly shows. Some of the buildings are in need of renovation. We were given a family (quadruple) room in the main building. The room was simple and minimalist, furnished with an extra sofa bed and a children's bunk bed. Housekeeping was only average, even when we left tips. The minibar in the room (cola, Fanta, beer, milk, ayran, sparkling and still water, and a chocolate bar) was replenished daily. Food, ice cream, and drinks were available 24 hours a day. The food was delicious and varied everywhere, and the desserts were outstanding (even though I am not usually a dessert lover). Both local and imported drinks were available, and they made genuinely tasty cocktails. At the beach bar (during the disco), it was better to keep an eye on what was being poured into your glass, as when ordering through a waiter, we sometimes received something completely different from what we had requested (apparently, they try to save the better drinks in the evenings). About 95% of the staff were very friendly and helpful (especially the guys on roller skates), and thanks to them we were able to enjoy a wonderful vacation. The staff consisted mainly of Russians and Turks. They worked like bees, constantly cleaning and maintaining the grounds. Everything was spotless, which was very pleasing. The staff usually approached guests in Russian first, but they also understood English. This did not bother me at all; it gave me an opportunity to practice both my Russian and Turkish. About 90% of the hotel guests were Russian, while the remaining 10% were Turks, Lithuanians, Latvians, Estonians, Belarusians, and Poles. All the guests were very well-mannered. I did not see any rowdy partygoers; after the evening entertainment, almost everyone headed back to their rooms, and only a few people remained in the bars. Even they behaved respectfully. Most visitors were families with young children. There was activity around the pools throughout the day (pool sports, water polo, games, and the hotel dance). The evening show started at 9:30 PM in the arena, followed by a disco at the beach bar at 10:30 PM, along with either a concert or karaoke at the poolside bar. The beach included an adults-only (16+) area as well as a large section for guests with children. The shoreline was pebbly, so we had to buy water shoes. There were sun mattresses on the pier, and there was also a bar there. There was a problem with sun loungers, as they were regularly reserved from early morning, even though only a minority of guests actually stayed by the pool. Whenever we wanted to spend time at the pool, we simply got up earlier. The surroundings made the biggest impression on us: beautifully maintained, green, full of blooming plants, and decorated with numerous statues. There is hardly any need to mention the main fountain—it speaks for itself. Overall, the positives far outweighed the minor negatives, and we had a truly relaxing and enjoyable vacation.