Cesars Belek

Truly a five star hotel. The food was delicious and best of all the alcoholic drinks were bottled. Their house red was a 14% merlot which was so smooth and very tasty. This is first time I've been to an all inclusive where the wine is not provided through a tap (which is usually not very nice). All the wine was bottled.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. They kept bringing us drinks to our room every day to fill up the mini fridge. Which, to be honest, we didn't use as we're not keen on fizzy drinks but it didn't stop them bringing more and more. They also surprised us with complementary wine and a cake with sparkles after learning it was our wedding anniversary. Such a lovely surprise.

We stayed in an Elegance Villa which had the biggest bed we've ever slept in. 7ft x 6ft, and it was very comfortable. The place was spotless. The cleaners did a very good of job of keeping our room clean and tidy. One Muslim lady called Sila (sorry for the incorrect spelling) could not do enough for us to make our room clean and comfortable.

The pools were also immaculate, and all the grounds well manicured.

There was so much on offer in this hotel. We were there for 11 nights and were still discovering new places even towards the end of the holiday. It has a 24 hour bar and restaurant as well as the main restaurant and various other bars. It also has a coffee shop with every kind of coffee and an array of cakes to enjoy with it.

My one piece of negative feedback would be this: the hotel did not give us a map of the grounds or advise us of the meal times, or an activity programme to when and where the entertainment would be. It was only on the 9th night of our stay did we discover the amphitheatre! Mainly because it is situated outside of the front of the hotel where we didn't venture until one night we decided to take a walk around the grounds. Guest Relations were very helpful, but we did have to ask for what we wanted -it wasn't automatically offered.

There was just two of us on this holiday, however I could see it would be a brilliant place for families given all the amazing activities for children.

Like most things in life, first impressions count. This was our fourth trip to Antalya, and due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, we had to make a last-minute change and opted for our tried-and-tested destination. Normally, we stay in Lara, but this time we decided to try Belek.

The hotel is around a 35–40 minute transfer from the airport and is located in quite an isolated area, with no nearby shops or amenities. We arrived at around 10pm, and initially, the hotel made a great impression. The entrance is imposing, with large walls, arches, and attractive lighting.

Unfortunately, the experience dipped once inside. The lobby felt underwhelming and dated—something that became a recurring theme throughout the hotel, which is around 30 years old. After checking in (family of four with two young children), we waited about 15 minutes for a concierge. Eventually, a member of the reception team who had seen us waiting earlier stepped in to help, taking one suitcase while we carried our backpacks ourselves.

The lift was another disappointment—small and barely fitting four people. At one point, the doors closed unexpectedly and briefly trapped my wife. Thankfully, she wasn’t injured. 2 days later, this lift was out of action and remained out of use during our stay. That meant 4 x floors reliant on 1 lift.

We booked a family room with a sea view. The size of the room was excellent, and the view overlooking the pool and sea was lovely. However, like much of the hotel, the room was very dated and clearly in need of refurbishment. The built-in air conditioning system appeared to be out of order, replaced by visible standalone units with exposed piping both inside and outside the room. Cleanliness was also an issue, with dusty floors and a balcony area that looked worn, with cracks and rusted doors.

The hallways, staircases, and lifts were consistently dirty throughout our stay, with visible dirt, food debris, and spillage marks that did not appear to be cleaned at all during our time there.

On a more positive note, the food was a highlight of the stay. The variety and quality were impressive compared to other hotels we’ve visited, and the 24-hour restaurant is a great feature. The swimming pools were clean, and the whole family enjoyed using them. However, the beach—despite being directly connected to the hotel—was disappointing, with visible rubbish both washed ashore and left behind by guests. The evening entertainment was inconsistent. One night, despite a show being advertised, there was simply no performance, leaving children (including ours) disappointed.

Service at reception was also frustrating at times. On two occasions, while queuing properly, other guests skipped ahead and were served first. Staff did not intervene, leaving me to raise the issue myself. Their response was apologetic but concerning, attributing the behaviour to “Russian guests,” which didn’t feel like an acceptable explanation.

Due to the hotel’s remote location, we had to rely on taxis. Belek town centre is about 5–10 minutes away (£20 return), and Land of Legends is around 10–15 minutes away (£40 return).

Overall, while the hotel markets itself as a 5-star Hotel, it sits at the lower end of that category. The biggest issue is how dated it feels—it’s in clear need of modernisation. While there were positives, particularly the food and pool areas, unfortunately, this is not a hotel we would return to.

Great time at the resort, the staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. The shows each night kept us entertained . Murat was of great help and so was Batuhan