Papillon Ayscha

Papillon Ayscha 5-Star Resort, Belek – A Disappointing Stay We chose Papillon Ayscha based on its reputation as one of the top-rated hotels in Belek. Drawn in by this, we arrived at the end of July and were left extremely disappointed. This was our 6th vacation in Turkey, so we're not first-timers easily impressed by a "5-star" label or an all-inclusive system. We have a solid basis for comparison with other similar hotels in the country, which makes the disappointment even more evident. The hotel has a large accommodation capacity packed into a relatively small footprint. The green spaces, pools, and beach all feel crowded and cramped — there's no sense of privacy, quiet, or relaxation to be found anywhere. The beach is overcrowded: under the large umbrellas, about 6 sunbeds are crammed together, leaving barely any room to walk between them. By as early as 7 PM, most are already occupied or reserved with towels. The beach itself is narrow, squeezed between two piers, which does nothing to encourage relaxation. Out of the entire beach, only 70 spots are designated as an "18+" adults-only area, while the rest — around 500 sunbeds — are in the general zone, which is extremely crowded. But even in the adults-only section, the rules aren't enforced — during the day, you basically have to play beach police yourself, since families with 2-3 young children simply sit there because they can, with no hotel staff stepping in to stop it. So in practice, even the 70 "adults only" spots end up being used as a playground for kids — the whole "18+" concept is basically a joke, since nobody enforces it and nobody cares. I never once saw any staff member come down to the beach to check on things or make sure the rules were being followed. Everyone seems to think the rules simply don't apply to them. Everything feels designed to maximize revenue, with limited comfort for guests overall. The pools are no exception — far too small for the large number of tourists staying at the resort. As for the food, nothing stood out or impressed us — disappointing for a supposed 5-star property. We didn't come across a single memorable specialty. The main restaurant is indoors, and if you want grilled dishes or other more special options, you have to step outside to a separate area. Overall, this hotel doesn't live up to its 5-star reputation or marketing. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, high-quality experience.

Amazing hotel! Great staff and Merey’s brilliant football training. The food in the buffet was delicious 🤤. Great hotel for kids and adults of all ages!