Sunis Elita Beach Resort

Nice hotel but not for me .

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This is my honest review and hopefully we help someone and not make the mistake we did . Hotel rating 7/10 clean hotel and staff very nice even thou some struggled with English . The pool is very good but cold which was surprising as it was so warm over there . Bed sheets were not changed everyday but drinks were always waiting in the fridge which is handy when it is so hot out there . Food 5/10 Started off with a wow but it did look like some of the food had been used again for the following day and then it became not exciting and looked better than it tasted . Plenty of cold water all over the hotel and drinks were always on hand by the staff . Entertainment 5/10 Mixed feelings on this as some shows were generally good but yes a massive but ! This hotel tends to play more music for our friends the Germans than anyone else . Live music was good but constantly singing in German which is hard to understand , DJ playing all sorts of music but played large portion of songs sang in German which was hard to dance to and understand. Live shows, the entertainer involved everyone and called out their counties for cheers but not once did he say the UK , i think you get the picture. No pubs outside this hotel either so you become trapped. Beach 4/10 Stone beach no sand and if you venture into the sea you can only swim a few meters out and no further as a rope is there to stop you . When entering the sea it suddenly drops off to about 5ft and when trying to get out your feet sink in the stones below and it is difficult and the waves are very strong. Plenty of food stalls dotted around and drinks and plenty of sunbeds . The sun beds are hard to get if you are not out there early enough to put a towel down so it is advised to grab them between 6 and 7am. We had 10 days here and had a ok time but would not come back again , only 10% at this hotel were British which is what your after then it's for you . All I can say is those that visit this hotel do not have the same manours as ourselves If you are traveling to Turkey go to the other side where you will be welcomed , Oludeniz i hear is the place to go .

The Sunis is a very large resort set in lovely mature grounds which are well kept , We stayed in one of the villas by the quiet pool , As described in other reviews the rooms are a little dated but we don't spend time in the room, Bed was comfy quite a firm mattress which we like. There a very large restaurant which can get busy at times but we had no trouble in getting a table There's an amazing array of food for every taste , We had 2 meals at the Fish & Italian Restaurants which made a nice change if only a bit rushed . All the pools are very clean & had no problem with getting a sun bed , but still a lot of reserving with towels , There's a lot of daytime activities & some good shows & entertainment during our stay inc disco on the beach & Oktoberfest, For a Treat try a message or two in the spa very relaxing , The whole hotel areas are kept very clean & tidy , Maybe a little more attention from housekeeping regarding dust in rooms , We had a fabulous time here & was good value for money , So a big thankyou to all the hardworking Staff & management , In particular Mustafa , & Bilal in the bar & The lady who was always smiling in the restaurant ,

We picked Sunis Elita Beach Resort Hotel & Spa mainly for a family holiday, and overall it did what we needed it to do. It's relatively close to Antalya airport, which made the transfer painless, and the staff were genuinely friendly, especially towards our little one. That said, there's a fair bit to unpack for anyone planning a stay, so here's the honest rundown.

Pros

The food was a real highlight, plenty of variety and always something different to try, so we never felt like we were eating the same thing twice. The staff were consistently warm and welcoming, and they went out of their way with our baby, which made a real difference to how relaxed we felt during the trip. Location wise, being relatively close to Antalya airport is a genuine plus if you're after a shorter transfer after a long flight. Worth a special mention too is the spa, the massage was properly good and reasonably priced compared to what you'd expect at a resort like this.

Cons

The room itself felt dated, you can tell it's had better years, and the bathroom had a strong sewage smell each morning coming from the shower drain, most likely a missing sink trap cover. We reported it at reception but nothing actually changed, so we ended up keeping a towel over the drain whenever we weren't using the shower. Cocktails were hit and miss depending on which bartender made them, so don't expect consistency. The onsite shop is expensive, think three to four times the price of the bazaar just outside the resort for things like pool floats, beach toys or water shoes (which you'll want, since the beach is mostly pebbles near the water entry). Taxis booked through the hotel were also considerably pricier than booking online or using taxis stationed outside (where prices are similar but negotiable). The beach itself is sharp sand and mostly pebble rather than sand at sea entry, with a steep entry and fairly strong waves during our stay, something to bear in mind if you plan on spending a lot of time at the beach. English wasn't widely spoken among staff, German and Russian seemed far more common, which tracks with the guest mix and even the poolside music. Sunbeds get reserved early, roughly 80% were already claimed by pool opening time, and this was end of season. There's no iron in the room and having them press items for you isn't cheap. Room entry is by card rather than wristband, which is a minor but constant inconvenience. Lastly, the advertised baby corner was disappointing, just a couple boiled vegetables you have to puree yourself or with an oversized blender where you have to blend half a bowl for a few tablespoons. There are also 8 advertised pools, although I’m not sure where they’re getting that number from, as I could only find 5: the Main Pool, Villa Pool, Slides Pool, Indoor Pool and Kids’ Pool. For an adult visiting outside of winter and not planning to use the slides, the last 3 are pretty much irrelevant anyway.

Overall

Four stars because it covered our holiday needs and the staff were genuinely friendly, but there's enough here that people should know what to expect. We always aim for transparent, experience based reviews, and honestly we probably won't return, we're confident there are better options in the area for the same money.