Yel Holiday Resort

Final full day almost over .. As the sun begins to set on our final full day, I thought I'd share a few thoughts about my daughter and my stay here for anyone due to arrive.

Rooms – Everything you need, clean, tidy and comfortable. The housekeeping team provides a reliable daily service, ensuring your room is always fresh and welcoming.

Food – I'd read and heard mixed reviews this week, but personally I've had no issues at all. There's plenty of choice and always something to fill your plate. From the freshly made omelettes at breakfast, served by the chef with a friendly fist bump, to the cheeseburgers at snack time, the mouthwatering kebabs and even the incredible Sunday beef dinner. Then there are the desserts – fresh baklava, deliciously moist wet cake, and so many other tempting options. You certainly won't go hungry!

Staff – I've stayed in several hotels across Turkey, but I've never come across a team quite like this one. Every member of staff wears a genuine smile and is always happy to help. They'll run, shout across the pool or hurry over if they think there's something they can do to make your holiday even more enjoyable. Their dedication really stands out.

Entertainment – The lads, Gadget & Gizmo, are an absolute credit to the resort. They never pressure anyone to join in, but they're always there if you want to get involved, whether you're asking about the dolmuş, looking for somewhere to watch the football, or joining in the activities. This week I've won a music quiz, sung karaoke, taken part in water aerobics, belly danced to the wild applause of strangers who have since become friends, and even played killer darts. There's always something going on, but equally there's plenty of peace and quiet if relaxing is more your thing.

I suppose the real measure of any review comes down to one simple question:

Would I happily spend my hard-earned money to come back to Yel Holiday Resort?

The answer is a resounding 100% yes.

My daughter and I have had an amazing week together after her GCSEs. We've made memories, met wonderful people who we now consider friends, and felt relaxed, welcome and comfortable throughout our stay.

So, thank you, Yel Holiday Resort. You did a fantastic job, and who knows... maybe next time we'll bring the other half of the family too!

Location is perfect out of all the nightlife but able to travel to see it all. The atmosphere at the hotel is lovely all caring and very thoughtful. Never to much to ask it they can they go above and beyond. Food is ok its what you would expect from a holiday in turkey. Always something to eat never go hungry. Have returned for last 3 years and will be back next year.

Second time at the resort as stayed last year. Room: Had a room in "attic" the room was fine, tiny balcony and no wear to dry your clothes from the pool, but was fine. Email the hotel to Request a twin room as travelling with my son, but was given a double so had to move that around a bit.

Food: Well! This is what really let the holiday down. The food was not great at all. Never known anywhere that used so much Turkey in there cooking! Bland cold and very limited choice. People pushing in front of you, putting so much food on their plate when there wasn't much left, especially the deserts. Then leaving half of it not even eaten. There was some very rude people when it came to evening meal.

Entertainment team: Hadn't changed from last year, normal day time activities. Not overly impressed with the evening Entertainment. And half the time couldn't get a table.

Good location to go to the town and to the beach. Had to be up early to a sunbed if you wanted edge of pool.

In honest opinion the food did really let the hotel down this year, and not sure I would return for a third time.