Dobedan Exclusive Hotel & Spa

Very polite, 10/10reccomwndation. Quick reacting. Very good cocktails

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.

⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) We stayed at Dobedan Exclusive Hotel in Belek for 10 nights from 26th May 2026. The hotel itself is undeniably beautiful, with impressive facilities, well-maintained grounds, multiple swimming pools, water slides, and a wide range of activities available throughout the day. The pools were undoubtedly the highlight of our stay, and our family particularly enjoyed the archery, beach volleyball, water slides, and an excellent hoverboard show. We also appreciated the honeymoon welcome gifts, which were a thoughtful touch. Unfortunately, there were several aspects of our stay that fell short of expectations for a luxury 5-star resort. From arrival, there was a noticeable lack of English-speaking staff. While many staff members spoke Russian, German, and other languages, communication in English was often difficult. We received very little information about the hotel's facilities, restaurant times, entertainment schedule, or available services. Apart from a luggage porter pointing us towards general locations, there was very little orientation provided. It quickly became apparent that the hotel is heavily focused on Russian tourism. During our stay, approximately 95% of guests appeared to be Russian. While this is not an issue in itself, it often felt as though the hotel experience, entertainment, food offerings, and communication were designed primarily with Russian guests in mind. As visitors from the UK, we frequently felt overlooked and found both some staff and fellow guests to be unfriendly and, at times, quite rude. The food was plentiful and of good quality, but after five or six days it became quite repetitive. Unless you choose to pay extra for one of the excellent à la carte restaurants, meals can start to feel like a continuous buffet cycle, with much of the cuisine catering towards Russian tastes. Our room was clean and tidy, but it did not feel like the luxury 5-star accommodation advertised. We were located beside a cleaning staff access area, which became noisy from around 7-8am each morning, and the fridge in the room was extremely loud throughout the night. The evening entertainment was generally well presented, but again seemed geared towards the majority of guests, with very limited information available in English, making some events difficult to follow or fully enjoy. Overall, we had an enjoyable enough holiday thanks to the excellent pools, activities, and attractive surroundings. However, due to the lack of English-speaking support, repetitive dining experience, and the overall atmosphere, we would not return to this hotel and would be unlikely to choose this area again. There is certainly potential for a fantastic holiday here, but we felt the hotel could do much more to cater for international guests beyond its primary customer base.