Eftalia Downtown Hotel

Superb hotel. Really liked the location. 20 minutes from the harbour and 30 minute walk from the cable car and Kleopatra beach. Rooms are very comfortable. I stayed here in January, so needed heating which was included. Plenty of storage space, instant hot water in the shower, hairdryer and tv with good channels. Good WiFi too. Buffet breakfast which was adequate. Large selection of cold items, and salads, toaster, and some hot food, although no bacon and only boiled eggs. I was given a Seaview room. Large private balcony, although you can hear traffic noise. The spa is run privately, and I had the best massage and hammam ever. Prices are very competitive with other places nearby. My only complaint was the indoor pool was not heated, as i was looking forward to a swim. I would certainly book here again. Overall a lovelly stay.

My Partner and I opted for Bed and breakfast here at the hotel. Whilst there were many options for things to eat , I did not enjoy a lot of the food. You had your basic cereal, toast and some bakery items. Then there was lots of food like carrots, tomatoes, broccoli etc. For us , we only had breakfast 2 times during our stay. The bar area is lovely , the staff nice and friendly and they have lots of options ; beer , cocktails , spirits , wine , soft drinks , hot drinks. It was nice to have so many options. They also did sparklers in our cocktails on numerous occasions which made it feel even more special. The drinks are reasonably priced as well! The rooms are very basic, we couldn’t connect to the WiFi but it is a very outdated place. It has a good shower with good water pressure and was always running with hot water if wanted. The beds are very hard and although it didn’t affect me , my partner said it was quite uncomfortable. Furthermore the pillows are quite hard as well and we didn’t realise we could request more so we had to have 1 pillow each, so if you do want more I would recommend asking at reception. The room was cleanish , we only used room service a couple of times and they added a nice touch to the room , which was lovely to see. Regarding the pool, it barely gets any sun on it so is freezing every day, but this could also be as we went in October. The sun loungers weren’t even close to filled every day , so you could grab one by the pool if you wanted. The spa within the hotel is lovely, fairly priced and very respectful. We had lunch downstairs at the bar a couple of times , it was really well priced and we couldn’t fault it at all! Overall I think 4/5 stars is a fair evaluation, but what makes it 4/5 and not 5/5 would just be how outdated the hotel is and for the price we could have potentially got a bit more. Saying that , we could not fault the environment and feeling of the hotel at all. All in all a good stay for us both.

First I came in Solo Travel, meet friends on arrival hotel. Stay at B&B, didn't get much of choice going self catering as I dont bother food in hotel. Room Cleaned, in family room of 4. Try to change room but it was full hotel. No fault in hotel, got everything you need basically, Bar, turkey bath, salon male/female (have to be book) which friend of mine book it for me follow Morning. You can trust cleaner, if you are brining your own pillow with pillowcase, wise advice dont use White pillowcase, cleaner will mistaken replace fresh, Had deal situation turn out pillowcase was replace and pillow stuff in, as they though it was nick 😄 typical. Beach Bar food 😋 yum no fault. There no Kettle in room. Looking for best coffee, next door colombia coffee 170 for flat white. Will be back again.

We recently stayed at Eftalia Downtown for 2 weeks and overall it was an average experience. The location is very convenient, close to shops, restaurants and right opposite the beach. We were half board and the food had a decent variety but repetitive. Unfortunately, the reception staff were quite rude and unhelpful, which really took away from the experience. We paid extra for a late check-out but just five minutes before our agreed time, a cleaner came banging on the door and telling us to get out. It felt very unprofessional and unnecessary, especially after paying for a late check-out.

This was our 5th stay at Eftalia Downtown and not much has changed within the hotel during that time. It's still a perfectly located hotel, across the road from the beach; shops, restaurants, taxi rank and bus stops on the doorstep. 15/20 minute steady walk up to Atatürk statue where you can access the harbour, Centrum shopping & restaurants, and a little further on the Bazaar. We arrived late and we were welcomed by Recep, a fairly new member of staff, but very efficient and friendly. We had pre requested a specific room, and thankfully were allocated this - 5th floor central block for amazing views of the castle and the sea. The room hadn't changed. We had twin beds, firm and comfortable - requested extra pillows which arrived swiftly. There's a TV and complementary air con (safe box and fridge are available for a small additional charge). Bathroom was spotless with step in shower - overhead & adjustable attachments & very useful corner rack for shampoos etc. Towels & loo roll supplied. We were on a b&b basis and the food was all fresh and tasty - it's not a "bacon & beans" type fare but there was a plentiful supply of breads, jams, fruit, salads, cheeses, cold meats as well as a toaster & toastie maker. Outside by the pool a chef was cooking fresh pancakes, fried eggs & omelettes. Tea, coffee & juices are complementary at breakfast only. Entertainment is a couple of nights a week - plenty of outside seating but the bar does get busy. Over the road (there are crossing places but Turkish motorists don't always stop!) there's the beach.. it's more of a dusty shingle and shelves into the sea (not ideal for young children) - take note of where everyone else is going in, as there are some slippery rocks that can't be seen from the beach. There is some road noise but it depends what you're used to. Take ear plugs if you're a light sleeper as you may also hear the call to prayer from the local mosque. On the doorstep there are taxis, bus stops, coffee shops, exchange office, chemist, bars & restaurants. A short taxi ride to Centrum cost us 200 TL which was about £4 at the time of our stay. If you prefer a more sedate type of evening entertainment with beautiful food and excellent service pop over the road to Costa Flamingo, highly recommended. Overall this is a lovely, affordable hotel. All the staff we came across seemed happy in their work, we felt safe and hopefully will return again next year 🙏 maşallah.