OZ Hotels Incekum Beach Resort

It is our last night tonight as I am writing this and wow what a wonderful hotel this is. Check in we was greeted by staff who explained everything about the hotel they informed us if we are hungry or need a drink to go down to the restaurant and there will be snacks, we had a our bags taken to our room by a lovely young man, he showed us how to use the air con. This hotel is amazing and it is the best holiday we have been on, all the staff including the cleaners work so hard and deserve praise. We have only eaten out once, the food in this hotel is very good, there is plenty to choose from and it is always fresh. The entertainment on a night is brilliant, the staff put a lot of effort into making the holiday makers happy. We will be definitely coming back with family and friends, I cannot thank you enough for our lovely holiday..

Stayed: 24.08 – 02.09 Room: Standard (upgraded for €20/day – worth it!) Let’s start with the positives: The staff were friendly and helpful. The beach was nice. The Efes beer? Cold, refreshing, and quite possibly the only cocktail that didn't make us cry. The coffee bar was a hidden gem – genuinely great coffee, a small win in a sea of sugary sadness. Upgrading to a bigger room for €20/day gave us an extra bedroom – bargain and totally worth it. Now for the... “retro charm” of the place. The hotel was clean, but let’s just say it’s seen better decades. The room door looked like it had survived a zombie apocalypse – peeling, misaligned, and with enough gaps around the frame to start a wind tunnel. Inside the bathroom? There was a hanger once, we think. We saw the mark it left behind. Pool towels were meant to be yellow. Technically they still were – ranging from "bright duckling" to "sad dishwater". A rainbow of regret. The gym was... well, more of a warm box with weights. Technically, it had free weights and machines. It also had no functioning air conditioning, so consider it hot yoga with dumbbells. Speaking of air conditioning, the one in the room worked great (hallelujah!). The lobby? Not so much. They switched it on like it was a rare Pokémon – only appearing for a few hours a day. Meanwhile, outside was 40°C+. Now, the drinks. Where to begin? The only thing consistent about them was how awful they were. We ordered four White Russians from the same bartender at the same time – every single one was different. One was mostly milk, one was mostly vodka, one might’ve been a mystery smoothie. A simple Cuba Libre tasted like flat cola and regret. Even our sweet-drink-loving friend couldn’t finish hers – and that never happens. Pool bar? Same tragic drinks… and no beer at all, which felt like a missed opportunity in 40-degree heat. Evening entertainment – not bad. Aqua aerobics had variety, but good luck grabbing a pool noodle – there were about five for the entire resort. Food – decent variety if you show up early. Dinner runs for two hours, but after the first hour it’s a “leftovers buffet”. And when something runs out? It usually stays out. Snack bars are a gamble – closing early and often missing basics. The “hamburgers” were more like “meat-flavored disappointment”. Location-wise, there's nothing nearby, unless you count a nice walk to nowhere. You’ll need a taxi (about €13 one-way) to hit the local bazaar. And finally, the real kicker: Out of six of us, five had severe stomach issues, including diarrhea that lasted for several days. So yes – bring Imodium. Lots of it. Verdict: If you're just after a beach, a decent room (upgrade it!), and cold beer – this place delivers… as long as you don't expect the beer at the pool bar. But if you care about good cocktails, modern facilities, reliable food hygiene, or functioning air conditioning everywhere... maybe look elsewhere. It’s not the worst, but it’s definitely not worth the price.

A Beach Resort Stuck in a Time Capsule – Bring Imodium, Not Expectations Stayed: 24.08 – 02.09 Room: Standard (upgraded for €20/day – worth it!) Let’s start with the positives: The staff were friendly and helpful. The beach itself was nice (in theory). The Efes beer? Cold, refreshing, and possibly the only drink worth having. The coffee bar was a hidden gem – genuinely good coffee, a rare win. The room upgrade (€20/day) gave us an extra bedroom – totally worth it. Now for the... “vintage charm.” The hotel was clean, but extremely dated. The room door looked like it had survived a zombie apocalypse – peeling, badly fitted, and with visible gaps around the frame. In the bathroom, there was clearly once a hanger – just a faint outline of it remains. Pool towels were yellow-ish in theory, but ranged from “baby duck” to “dishwater sadness.” A full spectrum of disappointment. The Gym: A Safety Hazard in Disguise Poor quality machines Dumbbells only went up to 15kg Cables too short to do most exercises properly Tiny space, no air conditioning – more sauna than gym And the Smith machine? Actually dangerous The hooks wouldn’t catch when rotating the bar They were misaligned and could spin freely In short: it wasn’t just useless — it was a lawsuit waiting to happen. Air Conditioning Room A/C worked great (a rare win). Lobby A/C? On for a few hours a day, couldn’t handle the 40°C+ heat. Drinks: Disaster Zone Cocktails were awful and wildly inconsistent – we ordered four White Russians, got four different drinks Even simple drinks like Cuba Libre were undrinkable Our friend who loves sugary drinks couldn’t finish hers – and she never leaves drinks behind Pool bar served only these sad concoctions – no beer at all, which is insane given the heat Also, getting a drink at all – even a Fanta or a soft drink – meant standing in line. No self-serve, no free-pouring. Want a cold Coke? Get ready to queue like it's a theme park. Entertainment & Activities Evening shows: fine. Aqua aerobics: had variety, but most exercises required pool noodles — and there were maybe five for the whole resort. Food: A Race Against the Clock Selection was okay if you arrived right when service started Dinner lasted two hours, but after the first hour it was mostly scraps Items that ran out were rarely refilled Snack bars were supposed to be open until 18:30, but stations often closed early Baked potatoes gone by 15:00 Hamburgers were… well, technically food, but barely. Beach & Cleanliness The beach looked nice at first glance… But we kept seeing rubbish washing up – not just plastic, but all sorts of trash: wrappers, cups, even broken items Really spoiled the experience Location The hotel is completely isolated No shops, no walking areas, nothing to explore If you want to go anywhere, you’ll need a taxi – €13 one way to the bazaar Health Concerns Here’s the big one: Out of six of us, five had serious stomach issues, including diarrhea that lasted for days. Not the kind of souvenir you want to take home. So yes – bring Imodium. In bulk. Verdict: If you want a beach, cold Efes, and don’t mind upgrading your room — fine. But if you expect hygiene, drinkable cocktails, modern facilities, and safe gym equipment? This is not the place. With this price tag, you can do much better elsewhere.

### Overbooked, Moldy Rooms, and Poor Service – Avoid This Hotel ### Disappointing Stay at OZ Hotel Incekum – Not as Advertised #Check-in Experience We arrived late at night, around midnight, and were told at reception that the hotel was overbooked and no rooms were available, even though we had reserved and paid in advance for a superior double room (as shown in their pictures). After insisting, especially since we were traveling with a small child, they eventually offered us a room in an annex building at the edge of the property. Unfortunately, this room looked nothing like the advertised ones — it had wooden floors, a strong moldy smell, and overall felt completely different from what we booked. We refused to stay there and returned to reception. The staff member on duty seemed annoyed at being disturbed and said we had to wait for the manager. After several requests and even giving a tip, the manager finally agreed to arrange another room, but we had to wait another hour for it to be cleaned. #Room Conditions By 1:00 AM we were given a room on the ground floor/basement level, centrally located in the complex. While closer to the style advertised online, the room was still heavily worn, with outdated finishes, poor ventilation, and visible mold in the bathroom. The cleaning was superficial, and despite asking for a deeper cleaning, we were told the housekeeping staff was gone for the night. The next day the cleaning was improved slightly, but traces of dampness, broken items, and musty smells remained throughout our stay. The bed was uncomfortable, old, and lumpy; the pillows were worn and retained heat. We requested replacements but none were available. Air conditioning was poorly positioned directly above the bed, making it impossible to use at night. Under the bed, we found dust, spider webs, and general dirt, which had clearly not been addressed in a long time. Mosquito screens were not properly sealed, so insects often got inside. On top of that, the noise isolation was very poor, making the nights quite restless. # Food & Restaurant The food was repetitive and of average quality, far from the standard expected for this category of hotel. The restaurant itself was extremely hot, with only a small area offering air conditioning — the rest of the space was uncomfortable to dine in. Service was inconsistent; waiters often expected tips in order to serve you, and even when given, this “favor” did not carry over to the next meal. #Beach & Facilities The beach area was small, crowded, and poorly arranged, with sunbeds placed directly next to one another, leaving no sense of privacy or comfort. The overall hotel environment appeared unkempt and not well maintained. # Positive Aspects On a brighter note, the snack bars and the café "Chez Lavinia" were pleasant, with friendly staff and better service compared to the main restaurant. We found ourselves spending more time there as it felt more relaxed and welcoming. #Overall Impression Despite a few positive points, our experience at OZ Hotel Incekum was overwhelmingly disappointing. The issues with overbooking, the poor state of the rooms, lack of cleanliness, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, repetitive food, and generally neglected facilities overshadowed our holiday. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this hotel, especially for families traveling with children or anyone expecting a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Absolutely amazing the best holiday I ever had .the food was absolutely amazing and I came back to Antalya this year some other hotel thinking it will be same as Oz incekum but was really bad so ya I can’t compare anything else .Love it and definitely I will go again in future Food amazing entertainment amazing hotel good. all was wonderful.