Richmond Ephesus Resort

Landed back on Sunday 10th May, after a week all-inclusive. The hotel is situated 1 hour from Izmir Airport. On the coast close to Selcuk and very well positioned for visiting Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, Kusadasi and it is possible to visit Pammukale but it would be a long day! The main building is surrounded by extensive gardens and there are small blocks of accomodation throughout. There are bars well placed for the pools, never far to walk. Snacks or lunch can be accessed at the Oleo bar if you don't fancy the full Efes restaurant. (Delicious waffles down there too, made fresh on request!) Food in the main restaurant was excellent. Lots of different options available to suit different tastes. I mentioned pools. Main pool with a kiddies area and slide, a pool with water slides for the bigger kids and a quiet pool set next to the private beach. Beach has lots of sun loungers, as do the pools, and everywhere is very clean. Pool towels available free of charge. We preferred the quiet pool as we felt the music at the main one was a little loud for reading. I'm sure the animation team have, and involve guests in, lots of activities but we didn't partake so can't comment. We had booked a room with a sea view, which we got. There was a small balcony with two chairs and a table. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom had a walk in shower. Downside to the room was lack of anywhere to put clothes apart from hanging space and two small bedside drawers. The lighting was poor only adequate for being in the room at night, certainly reading was difficult. Entertainment was limited in the evening. It may have been the time of year and the fact that the hotel was quiet. Example: karaoke night, quiz night, a live guitar player, a music duo, film quiz... The staff are friendly and helpful with many young workers. Perhaps, the youngsters could be encouraged to interact with guests a little more. A good balance of staff. Overall, a very good hotel offering very good value for money. A particular point I'd like to make is that the hotel is fully accessible for persons with mobility issues. Ramps to all outdoor areas and lots of lifts in the main building. There were even some beach wheelchairs, with the bigger wheels, to give access down to the sea. Really impressed with that! Well done to Richmond Ephesus!

Just returning from a Fabulous holiday to this Hotel. The food was outstanding. The room was very comfortable and well maintained. The Animation Team were amazing, hilarious and very welcoming. We love Ece, Ameen and Sonic such loving caring kids couldn't do enough for you. Bora the entertainment manager was super organised with great sense of humour and would do Almost anything for you. He resembles Johnny Depp and works exceptionally hard under difficult circumstances. Enjoyed his company immensly even though it was brief. Send my love to them all hope to see More of you in September. LOTS OF LOVE Kath Morrell x

Absolutely unforgettable stay at Richmond Ephesus Resort. Although we experienced a small issue upon arrival due to our travel agency, it was handled incredibly quickly and professionally by the receptionist, who sorted everything out in the blink of an eye without any hesitation. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch his name, but his help truly made a difference and set a positive tone for the start of our holiday. From that moment on, everything was just amazing. The resort is beautifully maintained, surrounded by stunning nature and just steps away from the beach. There’s something for everyone – whether you want to relax by the quiet pool, enjoy the lively atmosphere at the main pool, or have fun on the water slides. The hotel also offers a heated indoor pool, gym, spa area, kids’ soft play area, gaming room, and much more. On the beach, you can find activities like horse riding, jet skiing, and much more. The staff were incredibly friendly, always smiling and ready to help, which made the whole experience even more special for me. I would also love to mention some amazing individuals who truly made our stay exceptional. Our wonderful housekeeper Merjan, who did an incredible job every time she cleaned our room. Mustafa from the restaurant, who was always kind and attentive. A big thank you as well to Özge, the marketing manager, for her care and incredible professionalism. And of course, huge appreciation to all the behind th scenes heroes , the cleaners, pot washers, leaders , and everyone who puts in the effort that guests don’t always see. Every single role matters, and together they create that final feeling of comfort, happiness, and a perfect stay. A special shoutout to the chefs. I can be quite a fussy eater, but the food was absolutely incredible , I genuinely couldn’t fault it ( and I brought back home 3 kilos, Thank you for that :) The chefs were so kind and attentive, even coming to check and speak to me personally to make sure everything was okay, which meant a lot. I left with amazing memories, feeling relaxed and happy ♡

We stayed at this hotel for seven days and overall it was a pleasant and relaxing holiday. the rooms are comfortable enough and cleaned regularly every day There was plenty of food and a good variety — everyone can find something tasty. The desserts were great, especially the cheesecakes and fresh fruit. The staff were nice, helpful, and worked efficiently, though not very talkative, lot of young and nice people. Communication in English was basic, but enough to manage. The outdoor pools were quite cold ( between 7-14 october)and the weather wasn’t perfect — around 22°C during the day and two rainy days. Luckily, the indoor pool was warm and perfect for relaxing or swimming. The gym was open, clean, and well equipped — a big plus. The hotel itself was clean but clearly a bit worn out. There are three bars offering drinks, cocktails, and snacks between lunch and dinner. The beach nearby is sandy and sparkly, with plenty of sunbeds and shade. The garden around the hotel is beautiful and green, creating a peaceful atmosphere. It’s a good place for a quiet family holiday if you don’t expect luxury. The only downside is the location — quite far from any town or village. You can reach Kuşadası only by dolmuş (minibus), about 15 minutes away, costing around €2 one way. Overall rating: 7.5/10 Good value for money and great for families looking for a calm, relaxing stay.

In September, we spent 10 days at Richmond Ephesus Resort. This was our third time staying at this resort, and I can compare it to our previous stays. As always, the staff at the reception were very welcoming. We arrived around midnight, and there were midnight snacks available in the restaurant. There's also an option to order food to your room; the menu is available at the reception. This time, we had a room in one of the bungalows, which had its pros and cons. The pros include a bigger room compared to the rooms in the main hotel building, and there were only four rooms on the floor. The bungalows are also close to the beach and the silent pool. However, the cons include the room needing some refurbishment, especially the bathroom, and the main air conditioning engine being located on the roof above our room, which was really loud. As in our previous stays, we loved all the food served in the main restaurant. Everything was fresh, and the menu changed daily, although some dishes were repetitive. At breakfast, there were two cooking stations on the terrace where you could order pancakes, crepes, waffles, omelets, or scrambled eggs. There was also a lovely old lady making fresh gözleme, and she later made gözleme at the hotel beach bar in the afternoon. The lunch in the main restaurant had a good variety of hot and cold dishes, as well as desserts. In the evenings, at the restaurant terrace, there were three or four live cooking stations where the chefs prepared köfte, pasta (mainly for kids), lavash, grilled chicken/turkey/fish, and roasted/grilled vegetables. So, there was always something to choose from, and someone would have to be very fussy to complain about the food. The food at the beach bar was repetitive – good, but with mostly the same choices every day, such as grilled chicken/turkey with vegetables, some pizza, and lavash, fruits, and sandwiches. There was also an option to order freshly made waffles. Between 5-6 pm, there was a good selection of cakes. The alcohol – I only drank red and white wine, which were quite good. The beer wasn't the best, and neither were the cocktails at the beach bar. On the other hand, the Turkish coffee was made to order by a lovely girl at the beach bar, and of course, the Turkish tea was a total win. As in our previous stays, we mostly stayed at the beach (huge and with beautiful sand) and the silent pool. There was no problem finding free sunbeds in the morning or afternoon. Unfortunately, this year, I noticed that some people were putting towels on sun loungers really early in the morning and not showing up for half a day, which was quite annoying. This wasn't a daily practice, but it was noticeable. In our previous stays, this never happened. The hotel grounds were clean, spacious, and had lots of places to sit down and relax. The beach bar was quite busy in the evenings, but there were always free tables and chairs. The staff were helpful and friendly, always happy to talk. Overall, it was another amazing stay at the Richmond Ephesus Hotel, and probably not the last one.