Calimera Side Resort

Overall our experience has been good. The hotel is very clean and tidy and the food has been excellent. Lots of variety and a good standard. We travelled here with our 12 and 14 year olds and they've enjoyed the pools and the waterslides. They've also found plenty of choice at mealtimes which is a plus. We are in a family room which is very well appointed with an ensuite master and a bathroom adjacent to the kids bedroom. There is a small kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, a large fridge/freezer and breakfast bar. The small shop at the hotel entrance sells juice, local wines and snacks so if you wanted to get some bits in for the family there's a very local option. The teenage facilities are good, we've played table tennis and there is a snooker table and arcade games for the evening. The lunch choice by the waterslide pool is good for families with a choice of burgers, chips, pizza, spahghetti/tomato sauce, baked fish, salads, fruit and cakes. We travelled just outside of the season and the weather has been beautiful 25-28°. We were worried about this aspect of the holiday but so far, so good. Just right for a teen who doesn't cope well with the heat. On that note there are 3 air con units in the room so plenty of opportunity to acheive the perfect temperature for a comfortable night's sleep. The only thing I would say is a downside of this competitively priced all inclusive hotel is that the price point attracts a certain clientele and that has been a detriment to our full enjoyment of the hotel. Parents utilising the full all-in bar from morning till midnight, foul language and just a general lack of awareness of other hotel users has been an unfortunate revelation and we have spent time trying to dodge these familie/groups. I imagine it would have been unbearable in the height of the season with many more hotel residents of this ilk in the vicinity. From a location point of view, the hotel is a fair distance from the local beach but the hotel runs a regular shuttle bus service. Once at the beach there is no need to pay for sun loungers as there is a dedicated section of the beach for hotel residents, which is shared with a couple of other hotels. There is a modern, clean toilet block and showers but be aware that Calimera residents have to pay for food and drink which is available at the nearby beach bar. Staff in general at the hotel have been friendly and courteous, with name badges displaying if the staff member speaks English (which they mostly do). All in all, a very good value, family friendly hotel. Would we return? Probably not but only because we've been put off by a few of the other UK guests staying here. A shame, as I think everything else has been good. The holiday would have scored a 4 overall if it weren't for this aspect which is an unfortunate reflection on an otherwise more than acceptable and value for money hotel.

Rooms were cleaned well daily, darts water polo activities were all managed by one rep who was excellent at engaging with guests. Breakfast options could be improved but lunch and evening seemed to have a decent selection although can get repetitive. Guests should be advised about being able to access both sides of the hotel on arrival and the pool with the slides for children as this is warmer pool. Male bar staff were rude at times with attitudes, seemed uninterested and tend to prioritise male guests in the queues over females dispite queue position instead of treating people equally. Probably wouldnt return as area is lacking in options for activities unless you want to travel for hour or more.

Me and my husband travelled to Turkey with my parents and our 2 year old, and Calimera hotel went above and beyond. Upon arrival at 3am, we were given some sandwiches and the reception staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. Our rooms were cleaned and even tidied everyday to a brilliant standard, all staff around the hotel were very friendly and went out of their way to help you. The food was incredible, we didn’t eat out of the hotel for one meal in 2 weeks because there was so much variety! We were all very impressed with the choice of food offered. I also loved that there are fridges to help yourself to bottled water, such a good service and I guess it makes service at the bar quicker too. Our son loved the entertainment, especially the mini disco. It was a perfect stay and I would highly recommend!