Orka Lotus Beach
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About This Property
Luxurious Beachfront Property with Extensive Amenities
Featuring a 700-metres long sandy private beach with 2 jetties, the Orka Lotus Beach is a luxurious escape nestled among pine trees. The hotel boasts an outdoor pool with a water park, perfect for both relaxation and fun. Indulge in pampering at the extensive spa center or enjoy complimentary WiFi in public areas.
Elegant Guestrooms and Culinary Delights
The guestrooms at Orka Lotus Beach offer a blend of wooden and glass furnishings, each equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning and a minibar. Delight your taste buds at the main buffet restaurant, a-la-carte options, and the lobby bar offering a selection of drinks.
Recreational Activities and Wellness Retreat
Unwind at the indoor pool, tennis courts, or the sauna in the spa center. With a variety of activities such as billiards, diving, and water sports, there's never a dull moment. Experience ultimate relaxation with a range of massage treatments and wellness facilities available on-site.
To experience a luxurious beach getaway with top-notch amenities, book your stay at Orka Lotus Beach now!
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Good time
We went to the Orka Lotus im the May half term as a family of 4, My wife and I and our 2 grown up boys. This was our 3rd trip in 3 years to the area having stayed at the Yazicki Turban and thr Turunc Premium, previously. The hotel is nice and modern and has everything you would expect from a Turkish 4 star + resort. Rooms were good, fully equipped apart from an iron, but not a real problem. We were lucky, as we were in Block 5 and on the 4th floor so we had a view over the block in front of us onto the sea. However, other rooms may only h ave a view of the front door of other rooms, so worth upgrading if that is important to you. We were happy with the food, on a par at least with the other hotels we had stayed at. Plenty of choices at the buffet and we particularly enjoyed the food at lunch times at the Tapas restaurant by the pool, though tucked away under the hotel at the side of the pool, not the quietest spot for lunch. Beach was nice, water amazing, though a little stoney getting in. If you want a decent spot at the main pool, you need to be up early, it's not the biggest area and not that many sunbeds for the size of the hotel. You must go to the blue bar up on the roof, open till late with amazing views out over Icmeler, and the main lobby bar is open 24 hours, which isn't the case everywhere. Great location, 15 minutes walk into Icmeler. This is quite a big resort and lots of levels, so either stairs or lots of taking lifts. Overall, had a great time and no real complaints, just prefer other hotels in the area so unlikely to go back
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- • We went to the Orka Lotus im the May half term as a family of 4, My wife and I and our 2 grown up boys. This was our 3rd trip in 3 years to the area having stayed at the Yazicki Turban and thr Turunc Premium, previously. The hotel is nice and modern and has everything you would expect from a Turkish 4 star + resort. Rooms were good, fully equipped apart from an iron, but not a real problem. We were lucky, as we were in Block 5 and on the 4th floor so we had a view over the block in front of us onto the sea. However, other rooms may only h ave a view of the front door of other rooms, so worth upgrading if that is important to you. We were happy with the food, on a par at least with the other hotels we had stayed at. Plenty of choices at the buffet and we particularly enjoyed the food at lunch times at the Tapas restaurant by the pool, though tucked away under the hotel at the side of the pool, not the quietest spot for lunch. Beach was nice, water amazing, though a little stoney getting in. If you want a decent spot at the main pool, you need to be up early, it's not the biggest area and not that many sunbeds for the size of the hotel. You must go to the blue bar up on the roof, open till late with amazing views out over Icmeler, and the main lobby bar is open 24 hours, which isn't the case everywhere. Great location, 15 minutes walk into Icmeler. This is quite a big resort and lots of levels, so either stairs or lots of taking lifts. Overall, had a great time and no real complaints, just prefer other hotels in the area so unlikely to go back
Great vacation with some minor comments
Almost everything was great. The only downside was the quality of the alcoholic drinks served by the hotel, which was below expectations, and the bartenders were not particularly friendly or welcoming. It’s also worth mentioning that the room cleaning service could be improved. For example, the balcony was not cleaned, and dirty dishes left there were not removed during housekeeping. We also wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary at one of the à la carte restaurants. Unfortunately, one of the restaurants was closed, and we were not allowed to dine at the other one, which was quite disappointing.
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- • Almost everything was great. The only downside was the quality of the alcoholic drinks served by the hotel, which was below expectations, and the bartenders were not particularly friendly or welcoming. It’s also worth mentioning that the room cleaning service could be improved. For example, the balcony was not cleaned, and dirty dishes left there were not removed during housekeeping. We also wanted to celebrate our wedding anniversary at one of the à la carte restaurants. Unfortunately, one of the restaurants was closed, and we were not allowed to dine at the other one, which was quite disappointing.
Disappointed
Here’s your honest, clear negative review — covers all your main points and sounds genuine: ⭐ 1/5 Stars – Disappointing stay, not worth the price We booked a room specifically for three adults, but upon check-in we found only a double bed. The staff eventually brought in a temporary fold-up bed, which I had to sleep on for the full 10 days. It was extremely uncomfortable, flimsy, and offered no proper support — I struggled to rest properly the whole stay. Next, the Wi-Fi was practically useless. I tried connecting on arrival and was told repeatedly to “wait a little longer.” After four hours of waiting, it still wasn’t working properly. It was frustrating and unreliable, which made it hard to stay in touch or get work done. On top of these major issues, there were lots of smaller problems too: the sunbeds around the area were broken and in poor condition, and little things throughout the room and facilities felt neglected. Overall, this did not match what we booked or paid for. For a 10-day stay, the comfort and basic services were simply not up to standard. I would not recommend this hotel for groups or anyone looking for a reliable, comfortable stay.
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- • Here’s your honest, clear negative review — covers all your main points and sounds genuine: ⭐ 1/5 Stars – Disappointing stay, not worth the price We booked a room specifically for three adults, but upon check-in we found only a double bed. The staff eventually brought in a temporary fold-up bed, which I had to sleep on for the full 10 days. It was extremely uncomfortable, flimsy, and offered no proper support — I struggled to rest properly the whole stay. Next, the Wi-Fi was practically useless. I tried connecting on arrival and was told repeatedly to “wait a little longer.” After four hours of waiting, it still wasn’t working properly. It was frustrating and unreliable, which made it hard to stay in touch or get work done. On top of these major issues, there were lots of smaller problems too: the sunbeds around the area were broken and in poor condition, and little things throughout the room and facilities felt neglected. Overall, this did not match what we booked or paid for. For a 10-day stay, the comfort and basic services were simply not up to standard. I would not recommend this hotel for groups or anyone looking for a reliable, comfortable stay.
Holiday professional photos!
Everything here is amazing! The staff are brilliant. They put so much effort into the rooms and food. The hotel is very clean itself. I would highly recommend coming to get your photos taken! We will definitely be back. Such a beautiful place. Thank you to the photographer he’s great!
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- • Everything here is amazing! The staff are brilliant. They put so much effort into the rooms and food. The hotel is very clean itself. I would highly recommend coming to get your photos taken! We will definitely be back. Such a beautiful place. Thank you to the photographer he’s great!
Lovely holiday
I probably wouldn’t class this hotel as 5* but it’s a nice hotel. I contacted Charlie from customer services prior to our visit to request block 5 as I had read the reviews about noise from Icon beach bar and as I had my young daughter with me I didn’t want her being kept awake all night, she was nothing but helpful. On arrival we were allocated our sea view room 5221. Didnt hear a thing from Icon and yes on the balcony you could hear the hotel entertainment but once in the room with the door shut you could hardly hear it and it only went on till about 12. The room was clean and comfortable we all slept well the mini fridge was stocked with water, fruit juice, soft drinks and Effes and replaced regularly. The room also provides tea and coffee. There is a safe in the room which is easy to use. Only thing I didn’t like was the frosted glass panel in the shower because you can see from the main room when someone is in there just didn’t feel very private but that’s just my personal opinion. We asked reception for some towel dressing gowns and an extra chair for our balcony and we had them within an hour which was impressive. The staff at the hotel are great and work really hard it was sad to see the way some guests treated them. Beach was ok if you want a bed by the water be prepared you have to get up early I went down at 7.15 one morning and still couldn’t get one quite annoying when most of them get left for hours before people return to them. Food was alright could always find something at the end of the day it’s mass catering so don’t expect top notch restaurant style food. It’s absolutely fine and you won’t go hungry. The main pool is loud has music and games not very relaxing but there are other smaller quieter pools you can use. I prefer the beach so didn’t really use the pools or water slides My daughter enjoyed the kids splash park. Entertainment was really good I normally hate hotel entertainment and was surprised how good it was. My daughter enjoyed the kids club and disco in the evening the entertainment team work incredibly hard and deserve some recognition especially Christina what a lovely lady. She just makes everyone feel so welcome and it was a pleasure to meet her. We had some photos done at the hotel which were lovely the guy that did them ( crazy curly hair) sorry can’t remember his name was lovely and put my daughter at ease. Wasn’t impressed with the hotel salon being in the industry myself. Booked a lux pedicure which was about as basic as you can get and a blow dry she did a good job drying my curly hair straight with just a brush but the entire time I was in there she was constantly txting and talking to I assumed her boyfriend which isn’t very professional. On the whole we had a nice time.
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- • I probably wouldn’t class this hotel as 5* but it’s a nice hotel. I contacted Charlie from customer services prior to our visit to request block 5 as I had read the reviews about noise from Icon beach bar and as I had my young daughter with me I didn’t want her being kept awake all night, she was nothing but helpful. On arrival we were allocated our sea view room 5221. Didnt hear a thing from Icon and yes on the balcony you could hear the hotel entertainment but once in the room with the door shut you could hardly hear it and it only went on till about 12. The room was clean and comfortable we all slept well the mini fridge was stocked with water, fruit juice, soft drinks and Effes and replaced regularly. The room also provides tea and coffee. There is a safe in the room which is easy to use. Only thing I didn’t like was the frosted glass panel in the shower because you can see from the main room when someone is in there just didn’t feel very private but that’s just my personal opinion. We asked reception for some towel dressing gowns and an extra chair for our balcony and we had them within an hour which was impressive. The staff at the hotel are great and work really hard it was sad to see the way some guests treated them. Beach was ok if you want a bed by the water be prepared you have to get up early I went down at 7.15 one morning and still couldn’t get one quite annoying when most of them get left for hours before people return to them. Food was alright could always find something at the end of the day it’s mass catering so don’t expect top notch restaurant style food. It’s absolutely fine and you won’t go hungry. The main pool is loud has music and games not very relaxing but there are other smaller quieter pools you can use. I prefer the beach so didn’t really use the pools or water slides My daughter enjoyed the kids splash park. Entertainment was really good I normally hate hotel entertainment and was surprised how good it was. My daughter enjoyed the kids club and disco in the evening the entertainment team work incredibly hard and deserve some recognition especially Christina what a lovely lady. She just makes everyone feel so welcome and it was a pleasure to meet her. We had some photos done at the hotel which were lovely the guy that did them ( crazy curly hair) sorry can’t remember his name was lovely and put my daughter at ease. Wasn’t impressed with the hotel salon being in the industry myself. Booked a lux pedicure which was about as basic as you can get and a blow dry she did a good job drying my curly hair straight with just a brush but the entire time I was in there she was constantly txting and talking to I assumed her boyfriend which isn’t very professional. On the whole we had a nice time.
Super Nice experience
Super experientele! Super Nice staff!!! Thank You Faysal !!!Congratulations!
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- • Super experientele! Super Nice staff!!! Thank You Faysal !!!Congratulations!
Amazing 2 week babymoon
We stayed for 2 weeks in this hotel for our babymoon and we were very satisfied. After reading the reviews I was very scared about the noise level and the food quality. For this reason, during our checkout I mentioned that I am pregnant and I asked if it would be possible to get a quieter room (we had booked land view room). The receptionist was very helpful and gave us a room 6602 (noting it here to remember for future) and we couldn't be more satisfied. When it comes to food there is a lot of choice but it might be harder for vegetarians to get something "proper" apart from side-dishes and salads. Otherwise there is a lot of food quantity (not always the quality though, we were later adding salt by default without even tasting it). On the other side, all the fruits and vegetables were amazing - sweet & juicy - couldn't stop myself from bringing more and more. Cleanliness was okay, some people that are used to 5 star hotels in Europe might not be the happiest but it was pretty good. Maybe there was some dirt here and there but we could see all the time staff cleaning, so it gave us the impression that they are really trying. The only thing that I did not like was that the staff did not really understand English. We kept getting wrong simple orders of drinks so you can imagine that explaining anything more complicated was nearly impossible. I think at such resort it should be a basic thing to speak English. Location amazing and sea was the most beautiful I have ever seen because of how clear the water was and how many fish were swimming in it. The only drawback is the lack of waves and not having that open sea feeling since there is an island just on the other side (but that's very personal opinion). Many people were writing reviews that the sea is cold - not really too much. It's refreshing and feeling nice. Overall very happy and I would recommend a stay in June. As it got more crowded towards the end of the stay I would be scared to go there in July/August.
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- • We stayed for 2 weeks in this hotel for our babymoon and we were very satisfied. After reading the reviews I was very scared about the noise level and the food quality. For this reason, during our checkout I mentioned that I am pregnant and I asked if it would be possible to get a quieter room (we had booked land view room). The receptionist was very helpful and gave us a room 6602 (noting it here to remember for future) and we couldn't be more satisfied. When it comes to food there is a lot of choice but it might be harder for vegetarians to get something "proper" apart from side-dishes and salads. Otherwise there is a lot of food quantity (not always the quality though, we were later adding salt by default without even tasting it). On the other side, all the fruits and vegetables were amazing - sweet & juicy - couldn't stop myself from bringing more and more. Cleanliness was okay, some people that are used to 5 star hotels in Europe might not be the happiest but it was pretty good. Maybe there was some dirt here and there but we could see all the time staff cleaning, so it gave us the impression that they are really trying. The only thing that I did not like was that the staff did not really understand English. We kept getting wrong simple orders of drinks so you can imagine that explaining anything more complicated was nearly impossible. I think at such resort it should be a basic thing to speak English. Location amazing and sea was the most beautiful I have ever seen because of how clear the water was and how many fish were swimming in it. The only drawback is the lack of waves and not having that open sea feeling since there is an island just on the other side (but that's very personal opinion). Many people were writing reviews that the sea is cold - not really too much. It's refreshing and feeling nice. Overall very happy and I would recommend a stay in June. As it got more crowded towards the end of the stay I would be scared to go there in July/August.
Worst hotel
This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in my life - and that's saying something. From beginning to end the experience was just awful, with rude and unhelpful staff, to an unclean and dirty room, to music that's loud coming from the bar within inside the hotel that went onto the early hours of the morning. Shocking attitude when you have an issue, poor food selection, hounding you to go to their spa! Never ever again
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- • This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in my life - and that's saying something. From beginning to end the experience was just awful, with rude and unhelpful staff, to an unclean and dirty room, to music that's loud coming from the bar within inside the hotel that went onto the early hours of the morning. Shocking attitude when you have an issue, poor food selection, hounding you to go to their spa! Never ever again
Five-Star Prices, Two-Star Standards: A Resort Living Off Its Location
Avoid this hotel if you’re expecting the five-star ultra all-inclusive experience it advertises. Orka Lotus Beach is, at best, a tired resort desperately in need of investment, maintenance and adequate staffing. Throughout our stay, it was clear that guest experience was not a priority. A lift serving our accommodation was out of action for approximately 48 hours. For guests with mobility issues, this was more than an inconvenience—it was unacceptable. No meaningful alternative arrangements were offered. The buffet restaurant was chaotic. Tables were regularly left dirty and uncleared, cutlery was often unavailable, and drinks service was virtually non-existent. Finding a clean table and basic dining essentials became a daily challenge. This is not what anyone expects from a five-star hotel. The bars were severely understaffed, resulting in long queues and excessive waiting times. Much of the holiday felt spent queuing rather than relaxing. The hotel also failed to enforce its own sunbed policy. Beds were “reserved” for hours at a time while paying guests were left wandering around trying to find somewhere to sit. Perhaps most disappointing was the general condition of the resort. Cracked tiles, broken steps, poor cleanliness, neglected landscaping and wet floors without warning signs were common throughout the property. Rather than feeling like a luxury resort, large parts of the hotel felt worn down, poorly maintained and neglected. The location is stunning, but unfortunately the hotel itself does not live up to its marketing. The gulf between the advertised five-star ultra all-inclusive experience and the reality on the ground is significant. This was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve had. If you’re paying a premium expecting luxury, service and attention to detail, save your money and look elsewhere.
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- • Avoid this hotel if you’re expecting the five-star ultra all-inclusive experience it advertises. Orka Lotus Beach is, at best, a tired resort desperately in need of investment, maintenance and adequate staffing. Throughout our stay, it was clear that guest experience was not a priority. A lift serving our accommodation was out of action for approximately 48 hours. For guests with mobility issues, this was more than an inconvenience—it was unacceptable. No meaningful alternative arrangements were offered. The buffet restaurant was chaotic. Tables were regularly left dirty and uncleared, cutlery was often unavailable, and drinks service was virtually non-existent. Finding a clean table and basic dining essentials became a daily challenge. This is not what anyone expects from a five-star hotel. The bars were severely understaffed, resulting in long queues and excessive waiting times. Much of the holiday felt spent queuing rather than relaxing. The hotel also failed to enforce its own sunbed policy. Beds were “reserved” for hours at a time while paying guests were left wandering around trying to find somewhere to sit. Perhaps most disappointing was the general condition of the resort. Cracked tiles, broken steps, poor cleanliness, neglected landscaping and wet floors without warning signs were common throughout the property. Rather than feeling like a luxury resort, large parts of the hotel felt worn down, poorly maintained and neglected. The location is stunning, but unfortunately the hotel itself does not live up to its marketing. The gulf between the advertised five-star ultra all-inclusive experience and the reality on the ground is significant. This was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve had. If you’re paying a premium expecting luxury, service and attention to detail, save your money and look elsewhere.
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