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From: Riga (RIX)
After: 01 Oct 2026
For: 7 nights
Travellers: 2 Adults
Gardenia Beach Hotel 4*

Gardenia Beach Hotel 4*

This hotel suits families and couples looking for a relaxed, garden-set beach holiday with reliable all-inclusive food and a strong, personable entertainment team, particularly if they speak German or don't mind a predominantly German-speaking crowd. It's less suited to guests with mobility issues, given the amount of stairs across the property, or to non-German/Turkish speakers who want extensive English-language service and entertainment. Travelers seeking a lively nightlife scene or five-star polish should also look elsewhere, as this is better described as a laid-back, mid-range resort.

★★★★ 4-star hotel
Gardenia Beach Hotel 4*

Gardenia Beach Hotel 4*

This hotel suits families and couples looking for a relaxed, garden-set beach holiday with reliable all-inclusive food and a strong, personable entertainment team, particularly if they speak German or don't mind a predominantly German-speaking crowd. It's less suited to guests with mobility issues, given the amount of stairs across the property, or to non-German/Turkish speakers who want extensive English-language service and entertainment. Travelers seeking a lively nightlife scene or five-star polish should also look elsewhere, as this is better described as a laid-back, mid-range resort.

★★★★ 4-star hotel

At a glance

About

Refurbished in 2012, this air-conditioned beach hotel comprises a main building and an annexe with a total of 273 rooms. Located on the Mediterranean coast between the resorts of Side and Alanya, the family-friendly hotel has palm tree filled gardens which lead down to Karaburun Beach where guests can enjoy the hotel's private facilities. The main road is a couple of minutes' walk away where public transport and a local bazaar are available.

Gardenia Beach Hotel 4*
Beach100 m
Town centre1.5 km
Check-in / check-out13:00 / 12:00
Renovated2012

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Why Gardenia Beach Hotel 4*?

Staff And Animation Team

Guests repeatedly single out individual entertainers and waitstaff by name as the highlight of their stay, describing the animation team as warm, energetic and attentive, with several travelers saying friendly staff were the main reason they'd return.

Gardens And Beach Setting

Reviewers love the palm-tree-lined gardens leading to the private beach, calling the grounds beautiful and relaxing, with a beachfront bar and direct sea access that guests rate as a real strength.

All-inclusive Food Variety

Many guests describe the buffet as fresh, plentiful and varied, praising the daily barbecue, made-to-order pizza at the beach bar, and quick replenishment of food and drinks.

Clean, Well-kept Rooms

Multiple reviewers highlight daily housekeeping and spotless rooms and public areas, with comfortable beds mentioned as a plus even though rooms are on the smaller side.

Family And Relaxed Atmosphere

Guests describe the hotel as a calm, low-key resort suited to families and couples wanting to unwind rather than a party destination, with kids' pools and activities appreciated by parents.

Common criticisms

Language Barrier

Because the clientele and staff skew heavily German, several English-speaking guests report that communication can be difficult, with one reviewer specifically warning it suits mainly Turkish or German speakers.

Stairs And Accessibility

The hilly, terraced layout means lots of steps between the rooms, pools and beach, which multiple reviewers flagged as a problem, especially for guests with mobility issues.

Smoking Guests

Some visitors complained about heavy smoking around the restaurant and pool areas that wasn't well policed by staff, which they felt detracted from mealtimes.

Uneven Evening Entertainment

While many praise individual entertainers, others found the evening shows repetitive or under-used relative to the hotel's facilities, and noted shows are often only in German.

What Guests Loved

  • Friendly, memorable staff
  • Beautiful gardens and beach
  • Varied all-inclusive food
  • Clean, well-kept rooms
  • Relaxed family atmosphere

Common criticisms

  • Language Barrier
  • Stairs And Accessibility
  • Smoking Guests
  • Uneven Evening Entertainment

Rooms & Comfort

Double Economy Room

Up to 1 guests

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV

Double Room, Land View

Up to 4 guests

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Mini fridge
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning

Double Standard Room

Up to 3 guests

  • Wi-fi
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer

Double Standard Room

Up to 4 guests

  • Room size (sqm)
  • Wi-fi
  • Balcony
  • Individually adjustable heating
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Mini fridge

Double Superior Room

Up to 3 guests

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV
  • Mini fridge

Double Room, Standard, Single Use

Up to 2 guests

  • Wi-fi
  • Room size (sqm)
  • Safe
  • Individually adjustable heating
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Mini fridge

Family Room, Two Bedrooms, One Bathroom

Up to 4 guests

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • TV

Facilities

Facilities

  • 24-hour reception
  • 24-hour securityFee
  • Airport ShuttleFee
  • Bicycle hire serviceFee
  • Car hireFee
  • Car parkFee
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Hotel safeFee
  • Laundry serviceFee
  • Library
  • Lift access
  • Luggage roomFee
  • Medical serviceFee
  • Private beach area
  • Room serviceFee
  • ShopFee
  • Sun terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wi-fiFee

Catering

  • Bar
  • Highchairs
  • Non-smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaFee

Entertainment

  • Children playground
  • Entertainment programme for adults
  • Entertainment programme for children
  • Game roomFee
  • Kids’ club
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Parasols
  • Sun loungers
  • WaterSlides

Health

  • Hairdressing salon
  • MassageFee
  • Sauna
  • Spa centreFee
  • Steam bath

Sports

  • Banana boatingFee
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bocce
  • Darts
  • Fitness
  • Horse ridingFee
  • Jet skiFee
  • Mini golfFee
  • Motor board rideFee
  • Table tennis
  • WaterskiingFee

Location

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