About
This exclusive luxury hotel enjoys a spectacular setting on its own beach with fine, golden sand, just outside of Antalya. With a Venetian theme in accordance with its name, the hotel offers an impressive range of facilities and services including 24-hour reception and room service, currency exchange, fitness centre, games room, kid's club and playground. There are five restaurants and several bars to choose from offering everything from simple, tasty snacks to traditional Turkish and Italian cuisines, and the hotel puts on its own daily and nightly entertainment programme. Guests may lounge in the sun by the outdoor pool while younger guests play on the waterslides, play a rousing game of tennis or beach volleyball, or find adventure in windsurfing or diving lessons at the nearby beach. For a carefree holiday in the Mediterranean sunshine, this hotel provides the ideal base.
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Why DUCALE LARA 5*?
Staff
Guests frequently praised the staff for their friendliness and attentiveness. Many noted that the staff went out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. One guest mentioned, "Just returned from a week at Ducale, staff amazing, so friendly and attentive." The service provided by specific staff members like Aleyna was highlighted as exceptional.
Food
The food at the hotel was generally well-received, with guests enjoying the variety and taste. The a la carte restaurants, especially the steakhouse, were highly recommended. One guest stated, "Food delicious and choices plentiful, tried all the a la cartes which were superb, steak house a must." However, some guests found the buffet repetitive.
Facilities
The hotel's facilities, including the pool areas and swim-up bar, were appreciated by guests. The pools were described as vast and clean with plenty of sun loungers. A guest noted, "Pool areas vast and clean with loads of sun loungers, swim up bar a lovely addition." The cabanas were also a popular feature, though some found them pricey.
Common criticisms
Room Amenities
Some guests were disappointed with the room amenities, such as the limited number of hangers and the lack of proper cups. One guest mentioned, "There are only eight hangers. The rooms have recently been refurbished and the finish in some areas isn't the best." Issues with the pillow menu and bathroom supplies were also noted.
Food And Drink Service
While the food was generally praised, the service in the dining areas was sometimes criticized. Guests reported having to wait for drinks and found the dining experience hectic. A guest remarked, "Food - sharpen your elbows! It is feral! You get barged out the way constantly, you have to wait for drinks."
Value For Money
Some guests felt that certain aspects of the hotel did not offer good value for money. The cabanas were considered expensive, and there were complaints about the cost of late check-out. One guest expressed, "The cabana prices are expensive for what they are. It was lovely but I didn't feel it was worth it."
What Guests Loved
Friendly staff Variety of food Clean pools Swim-up bar
Common criticisms
Room Amenities Food And Drink Service Value For Money
Rooms & Comfort
Category scores
Facilities
Facilities
24-hour reception 24-hour security Airport Shuttle BBQ facilities Bellboy service Bicycle hire service Car hire Car park Cloakroom Clothes dryer Concierge Currency exchange facilities Dining area Electric kettle Garden Grill/BBQ Gym Late Check-out Launderette Laundry service Library Lift access Luggage room Medical service Mobile phone coverage Multilingual staff Newspapers Private beach area Room service Secure parking Shop Smoke detector Sun terrace Supermarket Terrace Toaster Towels and bed linen Transfer service Valet parking Wheelchair-accessible Wi-fi
Catering
Air conditioning in Restaurant Banquet hall Bar Breakfast room Café Highchairs Non-smoking area Poolside snack bar Restaurant Show cooking Smoking area Swim-up bar
Entertainment
Children playground Children’s swimming area Entertainment programme for adults Entertainment programme for children Game room Kids’ club Nightclub Outdoor freshwater pool Parasols Pub Sun loungers Theatre / auditorium TV lounge WaterSlides
Health
Beauty salon Hairdressing salon Massage Sauna Spa centre Spa treatments Turkish bath (hamam)
Sports
Aerobics Aqua fit Banana boating Basketball Beach volleyball Bocce Canoeing Diving Jet ski Sailing Surfing Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Waterskiing Windsurfing
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