- Turkey Holidays
- Konyaalti
- Sealife Family Resort
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Sealife Family Resort
Turkey, Europe
Konyaalti
The popular, family-friendly hotel is just across the road from a beautiful blue flag shingle and pebble beach. Shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs can all be found in the vicinity, as well as a bus stop. The hotel was completely renovated in 2012 and the welcoming rooms are en suite with sitting area and balcony as well as central heating and air-conditioning. The restaurant serves a varied and wholesome buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also an a la carte restaurant for evening meals. Guests can relax by the indoor and outdoor pools while younger guests play on the waterslide and in the children's pool, head over to the beautiful Konyaalti beach for various water sports including windsurfing, jet skiing and diving, or explore Antalya's old town with Hadrian's Gate, Hidirlik Tower and the famous clock tower. This is the ideal place to enjoy a family holiday in the sun.
Facilities
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Wi-fi
- Transfer service*
- Secure parking
- Room service*
- Laundry service*
- Launderette*
- Medical service*
- *Some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent3,882 reviews
Excellent
68%
Very Good
13%
Average
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
super
food, pool, beach was very good.
Absolutely Disappointed
Worst 5-Star Hotel Experience We’ve Ever Had
We travel regularly and have stayed at many genuine 5-star hotels around the world. Sadly, this was by far one of the worst hotel experiences we have ever had.
We booked this hotel expecting the luxury, comfort, and service that were advertised. Instead, we found a property that, based on our experience, fell far below the standard of a genuine 5-star resort.
We paid approximately 30,000 RUB per night, yet the room we received was old, poorly maintained, and in desperate need of renovation. The low ceilings made it feel cramped, the wallpaper was peeling, the curtains were stained, the furniture was worn, and there was visible mould on the bathroom ceiling. Finding mould in a room at this price point is completely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
The bed was old and uncomfortable, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. The lack of soundproofing was equally disappointing. Every night we could hear traffic, loud music from outside, neighbouring guests talking, and even people showering and using the bathroom next door. It was impossible to enjoy the peaceful holiday we had booked.
The room was advertised as 48 m², yet it looked and felt dramatically smaller, closer to 25 m². It bore little resemblance to the spacious accommodation we believed we had paid for, which we found extremely misleading.
The main restaurant was another major disappointment. It was consistently overcrowded, noisy, and often difficult to find a table. The food selection was repetitive, many dishes were only lukewarm, and the overall quality fell well below what we would expect from any hotel claiming to be 5-star.
One of the most upsetting aspects of our stay was seeing a cat with what appeared to be a serious neck injury wandering around inside the main restaurant while guests were eating. We appreciate that cats are common in Türkiye, but allowing animals inside an enclosed restaurant where food is being served is, in our opinion, inappropriate. Seeing an apparently injured animal in the dining area was distressing and raised concerns about hygiene, animal welfare, and the overall management of the property.
The beach is also not directly connected to the hotel, as many guests may reasonably expect. Instead, you must walk through an underpass beneath a busy road to reach it. While this may not be a major issue for everyone, we believe it should be made much clearer before guests book.
We were travelling with our 9-year-old child, and after experiencing the condition of the room and the overall standards throughout the hotel, we made the difficult decision to end our holiday early. That is something we have never had to do before.
A family holiday is something people save and look forward to for months. No guest should have to spend their holiday dealing with mould, poor maintenance, uncomfortable beds, constant noise, overcrowded dining areas, and standards that fall so far below what is advertised.
No guest should ever have to experience what we did.
Based on our stay, this hotel simply did not provide the quality, cleanliness, comfort, or service we expect from a genuine 5-star resort. We left feeling deeply disappointed and wishing we had booked elsewhere.
Antalya has many outstanding hotels that genuinely deserve their 5-star rating. Based on our experience, we strongly recommend considering one of those instead before spending your hard-earned money here.
Review by 321bam Dubai, United Arab Emirates
THE BEST
They have super good service, they work hard day in and day out to provide the best of best for us. Super good food buffé and desert buffé. Overall rating 10/10 would definitely recommend families!
Thank you
We had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed our holiday. Everyone at the hotel was friendly, welcoming, and hardworking. The restaurant staff were always fast, kind, and smiling. The lobby and pool bar teams were also very helpful. Housekeeping did a great job—our room and all the public areas were always very clean. The food was delicious. A special thanks to the lady at the patisserie, who was so kind and looked after everything with great care. We also want to thank the entertainment team, especially Bedirhan, Vaileth, Şükriye, and Salma. They were not only great entertainers but also always checking on guests and making everyone feel welcome. The guests at the hotel were also very respectful, which made the atmosphere even better. Thank you to the whole team for making our holiday so enjoyable. We hope to come back again!
Honest review
We stayed here twice, mainly because it was convenient while undergoing fertility treatment nearby. We definitely didn't return by choice, but we knew what to expect on our second visit. In my opinion, this is not the 5-star resort it's advertised to be. Having stayed at some genuinely lovely hotels in Turkey, I'd rate Sealife as a 3-star hotel at best. The hotel doesn't cater well for food allergies. Around half the time, food wasn't labelled in the restaurant. The only allergy-friendly options provided were gluten-free bread and lactose-free milk. Thankfully, there are some great local restaurants nearby that offer proper gluten-free options. The food overall was average, although the freshly made food from the snack bar was much better. Unfortunately, I tried the gluten-free bread provided by the hotel and had a reaction within an hour. Meal times are chaotic. It feels like a zoo, although that's mainly due to rude guests pushing in front of queues. Table service is also very inconsistent—one day you're asked what drinks you'd like, and the next you're completely ignored. A lot of the meat is served in wraps, which again isn't ideal for anyone with allergies. There were also cats wandering around the restaurant, which wasn't particularly pleasant. Ice cream is only available from 12pm to 4pm, then again during the main restaurant opening times, which isn't ideal for a family hotel. On one occasion, we were even told they couldn't serve any because they'd lost the key to the freezer. The snack bar, open from 12pm to 4pm, was one of the highlights. Food is freshly cooked to order and brought to your table. My partner and our little boy especially loved the chicken wraps. The hotel advertises room service, but after ordering through the app, our food never arrived. The water slide felt unsafe, and the upper pool is designated as a "relax" pool where floats, jumping in and splashing aren't allowed. For a hotel marketed as family-friendly, this seems contradictory. It feels like they're trying to cater to both adults-only guests and families, but don't quite manage either. The tunnel leading to the beach is convenient, and the beach bar is excellent. The sea is lovely too. However, anyone with mobility issues should be aware that you have to duck quite low to get through parts of the tunnel. The entertainment is disappointing for a hotel claiming to be 5-star. Activities are mostly the same every day, including aqua aerobics, darts, Jenga and occasionally water polo. That said, the entertainment team were fantastic. A special mention goes to SuSu and Selma, who were brilliant throughout our stay. The kids' club is great, especially as parents are welcome to stay with their children. Another huge thank you to SuSu, who was absolutely amazing with the children. Most of the staff weren't particularly friendly, although there were a few exceptions. The spa offers excellent massages at reasonable prices, although staff can be quite pushy when trying to sell additional treatments. Finally, I have to mention Iva in the patisserie/coffee shop. She is one of the loveliest people I've ever met and genuinely made our stay more enjoyable. Her kindness, warmth and customer service were exceptional
Location - was okay. Easy accessible for taxis to travel.
