Manaspark Deluxe Hotel

I read previous reviews and thought it was worth a go as we wanted a small hotel, big mistake. The review by Niamh probably sums up our key issues and if I had read it then I would have flicked on by this the hotel.

Key issues include mixed level of Service ( reception are dreadful), food quality (raw chicken too) , room issues including a waste pipe from the above apartments running though our ground floor deluxe one which sounded like we had a built in waterfall, not great when the people want showers every night at 1am), and certainly dont try to ask for additional pillows - more chance of winning the national lottery. As for entertainment, if you like bingo & poor local dancers then it's for you but its really a token gesture to say they have entertainment. Music is pumped out all day at full blast . I love the ibiza club scene but not all day but does stop at midnight. The only relief is when the local mosque does their call to pray and the music is switched off, thankfully this is 5 times a day though they do start at 5am and can easily be heard in your room.

This hotel with the right management, staff who understand what customer service means and a full refurbishment could be a little gem.

There are far better hotels in Turkey and recommend you continue your search for your next holiday destination and avoid this hotel.

A very disappointing stay despite the beautiful setting

We arrived late at night and were initially pleased with the location of our room — beside the pool and close to the snack bar. Unfortunately, the welcome plate of nuts left for us was covered in ants. We returned it, and although we appreciated the gesture, it set the tone for the rest of our stay.

As we had arrived late, we went straight to the snack bar, where we were served raw chicken schnitzel. Not a great first meal.

Room & Cleanliness

On inspection, the room was functional but certainly not “deluxe.” The bathroom was particularly poor:

• Limescale built up around the shower • A rusted mirror that looked awful • A shower head that couldn’t be used hands‑free because the attachment was too high and angled incorrectly, causing water to spray across the entire bathroom

We asked for this to be repaired, but nothing was done. Housekeeping changed towels daily, but the bathroom was not cleaned. I had to request cleaning, and even then it was only done once during our 10‑day stay.

The lighting in the room was terrible. It was so dark that the only place with enough light to apply makeup was outside, using a handheld mirror.

Bars & Drinks

The pool bar served only beer — no other alcohol — and there was no poolside waiter service. To get anything else, you had to walk to the garden bar.

Cocktails were extremely disappointing:

• Limited menu • Pre‑made bottled cocktails • Poor taste • Any request outside the small menu was met with a firm “no”

The male bartender at the garden bar was the most unfriendly staff member we encountered. He appeared rude and uninterested, and at times there was a noticeable difference in how guests of different nationalities were treated. This felt uncomfortable and, at times, hostile.

It was also almost impossible to get a drink with meals unless you approached staff directly, yet we saw other nationalities being offered drinks without asking.

Noise

Our room had a lovely poolside view, but from 7:30am every morning we were woken by chairs scraping across the restaurant floor above us — for hours.

General Impression

I had read some of the negative reviews before booking and was concerned, especially by the photos. After staying here, I can confirm that many of those comments were accurate. I’ve included my own photos to show that this isn’t simply negativity — the rooms are tired, poorly maintained, and far from deluxe.

The one positive was the peaceful location, but overall this was a very disappointing holiday, especially considering the significant amount of money we paid. I’m sure this hotel was wonderful when it first opened, but based on our experience, I would look at other hotels in the area.