Amara Centro Resort

Teodora Ch

This is not real Turkish hospitality… as we know it !!!! I’m genuinely sorry to write this, but after visiting Turkey 3–4 times for holidays, this experience had absolutely nothing to do with the famous Turkish tourism we’ve always appreciated before. Let’s start with the room — the first one we were given looked like it had been cleaned by a child or someone who couldn’t see properly. Dust everywhere, the TV covered in white film, the lamp hanging by a single wire, and the bed, bathroom, and all surfaces simply filthy. In front of the mirror, where the coffee and kettle were placed, there were hairs, and the cups still had lipstick marks and were wiped with a dirty cloth. Unfortunately, we left the room too fast to take photos. We were moved to another room, which was cleaner, but the service throughout our stay was extremely poor — no smiles, no greetings, everything done with visible reluctance. We’ve stayed in other Crystal Hotels, but this property should not belong to the chain. It’s miles behind in quality. Food: The Chef here really needs training from the Chef at Crystal Paraiso Verde in Belek. The dishes were the same every day — tasteless, greasy, and poorly presented. Food is usually one of the biggest highlights of Turkish resorts, but here it was a total disappointment. Every lunch and dinner was basically meat with sauce — sometimes with rice, sometimes with potatoes or green beans, and that was it. The snack bar was a joke: you could “choose” between a salad, burger, or pizza, and one day there wasn’t even pizza available. One evening we decided to visit the "Italian Restaurant" - the waiter did his best to refuse us to stay there, we were the only ones who made that choice anyway. In the end we gave up on having dinner there and when we were leaving and thanking him, he replied: Actually, I thank you :))) Apparently we were bothering him in some way ..... And finally, the departure morning was the last straw. Our transfer was at 5 a.m. We had asked the day before where we could have breakfast and were told the Lounge Bar (which supposedly works 24/7). In the morning — it was closed. The receptionist again confirmed breakfast was there, but it wasn’t. Then a very rude guy from the lobby bar told us to go to the restaurant. The restaurant was dark, closed off with a red rape : Dont Cross .... We asked again for at least a sandwich for the kids. A “manager” come behide reception reluctantly repeated, “Go to the restaurant.” We went back — same story. Inside, they were just unpacking the bread; everything else was wrapped up and not ready — only cold cuts, cheese, yogurt, waffles, and breadsticks. On the positive side: the pools were large and clean, with plenty of sunbeds both on the beach and around the pool area. The aquapark was great, and the water in the kids’ pool was pleasantly heated. The evening animation was entertaining — one day they organized an Oktoberfest, and it was done really well and professionally. We left not just disappointed but with a bitter feeling of a wasted vacation. This hotel has completely put us off coming back to Turkey — or, as we joked with our friends, at least until we forget this experience.

Sonia Rebeca Șpaiuc

We had a wonderful stay at Crystal Centro. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, everything was spotless and very well organized. The food was delicious, the pools were crystal clear, and the children’s pool is one of the most beautiful we’ve seen, with different slides and shallow water that’s perfect for kids. The kids’ club is amazing — the staff there organize lovely activities and are so engaged with the children. We also really enjoyed the evening shows. Although the beach is small, it’s clean and well maintained. We loved everything about our stay and were pleasantly surprised to discover such a lovely place. Highly recommended!

Roland Varga

We stayed here as a couple for 7 days in August. Overall, a mixed experience. The negative: - Our LoveHolidays/MTS Globe representative, Ferruh, was very pushy about selling excursions. Even after we said we weren’t interested in certain tours, he kept insisting. For example, he initially quoted us around £80–90 per person for a Suluada boat trip, then lowered it to £50 pp after “checking with his boss.” When we compared afterwards, we found the typical market price outside was only €30–35 pp for the same trip. He also told us he would help with general issues (like confirming our airport transfer), but when we contacted him later, he did not respond. - Mornings were often disturbed by noise: around 3–6am we heard what sounded like rubbish being collected outside, hotel staff moving barrels near the storage area, cleaners using the storage room next to our room, and occasionally furniture being dragged from the floor above. This meant we were woken up very early almost every day. - The food was average. Plenty of options, but quality was inconsistent. The positive: - Staff were friendly and polite throughout our stay. - The beach was very nice, with a beach bar that made it easy to relax. - Pools were clean and enjoyable, with plenty of space to swim and unwind. Will we go back/recommend to our friends and family? No.

Александр Голинтовский

Me, my wife and my son (4 year old) had an unforgettable vacation at your hotel and were 100% satisfied! We were incredibly impressed by the diverse animation, comfortable rooms, and amazing aquapark, kids club. We could list the hotel's advantages almost endlessly and confidently recommend it to other families.

Jakub Tomaszewski

Hotel Review: I had an amazing time at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The food was delicious with a wide variety of options every day. The location was perfect – close to the beach and with beautiful views. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday! Animator Yunus: A special thank you to Yusuf, one of the best animators I've ever met! He was full of energy, always smiling, and made every activity fun and engaging. From morning dart games to evening shows, Yusuf brought so much joy and positive energy to our vacation. He really went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. Thank you, Yusuf – you made our stay unforgettable!