PIGALE BEACH

I can confidently say it was the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. I went there for a weekend getaway so my kids could have fun, but it was a disaster. We went hungry, the food was awful; they just kept reheating the same inedible food. The breakfasts were like something out of vomit, I couldn't even figure out what it was. The bar closes at 11 pm; it's like life ends at 11 pm. I would have been happier giving that much money to someone in need. There was a slide there for fun, but even that we could only use sparingly because it was constantly being closed. The only good thing they did was quickly vacate and clean the room, pretending to clean it and then putting someone else in. The place I was in was full of people who were starving and complaining about being victims. I assume those who said they were satisfied were from their own ranks because it was the worst hotel I've ever been to. You go into the shower and it's salty water, we couldn't even brush our teeth. You go into the pool and it tastes salty and disgusting in your mouth. If you want to go to the beach, the sea is amazing but there are rocks, we had a lot of difficulty getting in. Also, it's very far from the hotel, a dangerous distance with no pavement, you never feel safe with children.

the hotel is very nice and great for a holiday. The rooms are clean, the grounds are well-maintained, and the whole atmosphere makes you feel completely relaxed. But I especially want to mention Gezdey. She's the girl who ran the contests and evening entertainment. And she wasn't just good she was absolutely brilliant. She brought so much energy, came up with games that had everyone kids and adults alike laughing out loud. Not a single boring moment with her; every evening felt like a real party. Huge thanks to her for the amazing vibes people like her make a holiday truly unforgettable. We'll definitely be coming back.

On July 9, 2026, I booked a three-night stay through Jolly Tur for a party of two adults and two children. Upon arrival, we were assigned a ground-floor room that was incredibly damp—it was unfit even for an animal. After I complained, they gave us another room—one of the ones at the far end of the corridor. There was no drinking water in the rooms, and cleanliness was non-existent. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all of equally poor quality; honestly, we did not get our money's worth. The tap water in the room was salty, making it impossible to even brush one's teeth. They had set up water dispensers where guests had to fill plastic cups during meals. As for the beach, it was 200 meters away, equipped with only 20–30 sunbeds; there was no maintenance, the area was filthy, and no one was cleaning it up. In my personal opinion, the Ministry of Tourism should revoke this establishment's star rating. Although I had booked a three-night stay, I could only tolerate the experience for two days before checking out early. The Turkish word "yakamoz" refers to the phosphorescence or bioluminescence produced by marine organisms in the sea, often visible at night.