Ali Bey Resort

The hotel had a very calm and beautiful atmosphere, surrounded by lush greenery. The rooms were spacious and cleaned every day. I especially loved having a bathtub in the room! We stayed in the first house, which was very quiet and peaceful.

All the staff were incredibly friendly and provided excellent hospitality. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of choices. I also really appreciated that the bar offered imported alcoholic drinks.

Overall, we had a wonderful and relaxing stay, and we will definitely be visiting again next year!❤️🇹🇷

We stayed at Ali Bey Resort Sorgun for a week in October as a family of four, with our two teenage daughters. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't on our side for the first four days, but despite that, we had a really lovely holiday and would happily recommend this hotel. The transfer from Antalya Airport took around an hour and a half. The hotel is right by the beach, and Side isn't too far away either. We had hoped to explore the area, but with the poor weather at the beginning of our stay, we never got around to it. Once the sunshine finally arrived, we just wanted to enjoy the pools and make the most of our remaining days.

One of the things we loved most about Ali Bey was the beautiful greenery. There are trees and plants everywhere, giving the resort a cosy, almost romantic atmosphere, with plenty of natural shade. Despite its size, it feels surprisingly peaceful. There are livelier areas if that's what you enjoy, but also lovely quiet spots, particularly around the adults-only pool. I really think there's somewhere for everyone.

One small thing worth mentioning is the lighting in the evenings. While the softer lighting adds to the romantic atmosphere, we felt some of the pathways, particularly those leading to the accommodation blocks, were a little too dark. A few extra lights would make a difference without taking away from the charm of the place.

Our family accommodation was fantastic in terms of space. It was essentially two separate rooms, each with its own bathroom and balcony, which was brilliant for a family with teenagers. Our daughters had their own space and we had ours. Both rooms were very spacious, with plenty of storage for clothes and suitcases. One bathroom had a shower and the other a bath, and both were a really good size.

The decor has its own charm, although I do think the rooms could benefit from a little updating. The TVs were surprisingly small for such large rooms, probably the smallest we've come across in a hotel! Not that it really mattered — who goes to Turkey to watch television? The air conditioning was also quite noisy, but otherwise we were very happy with our accommodation.

Cleanliness throughout the resort was generally very good. The restaurants, corridors, pool areas and even the poolside toilets were kept clean and tidy. The rooms could have been cleaned a little more thoroughly in places, although having worked in hospitality for 15 years, I probably notice small details that others wouldn't.

The one area that really disappointed me was the shower and changing facilities near reception, which guests can use before departure. These definitely need some attention. The silicone around the showers had turned black, there was an unpleasant smell, and the whole area felt rather tired. I actually decided not to use the shower after seeing it. It's a shame because the rest of the resort is maintained to such a good standard.

The staff were without a doubt one of the highlights of our holiday. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and genuinely happy to help, particularly in the restaurants. We'd especially like to mention Isa and Hasin, who were both lovely. Isa in particular was incredibly kind and attentive, and really made us feel welcome. It's people like him who make a holiday that little bit more special.

The food in the main restaurant was fresh, tasty and varied, with plenty of choice.

One of the main reasons we chose Ali Bey was because they offered freshly prepared gluten-free meals, which was very important for our daughter. I really appreciated the chef and kitchen team taking the time to prepare meals especially for her. Not everything was quite to her taste, although to be fair, she requested a few British-style dishes, which might not have been the easiest things to recreate!

There are a few things that could make the gluten-free experience even better. For example, there were no gluten-free burger buns available, only bread, no gluten-free breakfast cereals, and very little choice when it came to cakes and desserts. I don't mean this as a complaint, more as constructive feedback, as these little things would make a big difference to families travelling with children who need a gluten-free diet.

The only real disappointment with the arrangements came on our departure day. I had organised a gluten-free packed meal for our daughter through Guest Relations several days beforehand, as we had a 6 pm transfer and an 11 pm flight. Although she eventually received her food, it arrived just ten minutes before our transfer, after I'd had to follow up about it. It seemed to have been prepared in a rush, which was a shame.

We had also been told that packed meals could be arranged for the rest of us, but unfortunately these never arrived. We'd only had a light lunch that day and had been counting on something to take with us. It wasn't a major issue, but it was a disappointing end to what had otherwise been such a well-organised stay.

As for the facilities, we were really impressed. Because of the weather, the heated pool was understandably very popular, but we never struggled to find sunbeds or fresh towels. The water was clean, the pool areas were well maintained, and the bar staff were always lovely.

There was a good variety of daytime activities, including aqua aerobics and yoga, and the evening entertainment was also of a good standard. Table tennis was popular, so getting a turn wasn't always easy, but it was nice to have it available. We also noticed both a kids' club and a teen club, although our daughters didn't use either, so I can't comment on those.

One thing we were surprised by was having to pay extra for the tennis courts and rackets. We've stayed at several five-star all-inclusive resorts in Turkey, and this was the first time we'd come across that. Personally, I feel tennis facilities should be included at a hotel of this standard. I completely understand additional charges for spa treatments and similar services, but tennis was a little disappointing.

Overall, we felt Ali Bey offered very good value for money. We've paid a similar amount for other five-star holidays and received considerably less in terms of accommodation, facilities and service.

Is the hotel absolutely perfect? No, there are a few things that could be improved. But did we enjoy our holiday, feel welcome and well looked after? Absolutely.

The beautiful surroundings, spacious accommodation, good food and, above all, the wonderful staff made this a really enjoyable family holiday.

We would happily recommend Ali Bey Resort Sorgun and would certainly consider returning.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make our stay so lovely, especially Isa and Hasin!

We had a lovely stay at this hotel. It’s an excellent hotel with a beautiful sandy beach, and it’s great to see a lifeguard always on duty.

The staff are very helpful, friendly and always willing to support whenever you need anything. A special thank you to Yildiz, who was so kind, courteous and quick to respond to our requests. We really appreciated the help and the positive attitude. We would happily recommend this hotel and would love to come back!