APA Mountain Lodge

The owner and his right‑hand man were very friendly and eager to help. There was a small swimming pool that was nice to use, and the views were good. Our room was a decent size, located away from the main building, so noise was minimal. The breakfast was extremely poor: we only got eggs and frankfurter sausages with no choice, dry bread, basic cheese, olives, jam, salad, and cold chips once. Butter was provided only 30% of the time, and fruit was only given the next day if we requested it. We had to buy our own cereal because the same food every day became tiresome, and milk supplies were very low. No fruit juice was offered. The evening meal was supposed to be a la carte, with options like chicken, fish, or meatballs, but the cooking quality was mostly poor. Internet access was hit‑and‑miss; our room had to piggyback off another room, and when that room was empty we had no Internet. During a power cut one evening, there was no backup power, no candles, nothing—we had to use our phones for light. The room was labeled "luxury" but offered no tea, coffee, or toiletries, very little bedding, the whole room sloped downward, and only 2 towels. There was a working fridge, but fitting drinks in required good Jenga skills. Clean sheets and towels were only provided if we asked for them, and no one told us housekeeping wouldn't be automatic. A bin near our room was used several times but never emptied over our 10‑day stay. Although the hotel is in the mountains, access is extremely poor and if you’re not a confident driver it’s a problem. Only three people worked there, and they all smoked constantly; it was extremely casual.

Julie·1か月前

Apart from the view of the mountains, neither I nor my family liked anything about the hotel. The location was bad, the service was bad, and there was no cleanliness. When we arrived, the staff seemed to think we were not expected; we had to wait 20 minutes with children and luggage for them to prepare the room. When we finally entered, my wife noticed the room still needed cleaning, so we had to clean the room and bathroom ourselves, finding many hairs, etc. The location in the mountains means without a car you have no chance to buy groceries or anything else—you’re left dependent on the hotel.

Nourou·1か月前

The dinner was excellent, especially the salads.

Aleksandr·2か月前

The view was nice. If you’re not an experienced driver, you shouldn’t come.

Eshref·2か月前

“Fake 5 star hotel. The views are stunning, facilities are bang average at best”

The only positive aspect of this hotel is the view. It offers truly spectacular scenery, with magnificent mountains that look almost too perfect to be real—as if they were AI-generated. The surrounding landscape is breathtaking and one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. At night, the lights of Antalya glimmer and shimmer in the distance. The city sits at the foot of the mountains, creating a dramatic contrast between the urban skyline and the towering peaks above. It's a genuinely awe-inspiring sight and, without question, the highlight of staying here. If you're expecting a genuine five-star experience, I'd honestly look elsewhere. In my opinion, this hotel is too good to be a 3-star, but nowhere near a 5-star. At best, it's a 3.5-star hotel. The first problem was simply getting there. Google Maps took us to two dead ends, one ending at a mansion under construction. The roads are incredibly narrow, and we ended up doing what felt like a 20-point turn while trying not to get a puncture. The hotel should really send guests a recommended route before arrival. I definitely wouldn't recommend arriving at night. The hotel has so much potential, but the lack of maintenance is obvious. There are dead plants left sitting in pots, others are withering from lack of water, and the grounds feel neglected. Even the outdoor hanging egg chair had dirty cushions that looked like they hadn't been cleaned in years. We booked a Deluxe Suite after a 7-hour 40-minute drive from Cappadocia, we were hoping to relax. Instead, it was a real disappointment. I honestly questioned whether they cleaned our room. We found a wine stain in the fridge, hair in the Jacuzzi, used shower gel bottles left behind, and the Jacuzzi itself didn't work. The electrical sockets were dead, there was no Wi-Fi, the TV didn't work, the bed felt broken and was really uncomfortable, and every time the toilet flushed the bathroom smelled of sewage. We were also given one bath towel and what looked like two hand towels rolled up to pass as a full-sized towels. To be fair, the electricity was fixed—but only on our last night, which finally meant we could charge our phones and use the internet. We also paid 2,000 TL for dinner, and it wasn't worth it. I'd recommend eating elsewhere. The staff are aloof. This place has the potential to be fantastic, but it feels like maintenance and housekeeping have been neglected for too long. If you're paying for a five-star hotel, this isn't it

Melvin·2か月前