IC Santai Family Resort

"Firstly, I would like to say it was our second year at this hotel at the request of my 6 and 4 year old boys who loved it so much the first time round they wouldn’t stop talking about going back! We booked a swim up room and were fortunate enough to be on the ground floor so the patio doors opened out to our private sun loungers with instant access to the pool which was never busy and got lovely and warm in the afternoon. The room was spacious and clean with a mini bar full of soft drinks, waters and beer as well as some snacks on the side. You also have the added bonus of being able to use the snack bar which was so handy. There you will find fresh, delicious homemade pizzas as well as sandwiches, cakes, ice cream, a selection of fruit, assorted juices and a fully stocked bar with stunning outside seating areas. The staff here were so friendly but I must give a special mention to Yagmur who did the best pina coladas and was so brilliant with my children! They have a water park with 6 different slides, my youngest wasn’t tall enough to go on them but we were advised to head to reception to sign a waiver form that stated we were liable for any potential accidents he might have. I’m so glad we got to do this as he had the best time on these slides and we were able to catch him at the bottom. The lifeguards were outstanding at keeping everyone safe and there was never any queues to go on the slides so they had hours of fun! The kids club is brilliant and all the staff were engaging throughout the day, they had lots of energy and ensured everyone was having a great time. My boys tried the pottery class, archery, activities around keeping the environment clean, rag doll making and car painting. There is also a playground, mini pool, a soft play section and some role play areas as well as a cinema. They offer something for everyone! There is also plenty for teenagers to do but obviously we didn’t sample these activities. The splash park is brilliant for little ones and next to it they have a splash zone where you can have water fights with your family, again my children loved these areas. They also took part in an inflatable obstacle course in the main pool which was a joy to see, I asked one of the lifeguards if he could guide my youngest and he reassured my 4 year old and was more than happy to help guide him round the course. There are too many activities to mention but they include water polo, beach volleyball, darts and fly yoga, there is always something going on! The food at the buffet was tasty with lots of fresh stations and a variety of different cuisines and the waiting staff were on hand to offer you a drink. The beach bar is also highly recommended as they offer things like burgers, hot dogs, jacket potatoes, pasta, pizzas, chips, a salad bar and more with the backdrop of the beach which offer lovely views. The alcoholic drinks were all branded which was a real luxury, I had a splash of coke with my malibu as they pretty much did quadruple measures much to my delight! The pool bar was often busy but the staff were very quick at making the drinks so the queues went down very quickly, I also like the fact they had a step for children to climb onto where they could order their own drinks and were given priority over adults. The mixology bar was incredible, there was a lady who worked there called Nergis who was one of the most friendliest members of the team, she let my boys mix the drinks and garnish them off which they felt proud of and she was such a lovely lady, a big thank you to her. Now, the final thing to mention is the mini disco. There is a lady called Sara who runs it who my boys loved from last year and were hoping to see her again this time round. She did not disappoint, I would say she is the best person to run a mini disco, her enthusiasm shines through, there is a constant smile on her face and all the children are drawn towards her energy. She puts her heart and soul into ensuring the children have the best time. On our final night she invited us to dine in one of the A la carte restaurants for free which was a lovely touch and after the fountain show (which is a must watch) she got the boys some goody bags to take home. She is a real credit to your company and I wish to extend my sincerest thanks to her for all she did for our family. We had such a good time that my youngest cried as we were leaving because he wanted to stay for longer and my eldest said that he is going to live in Turkey when he grows up - you certainly gave us a holiday we will never forget! Top tips: The mixology bar gets very busy at night, we went when it opened bang on 7pm and were always the first ones to get served. Some people don’t realise that you can get crisps at the pool bar, they aren’t on show, so if you’re peckish just ask! Try their iced caramel macchiato coffees from their coffee bar along with their chocolate brownie - it’s a winning combination if you have a sweet tooth like me! Enjoy x"

"We had an amazing stay here, I highly recommend! Especially if staying in one of the "swim up" suites - though half of these are in the first floor so not swim up, you still get exclusive use of that pool and the club house in the centre which is what made our holiday so special. (I did email to ask for ground floor in advance but they said couldn't guarantee and we were put on the first floor). Room was huge with its own lounge area with sofa and balcony. Family with 2 kids 7 and 10 from the UK. In the minority as Brits but we didn't mind that. Lots of kids club activities though the play areas were a bit young for mine so they only wanted to go to the craft activities and otherwise use the teenage room which had minecraft etc. They enjoyed the high ropes too. Lots of activities for adults but my children were upset they couldn't do some of these (paddleboard, fly yoga, though they were full even with adults only). Food was brilliant. Of note there were NO al a cartes included, so we only did one (12 euros per adult for Turkish, up to 20 for Asian), but the buffet was brilliant and good lunch options at the snack bar and breakfast/snacks at the club house. Amazing gozlemes being made near the snack bar, and other "pop up" food things which you would just stumble across rather than being advertised. Great coffee at the coffee bar, and they did some cakes but would be good if they did baklava and the main restaurant coffee could be improved. Great cocktails, branded beers / soft drinks and branded ice creams with quick friendly service. In room mini bar with soft drinks, beer and water and a couple of snacks. The in room coffee is just instant in paper cups though and no wine in room. The main pool was very busy but the quiet pool never was, there were no queues in the splash park for slides and the sea was warm (warmer than the indoor pool!). Hammam was lovely and massage amazing but staff too pushy trying to up sell. You also have to dodge the men selling photos and watersports in the resort. Great size resort, not too big so everything in a few mins walk, lovely grass area with deck chairs and a nice vibe. Entertaining, if a bit random, evening shows. You get given beach towels which can be exchanged by the main pool. Nowhere to walk to nearby, and 20 euros for a taxi to belek/lend of legends. Land of legends was a brilliant day out and you can go to the shopping mall/for the evening fountain show for free. Overall I'd highly recommend, we had a fantastic time."

"The general atmosphere is very laid back, the food is lovely and the staff are friendly. Special mention to Adema who is very amiable, positive and did a great job translating from English to Russian to help out with speaking to my father in law. I would highly recommend this hotel having experienced a number of different hotels in Antalya."