TUI BLUE Angora Beach

What a fabulous place. Everything from the food, staff, cleanliness was superb. We did find a lovely beach bar just 15 minutes walk away, but we were happy just to enjoy everything offered at the hotel. What a wonderful farewell we had when we left.

This hotel is a real diamond in the rough. It is located in a very out of the way area and there is very little to do outside or around the hotel. There are a few little shops and Cafes. Having said that, you do not need to leave unless you want to go on any trips. The hotel has everything you need for a relaxing stay. As you walk through the doors you enter a modern reception which then opens onto a real oasis. Calm, quiet and serene with lovely well kept grounds. We booked a swim up room and the pool was ideal for relaxing in. Ours was on the 300 block and we had the sun in the morning as did the 100 block. If you want afternoon sun then request a 200 or 400 room. Hotel was immaculate. Most of the waiting staff were young but very polite and attentive. Most spoke English some better than others obviously but you could always get by. Meals in the main dining room are Buffett style and there was a huge selection of food. Really spoiled for choice. All hot and well presented. Vegan and gluten free options. Some of the nicest food I’ve had. You get 1 free visit to the a La carte restaurant and the food was very very good so make sure you use the visit. There is always somewhere to get food and drink up to midnight. There are lots of activities if you want to take part around the main pool. This pool was lovely and seemed to have plenty of beds. Main season starts in June so will probably be busier. The quiet pool is located at the far end of the hotel and there is a pool bar there as well. The onsite spa is very good and reasonably priced. We had the full shaman treatment and weren’t disappointed. The entertainment team work hard and there is something on every night from local musicians, quizzes, bingo and dancers. There are several trips that you can book. We went to the market which was not a traditional one as we thought, just real fakes. You can get roughly 40% off the starting price by hagggling. If they don’t go as low as you want, walk away. They will soon come after you if they want your money. Be careful though the zip on the bag I bought broke before going home 🙄🥴 We also went to the ruins at Ephesus and this was a great experience looking at the history and architecture of one of the oldest and largest pre Roman cities. If you book trips with TUI you will get an English speaking national geographic guide. This is normally a lovely lady called Esra. Her knowledge adds a lot to the whole experience. There is nothing not like about this hotel. I only have one criticism and 1 request. The upstairs bar area is quite small and seating is limited. There is no designated smoking/ non smoking tables on the balcony so when sitting outside smoke or vape was always blowing around us. Designated no smoking tables would be great to avoid this. My request would be to have a couple of English speaking entertainment channels on the TV. We didn’t want to watch much TV but were stuck between a choice of BBC or SKY news when we did. Keep up the good work and a massive thank you to TUI Blue and all of the staff at the Angora Beach.

This hotel is a gem. It is not a conventional hotel with corridors and lifts but blocks of four rooms spread amongst stunning gardens. This is an adult only hotel and the gardens and layout are beautiful. Our room was well thought out and very well presented. There is something for everyone. Quiet areas, poolside areas and beach areas. All are maintained to a high standard. There is a comprehensive daily entertainment program. Fitness, dance, yoga and Pilates classes are run alongside Boccia, darts, crazy golf and water polo. Sam, Omer and the team are dedicated and great fun to be around. For me, it is the staff that bring the magic to the hotel. Nothing is too much trouble for any member of the team. Then there is Sibel, I don’t think that this wonderful lady ever sleeps. Sibel is the TUI guide and is always on hand to help with a smile and good nature. All in all, a wonderful place to holiday. I can’t wait to return!

I booked this as a last minute getaway (3 days before travel!) and stayed here with my husband from 7th to 14th May. For a four star hotel, this is a lovely place to stay and great value for money. Due to the lateness of it, I didn't have a lot of time to research or have high expectations for it, but we had a great time! TRANSFER: The Tui coach transfer from Izmir Airport was about an hour going to the hotel and 40 minutes going back. It's a really scenic drive over the mountains. We couldn't get a private transfer like we usually do (probably because of the late booking) but the included coach transfer was really quick and organised and I don't think it would have been worth paying the extra ££ for a private one for this particular hotel and location. Stick with the Tui one and save yourself some money! CHECK IN: was really quick and we were given a cold flannel and a refreshing drink whist we were given our room key and told about the facilities etc. RECEPTION AREA/SHOP: The reception area is really nice and has a fridge where you can help yourself to sandwiches and muffins and milk, as well as cold juice and coffee at any time day or night. The whole resort has had a Tui Blue makeover and you can see where it has been modernised throughout. It has still retained some of its original Turkish charm. There is a small shop on site that sells essentials like toiletries and also souvenirs and pool floaties. It's not very big but there are other shops just outside of the hotel if you go out onto the main road. WIFI: This is excellent and reaches all over the resort, even on the beach. It's strong enough to stream shows on Netflix etc. This is useful as there aren't any English TV channels in the room apart from the news. This doesn't bother us but it's worth noting if you like to have the TV on in the evening or when getting ready. ROOM: We stayed in room 209 which was a ground floor with private pool. You get a minibar which is stocked with soft and alcoholic drinks which are free for the first lot and you can get more at an additional cost. Bottled water is also provided free of charge. You get a TV with a range of channels and a hotel page which tells you what activities are taking place throughout the day and other hotel information. The bed was large and comfortable, I asked at reception for smaller pillows as the ones provided were too deep for me and they delivered them within the hour. Their customer service is brilliant, just ask and they will do everything they can to accommodate you! The bathroom had a good size shower and sink/toilet area. There was lots of space for our clothes, including a walk in storage area with hanging space and drawers and a safe which is free to use. I can highly recommend booking a private pool villa as you get your own outdoor space with 2 sun loungers a table and 2 chairs, a large private pool and even a net scoop to keep it clean. This was done a few times a day by the groundskeeping staff who work hard all day to keep the gardens and pool areas clean and tidy. It was so lovely to look out from our own private area which was surrounded by orange tress and it was really quiet and peaceful. POOLS: We tended to stay around the swim up bar - 'Relax Pool' as again it was such a lovely, serene area. You can get in the pool to get a drink or walk to the bar if you didn't want to get wet. We only sat around the main pool once, mainly because we preferred the ambience of the swim up bar, but also because all the loungers were taken up by 9am. I refuse to get up mega early to play the sun lounger game but they sometimes became free later in the afternoon so we did sit there once. With it being early in the season, the water was quite refreshing but I imagine that this will be a welcome relief later in the season as the temperatures rise. It was in the mid 20s in early May which was still vey pleasant and we did get good suntans. BEACH: The beach is lovely but bring some sea shoes as its quite gravelly. The sunbeds are comfortable and there are parasols and tables you can use. The bar is only a few steps away so you can quickly grab a drink. FOOD AND DRINKS: We are real foodies and have travelled a lot so we do have a lot to compare the food here to. In one word, the buffet was excellent. The different choices and standard of food every day was really surprising. We never had a bad meal once and even though there is only main restaurant, it never got repetitive. The desserts and 6x choices of ice cream flavours were amazing. We went to the al a carte restaurant - The Culinarium for a four course meal which was lovely. For mains, I had the beef and my husband had the lamb and both were delicious and cooked to perfection. There is also a snack bar which is open from 12:30 to 16:30 every day serving burgers, kebabs and cakes etc. For drinks, there is a bar in between the main pool and the beach, one at the swim up bar, one in the snack bar and one above the restaurant called "The Bar" which is open in the evening. It was lovely to sit outside here on an evening, overlooking the sea and enjoying a cocktail or beer. The beer is Efes and the selection is good, especially the cocktails. You can get fizzy wine on the all inclusive as well which is a bonus as sometimes its chargeable. I really liked that wherever you are on the property, you're not far away from a bar so you can easily grab drinks to sit outside your room or in one of the swinging chairs that are scattered around the property. LOCAL AREA: There is not much around the hotel apart from a few shops that are mini supermarket type places. We did go to the shop 40m up from the hotel on the same road to get some ice lollies and a few beers for our fridge as both were extremely cheap. We also walked along the beach and had a few drinks at a local bar called Hashtag which was about 20 minutes away if you turn left at the hotel beach entrance. It was a nice walk early evening and a lovely place to have a few beers and watch the sun go down. There are also beach bars to the right as well although we didn't venture that way so I can't comment. STAFF AND SERVICE: The standout thing about this hotel is the wonderful staff and service provided by everyone who works there. The waiting and bar staff are so attentive and really go out of their way to make your stay special. The cleaning and groundskeeping staff were also friendly and would always smile and speak to you. The Tui Blue Experience Manager Sibel was also lovely and really helpful. We loved chatting to her and her lovely cockapoo, Lucky, we also have a poodle cross who were missing so Lucky was a great addition to our holiday! We booked a boat trip through the Tui rep who visited the hotel almost every day. You will get a message on the Tui app, telling you which days and times she will be there. The boat trip was really good and a nice day out with 4 dive stops and lunch etc. TIPS: Download the Tui and the Tui Blue app before you go. You can load your booking onto them and get hotel information and send messages/requests to reception. Take some sea shoes for the beach. Go on a trip to see more of beautiful Turkey. We liked the boat trip but there were other more cultural trips to UNESCO listed historical sites and to Greece. Take a mixture of Euros and Turkish Lira as it varied from place to place on which currency they took. Bring a floatie for the pools, especially if you have a private pool as the on site shop was selling them for almost 20 Euros. Take a sandwich from the fridge in reception for your journey home as the Izmir Airport prices for food and drinks are extortionate. Book the Culinarium on the app for a lovely meal overlooking the sea. Book a room with a private pool, its well worth the extra money. CONCLUSION: We booked this trip to overcome a busy stressful time and it did exactly what we needed it to do - relaxed us and gave us a much needed break. If you're wanting a full on, adventure filled holiday then this isn't the place for you. If you are wanting an adult only, slow-paced, value for money relaxing holiday with great food and service, then don't hesitate and book Angora Beach today! Thank you for a wonderful time, we will be back one day.

I can't recommend this place enough for a relaxing holiday. Firstly the service was absolutely fantastic, quick and friendly always with a smile. A special shout out to Ferhat, Abdulkadir, Yasin and Sahin, from the bar, the pool bar and cullinarium who all went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Location is fantastic for relaxation, and booking excursions is very easy if you want to get out for the day. Food and drink is always available with lots of clearly labelled options for Vegans and Vegitarians. A friendly atmosphere with brilliant facilities, great value for money. 5 stars.