Weather : Weather is always great.
I've been June, July and September.
The sun's always out, but in July was bit too warm.
In September heat is more bearable but at night I noticed drop in temperature - better than night temperature in July, far too hot & sticky!

Holiday : I've been to Altinkum 5 times now, will be 6 later this month and everytime I go I manage to have a even better time!

Would recommend to young ones and old!

Can be a quiet holiday or more lively.

We've stayed at Esra 4 times and Peyda once. Really recommend Esra, entertainment is good and staff are all really nice.
Theres a BBQ night and a Turkish night during the week which have dancers and games and different kinds of entertainment.

Places Recommended : Water park at Didim is good if you don't want to travel a long distance to the one in Kusidasi and I enjoyed it just as much.

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Weather : I go to Altinkum every year and it only gets better. guaranteed hot sunshine up until end of October.
People really friendly. annoying at first with the hassle of being called into shops - if you return they remember you (unbelievable) and the hassle stops.
I've stayed everywhere from the very basic to the more upmarket and could not fault any - after all you get what you pay for.
Was last in Altinkum first week of june 09 and am returning in aug 09 - did notice that prices have gone up considerably since last year, but it's still reasonalbly cheap. the grand restaurant is one of the best restaurants with big ben also serving top food

Holiday : great for all ages - plenty of night life disco bars, (the usual stuff) break dancers - kids just loved it

turkish really friendly people and great sport

Places Recommended : water park , beware extorniate prices inside
boat trips great value for money
temple of appollo - stunning
to many day trips to mention

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Weather : Weather was amazing. Hot every day with Temps up to 40 Degrees most Days in July.. Nice warm lazy Evenings away from the Hotel..

Holiday : The area is like a building site with Building Works everywhere and the worst Roads this side of Iraq... It looked almost 3rd World driving to the Hotel..
The Hotel itself looked great from the outside and had good Fixtures and Fittings but not 5 Star (More like Spanish 3 Star to me)
Staff were only interested in Money and gave me the look of Death when I made use of the All Inclusive facilities.
I paid enough for them so why the Evil stares... The Lifts stopped at every floor regardless of the fact theat No-One pressed the button and the food was bloody Awful and in most cases I went out to Eat.. (Thank God for Burger King)
The Receptionist Staff were so unhelpful and poorly organised when we asked about Excursions.. Transport Links etc and gave us no information and not even a smile on answer..
All I can say is that I will never be back in Turkey after such a poor Experience and I feel that I will stick to my usual Destinbations (ie Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria etc..) which have been much better in every way..

Places Recommended : Temple of Apollo in Altinkum and the Aqua Park in Didum..

Recommend Altinkum to others : No

Joe went to Altinkum on
Wednesday 1st July 2009 for 7 days

Weather : The weather in July 2008 was absolutely fabulous. Hot, hot, hot! Nothing better than throwing yourself in the pool or the cooling sea. Glorious at night too.

Holiday : Our holiday was fabulous - three young children and three adults - something for all of us. This children learned to swim and dive and so long as you are sensible and protect them well against the hot sun, they can have a fabulous time in the sun. Lots of places to visit, whatever you want from your holiday - sun, sea, sand, scenery, history - its got it all and suits people of all ages. The people are so friendly and helpful. I can't fault it.

Places Recommended : Akbuk of course because it is where our lovely duplex apartment is, it is quiet, with a beautiful bay and scenery. Lovely for walking and quite safe for the kids. Bodrum for the shopping - excellent and the scenery on the Bodrum peninsula is out of this world. Good day out. Turkey - fab!

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Patsy went to Altinkum on
Friday 25th July 2008 for 8 days

Weather : I have been three times now and when i go on the 13th September it will be my fourth !
The weather in September is always great !
Suitable for adults , children and teenagers ! Very hot but not to sticky , seen about 2 clouds per day the sun was allllways out , and at night times the weather is perfect , not too hot , not cold and no wind .
Around 30's .

Holiday : Amazing , we stay in a villa next to Peyda & the Esra hotels , there isn't one person i know that has been to Turkey and has come back saying 'yeh it was alright' or they didn't like it , everyone loves it !
The people are very friendly , weathers great , lots of stuff to do and bars everywhere !

Places Recommended : Go on the boat trip ! We went on one that visited 8 Islands and the views were breath taking !
Kussadasi water park , Brilliant !
Visit some of the markets aswell they're quite good , and this year were hoping to visit the Pammukale lakes this time wich no doubt will be fab !

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Breesha went to Altinkum on
Sunday 16th September 2007 for 14 days

Weather : We stayed at the Esra Apartments
Me, my husband and my three children
All had a really good time and booked
again for next year.
Esra was clean, entertaining and has very friendly staff
their was tears when it was time to go home.
The weather was fantastic, come prepared with plenty suncream and hats.

Holiday : We went to the mud baths and turtle
beach left feeling all refreshed but you will need to shower when you return.
Aqua Park Ar Kusadaski was great fun
but wear ear plugs while swimming in any of the pools as ear infections are can be a problem.
I took a good first aid kit which did help.

Places Recommended : Aqua fantasy park
Mud baths/turtle beach
Boat trip swim in the sea / visit Acbuc market.
Didim local market "be prepared to haggle"

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Mrs A Reid went to Altinkum on
Sunday 20th July 2008 for 14 days

Weather : We stayed at the Budak hotel in the last week of July 2008. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, red hot! We only ever saw cloud on our last day and it was still hot even so, apart from that you never needed a cardi or pashmina at all even late at night.
It was so hot that some of the Turks were burying themselves in the sand, presumably to cool off. Both the pool and sea made a welcome break from the blazing sun, which we made regular use of. If you can't stand the heat then maybe July/August is too hot for you!

Holiday : We had what we wanted from this holiday which was a relaxing, and re-energising break. We didn't take any trips or tours but took long leisurely walks together, particularly around the harbour side of the resort.
We met a lovely Turkish lady who swam each morning from the wall, Sarin a local hotelier(Han Han Hotel.) She was very friendly and invited us to her home for a drink which we accepted on our last night's stay.
We have been to Turkey many times before and always enjoy it enormously!

Places Recommended : We have visited Ephesus, Pammukale, House of the Virgin Mary, ( we were caught in the forest fire up on the mountain two years ago!) Of course a hamam is always an experience. The mud baths at Dalyan is also a must, plus the Rock Tombs on the way to Turtle Beach as well as the many colourful lively markets.

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Judy Turner went to Altinkum on
Thursday 24th July 2008 for 7 days

Weather : CAN'T FAULT THE WEATHER HERE IF YOU WANT SUN GO TO ALTINKUM,NEVER SEEN A CLOUD FOR TWO WEEKS AND 40'c.

Holiday : FANTASTIC PLACE ALL THE PEOPLE WERE VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE, ,TURKEY IS AN UP AND COMING HOLIDAY DESTINATION RESORT CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK.

Places Recommended : LOTS TO DO THERE ARE 3 BEACHES TO CHOOSE FROM,WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT,
TEMPLE OF APOLLO 10MINS AWAY IF YOU LIKE SIGHT-SEEING.
LOTS OF TRIPS TO DO AS WELL.

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Weather : We have been in July, May and September. May was prone to showers, July was very hot sometimes unbearable and September was hot but bearable. I would say that I enjoyed September the best

Holiday : We went with friends and had a marvelous time. I always said that I would never go to the same place twice (to many places to see and all that) but we have now been to Turkey 9 times and Altinkum 7 times. I think that speaks for itself.

Places Recommended : Ephesus,
Olu Deniz

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Lorraine went to Altinkum on
Tuesday 4th September 2007 for 14 days

Weather : Although we had 2 dull days it was warm. The weather the rest of the holiday was perfect. In the evening you would need a coat.. I have been here in July and you certainly dont need a coat then.

Holiday : Fantastic holiday. We just love the beaches and the Turkish people, very welcoming and loved the children. A very relaxing holiday.

Places Recommended : If you visit Altinkum make sure you visit the Churchill bar a friendly welcome awaits you. You will not be disappointed with the food or the staff.

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

The author of this review went to Altinkum on
Sunday 4th May 2008 for 7 days

Weather : Very sunny and warm, but not too hot (in first 2 weeks of May), in the afternoon needed cardigan. Just the sea was a bit cold.

Holiday : Very relaxing, hotel was very nice, staff very friendly. There are lots of interesting places to see
e.g : Ephesus, Pamukkale etc.

Places Recommended : Ephesus and Pamukkale, few hours drive from Altinkum, but really worth seeing.

Recommend Altinkum to others : Yes

Anna went to Altinkum on
Saturday 3rd May 2008 for 14 days