Post by: stoop on July 21, 2014, 22:37:55 PM
Got Fethiye on the island though :)
Post by: Scunner on July 21, 2014, 22:48:42 PM
Those rows of white houses are sort of Kargi from memory, you can see them from certain parts of the beach at Koca Calis end.
Post by: Toky on July 21, 2014, 22:52:45 PM
Post by: stoop on July 21, 2014, 22:53:26 PM
Post by: stoop on July 21, 2014, 22:54:20 PM
Post by: Scunner on July 21, 2014, 23:11:19 PM
(http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/kargi2.jpg)
Post by: stoop on July 22, 2014, 08:18:40 AM
Post by: Toky on July 22, 2014, 08:23:53 AM
Post by: Marggie on July 22, 2014, 09:12:59 AM
Post by: Scunner on July 22, 2014, 09:31:31 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on July 22, 2014, 09:57:46 AM
Post by: stoop on July 22, 2014, 10:21:24 AM
The local council of Ciftlik is no more and we now come under the Fethiye banner.
I hope nobody gets the boat to Fethiye Ilsland though ;-)
Post by: stoop on July 22, 2014, 10:22:31 AM
I often think that in the distant future a huge bubble of glass could be put up anywhere in G.B. and a resort put under it, with a constant hot temperature. Then people could go on holiday without travelling abroad. Why travel abroad when you go to a place that encourages you never to leave it, if you could get the same thing in the U.K.
It's called Centre Parcs :)
Post by: Toky on July 22, 2014, 11:09:21 AM
Post by: IanK on July 22, 2014, 13:14:19 PM
I have heard that Hanel are building it?
Ian
Post by: stoop on July 22, 2014, 13:40:53 PM
Post by: micky mouse on August 19, 2014, 17:21:59 PM
Post by: maximumtom on August 19, 2014, 18:44:04 PM
As far as Fethiye being on the island , a few years ago friends of mine stayed at the Majesty Club Tuana
in Yaniklar. They looked it up on Google Maps but were misled because , at that time the Telmessos estate had the label of Majesty Club Tuana on it. Fortunately, I was able to put them straight.
Post by: Steve A on August 19, 2014, 20:08:03 PM
Post by: stoop on September 19, 2014, 13:27:07 PM
(http://s2.postimg.org/k78c1tko5/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/k78c1tko5/)
Post by: tel on September 19, 2014, 19:20:31 PM
Post by: quackers on September 20, 2014, 06:24:09 AM
Post by: Bern18 on January 03, 2015, 22:07:01 PM
Post by: stoop on January 04, 2015, 15:12:54 PM
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273284966140574/?fref=ts
Post by: Somerset Simon on April 14, 2015, 13:11:21 PM
London Gatwick Sat 1 Aug 2015 14:55 >21:00 to Sat 15 Aug 2015 21:45 >23:55
double family room with limited sea view - All Inclusive
£ 5104 Total Price
Thomson state: The brand new Sensatori Resort Fethiye is edged by the Mediterranean Sea and thickly-wooded mountains. Along with spectacular views, it’ll offer top restaurants and a peaceful spa.
Sensatori Resort Fethiye has a prime location. It’s spread across 19 acres of land, and sits beside a hillside clocked in sweetgum trees. If that wasn’t enough, you’ve also got a stony beach that stretches for miles.
When it opens in summer 2015, the resort’s highlights will include pools fringed by flora, restaurant menus serving everything from Asian to Turkish cuisine, and Sensatori’s signature wellbeing and children’s facilities.
Rooms will be portioned out between a series of low-rise wings to make everything feel more hideaway. For the ultimate indulgence, you can upgrade to a swim-up room.
Post by: Pussinboots on April 14, 2015, 14:22:37 PM
Post by: Rimms on April 15, 2015, 16:17:35 PM
Also the drive down to the hotel from the turn off point on the D400 is hardly what I would expect after booking into a premiere five star resort and I could already hear the combined voices on the coaches ferrying tourists from the airport saying "Where the hell have they brought us?"
Post by: stoop on April 15, 2015, 20:43:45 PM
Post by: Rimms on April 16, 2015, 05:37:50 AM
Post by: ArtyMar on April 16, 2015, 15:34:43 PM
Post by: Saga Louts on April 16, 2015, 16:51:26 PM
Post by: stoop on April 24, 2015, 16:25:58 PM
(http://s23.postimg.org/wuha5cmmv/10451799_880148372042082_7785871680796272748_n.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/wuha5cmmv/)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 24, 2015, 20:24:41 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 24, 2015, 21:14:17 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 24, 2015, 21:16:44 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 24, 2015, 21:24:25 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 24, 2015, 21:36:39 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 24, 2015, 22:21:28 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10690143_10152911118439611_1562739894774546961_n.jpg?oh=619a7149d905b84c97a1fb15dc56853a&oe=5597346A&__gda__=1436244348_0fbbf796eb4a599605a67ddea4cae31d)
Post by: DANKY on April 25, 2015, 08:52:47 AM
Post by: Toky on April 25, 2015, 10:03:06 AM
Post by: Toky on April 25, 2015, 10:08:02 AM
(http://s11.postimg.org/q08og4m9r/sensatori.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q08og4m9r/)
Post by: philrose on April 25, 2015, 12:44:39 PM
Also if that was taken yesterday there was a lot more cloud about than that :)
Post by: kevin3 on April 25, 2015, 15:59:54 PM
Post by: loz on April 25, 2015, 16:14:50 PM
(http://s20.postimg.org/fm4cy70yx/senso.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fm4cy70yx/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/51ufflwh5/senso2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/51ufflwh5/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/s212rxuax/senso3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/s212rxuax/)
Post by: stoop on April 25, 2015, 17:49:55 PM
The one I put up was taken the day before yesterday and is not a CGI as far as I can tell. Neither is Toky's :)
Post by: stoop on April 25, 2015, 17:52:07 PM
You should try it sometime ;-)
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2015, 17:52:39 PM
Post by: stoop on April 25, 2015, 17:53:21 PM
Judging by a real photo published today, the reality maybe isn't quite so perfect and blue :D
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10690143_10152911118439611_1562739894774546961_n.jpg?oh=619a7149d905b84c97a1fb15dc56853a&oe=5597346A&__gda__=1436244348_0fbbf796eb4a599605a67ddea4cae31d)
Post by: stoop on April 25, 2015, 17:54:48 PM
But it was cloudy yesterday Stoop, how can the sky be so nice and blue :)
Your picture was taken on the same day I think. Doesn't look cloudy to me :)
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2015, 17:57:41 PM
Post by: stoop on April 25, 2015, 18:09:42 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2015, 18:14:27 PM
Your personal excitement and energy over a hotel opening (both here and on FB) is remarkable, I wish I could get as involved and spend so much time writing about a place I'm probably never stay in, ever.
And they are CGI :D
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 25, 2015, 18:25:08 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2015, 18:26:39 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2015, 18:35:26 PM
Apparently, one of the Brits who complained has been offered a free week at the Resort.
It's amazing how people can be so vocal in their opposition to something yet be bought off with the offer of a measly free week's stay - souls for sale in expat Turkey, what ever happened to principles.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 25, 2015, 21:21:08 PM
He was on hold for 40 minutes and was told there is no information and to ring back on Monday. So, he went to his local Thomson shop and they told him they have no information.
Yet, apparently on the Sensatori F.B. Page and other sources in the U.K. (not Thomson's) the place is ready. :) This guy is asking in the wrong place, seems so many people know more than Thomson's :)
Post by: stoop on April 26, 2015, 11:28:08 AM
Post by: stoop on April 26, 2015, 11:32:36 AM
Hopeful for those who have laid out their hard earned money that the place will be ready for them. Unlike some who appear to just want to wind them up and seem to want the hotel opening to be delayed ;-)
And you are correct - I'll not be going there or to any AI as far as I know.
Post by: Pussinboots on April 26, 2015, 12:45:55 PM
After a bit of digging found this tweet posted 4 hours ago saying what view to wake up to. Apparently she's a Thomson Kids rep.. I'm trying to get in contact with her ;)
https://twitter.com/Cazzaaarrr/status/592233709002186752/photo/1
and if you read her stream there's more pics of them having a 'great time' but she's not enamoured with the grub..lol
Post by: stoop on April 26, 2015, 14:51:33 PM
Post by: stoop on April 26, 2015, 14:59:01 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 26, 2015, 15:24:37 PM
Like a diamond, gently pressed into a dog turd.
Not my idea of 5* luxury.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 26, 2015, 16:03:36 PM
Post by: Colwyn on April 26, 2015, 16:44:33 PM
Post by: Scunner on April 26, 2015, 17:13:02 PM
Post by: Pussinboots on April 26, 2015, 17:55:14 PM
entire profile/account. :-\
Think I'm going to have a little Jaunt down there next week when I arrive !! 8)
Post by: Pussinboots on April 26, 2015, 18:08:17 PM
Well, the Mystery deepens. Since I posted what was a working link to a photo taken this morning by a Rep has now resulted in not only the photo removed but the
entire profile/account. :-\
Think I'm going to have a little Jaunt down there next week when I arrive !! 8)
[/ You are blocked from following @Cazzaaarrr and viewing @Cazzaaarrr's Tweets. Learn more font] ;D ;D ;D
Post by: Scunner on April 26, 2015, 18:32:11 PM
Post by: Steve A on April 26, 2015, 19:16:16 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 26, 2015, 21:07:51 PM
Post by: stoop on April 27, 2015, 13:03:21 PM
TA? I go on very infrequently and when I do its to look more than speak.
If giving info on the local area we own a property in is such a problem for anyone then I suggest they stop frequenting the forums.
I'm not the one getting my knickers in a twist here. Others seem to want to run the place down. Feel free - I don't really care.
Post by: kevin3 on April 27, 2015, 14:21:56 PM
Peace & Harmony. Make love not war. Give peace a chance.
Post by: Scunner on April 27, 2015, 19:31:14 PM
It seems a little odd that the person who is the most positive about it in all these social media arenas is the one who hasn't seen it?
I don't care either, there is absolutely no chance of me ever booking a hotel in a backwater, labelled as Fethiye at those prices!!! But I hope that clarifies the thoughts behind my post(s).
Post by: IanK on April 29, 2015, 13:22:56 PM
(http://s13.postimg.org/xs6cu4k6r/CIMG3017.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/xs6cu4k6r/)
They were getting ready to turf the area at the front entrance, but a fair bit to do with the landscaping elsewhere.
And here is the beach on the same date....
(http://s15.postimg.org/hwxgg44l3/CIMG3015.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/hwxgg44l3/)
Ian
Post by: Pussinboots on April 29, 2015, 14:59:21 PM
Never fails to amaze me how Tour Operators claim that's 5* Star Standard and how many people are gullible enough to believe it. More like upmarket 3* in the real world.
Post by: stoop on April 30, 2015, 12:51:03 PM
Post by: lissa on April 30, 2015, 18:25:41 PM
Post by: Steve A on May 01, 2015, 00:30:24 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 01, 2015, 07:38:00 AM
Post by: stoop on May 01, 2015, 09:35:45 AM
Post by: stoop on May 01, 2015, 11:31:06 AM
(http://s21.postimg.org/jlxgdrwc3/11154633_10153034831008183_4120326914725979128_o.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jlxgdrwc3/)
(http://s9.postimg.org/sebfpkosb/1606340_10153034831638183_5103707879483947746_o2.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/sebfpkosb/)
Post by: Pussinboots on May 01, 2015, 11:35:01 AM
Quite a few people on the Facebook site have posted that they are flying out today or Sunday..and looking forward to it.
Post by: Steve A on May 01, 2015, 12:55:43 PM
Post by: stoop on May 01, 2015, 13:15:50 PM
Personally I don't get off on reporting bad news - I prefer good news - and those pictures taken yesterday appear to show the place ready to accept customers. If I'm wrong then I'm wrong but I won't be gloating and saying 'I told you so' - either way.
For the record I would NEVER book a holiday to a new hotel until I had seen the reviews. I think those doing so (and paying a fortune) are mad but at the end of the day it's their choice. Some like to be first, others don't. Their choice not mine.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 01, 2015, 13:17:11 PM
Pussinboots, you will get thrown off the F.B.Website if you post anything they don't agree with. I have seen a few people saying they have been banned. The F.B. Website only want to tell their customers the place is a wonderful fairyland.
Post by: stoop on May 01, 2015, 13:17:41 PM
Post by: stoop on May 01, 2015, 13:19:30 PM
Maybe I'm banned too ;-)
Post by: Steve A on May 01, 2015, 14:32:33 PM
Post by: ArtyMar on May 01, 2015, 17:22:09 PM
Post by: micky mouse on May 01, 2015, 19:51:26 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 01, 2015, 19:59:58 PM
Post by: loz on May 01, 2015, 23:58:22 PM
I personally still prefer the old Calis.
Post by: stoop on May 02, 2015, 01:21:40 AM
Post by: loz on May 02, 2015, 10:55:13 AM
I will probably get banned from the site for posting these from the first guest to the resort. Would I consider staying here in the future? maybe elsewhere in the world.
(http://s20.postimg.org/fc616c149/1610926_10204289772992544_6192563800532921299_n.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fc616c149/) This is a worry, 50euro a day to hire!!!! not sure if the guest was having a laugh
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Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 02, 2015, 11:02:49 AM
Post by: marina on May 02, 2015, 13:50:20 PM
Post by: dycedon on May 02, 2015, 15:04:43 PM
Post by: kawasakikid on May 02, 2015, 17:30:49 PM
Post by: ArtyMar on May 03, 2015, 19:17:23 PM
I wonder - is this the start of a line of hotels to oust the beach clubs? Hope not! Also wonder if the decision to finally finish the roads around here (yippee!) has something to do with the building of this hotel. . .
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 20:56:03 PM
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 21:00:10 PM
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 21:00:57 PM
Post by: ArtyMar on May 03, 2015, 21:49:21 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 03, 2015, 22:31:43 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 03, 2015, 22:34:01 PM
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 22:56:50 PM
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 22:58:08 PM
No need to go out Keith ;-)
Post by: Scunner on May 03, 2015, 23:08:14 PM
Post by: ArtyMar on May 03, 2015, 23:10:30 PM
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 23:17:33 PM
Free for me of course ;-)
Post by: Scunner on May 03, 2015, 23:33:25 PM
Photos and post from guest are being posted
Can I ask where? Tripadvisor's page for this hotel is review free as far as I can see.
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 23:34:52 PM
"Resort opened yesterday to rave reviews from all that are there. The photos taken by them in the last 24 hrs (around 150 and rising) are all on the FB page and show a completely finished resort including beatiful planting, green grass and sandy beach.
So much for local knowledge if it resorts to some people scare mingering by saying it's still a building site and won't be completed.
Hope everyone who goes enjoys a fabulous holiday."
Post by: stoop on May 03, 2015, 23:36:04 PM
Post by: loz on May 03, 2015, 23:53:07 PM
Photos and post from guest are being posted
Can I ask where? Tripadvisor's page for this hotel is review free as far as I can see.
FB closed page, I did put a link to CBF as guest were asking about the area, I have not yet got kicked out of their FB page,
if you type Sensatori Fethiye in FB then wait to get accepted.
Edited today because Gordon is very particular about my spelling and grammar, I think he is afraid I could show myself up if taken to court. Do I really care?
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 00:04:09 AM
Post by: loz on May 04, 2015, 00:15:55 AM
(http://s20.postimg.org/adwrgeiel/drinks_list.jpg)
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 00:20:54 AM
£15 is bloody good though in Turkey.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 04, 2015, 09:45:09 AM
One for those who don't think it's five star - from TA :
"Resort opened yesterday to rave reviews from all that are there. The photos taken by them in the last 24 hrs (around 150 and rising) are all on the FB page and show a completely finished resort including beatiful planting, green grass and sandy beach.
So much for local knowledge if it resorts to some people scare mingering by saying it's still a building site and won't be completed.
Hope everyone who goes enjoys a fabulous holiday."
This review came from the guy who runs the 5 Sensatori F.B. Pages and has not been out there himself. He also said the building site pictures on CBF where taken by disgruntled ex-pats with vested business interests in the area. Later he said the pictures on CBF were taken months ago and not recently. So, he cannot be relied on for an on site report.
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 09:48:34 AM
Looks like a really fantastic upmarket resort.
People arriving since last Friday have been posting loads of stuff gushing about how great it all is.
Not sure where all the rubbish about it not being finished came from but its looks very finished to me and to all those on site there now so hopefully it will employ plenty of locals for many years to come.
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 09:48:56 AM
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 09:51:38 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 04, 2015, 09:54:38 AM
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 09:58:03 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 09:58:08 AM
Maybe due to the fact it only opened on Friday??I meant people are quoting from Tripadvisor but there are no reviews yet that I can see.
I know there are no reviews yet because it has only just opened, but thanks for taking the time to state the obvious.
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 10:03:46 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:10:00 AM
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 10:20:20 AM
Post by: Colwyn on May 04, 2015, 10:27:56 AM
Post by: kawasakikid on May 04, 2015, 10:30:13 AM
The one where all negative comments are removed - I don't think so, I am interested in a balanced view - what would be the point in such a group that only allows good comments!!! :D
The point of such groups is to maintain the illusion (or delusion, depending on your view).
It is a sort of mutual back slapping society that suppresses free speech and to promote vested interests.
It should ring the alarm bells in any rational person.
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:31:31 AM
Now cut the attitude.
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 10:33:56 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:34:30 AM
The point of such groups is to maintain the illusion
No point then :)
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:36:53 AM
I think the attitude came from you in your initial reply to my post this morning mr perfect
Last chance, love the Sensatori, hate the Sensatori but cut the attitude.
Post by: Globetrotter on May 04, 2015, 10:39:28 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:42:45 AM
Unlike the FB "postive or deleted" Sensatori group, CBF welcomes a all views - provided they are shared in a respectful and well behaved manner.
With that in mind I'd like to say something to John McConkey who runs the Sensatori Facebook Group and weeds out all the posts he does't like.
(http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/fb_sensatori.jpg)
Welcome to Calis Beach Forum John!
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:44:33 AM
WOW really friendly forum this turned out to be...... not very open at all
You would be an expert at that sort of thing John
Hahaha
Post by: kawasakikid on May 04, 2015, 10:48:53 AM
WELL DONE SCUNNER!
Another one bites the dust!
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 10:50:57 AM
Limited intelligence, catches them out every time.
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 04, 2015, 11:01:13 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 11:04:46 AM
No really, you couldn't write it, he won't let you :D
Post by: Pussinboots on May 04, 2015, 11:32:18 AM
The FB page is showing some fantastic photos of the new hotel if anyone wants to have a look.
Looks like a really fantastic upmarket resort.
People arriving since last Friday have been posting loads of stuff gushing about how great it all is.The FB page is showing some fantastic photos of the new hotel if anyone wants to have a look.
Looks like a really fantastic upmarket resort.
People arriving since last Friday have been posting loads of stuff gushing about how great it all is.
Not sure where all the rubbish about it not being finished came from but its looks very finished to me and to all those on site there now so hopefully it will employ plenty of locals for many years to come.
Not sure where all the rubbish about it not being finished came from but its looks very finished to me and to all those on site there now so hopefully it will employ plenty of locals for many years to come.
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Well Globetrotter all I can say is that from where I Am sitting now outside the Letoon in Gorgeous sunshine it's a flaming blot on the landscape
The FB page is showing some fantastic photos of the new hotel if anyone wants to have a look.
Looks like a really fantastic upmarket resort.
People arriving since last Friday have been posting loads of stuff gushing about how great it all is.
Not sure where all the rubbish about it not being finished came from but its looks very finished to me and to all those on site there now so hopefully it will employ plenty of locals for many years to come.
Not a pretty view from the Letoon right now.....more a flaming blot on the landscape !!! Even from a great distance its massive. :(
Post by: Pussinboots on May 04, 2015, 11:37:38 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 11:39:02 AM
I'll accept the Efes though :D
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 04, 2015, 11:49:57 AM
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I'm sure the guests who will arrive tomorrow will be able to see who's been embellishing the situation and it won't be me.
The FB sites have a comprehensive photo album from breaking ground right through to completion and show the full picture, not that which suits a certain criteria. All pictures were taken by people on site during construction and not from outside the complex with no access to the site.
Showing old photos and claiming them as recent, showing unfinished staff accommodation located miles away and claiming it as the resort buildings all of which have been posted by your Calis beach forum ex pats smacks of "we're not happy so no one else should be"
Let the gueats make their own mind up but trying to scaremonger people who have paid good money for their hard earned holidays with posts always ending with veiled comments such as "well hopefully it will all be ready" is just pettiness in the extreme and disgusts me personally.
I don't benefit in any way from running the FB pages, it's something I do for others benefit (last 5 years) but I certainly know how the ex pat recommendation scheme works!!!
mind how you go
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Post by: stoop on May 04, 2015, 11:59:31 AM
This is what our new member Globetrotter aka GasMan wrote on 30th April on T.A.
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I'm sure the guests who will arrive tomorrow will be able to see who's been embellishing the situation and it won't be me.
The FB sites have a comprehensive photo album from breaking ground right through to completion and show the full picture, not that which suits a certain criteria. All pictures were taken by people on site during construction and not from outside the complex with no access to the site.
Showing old photos and claiming them as recent, showing unfinished staff accommodation located miles away and claiming it as the resort buildings all of which have been posted by your Calis beach forum ex pats smacks of "we're not happy so no one else should be"
Let the gueats make their own mind up but trying to scaremonger people who have paid good money for their hard earned holidays with posts always ending with veiled comments such as "well hopefully it will all be ready" is just pettiness in the extreme and disgusts me personally.
I don't benefit in any way from running the FB pages, it's something I do for others benefit (last 5 years) but I certainly know how the ex pat recommendation scheme works!!!
mind how you go
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To be honest that sounds about right :)
Post by: loz on May 04, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
I will now post what guest staying in the Adult only section are complaining about.
The complaint is, guest paying for Adult only have complained that the area is being used by families with children and children left to play in the area.
The stones at the shoreline.
What happens to the sand when the storms hit the area? we know what happened the last time sand was put down, it disappeared over night.
(http://s20.postimg.org/5ukiuw0ix/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5ukiuw0ix/)
(http://s20.postimg.org/4e90cqxm1/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4e90cqxm1/)
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 12:46:19 PM
Post by: mac2010 on May 04, 2015, 12:56:17 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 13:00:45 PM
Post by: AOK on May 04, 2015, 13:17:35 PM
:o :o :o :o :o
TOTAL PRICE £4280.00 £2140.00 per person
2 Adults
HOTEL
FLIGHTS
14 nights
London Gatwick - Dalaman
Thu 13 Aug 2015 07:1013:10 Thomas Cook
Thu 27 Aug 2015 14:1016:30 Thomas Cook
Standard Seats × 2 Included
20 kg luggage × 2 Included
Post by: patrice on May 04, 2015, 13:48:18 PM
Post by: stoop on May 04, 2015, 13:52:55 PM
Not sure I'm that bothered about AI at those prices ;-)
Post by: GordonA on May 04, 2015, 13:56:04 PM
Post by: Colwyn on May 04, 2015, 14:13:09 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 14:26:48 PM
I am also not anti-AI as a concept, we have been to several in recent years and they are most suitable for families with kids. Nor would I wish families who have booked for the early weeks have a bad holiday - what sort of a person would want that? I hope they all have a great time and that this experience makes them want to see a bit more of Turkey in years to come.
It's the blatant censorship with which these FB groups operate that is what I find repulsive. Who is helped by sanitised, positive only contributions? What purpose does such a group serve to those looking for a genuine idea of where they have booked or are thinking of booking?
Soon the reviews will start on Tripadvisor and I assume the "it's ready" and "luxury" claims of these groups will in part be replaced by comments such as "teething problems" and the nauseating cut and paste responses used again and again, like "we are sorry your holiday didn't reach the high standards our hotels aim to achieve", "we take your comments seriously" from Thomson and their blindly lead Sensatori fans (who haven't even seen it but know how ready it is).
Because it can't open and be perfect, that's never happened in the history of AI, and staff in all jobs in all industries don't work at full 100% efficiency from day one, they need to learn the duties and how their new employers do things.
So why pretend it opened it's doors to perfect build, service and luxury? Let's wait and see.
Post by: stoop on May 04, 2015, 17:04:21 PM
For example the private pools (not the swim-ups) are a bit small according to one guy and not worth the £1000+ extra!
Someone just reported paying 45 Euros (yes 45 Euros!) for two packs of pringles and two bottles of sun cream.
I'm sure there will be more complaints as time goes on and I'm also sure most of them will be on TA as that seems to be the place to leave reviews.
There will always be those who want to moan about new hotels and changes to the area (that's what CB is partly for surely) and as Colwyn says it makes good entertainment :)
Long live discussion :)
Post by: stoop on May 04, 2015, 17:05:24 PM
Post by: bewva on May 04, 2015, 17:27:00 PM
Post by: stoop on May 04, 2015, 17:31:36 PM
Post by: Pussinboots on May 04, 2015, 18:28:45 PM
And he's was flabbergasted when I quoted him prices ...said he can live on that for months. I can't see much of that money filtering through to year ordinary local.
Buy local..stay local I say !! 8)
Post by: Rimms on May 04, 2015, 19:55:09 PM
To be honest, it looks good inside, there are a still a legion of builders doing snagging jobs, the pools are fabulous if you like that sort of thing.
Post by: Rimms on May 04, 2015, 19:57:31 PM
Post by: Anne on May 04, 2015, 20:10:40 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 04, 2015, 20:20:04 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 04, 2015, 20:25:21 PM
Post by: Rimms on May 04, 2015, 20:43:49 PM
To be truthful, it looks like a place that after 24 hours you would become stir crazy, the problem being that it's like a good prison, there is nothing within miles of this location.
Post by: Pussinboots on May 05, 2015, 06:26:00 AM
And..Yes I realise cb also generates income but it's to run the cb site.
I sometimes think that T...... could also be behind it as well. Companies will stoop to all sorts to gain an extra buck or Two
My thoughts entirely
Post by: Rimms on May 05, 2015, 06:45:02 AM
Post by: SteveJ on May 05, 2015, 07:03:13 AM
Post by: Rimms on May 05, 2015, 07:26:37 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 05, 2015, 07:39:33 AM
Post by: stoop on May 05, 2015, 10:04:42 AM
Post by: stoop on May 05, 2015, 10:10:30 AM
I've been behind many hotels in the past and seen some sights. This is pretty much expected with a brand new place. Barut and Thomson need to start earning as soon as possible. They have to set a date for opening and try and stick to it.
The beach side and grounds look awesome and the inside of the hotel seems exceptional from what I've seen. No doubt there will be snagging though. It is Turkey after all.
Maybe the extra mattresses are for the staff as I hear their accommodation near Cicek is nowhere near ready yet.
Post by: Scunner on May 05, 2015, 10:14:19 AM
Maybe the wooden jetty that isn't ready that the man in the photo is working on is for the staff too :D
Post by: SteveJ on May 05, 2015, 12:21:43 PM
The swimming pools are not "around the back" and I can only see three people in the photographs, not exactly packed out with frolicking holidaymakers is it?
Is it me or is that the same buggy/trolley appearing in two of the photographs?
Post by: Rimms on May 05, 2015, 14:04:07 PM
Post by: Steve A on May 05, 2015, 14:08:28 PM
Post by: Colwyn on May 05, 2015, 14:18:57 PM
Mind you my grasp of UK law, let alone Turkish law, is rather frail. I'm not even sure of trespass in the UK. Do you actually have to do damage to the land to make it "trespass" or only to be in the wrong place?
Post by: Rimms on May 05, 2015, 14:45:51 PM
Post by: Pussinboots on May 05, 2015, 16:07:41 PM
Post by: Pussinboots on May 05, 2015, 16:14:59 PM
Max has just planted 4 or 5 large palm trees at his place Jacqui. I think it can be done but they will need plenty of water.
Letoon has new Palm trees.... bedding in Will take 6/8 weeks and they are propped up with planks till roots have got a good grip.
Post by: scorcher on May 05, 2015, 16:35:57 PM
Post by: stoop on May 05, 2015, 18:06:27 PM
Not something I would remotely contemplate. Same with Jiva the other year. It didn't open at all!
Post by: stoop on May 05, 2015, 18:07:28 PM
Post by: MarKar on May 05, 2015, 22:39:46 PM
No wristbands !!! There's a first for ai !!
letoon all inc in fethiye don't have wrist bands either, we hustled a day there year before last, but could not possible divulge how it was done ;)
markar
Post by: Liz 101 on May 06, 2015, 05:49:42 AM
Post by: yabanci on May 06, 2015, 07:56:53 AM
Post by: stoop on May 06, 2015, 12:26:08 PM
Shock horror - I also read some moans on the FB site! They were not removed either!
Seems the 5* gym is not ready until today which has upset a few. Also someone paid 40euros for a pretty crappy meal. Oh - and someone left their towels on the sunbeds all day!
Such a tough life for some eh?
Post by: dycedon on May 06, 2015, 12:48:49 PM
Post by: Scott and Lisa on May 06, 2015, 13:37:44 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 06, 2015, 18:37:04 PM
Shock horror - I also read some moans on the FB site! They were not removed either!
Seems the 5* gym is not ready until today which has upset a few. Also someone paid 40euros for a pretty crappy meal.
Maybe this answer from the hotel on TA isn't fully accurate then
(http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/sensatori.jpg)
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 06, 2015, 20:05:17 PM
Post by: WordBird on May 07, 2015, 11:23:36 AM
Closely followed by 'isolated'.
Certainly not my cup of Yorkshire tea.
Post by: stoop on May 07, 2015, 12:49:14 PM
Not my cup of tea either but each to their own I guess.
Hopefully those who have gone ther enjoy their hols.
Post by: Scott and Lisa on May 07, 2015, 14:36:05 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 08, 2015, 20:56:44 PM
I think the motto is Don't go until the resort has been running for a while.
This is from T.A.
“Not up to 5 stars at the moment”
Reviewed 2 days ago NEW
Ok it's only the first week of opening but the Sensatori brand has been around long enough for lessons learnt. The Turkish Restaurant has really bad service, you wait ages there is no manager around to raise a complaint. The Gym isnt finished there are only two running machines and two cycle machines. The booking system for the restaurant's are ridiculous, you queue for ages and their fully booked within 15 minutes even though the hotel isn't full. The booking system isn't 24 hours either.
Not what I was expecting from the Sensatori/Barut brand, really disappointing. The place is immaculate but it has only just opened.
The room layouts are really bad, if there are the three of you sharing a room you there are no doors on the bathrooms as they are integrated with the hallway and bedroom, therefore you either have to get dried in the shower or infront of people.
Stayed May 2015, travelled as a couple
Post by: Scunner on May 08, 2015, 21:02:56 PM
Post by: Pussinboots on May 08, 2015, 22:05:35 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 08, 2015, 22:18:09 PM
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Showing old photos and claiming them as recent, showing unfinished staff accommodation located miles away and claiming it as the resort buildings all of which have been posted by your Calis beach forum ex pats smacks of "we're not happy so no one else should be"
Let the gueats make their own mind up but trying to scaremonger people who have paid good money for their hard earned holidays with posts always ending with veiled comments such as "well hopefully it will all be ready" is just pettiness in the extreme and disgusts me personally.
I don't benefit in any way from running the FB pages, it's something I do for others benefit (last 5 years) but I certainly know how the ex pat recommendation scheme works!!!
...I cannot let the fact that it wasn't ready - making us correct and him the liar - just pass without comment.
CBF: correct. Self appointed Sensatori lacky: liar.
Thanks.
Post by: Highlander on May 08, 2015, 23:01:57 PM
All Inclusive
So All Inclusive except for the things they charge for :(
Post by: Scunner on May 08, 2015, 23:04:37 PM
So All Inclusive except for the things they charge for :(
Like food.
Post by: mac2010 on May 09, 2015, 09:12:55 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 09, 2015, 09:59:24 AM
Now, they charge for the top restaurants and the boat as well. Considering how much it is to stay there, I cannot understand why they are now charging for these things.
Post by: AOK on May 09, 2015, 10:26:43 AM
Because the british are idiots when it comes to paying for extras .We pay it ,so they charge it. >:(
Post by: Rimms on May 09, 2015, 10:55:12 AM
I think I might be a bit disappointed at the Sensatori Fethiye by comparison !!
Post by: patrice on May 09, 2015, 13:16:53 PM
Post by: Lotty on May 09, 2015, 13:34:30 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 09, 2015, 13:38:17 PM
Why were people having to pay for their "crappy meal" anyway? In Tunisia last year there was the main buffet restaurant and 3 a la carte ones, all included inm the price. I've never heard of having to pay for food at a 5* AI?
Post by: Rimms on May 09, 2015, 15:32:46 PM
Post by: Lotty on May 09, 2015, 15:41:50 PM
Post by: marina on May 09, 2015, 19:48:23 PM
Lotty, it's not a problem, a little bloke dressed in a big sombrero will push your sun bed down the lazy river, stop off at the submerged cocktail bar en route and then onto your suite where he will help you onto your bed. I used him all the time after being on the grey goose at breakfast !!!!
Well I never thought AI's were my kind of thing - but then again ...... ;D ;D ;D
Post by: elgringo58 on May 11, 2015, 15:29:32 PM
Post by: scorcher on May 11, 2015, 16:01:34 PM
Post by: stoop on May 11, 2015, 17:06:41 PM
Not sure of the cost though but it won't be much.
Post by: elgringo58 on May 12, 2015, 12:23:58 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 12, 2015, 12:27:38 PM
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Hi just visited new Sen hotel room brill food ok don't use sun set grill and pay 20 euros shi , staff need 2 learn english. Takes 45 min transfers and 30 min taxi 2 get anywhere else brill if just want 2 chill out tho .
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Imagine paying all that money to stay at this place and then having to pay to visit one of the restaurants... Are they having a laugh ??
However, it just shows you that these resorts are so inclusive and cut off from the real world, some people do not realise they are in Turkey and no one has told them that strangely enought the locals speak Turkish. :-X
Post by: Toky on May 12, 2015, 16:42:13 PM
Post by: kayakebab on May 12, 2015, 22:01:23 PM
Our fare Kargi to Fethiye 2tl :)
Post by: elgringo58 on May 14, 2015, 15:16:00 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 14, 2015, 17:55:15 PM
Take a look at a local map, which will give you a better idea of where things are. ;D
Post by: Scunner on May 14, 2015, 21:23:57 PM
Well, in as in they range in title from "Amazing" to “Absolutely Disgusted!”
Post by: scorcher on May 15, 2015, 02:39:46 AM
Post by: stoop on May 15, 2015, 13:36:55 PM
Thanks for your assistance regarding the Dolmus fares, do you know if it also goes to Gocek?
You can catch them on the main Dalaman road but they are pretty infrequent. We waited about 3/4hr last summer. Luckily it was quite a breezy day as there was little shade to be found.
Post by: Toky on May 15, 2015, 18:20:16 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 15, 2015, 19:09:12 PM
Hope they find something else, there is so much to choose from locally, at much cheaper prices. :)
Post by: Karennina on May 15, 2015, 21:45:25 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 15, 2015, 21:51:19 PM
Post by: Scunner on May 15, 2015, 21:52:23 PM
Post by: Karennina on May 15, 2015, 22:12:26 PM
Post by: Karennina on May 15, 2015, 22:26:31 PM
Hubby has a special burfdee next year the big six o and I think I'm gonna try to save up and book it for a suprise....
Adult only section the mind boggles (joking I am)!
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 15, 2015, 22:35:17 PM
Karen, you need to go to T.A. and read the review there.
Post by: Karennina on May 16, 2015, 01:35:32 AM
Wow £4000 that is a lot, I shall carry on looking for "best price cheaper then chips" holiday :)
Post by: Pussinboots on May 16, 2015, 06:30:31 AM
(http://s14.postimg.org/97ttp8xul/Funny_Bathroom_Clean_Sign_S_5611.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/97ttp8xul/)
Post by: Liz 101 on May 16, 2015, 08:15:38 AM
Post by: mac2010 on May 16, 2015, 09:19:08 AM
Post by: Scunner on May 16, 2015, 09:23:34 AM
Post by: mac2010 on May 16, 2015, 09:26:03 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 16, 2015, 12:41:27 PM
Post by: mac2010 on May 18, 2015, 09:44:52 AM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 18, 2015, 09:48:23 AM
I think if I really wanted AI I would go for a place already set up, which has been getting good feedback for years. The Letoonia springs to mind. Lovely setting and IMHO a much nicer location than the Sensatori, which seems to be having a lot of teethig problems.
Post by: Toky on May 18, 2015, 18:39:38 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 18, 2015, 19:42:37 PM
I note on T.A. a really bad report from someone staying there and saying to others not to book the swim up rooms, as they swim up from nowhere, just a small body of water around the rooms that that you can swim around it. Hardly swim up IMHO. ;)
Post by: stoop on May 18, 2015, 19:46:34 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 18, 2015, 19:53:37 PM
I got a curt note from the lady who runs it as she would not allow me to to recommend other Hotels with Turkish Baths. She deleted that thread. I questioned this ,as surely if you have paid for the Sensatori you would not jump ship to another Hotel. I suppose she was afraid that if people saw the outside world they may not want to re-book a Sensatori and when I recommended Calis Beach and the restaurants I was banned. :o :o :o
Post by: Pussinboots on May 18, 2015, 20:29:01 PM
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on May 18, 2015, 21:15:13 PM
Strange that the lady who runs it with an iron fist is a Marketing Director. A handy job.
Post by: Toky on May 18, 2015, 23:47:48 PM
Post by: Toky on May 18, 2015, 23:49:28 PM
Post by: dilaman on May 23, 2015, 19:22:44 PM
Post by: kevin3 on May 23, 2015, 19:50:57 PM
But welcome to the Forum dilaman. :)