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Title: Bars with Pools
Post by: mkwhite on June 14, 2012, 08:02:12 AM
First time at a private complex this year with no pool bar (might save some money) but if we fancied a change are most hotels/bars with pools welcoming of none residents, of course we would purchase food drinks etc! In exchange for use of pool etc and any reccomendations near top end of Calis prom??
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 14, 2012, 08:25:43 AM
Has been discussed on here before and my opinion hasn't changed.

http://calis-beach.co.uk/forum/calis_beach_hotels_rentals_questions_info/bit_cheek_i_may_as_well_ask_45757.msg266476.html#msg266476

Don't know if the thread covers the end youn mean mkwhite.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Ally B on June 15, 2012, 14:57:36 PM
The Letoon Hotel are happy to let you use the pool for a bit of custom at the bar.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 15, 2012, 17:26:19 PM
I know I've offered this opinion before but I can't resist doing so again because it is something I feel quite strongly about.

Taking Letoon as an example.

We stayed there many times, always outwith school holidays, but also always when it was fairly full.

We seldom found the pool overcrowded and the number of sun loungers, whilst limited, to be adequate.

Now if we went out for the morning and came back for an afternoon by the pool to find all the loungers taken by residents then that would have been tough luck.

But on the other hand if we came back and found that there were no loungers available because, for the sake of argument 4 or 6 were being used by non residents, then I confess I would have been miffed.

The question I would ask the non resident would be “if you wanted to spend time by a pool during your holiday, then why didn’t you book accommodation with a pool”. 
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: cheers on June 16, 2012, 01:06:12 AM
Nice one Mr 'H'!  If they don't book a hotel with a pool why don't they use the beach??  Cheapskates!
Title: Bars with Pools
Post by: teetee on June 16, 2012, 06:11:24 AM
Not that I have stayed in a hotel for a while but I totally agree the Highlander I cannot see that if you wanted accommodation with a pool and assuming there are plenty of these around of varying sizes and locations just book one.

If you were hungry you wouldn't go to a restaurant that did have any food!!
Title: Bars with Pools
Post by: teetee on June 16, 2012, 06:33:02 AM
Not that I have stayed in a hotel for a while but I totally agree the Highlander I cannot see that if you wanted accommodation with a pool and assuming there are plenty of these around of varying sizes and locations just book one.

If you were hungry you wouldn't go to a restaurant that did have any food!!

Didn't have food!!
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Lotty on June 16, 2012, 12:45:11 PM
I can see your point but not everyone's lucky enough to have a pool. For instance there aren't many pools in Paspatur, so it really depends where you are renting/living. Hoteliers are more than happy to offer their pool to get business. We often go to Yacht Classic for the day, always have lunch & bottle of wine and then beer or cool drinks all day. By the same token guests at the hotel often go out themselves for the day so  it works both ways. Hotels make the offer and need to make money. We've always been welcomed as regulars. A number of hotels like The Sundial actively encourage this don't they.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: karaokemark on June 16, 2012, 12:47:35 PM
mkwhite has said there is no pool bar where he is staying, not no pool.
What I also found most annoying is when I stayed at the Delta Hotel I could not get a table in Bella mam's restaurant, because it was full of customers from the Letoon and other hotels, who have there own restaurant. Or does it only apply to swimming pools.
Mark
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: mkwhite on June 16, 2012, 13:25:13 PM
mkwhite has said there is no pool bar where he is staying, not no pool.
What I also found most annoying is when I stayed at the Delta Hotel I could not get a table in Bella mam's restaurant, because it was full of customers from the Letoon and other hotels, who have there own restaurant. Or does it only apply to swimming pools.
Mark
That's  right,what I was getting at was not taking over a set of pool beds for 2 weeks but if we fancy a lunch out or maybe an afternoon away from our own place, would we be welcomed to use other facilities?
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: nichola on June 16, 2012, 13:28:51 PM
You would not only be warmly welcomed in many places some actively encourage visitors on the assumption it will bring them some additional revenue from sales of drinks, snacks and meals.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 16, 2012, 15:58:19 PM
Are we really saying that if someone goes to Nevadu Su, for example, and buys an Efes that they would be entitled to free use the Spa facilities at that Hotel.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Lotty on June 16, 2012, 17:35:20 PM
It's down to the hotel owners really, and of course using their facilities doesn't include the spas and treatments. It's simply to enjoy sitting in the sun by a pool, have a good meal and if we feel like it have a swim.  The Ece Saray hotel in Fethiye charged 20 tl per head a few years ago to use a sun bed and pool. We tried it and had a meal as usual but it wasn't great. Yacht classic wins every time and they probably benefit from us spending money with them just because they're so kind and welcoming. (good business just like the Sundial). I don't think we're stealing anyone's place on a sun bed at all. If hotels invite people to use the beds they should ensure there are enough as the Yacht Classic does. If it caused any problems with the residents  no doubt they'd stop it.

Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 16, 2012, 19:06:56 PM
That's interesting about The Ece Sayar Lotty. I wonder how many non residents would be willing to pay to use a sun bed and pool.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Lynn25 on June 16, 2012, 21:00:35 PM
I agree with Highlander, if you want to sit by a pool with a pool bar, then book accomodation with a poolbar, there's plenty available! If only a pool and no pool bar, then why not support the local shop and go buy a 4 pack of efes and a bottle of wine to drink with your fresh bread, cold meats, olives & salad also purchased from the said local shop & enjoy it by the said pool   ;) That's what we always do and will be doing again this year!  :D
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: missdanni1992 on June 16, 2012, 21:05:22 PM
we use Malhun's hotel pool, normally the older hotel on the other side of the road rather than the sea front one, quiter and always sunbeds free there  :)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Lotty on June 17, 2012, 07:17:06 AM
Yes I agree, if we were having a 2-3 week holiday we'd book an hotel with a pool but we've rented long term and there is no pool.  We only like to use a pool now and again so it's not like we do it every day or even every week. I'm sure most bars or hotels would put their customers first anyway. We support all the local shops and restaurants too because we mostly eat 3 meals a day at home but like to eat out regularly too.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Anne on June 17, 2012, 09:56:14 AM
Whilst I'm enjoying everyone's views on this subject the original poster asked the question of where to find hotels that allow use of their pools to non residents.  So, any more suggestions? ;D
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Lotty on June 17, 2012, 10:41:46 AM
Sorry Anne! easy to get carried away sometimes. These are hotels I know that encourage people to enjoy their pool, beds etc - Yacht Classic, The Sundial, Mutlu on Calis front and Gunays Garden in Kaya. As long as it's not at the expense of their guests and you buy refreshments. We have also stayed in these in the past (except Sundial). Friends who live in Fethiye often enjoy a day at Hotel Mediteran near the boatyard. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 17, 2012, 11:56:51 AM
My apologies too Anne - if mkwhite means the Letoon end, then I understand that Letoon might allow non residents.

I seem to remember Alif saying there was a problem with insurance but I may be wrong and I'm not sure what he meant.

Oh, by the way   ;) how would a renter of accommodation on a private complex with a pool bar feel if they arrived back, hot and bother after a morning at the market, looking forward to a cold Efes by the pool only to find that there were no loungers available because some of them were being used by hotel residents from Letoon, Sevi and/or Grand Vizion.
 
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Scunner on June 17, 2012, 12:00:14 PM
Staying stubbornly off topic (sorry) - I think the hotel should take the responsibility. If there are enough sunbeds then say yes to 'outsiders' and if allowing them to use the facilities makes it harder for residents then they should politely say no. In any case, I think they should offer them at best use of the pool and a seat at the bar - who said anything about sunbeds anyway? Yes you can use our pool while you have a drink/lunch - and here is a lovely seat at the pool bar/snack bar for you. Sorted.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: kayakebab on June 17, 2012, 13:42:00 PM
Also staying off topic, those of us who live here and don't have pools also use hotel pools. I've always been made very welcome, sometimes the places are deserted outside of main tourist weeks and they're glad of my few lire.
If I arrived and it was crowded I wouldn't dream of taking up a sun lounger that a resident might need though and would go somewhere else.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Scunner on June 17, 2012, 14:20:42 PM
I don't doubt it but not everyone is as considerate as you. I've known families ask if they can use a hotel's pool and are warmly welcomed in. They buy a couple of drinks and maybe a snack. It was such a nice pool that they come again the next day - with a cool box full of sandwiches and cold drinks.
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 17, 2012, 14:36:48 PM
I don't doubt it but not everyone is as considerate as you. I've known families ask if they can use a hotel's pool and are warmly welcomed in. They buy a couple of drinks and maybe a snack. It was such a nice pool that they come again the next day - with a cool box full of sandwiches and cold drinks.

And with numerous members of their extended family no doubt. (wink)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Scunner on June 17, 2012, 14:38:14 PM
You don't need to type the word 'wink' John. We have a winker on CBF   ;)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Highlander on June 17, 2012, 14:43:05 PM
You don't need to type the word 'wink' John. We have a winker on CBF   ;)

Not when replying with a quote (confused smile)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Scunner on June 17, 2012, 14:51:34 PM

Not when replying with a quote (confused smile)

True  ;)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: missdanni1992 on June 17, 2012, 16:41:18 PM
Yeah agree with you, thats annoying. We went to Malhun hotel today but the beds were almost full and didnt want to stop actual hotel guests using them so we went to Letoon hotel instead and used there's, it was full of english people and from what i could gather none actually stayed there at all, just used the bar and restaurant haha!  :)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: buddy on June 17, 2012, 23:43:13 PM
Yes there are a few winkers on CBF, but the majority are really nice.  ;)
Title: Re: Bars with Pools
Post by: Anne on June 18, 2012, 10:28:48 AM
Nice one!!  ;D ;D ;D