Hotel Carina-Entertainment Hotel

Disappointing hotel experience. The hotel is run-down, old, and its glory days are long gone. The room was not clean, and the bed was hard and uncomfortable. The pillows had what appeared to be bloodstains or some other dark spots, though the pillowcases were relatively clean. There seemed to be mold on the mattress as well. The staff appeared unprofessional, more like vendors from the local bazaar than hotel employees, and didn’t seem suited for the hospitality industry. We never felt completely safe during our stay, although in the end, there was no real danger. The worst part of our experience was that the staff didn’t seem to care about the hotel itself; their focus was on the “restaurant” or “Meyhane” (as it’s called in Turkish). From 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM, they played loud, blaring music, turning the hotel into a disco rather than a peaceful place to stay. The music was so loud and the partying so intense that sleeping was impossible, and it all took place right outside our balcony. After the first night, I requested a different room. They moved me without any issue, but since the hotel is so small, the change only made a slight difference. The hotel is located past the old castle on top of a hill, making it difficult to walk up and down. There is a small bus (dolmuş) number 5, which costs only 20 lira per person, but the hotel is far from the city center with only a small kiosk nearby. The one positive aspect of this hotel is the great view from the rooms.

We discovered Hotel Carina a few years ago and have returned ever since. It is one of the most relaxed hotels we have stayed in in Kusadasi and the views are absolutely amazing. It is very relaxing during the day and at night the bar/restaurant is open and there are quite a lot of events during the week and attended mainly by Turkish people. It can be loud but the music and DJ stop at a very reasonable time and everyone always looks like they are enjoying themselves. Its also nice just to watch as some nights there are belly dancers in and the party goers really know how to enjoy themselves. As for the facilities and rooms they are just perfect, lovely and clean and have everything one would need. They have now started to upgrade the rooms and the new design and interiors are gorgeous. The Hotel Carina is situated on a hill overlooking the bay and two small islands and is right in the middle of Centrum Marina and Ladies beach which are both very easy to walk to but if you are not up for walking there is a steady stream of Dolmus and taxi's passing by. Breakfast is traditional Turkish and very healthy but would like some fruit included. Lastly but not least the staff team at the hotel are just the best and really make it for us, they are so nice and helpful from the cleaning team to the management and if you need anything they are only to happy to oblige. Looking forward to our next stay

Dont be fooled by photos...AVOID this place like you would the Plauge. Run down, Paint peeling of the walls, filty dirty,dusty. Noisey as hell. You won't get sleep. You will hear people in other rooms having S*x, No decent breakfast all turkish food... apart from a boiled egg. No hot water,no hairdryer, not even a kettle in room. Its a kip... Turkish music till 2am does not Cater for tourists at all. The only good thing is, the staff are nice. I would never stay her again even if they gave me a free room. Do not bring kids, or elderly...

I don't know where to start Hotel is only geared towards Turkish people ,breakfast isn't edible Ozzy amazing barman Rooms are shocking Very dirty ,holes in the walls ,cold shower no hot water for 7 days No kettle or a cup in the room Very dusty ,no English channels Music every single night for Turkish people, banging music till 1 or 2 am no sleep was had all week Do not let kids or elderly people go here beds are like concrete slabs I thought I was going to a luxury hotel ,absolutely horrified Tried to book another hotel was too pricey Taxi ride to centrum shops only 3 euro Blu notte was the most amazing restaurant on ladies beach best places to eat are there Very cheap Turkey itself is unreal very friendly everywhere you go Shops are unreal Views from hotel were the only good thing never would I go near this hotel again Only went here as part of a package for teeth girl rep should be ashamed of herself putting people in there it's a nightmare