I’m honestly very disappointed with my stay at the Grand Cettia Hotel. This is not a five-star hotel by any stretch of the imagination — I would rate it three stars at best. I had heard great things about Turkey and was really looking forward to my visit. Maybe I just stayed in the wrong area or chose the wrong hotel, because everyone I know who visited Antalya had wonderful experiences. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case for me in Marmaris or at this hotel. The photos online are completely outdated. The rooms are tired and poorly maintained, and the pool area is far too small for the number of guests. I stayed in October and it already felt crowded — I can’t imagine what it’s like during the peak summer holidays. The breakfast selection was disappointing, with very limited fruit and variety. Staff at the food stations weren’t very attentive — lids were often left open, allowing flies to gather and food to go cold. The breakfast drinks were poor too. Oddly, the bar drinks later in the day tasted much better, even though they came from the same machines. The food overall was not great, and aside from two staff members who were friendly and helpful, I found the service generally cold and unwelcoming. It often felt like everything you wanted to do came with an extra charge, which added to the frustration. I’d also advise anyone booking excursions through the rep to double-check for any hidden or additional costs — I was surprised by several charges that hadn’t been mentioned upfront. The one positive I can mention is On the Beach, who I booked through. Their service, timing, and transfers were all excellent — no complaints there at all. Overall, this stay was a real letdown and not a great reflection of Turkey as a destination. I’ll definitely visit Turkey again, but next time I’ll be staying in a different region — most likely Antalya — and I’ll be much more selective with hotel reviews before booking.