I booked Rixos Premium Tekirova expecting the same level of luxury I had experienced at another Rixos resort. Unfortunately, this hotel became one of the biggest hotel disappointments I have ever experienced. The room felt surprisingly small for a luxury resort. The bed was much smaller than expected, the wardrobe was tiny, there wasn’t even a proper luggage stand, and the bathroom was cramped with a poorly designed door that blocked the entrance. Nothing about the room felt premium. We travelled with our 5-year-old daughter, and this was clearly stated in our reservation. However, the sofa bed was never prepared for her. We ended up sleeping three people in one bed for all four nights of our stay. The room was stocked with towels for only two guests, and there was no step stool for a child to reach the sink and brush her teeth independently. I raised these issues with Guest Relations and other managers several times during our stay. The response I received was that these items are only provided upon request. However, this is exactly where my disappointment lies. In my experience at Rixos Premium Saadiyat, the sofa bed was always prepared automatically in the evening, and I expected the same level of service from another premium Rixos resort. I believe that a family-oriented five-star hotel should either prepare the room properly in advance or at least ask these questions during check-in instead of expecting guests to discover missing essentials after a long travel day. The food was another disappointment. The buffet looked ordinary, many dishes lacked flavor, and the desserts were especially underwhelming. Even the hotel’s pastry shop failed to impress. The tiramisu was disappointing, and the dessert selection looked more like an average cafeteria than a luxury resort. The only desserts I genuinely enjoyed were the chocolate-covered profiteroles and the halva. Coffee was one of the biggest disappointments. Breakfast coffee from the automatic machine was poor, and even the espresso-based cappuccino prepared by the staff on a professional machine was simply unacceptable for a luxury hotel. Properly trained baristas should be able to produce consistently good coffee using equipment of this quality. Cocktail quality was also extremely inconsistent. The very same cocktail could taste perfectly balanced when prepared by one bartender and almost undrinkable when made by another the following day. This clearly reflects inconsistent recipes and a lack of quality control behind the bar. Prosecco was frequently served warm instead of properly chilled. The beach experience was far below my expectations as well. Drinks were served in cheap disposable plastic cups instead of quality reusable glasses, which immediately reduced the feeling of staying at a premium resort. The sea itself was another disappointment. During our stay, the water was often cloudy and contained visible traces left by motor boats. At times, swimming was simply unpleasant. This was very different from the clear, inviting sea I expected from a premium beach resort. The overall atmosphere didn’t feel luxurious either. Guests are constantly approached with shopping offers and invitations to visit malls. There are even shops selling imitation luxury brands inside the hotel, which feels completely out of place in a property that markets itself as a premium resort. Another unpleasant surprise was the number of cats roaming freely around the beach area. At one point, we watched a cat defecate right next to our sunbeds. This was especially disturbing because children play in the same sand throughout the day. I understand that cats are common in Turkey, but I expect a luxury resort to manage this issue much more effectively. During our stay, the main pool had to be temporarily closed because a child had an accident in the water. While I appreciate that the staff followed hygiene procedures, it added to an already disappointing overall experience. To be fair, not everything was negative. The Rixy Kids Club was genuinely outstanding and, in my opinion, even better than the one at Rixos Premium Saadiyat. The sports and activity programme was also excellent. I would especially like to thank Yulia, Aynazik, and another wonderful member of the Rixy Club team from Azerbaijan (unfortunately I don’t remember her name). They were warm, professional, attentive and truly made our daughter feel welcome. They were among the very few people who consistently delivered the level of hospitality I expected from a premium resort. My biggest disappointment was not one single issue, but the complete lack of consistency. One bartender made excellent cocktails, another made the same drink almost undrinkable. One bar served properly chilled Prosecco, another served it warm. Some employees were outstanding, while others were clearly overwhelmed. Luxury is not about occasional excellence - it is about delivering the same high standard to every guest, every day. Unfortunately, that consistency was missing throughout our stay. I paid around €700 per night and expected much more in terms of room quality, food, service, presentation and overall atmosphere. Many guests may enjoy this hotel because of its family facilities and entertainment. However, if you are looking for true luxury, elegant surroundings, exceptional dining, consistently high service and attention to detail, I cannot recommend Rixos Premium Tekirova. For me, this hotel simply does not deliver the premium experience its price promises.