LA BLANCHE ISLAND BODRUM

False advertising! Paid sunbeds and paid A la Carte in a "Premium" hotel ​We checked into La Blanche Island today and experienced a huge disappointment from day one. When booking, our main priority was having comfortable, cushioned sunbeds by the beach, which we clearly saw in the hotel's promotional photos. However, reality is far from it. ​It is virtually impossible to find an empty sunbed by the sea because they turned a huge part of the beach into a paid zone. The number of cushioned sunbeds in the free area is extremely limited and always occupied. We paid a significant amount of money for this 5-star hotel; why should we pay extra just to sit comfortably by the sea? A premium hotel should not try to make extra money from such basic necessities. ​To make matters worse, all A la Carte restaurants here are strictly paid. Having stayed at many premium 5-star hotels before, we know that A la Carte is almost always free, or at least they offer both free and paid options. Charging for everything in an "All-Inclusive" premium concept is unacceptable. ​Additionally, the room amenities are well below standards. Bathroom accessories, the shower, and the coffee-making facilities are low quality and incomplete. This hotel does not live up to its price or its 5-star status. Absolutely not recommended.

We are currently here and sad to say its our last day. We are a couple in our 50s we have enjoyed our stay. Food is delicious and plentiful. You get a free al a carte for each 7 days. You can book them all if you like for a reasonable cost. we enjoyed the Turkish and the Italian. We also booked the pavilion cabana for a couple of days , its lovely if you want a quiet day.Only a short walk to the pavilion bar that serves the best margaritas . Also branded drinks my hubby enjoyed the jack Daniels. The staff are all friendly and work hard not had any rude staff as written in other reviews. The white wine and prosecco are also good. The main restaurant has an abundance of good quality food, A grill station, a kebab station, pizza and pide station, a vast selection of salads and meze, cold meats , cheeses, chips,pasta,rice, noodles , sea food, fruit and a dessert selection to die for also ice cream man. The sunrise snack bar is great for pizzas, kebabs and burgers and chips. All served to you through a scan code which are on your table, had no issues ordering at all The pools are clean and large. The views are out of this world. Entertainment is a little cheesey but we enjoyed it and had a laugh. The lobby bar serves all drinks staff go above and beyond and will bring your drinks to you. The staff in the restaurants are attentive and friendly. We had a Turkish bath and a massage booked through Andy who walks round the pool most days and always acknowledged us very nice guy I could go on for ever there is so much here. Take no notice of the bad reviews We would definitely recommend and come back . Thankyou all at la blanche you have made our stay fabulous