MARVIDA FAMILY ECO

All in all it was fine… but we wouldn’t return. I never write TripAdvisor reviews, but after staying here I thought I’d share our experience. We stayed as a British family with our 10 year old daughter. This was a budget friendly holiday and, in many ways, it lived up to that. THE GOOD * The quieter pool was the highlight. We never had to reserve sunbeds at the crack of dawn and there were still plenty available around 10am. * The water slides were brilliant and adults could use them too. * The hotel was very clean. * The air conditioning worked really well. * The staff were friendly and worked incredibly hard. * The coffee from the café and reception bar was genuinely very good. * The snack bar was a good option for lunch. * There was plenty of fresh baklava every evening if you’re a fan. THE NOT SO GOOD * The food was by far the biggest disappointment. We’re not food snobs and genuinely enjoy trying different cuisines, but we really struggled with the quality. Dinner was repetitive, there were no themed nights, very few child friendly options and it felt like endless stews, including lamb neck, plus overcooked vegetables. Houmous appeared once, but otherwise there was very little of the Turkish food we’d hoped for, such as kebabs. * Our daughter lived on chips and plain spaghetti at dinner and chips, pizza and burgers at lunch. Looking around the restaurant, most of the other children seemed to be eating exactly the same thing. It also seemed odd that the separate children’s restaurant served exactly the same food as the main restaurant. * The dining room was very hot, there was no grated cheese for the pasta and no ice cream in the restaurant itself. * We actually ate out one evening, something we’ve never done before on an all inclusive holiday, because we simply couldn’t face another dinner there. * We’d read so many reviews praising the food before arriving, so perhaps our expectations were higher than they should have been. Unfortunately, our experience was completely different. * By UK standards, we’d say the hotel felt much closer to a 2 or 3 star than a 5 star. * The main pool was extremely busy and noisy. * The entertainment was underwhelming. * The drinks weren’t branded, including the “Coke Zero”. * The sofa bed was like sleeping on a brick, although reception happily brought us a proper duvet when we asked. There was also just one all-purpose “mystery wash” in the shower instead of separate shampoo, conditioner and body wash. * The beach was nice and we enjoyed hiring a cabana. We’d recommend the €40 option, but wouldn’t bother paying the extra €20 for the upgrade. The 10am beach shuttle was also incredibly busy. * The on-site shop was exceptionally expensive. A carton of milk and a small tube of toothpaste cost us €8. Overall We still had a lovely holiday because we were together as a family, and we always make the best of wherever we go. If you’ve booked this hotel at a good price and go with realistic expectations, you’ll probably have a perfectly enjoyable holiday. For us, though, it felt as though the hotel catered much more towards the domestic Turkish market than an international one, particularly when it came to the food. Would we return? No. I’ve never been so excited to get home and cook my own dinner.

We like hier isr really good and nedim fotograf do really good work and really professional animasjon team also really good and kids clip olso really good jana isr really good there really ssempatishe do really good work Seyda from guest relations very helpful! All the staff fab! Lots for kids to do! Would definitely recommend this hotel

​"Our stay at Marvida Eco Family was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we felt an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is a dream come true for both children and parents; the kids' club and daily activities kept the little ones endlessly entertained in a safe, fun environment, allowing us to truly relax. The rooms were spotless, the food was delicious and varied, and the entire staff went above and beyond. We are already planning our next visit. A perfect resort for families seeking unforgettable memories!" If you visit Marvida Eco Family, you absolutely must book a session with Nedim. He is not just a photographer; he is a magician behind the lens. What impressed us the most was his incredible patience and natural bond with children. He turned what is usually a stressful posing session into a fun, laughter-filled game for our kids. Instead of stiff, forced pictures, Nedim captured the genuine warmth, smiles, and love of our family. The photos turned out absolutely breathtaking. Thank you, Nedim, for giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!

Infinite Thanks to Marvida Eco Family Hotel and Our Amazing Photographer, Nedim! We had a dream-like family vacation at Marvida Eco Family Hotel. We were absolutely impressed by the hotel's eco-friendly concept, immaculate cleanliness, delicious food, and the genuinely smiling staff. Every single detail has been meticulously thought out for families with children. However, the most unforgettable part of our holiday was the photoshoot we did with Nedim, the hotel's incredibly talented photographer. Nedim is not just a professional master of his craft, but also an amazing soul whose positive energy turned the photoshoot into pure fun. We felt so comfortable and relaxed working with him, which allowed him to capture our most natural and heartfelt moments. He gave us magnificent memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you are staying at this hotel, do not leave without stopping by to let Nedim work his magic with his wonderful energy. Thank you so much for everything!

Fantastycznie place for family time

Nice experience Boutique Hasan nice people very nice quality and nice behaviour

Our stay at Marvida Eko Family Hotel exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and at home. The hotel was spotless, the food was delicious with a great variety, and every member of the staff was friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. It is an excellent choice, especially for families with children, offering a relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable holiday. We would also like to give a special thank you to the photography team. They were incredibly professional, kind, and passionate about their work. They made us feel comfortable throughout the photo session and captured our happiest moments in the most natural and beautiful way. The final album and photos were absolutely stunning and far exceeded our expectations. We are truly grateful for these priceless memories that we will cherish for many years. We highly recommend both Marvida Eko Family Hotel and its amazing photography team, and we would love to come back again.

We had a wonderful holiday at Marvida Eko Family Hotel. The hotel was very clean, the food was delicious with plenty of variety, and all the staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It is a perfect place for families with children, and we truly felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay. A special thank you to the photography team. They were professional, patient, and very talented. They made us feel relaxed during the photo session, and the final pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. The album and photo quality exceeded our expectations, and we are so happy to have such wonderful memories to take home. We highly recommend both the hotel and the photography team!

The best entertainment team, very nice hotel and loads to do , can not fault this place, Sasha is brilliant the best

Lovely hotel, we have been here for 7 nights so far and it has been a great holiday. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Pool games every day in the hotel, good evening entertainment each night. Kids club have plenty of activities on although our little one didn’t want to go. There is also a play park on site along with a relaxing area and a relax pool. Slides have been a favourite with our 6 year old. Good cocktail choices and food has been your typical AI but we have always had something nice each day. Snack bar food is really nice. Beach is a 10 min walk or there is a shuttle bus every half hour. Also a bar and food included at the beach. It was our sons birthday on arrival and they’re went all out for our room for him decorating the beds and leaving lots of balloons, fruit platter and wine along with discount vouchers. Nadim the photographer took some family photos for us and they’re beautiful. We have a great rappor with him and he’s checked on us every day making sure we are all ok and he is very good with children. Highly recommend the services

Overall, this is a fantastic hotel with excellent food, drinks, and facilities. However, families of four should take care when booking a Garden View room through EasyJet. We are a family of four with children aged five and three, and the initial room allocated to us was not suitable for a family of our size. The room was extremely small, with four beds fitted into a very limited space, making it uncomfortable for a family stay. As a result, we chose to upgrade to a villa at an additional cost of £370. While this was an unexpected expense, the villa has been outstanding. It offers two separate rooms and a spacious balcony, providing a much more comfortable and enjoyable experience for our family. Aside from the room allocation issue, our stay has been excellent. The quality of the food and drinks has been superb, and the range of activities has kept our children thoroughly entertained throughout the holiday. In summary, this is a wonderful hotel that we would recommend. The only advice for families is to carefully review room options when booking, particularly Garden View rooms through EasyJet, to ensure the accommodation meets your needs.

Really enjoyed our stay. Amazing food and I feel the pictures don't do justice to the facilities available and is very good value for what we paid! Our favourite spot was the cafe which is open until midnight and serves barista style coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits and pastries, iced coffee and milkshake for the kids. Our daughter really enjoyed the playground with the swings, slides and trampoline. The best bit - the playground is shaded and situated right next to the lake which ensures the kids don't get very hot. This is open till 5:30pm every day. They have kids club activities which vary everyday as well as a soft play area with a nice shallow pool with a slide for the kids to enjoy. There is also a lifeguard present. Later on in the evening there is an adjacent "fairground" that opens up but this is paid to access if you so wish - candy floss, popcorn, kids rides. The rooms are nice and clean. We opted for the bigger room as we enjoy the space, the queen size bed was more than enough (even when our toddler decided to hop in midway through the night). She slept on the sofa bed and this was also a good size. The main bed and sofa bed area had a tiny interconnecting partition that allowed a nice split between our side of the room and her's so we each had a bit of privacy! No issues with noise levels and the vibe was a nice family feel. Cannot comment on the entertainment offered as this is not our thing and we generally do not attend. The food was really really good with good variety offered everyday (an a la carte is offered in the Turkish restaurant free of charge with every stay with the other options being paid), even the pool side snack restaurant had a varied menu everyday! The highlight was the late breakfast till 10:30am and on the first day we arrived really late at night so had the chance to eat late "dinner" - offered from 11pm to 1am. The pool side snack restaurant also offers slushies as part of the all inclusive package whilst the kids club had fresh fruit, ice cream, bottled water, food all included. There are on site shops that are completely optional to access. Good for essentials forgotten (we forgot our EU adapter). Hassan has a good choice of clothes with competitive pricing and does not over-sell unlike other places in Turkey. Nadeem and his team of photographers are very good but be aware as you will need to negotiate the prices if opting to buy an album etc or just 5 or 6 pictures. They generally start with the most expensive package but just be aware of what you want and stick with it as he is very charming! There is a spa on site which my wife really enjoyed - Ani from Bali was lovely. Special mention to Stefne on guest relations as well as the easyJet holiday rep Sabahettin Ali who spoke amazing English and gave us really good recommendations for activities along with advice on what to do with our toddler and did not try to sell us an excursion for the sake of it. For me, and this is a personal opinion, that takes away from the experience, was that their resort beach is a 10 minute walk away. We have previously opted for resort with direct beach access. We knew this before we booked so it wasn't a surprise. The hotel does operate a free shuttle to and from the beach! The sea also is very deep as soon as you step in so we had to take a special trip with our toddler to Kumkoy beach (2 bus rides and a short walk) so she had some time to play with the sand and waddle in the shallower waters there. All in all, we really enjoyed our time here and I believe they offer you VIP access if you return.