Tui Blue Barut Andiz

Absolute Pure Perfection at the Barut Andiz, we visited for 3 weeks last year and returned for a second visit wandering if it could be as good again and the hotel did not disappoint at all. On this occasion we went for a swim up room and it was lovely and having bar service there was a real unexpected bonus which made it even better. Ismail was brilliant again providing excellent service with a truly happy smile and always had time for a chat, all round a fantastic person 😁 We had the sun on the swim up until around 2pm then ventured to the beach a lot more this year and Kadir there is a legend constantly providing drinks, fruits, ice cream and even tea and coffee if required and a genuinely lovely man. After the beach we went back to the main pool just to finish the day which was really enjoyable. The food in all the restaurants is of excellent quality and there is always plenty of choice and never failed to have a fantastic meal. Nuri and Mehmet in the Ala carte very attentive and always left feeling well look after and cared for. To the lobby bar and Halit, what a fantastic bar captain and never fails to provide excellent drinks and service, we found our happy place sitting on the terrace after dinner and the drinks just used to appear without having to move, a true gentleman and a friend, he recognised us on our return too. Gearge does a phenomenal job looking after the bars and all the staff are lovely and friendly and give great service throughout the day and we always had a good chat with Baruk upon the sunset bar. Pool party was a really fun night when we went in the pool on our second week, had such an amazing night of fun and laughter. Spoke to Mehmet a few times this year who has been promoted to Operations Manager and was good to see him wandering around and we had a few nice conversations and again a lovely gentleman. Every member of the hotel make this hotel what it is and I would love to be able to name them all but it is a massive thank you from us as you all made our holiday amazing and unforgettable, the hospitality is second to none. Savas, the hotel is a true credit to you and all the people that strive to make it special for all the guests that holiday here and it is obvious why so many people return, see you all in October, very much appreciated Paul and Jean.

We have just returned from the Tui Blue Barut Andiz and had the most excellent time. The hotel is nicely set out and immaculately maintained and, because it isn't overly large, the facilities such as pool, bars, restaurants and sunbeds are plentiful so that you do not have to endure any queues. The food is fantastic with plenty variation and the drinks and cocktails superb. But what really sets this hotel apart is the wonderful staff. Savas and his team are absolutely brilliant, very attentive and helpful without being overly fussy. Everyone made our stay exceptional, but special thanks go to 'Gorgeous' George, Mehmet, Ismail, Harun, Halil and Yusuf. Each one of them treated us like old friends, not customers, which made our visit all that better.

2nd visit to this fantastic hotel which is a first for us. The high standards still the same. So nice for some of the staff to recognise us. We like the 3rd floor rooms above the swim up pools very quiet. The pool parties were every week so much fun. Great laugh at the silent disco. Only disappointment for me was they removed the panzanella salad and chicken wrap from Al la carte lunch menu. Still plenty choice though. A nice touch we got an extra night at the Al la carte due to us being there last year. All the staff are so hard working and always smiling nothing is too much trouble. We had an absolute ball we will most definitely return.

Our first time to Turkey. This hotel is amazing . From start to finish the staff can’t do enough for you. Craig you’re amazing !! Silent disco , pool party and much more. You lead a team and care so much. Savas you and all your staff work so hard. Bringing drinks to sunbeds, looking after us in the restaurants ! Just brilliant. We will be back ! Thank you so much !!

We have just returned from a week's holiday at the Barut Andiz and feel compelled to give a review on what we feel is an exceptional hotel. They say the biggest asset to any organisation is its people and I have to say that all the staff that we came into contact with were pleasant, polite, helpful and gave great service in all areas of the hotel. Can I give a special mention to Debbie from the Tui blue entertainments team, who was fantastic around the hotel during the day and also in co-ordinating the entertainment in the evening. Speaking of the entertainment, there were varied activities around the pool, but no pressure, and a mixture of excellent professional acts in the evening. We particularly enjoyed the "silent disco" which was a good laugh and very entertaining. We picked a standard room, which had modern decor, a mini-bar, and was kept spotlessly clean. We used the Olive restaurant and the Cullinarium and both were superb. Great service and fabulous food. Having said that, if you just used the All inclusive buffet you can't go far wrong! A huge choice of quality options, difficult to decide what to choose at times, so often had a couple of dishes. It's All inclusive 😊 Side is a very historic place and we booked the guided walking tour of the Roman ruins, which was fascinating and very informative. In conclusion, I can't think of any negative aspect to our holiday that is worth mentioning. If you are looking for an Adults only All inclusive package, you would be taking no risks whatsoever, in booking this hotel. A great venue, quality service and thoroughly relaxing experience. Thank you.

We can quite understand why reviewers for this hotel, return over and over. This is an extremely well run, small, adults hotel. Becuase of it's size and the whole experience I felt like I was in an exclusive club. The rooms aren't huge compared to some all-nclusive resorts I have been to, but their layout, cleanliness and comfort are excellent. What makes this work for an all inclusive holiday is the food, staff and entertainment. The food in the buffet restaurant is exceptional for breakfast lunch and dinner, with different features each day. All drinks are high quality too. Attentive waiting staff busy around, but are are extremely courteous and well mannered. We used the main al a carte 'Culinerium' restaurant for lunch which is table/menu service, every day, apart from Wednesday when it is shut. This restaurant service is captained by the AMAZING Nuri, who was extremely efficient. His welcome, good humour, politeness and humility were in equal measure. Wonderful guy who absolutely deserves an individual shout out. In fact ALL the hotel staff have a mantra of, "nothing is too much trouble" to make ours and others we befriended, a perfect holiday experience. The beach is well managed and is serviced by enthusiastic Kadir, who takes care of you the moment you step foot on the sand till you leave. The sea is clean although sand shoes recommended, to avoid any toe stubbing on unexpected rocks. The beach is a short walk from the hotel back gate, but worth noting it doesn't have toilet facilities The pool with lots of sunbeds has a lovely, chilled vibe with background music, until aquarobics kicks in, which is great fun. There are other activities throughout the day to suit all tastes, both physical and educational. The Tui entertainment team do a wonderful job and aren't pushy, if you don't want to take part in anything. I took part in the petanque on the beach every morning which was great fun. Thank you Debbie for running that. It was very good opportunity to meet new people and share experiences, which often lead to further conversations in the pool bar. The evening entertainment was fantastic and well thought out, on the rooftop sunset bar. Once again very attentive drinks service. Don't think I've danced as much for years. As for the silent disco, what a laugh. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you Memet and your outstanding team for our wonderful holiday I feel this hotel aims for the 40+ market but there were younger couples staying who seemed to be really enjoying themselves. I understand the nightlife in Side which is quick taxi ride away is vibrant. With beautiful ancient ruins to look around, Side is a lovely town. You can walk easily along the beach promenade approx 20mins into the town with plenty of stop off opportunities in bars and restaurants which line some the walk. I also used the on-site spa and barbers which were a thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing experience. Would I return here again? Absolutely! I really hope I do

Returning to the Andiz is like coming home. This was our 7th visit (since 2022) and it was as amazing as always. The small changes like the new a la carte menus and the introduction of some different show cooking choices in the buffet restaurant have all added to the dining experience. A big thank you to Savas and his fabulous team for all their hard work in ensuring all guests are looked after and made to feel part of the family. Everyone goes out of their way to make your holiday special (too many names to mention) and it's always done with a genuine smile and a want to make your stay the best they can. We will definitely be back for our 8th visit as soon as we can. Thank you everyone Andy & Shirley

Our second visit to Barut Andız was just as good as our first stay a year ago. On arrival we were greeted by the manager Savaş, who remembered us from last year as did many of the staff. Our room was ready for us and our pre-arrival requests had all been facilitated by the Reception team. Owing to restricted mobility, we find the assistance given to us by the hotel invaluable and it makes for a very comfortable stay. As last year we enjoyed the food on offer, especially the Turkish night in the buffet restaurant. A special thank you to Nuri and the kitchen staff in the à la carte for providing us with lunches on our first day, having just arrived at the hotel close to their closing time! During the day we were in and around the pool, so we’d like to thank the pool bar staff for all the drinks, especially the tireless Ismail and the barmen Halil and Harun (excellent daiquiris and espresso martinis). The management and staff elevate the Andız customer experience to a higher level than that offered by many other hotels, which is why so many people want to return to it. We are looking forward to returning for our third stay.

We had the most fabulous holiday at the TUI Blue Barut Andiz and will definitely be back. The hotel is not too large with a chilled friendly vibe. It is ideally located with Side only a short walk away with shops, bars and restaurants nearby. We had a swim up room which was bliss it had everything we needed and was spotless. The food was excellent as were the cocktails. The hotels private beach is a short walk away and we played boules every morning on the beach which was great fun. The entertainment was good bearing in mind it’s not easy to please everyone. The pool is a nice area and there was only one day we couldn’t get a sun lounger but there there were always plenty on the beach. The staff are all amazing and I will mention a few Anyse who kept our room spotlessly clean Emrah who served us most days in the buffet restaurant and was always smiling and helpful Kadir who looked after everyone on the beach endlessly serving drinks, watermelon and ice cream Kalil one of the excellent bar staff who could whip you up a fabulous cocktail with your alcohol of choice Debbie who ran the daily boules competition and valiantly tried to keep us all in line I must also mention the manager Savas who was approachable, unpretentious and friendly. He was constantly seen walking around from morning till night chatting with all the guests and checking that everyone was having a good time. This is a very well run hotel and I now know why so many people return. We will be joining the returners soon I hope 🤞

Just returned from a fantastic holiday. We would like to think all of the staff for making our holiday enjoyable and relaxing. A special thank you to the Culinarium manager Nuri and Halit in the lobby bar, they both made us feel very welcome and looked after us during our 7 night stay. We will be back for a 3rd holiday next year

Wow ! Wow ! Wow ! We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary here. From walking through the door to leaving every single person made our time special. Genuine caring people. Nothing too much trouble drinks a plenty and a variety of delicious food. Sunset bar with great entertainment. Always room at the poolside and beach. Wore our England shirts to watch England play , bonus we won ! Lots of cheery banter . Thank you we will be back

My husband and I had a very enjoyable stay and found the staff, accommodation, food and facilities excellent. Stand out staff were Savas the general manager who works extremely hard overseeing everything making sure guests are having a good holiday, Emine our lovely hard working maid, Emir on reception, Tahir in the restaurant and Kadir on the beach. Having stayed here 7 years ago the only significant difference we noted was the evening entertainment in the Sunset Bar on the 4th floor seemed considerably louder than before, so even sitting at the back we couldn't stay for very long. We could even hear the music in our suite on the 2nd floor and it would continue to 11.30pm. I didn't raise this as maybe the hotel feels the sound level of the music is considered ok. Other than that we had a lovely holiday with happy memories.

From the anticipation of arriving at Antalya Airport to walking through the front door of the Hotel, my expectations for another visit were met and exceeded immediately. The warm welcome at reception can be likened to meeting friends rather than simply booking in for a stay. A cool refreshing drink from Halit later and off to drop off the cases and visit the Sunset Bar where again we were greeted by staff from previous visits and made to feel very welcome indeed. After a relaxing nights sleep down to the restaurant where the wide and varied range of breakfast suits all tastes. Caught up with Savas, the manager, and again greeted like old friends, before hitting the beach, where I joined in the fun of French Boules before switching off to the world, and simply relaxed. Have to mention Kadir, staff member who runs the beach, completely insane, great fun, and knows how to treat guests with cold drinks, coffee, ice creams, melon and the obligatory odd beer. As a creature of habit I must confess to living at the beach throughout the day, occasionally from 0700, only trying the Hotel pool in the cooler late afternoon. Moving on, overall, I was left wanting nothing, all staff went out of their way to ensure our holiday was simply perfect. The visits to the A La Carte restaurants where Memhet and Nuri treated all guests like family ensuring the perfect meal and 5* service were exceptional. I must give a massive shout out the the returning TUI Blue staff member Craig, and new staff members Nicole and Debbie who took the time to run the French Boules in the morning. A fantastic team Overall, this hotel is 10/10 for, as far as I am concerned everything. It’s ticks every box and more. Cannot wait to get booked for next year to meet good friends and make new ones

I believe it is entirely possible to write a review that expresses disappointment without resorting to remarks that could be perceived as rude or discriminatory. Unfortunately, a previous review gave the impression that a negative opinion had been formed from the moment she arrived. As one of the “Northern retirees” referred to in the review, I am proud to be part of that group. After a professional career spanning more than 40 years, I worked hard for my retirement and am now a returning annual guest at this wonderful hotel. It also seems that very little consideration was given to the many Southern and international guests who choose to holiday here. We are currently staying at the hotel and enjoying every minute of our visit. We regularly take part in the activities organised by the entertainment team, which are clearly advertised throughout the hotel and in the lifts. The activities are always good fun and provide a great opportunity to meet fellow guests. For anyone interested, the current age range of participants starts from around 32 years old, so it is certainly not limited to one demographic. I feel the previous review paints a very unfair picture of the hotel and its staff. Craig, the TUI Manager (not a TUI representative, as stated in the review), is one of the most dedicated, professional and approachable people we have encountered in hospitality. Having travelled extensively around the world, we have seen first-hand how hard he works to ensure guests enjoy the best possible holiday experience. Similarly, the gentleman described as “wandering around” is actually Savas, the General Manager. His visibility throughout the hotel is, in my opinion, a credit to the establishment. He takes a genuine interest in guests and is actively involved in maintaining the high standards for which the hotel is known. Throughout all our visits, we have found the staff to be professional, friendly and genuinely committed to making guests feel welcome. The number of returning guests year after year speaks volumes about the quality of the hotel and the experience it provides. Of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and no hotel will suit every individual. However, our experience could not be more different from that described in this review. We will continue to return annually for as long as we are able because we consider this to be one of the finest hotels we have ever stayed in.