Enda Lara Hotel

Modest but decent 3* Hotel located slightly out of Antalya central, but close to the beach and not far from Duden Park waterfalls and the cliffside boulevard that extends all the way along the seafront (useful for biking and walking). There are innumerable cafes, restaurants and markets within a few 100 meters. Very welcoming and helpful staff, especially the manager, who speaks excellent English. Facilities are fairly basic - rooms are in need of refurbishment, which is promised in the next few months (at time of posting), getting the welcome addition of kettles for tea/coffee making, plus small fridges, neither of which I had whilst I was there; I also didn't have covers on the duvet and pillows, though it didn't bother me. Please note that there aren't safes in the rooms either, as yet. Overall, highly recommended if you want to save the money on accommodation that could go on excursions and dining out instead; not recommended if you plan on staying in the hotel for long periods - eg it's not a spa resort, despite having a small pool (not used in wintertime: Which corresponds approximately to UK winter, AFAIK). The one real drawback is the high noise level: it's situated right under the flight path of Antalya Airport for one thing. There is also an evident the lack of sound-proofing, which can lead to sleepless nights when inconsiderate guests arrive in the early hours, slamming doors and stomping about. You can hear the TV and the bathroom being used in the room next to yours as well. Hopefully this can be addressed with further improvements in future (I'd suggest to the Manager better carpeting, plus more doors - fireproof ones, preferably, between various parts of the hotel). PS There is no lift to the higher storeys.