Hotel Karmir Resort & Spa (Göynük, Turkey)

Perhaps because the main restaurant is large, and uses the buffet format, guests seemed a little apprehensive with respect to the food initially. But after sampling what was available, they reported that it was tasty, well presented and that there was enough variety to ensure that their taste buds didn't become jaded.

Although not directly on the beach, guests reported that there were certainly sea views from the property, and went on to say that there were also terrific mountain views in the other direction. They described it as a very beautiful setting.

Unlike in some large resorts, where standards can sometimes slip, guests report that both the rooms and public areas of the hotel were very well maintained, and kept scrupulously clean throughout their stay.

Guests mentioned that the reception staff spoke very little English. While they struggled through check-in and check-out, any other sort of query or complaint could not be handled properly, unless one understood Turkish. They found it a most frustrating experience.

Guests travelling in the cooler months pointed out that the outdoor pools are unheated. So even on days were the weather was fine, the water was a bit too cold to swim in, except for members of the Polar Bear Swim Club perhaps.

It seems that the Kamir is one of the holdouts in the battle for inclusive Wi-Fi. Guests were not impressed that they had to pay for in-room Wi-Fi, reasoning that connectivity was such a basic feature of life now that it was a little like being charged extra to have beds in their room. But even after paying they report that the speeds were exceptionally slow.