Alia Palace Hotel - Adults Only 16+

I generally loved this holiday The scenery and the people/staff were amazing. It was a perfect holiday to relax and catch some sun however at front desk I got told to give a £200 deposit and still have not got it back. That’s the only downfall I could say.

My boyfriend and I stayed in the junior suite with private pool, sea side view and although the pool was freezing in our room (it was bound to be in end of season), it was beautiful. We could watch the sunrise from our room, and it was amazing. The hotel itself was always clean, the staff was friendly and always helpful, nothing was ever too much for them. We were all inclusive, and we found that it was worth it. Food was quite repetitive sometimes, but you just change up your choices each day. Always different options, and we found the drinks included were nice and also, strong! We did venture out a few times for food and a mooch around, there is a free shuttle bus to and from the hotel to the village town hourly as it is up a very big hill, but we walked down and back a couple of times, it looks much worse than it is, but would recommend planning your day around the bus drop off and pick up times. The pool bar staff especially were incredible, and were really easy to get along with, and the restaurant staff were polite. Prepare for the cats and dogs around the hotel, the dogs won’t come up to you, but the cats will if you’re eating outside, they don’t beg, they just sit around and are completely harmless. Before coming. I read a few negative reviews about this place, and I was slightly put off about coming here and wanted to change, but I’m so glad we stuck to it. If you come later in the year, I recommend bringing a hoodie and trousers or a blanket for your legs, it gets pretty chilly in the evenings! But they also provide dressing gowns and a blanket on the bed. Oh and the views are stunning, we watched the sunrise, sunset and the moonrise, all from the hotel! We loved it!

Not 5 star 3 at most. Food boring, buffet style. Balcony never got sun. Bar in reception never opened. Shower/bath no non slip mat or handrails which was scary when temperatures changed hot to cold regularly. Room basic. Very steep climb from pool area to room. Do not recommend not 5 star.